Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have signed Kawann Short to a five-year contract extension, keeping the defensive tackle with the team through the 2021 season.

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Short is now the fourth-highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL.

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The Jets have several holes to fill in the draft this year.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) A California man suspected of stealing a football autographed by former San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice has turned himself in and returned the football.

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With the 2017 NFL Draft almost here, take a look at seven teams that should consider Christian McCaffrey in the first round.Christian McCaffrey is considered one of the most talented players from the 2017 NFL Draft class, and rightfully so when looking at his ability as a duel threat. Any team luc…

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The Carolina Panthers have signed Kawann Short to a five-year contract extension, keeping the defensive tackle with the team through the 2021 season. Carolina had placed the franchise tag on the 6-foot-3, 315-pound Short earlier this offseason. The 28-year-old Short has started 41 games in four seasons with the Panthers, including 32 in the past two seasons.

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Some of the best QBs to play in the NFL didn’t even get drafted.

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Even though their first pick is in the third round, the Patriots can strike gold with these players.

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Roger Goodell remembers Dan Rooney, the late Steelers owner and an NFL treasure. Plus a closer look at the Dean Blandino mess in the NFL office and 10 draft tidbits, including how the Browns could pick 1 and 2

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Heading into the upcoming fantasy football season, incoming rooking running backChristian McCaffrey will take the NFL by storm.3,922 rushing yards, 1,206 receiving yards and 31 offensive touchdowns combined through the ground and air. 1,859 combined yards from special teams as a kickoff and punt r…

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Former New York Jets tight end Konrad Reuland made his mark after death, saving the life of a baseball legend.In reporting on the NFL, we are often burdened by the criminal side of the league. Too often we are writing about the latest entry in the police blotter. Today, however, in talking about a…

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Marshawn Lynch is expected to join the AFC West and run wild, but here are five reasons why he won’t be a threat to the Denver Broncos’ defense.Michael Silver from NFL.com reported that Marshawn Lynch and the Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms and it appears that Lynch is one step clos…

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Who is at the top of the Detroit Lions board in the 2017 NFL Draft in terms of realistic possibilities with the No. 21 pick?The 2017 NFL Draft is only of weeks away and the Detroit Lions have few positions they desperately need to fill. With endless mock drafts and much analysis, you can never rea…

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The Washington Redskins need help on the defensive line, butwould they select Michigan State’s Malik McDowell with the No. 17 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft??Michigan State defensive lineman Malik McDowell visited the Washington Redskins on Wednesday, per Ian Rapaport. As a result, many have wond…

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The San Francisco 49ers will target big name prospects as they enter the 2017 NFL Draft, but they should also circle these names as they enter Day 3.As fans, we all have our draft crush that we hope the team chooses at the top of the draft. But this is a deep draft with the potential to find contr…

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The celebration flags continue to be a point of contention

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The Green Bay Packers lost Micah Hyde to the Buffalo Bills this offseason and, while it won’t be easy, Kentrell Brice can fill hisrole.When Micah Hyde left the Green Bay Packers, there were worries about how he would be replaced. These fears were rightfully placed, as he was an major part of …

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With the 2017 NFL Draft just around the corner, the rumor mill is churning out some interesting chatter surrounding the New England Patriots’ potential plans.Coming off another Super Bowl win, the New England Patriots will undoubtedly head into 2017 with sky-high expectations. While their ros…

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Gronk is having quite the offseason.

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According to reports Washington Redskins linebacker Khairi Fortt recently picked up an acting role with a major network.Washington Redskins linebacker Khairi Forttwill play the role of late Redskins great Sean Taylor on a June episode of The Perfect Murder,TMZ reported on Saturday. Taylor played f…

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The Denver Broncos have options at the 20th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but will they look at the offensive line or for a playmaker?After weeks of vetting and meeting with a bevy of prospects, it’s almost executive decision time for the Denver Broncos brass as the 2017 NFL Draft looms.The tea…

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed linebacker Sam Acho to a one-year contract.

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed linebacker Sam Acho to a one-year deal.

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And you wondered what happened to your grandma’s sofa pillows

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The 2017 NFL Draft is massively important for the Tennessee Titans, but head coach Mike Mularkey’s history is a tad concerningTennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey has been around the league for quite a while.Most notably, he’s had previous head coaching stops with Buffalo in 2004 an…

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Condolences poured in for retired NFL player Todd Heap and his family on Saturday, a day after police say the former Pro Bowl tight end accidentally ran over his 3-year-old daughter with a truck, killing her. Jay Feely, who played with Heap on the Arizona Cardinals, wrote on Twitter : ”My heart is broken for Todd Heap and his family. Heap spent 10 seasons with the Ravens, who selected him in the first round out of Arizona State in 2001.

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PHOENIX (AP) Condolences poured in for retired NFL player Todd Heap and his family on Saturday, a day after police say the former Pro Bowl tight end accidentally ran over his 3-year-old daughter with a truck, killing her.

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Should the Denver Broncos use their first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft to select Ryan Ramczyk to improve their offensive line?The 2017 NFL Draft will be here before we know it and the Broncos will have a big decision to make with their first-round pick, which is currently 20th overall. Offensi…

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The San Francisco 49ers own theNo. 2 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Nevertheless, they should be doing everything they can to trade down.The 49ers find themselves in an uncomfortable situation heading into the 2017 NFL Draft. There is no clear-cut draft prospect worthy of being taken with the team…

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Where will all the big names land in this full seven-round 2017 NFL Mock draft covering all 32 teams and 253 selections?With the actual thing just around the corner, this full seven-round 2017 NFL mock draft will attempt to predict who will land where after all the selections are done. So far the …

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