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The Rams are working on moves to reconfigure the bottom of the roster while also working on contract extensions for cornerback Jalen Ramsey and wide receiver Cooper Kupp.

Josh Boyer is such a fan of football history that he can remember when the Miami Dolphins’ defense was good. One of those times was the early 1970s, when Bill Arnsparger was the defensive coordinator and Miami won back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Boyer, the Dolphins’ rookie defensive coordinator, has read the late Arnsparger’s instructional book and long admired his predecessor’s work nearly a half-century ago.

The Cowboys drafted Dak Prescott in 2016. Four years later, the quarterback still doesn’t have a new contract. He will play this season under the franchise tag. Meanwhile, the first two quarterbacks selected that year — Jared Goff and Carson Wentz — signed extensions a year ago. Two quarterbacks selected in 2017 — Patrick Mahomes [more]

Browns center JC Tretter returned to the practice field Monday, after missing the entire training camp because of a knee problem. Coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t want to get into too many details about Tretter’s condition, but it at least opens the door to the possibility he starts Sunday against the Ravens. Tretter had arthroscopic knee [more]

The Kansas City Chiefs won’t have a whole lot of money to work with during the 2020 season, but that hasn’t stopped them in the past.

A creative sign-and-trade that would’ve sent Jadeveon Clowney to the Saints was a fun idea that the NFL ultimately vetoed. But why?

Jadeveon Clowney’s long free agency came to a close on Sunday, but only after the Saints tried to make a rarely seen sign-and-trade for the star.

The practice squad could be more important than ever as the NFL tries to play through the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s why the league expanded it to 16 players this season, and will allow it to include up to six veteran players. And two will be eligible to be temporarily activated on game days, expanding a team’s roster from 53 to 55.

Josh McCown will remain in Texas with his family.

He started 15 games last season and had 20 tackles.

The practice squad could be more important than ever as the NFL tries to play through the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s why the league expanded it to 16 players this season, and will allow it to include up to six veteran players. And two will be eligible to be temporarily activated on game days, expanding a team’s roster from 53 to 55.

The Washington Football Team will not place QB Alex Smith on injured reserve as he works his way back from a horrific leg injury.

The Cincinnati Bengals trimmed the roster to 53 before Saturday’s deadline.

Though Jadeveon Clowney is getting publicly courted by the Titans and Saints, the Ravens have emerged as another contender for his services.

Devontae Booker wins Raiders backup RB battle

Keenan Allen has signed a four-year extension with the Los Angeles Chargers that will make him the league’s second-highest paid receiver in average money. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not released by the Chargers on Saturday. Allen is going into his eighth season and has made the Pro Bowl each of the past three seasons.

Robert Windsor is waived.

The Cowboys wanted defensive lineman Ron’Dell Carter as a priority free agent, guaranteeing the James Madison product $145,000 to sign. That was the most any of their undrafted rookies received. But like most undrafted rookies on most teams this year, Carter didn’t make the Cowboys’ roster out of training camp. The Cowboys informed Carter they [more]

The Broncos are down to two quarterbacks. Mike Klis of KUSA reports that the team has waived Brett Rypien. That leaves Jeff Driskel as the lone quarterback behind Drew Lock on the depth chart. Rypien signed with the team as an undrafted free agent last year and opened the season on the practice squad. He [more]

Does the “Wait on QB” strategy apply in 2020 when you have the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson available?

New England made a stunning move on Saturday by cutting Lamar Miller just weeks after he joined the team.

Which teams will make the playoffs? Which fantasy stars will emerge and which will falter? Yahoo’s Dalton Del Don gets you prepared.

Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins has seen his name raised in trade talks, according to Albert Breer from the MMQB. Rainkins, New Orleans’ first-round pick at the 2016 NFL Draft, played in 10 games last season, notching two sacks and 10 tackles. However, the 26-year-old has battled injuries since joining the Saints. Most recently, he’s suffered from Achilles issues. In 2020, Rankins is playing on the fifth-year option from his rookie deal. Per Spotrac, that fifth-year option pays him $7.7 million this season

Former Seahawk Jadeveon Clowney is taking things as close to the wire as possible in free agency, leaving fans eager to see where the star edge rusher finally lands. ESPN’s Dianna Russini took to Twitter on Friday to share that Clowney’s representation has advised him to refrain from signing with a team until the roster-cut process is in full swing. Given that teams could then “possibly have extra money” to offer him. The Titans, Saints, and Seahawks have all expressed serious interest in Clowney, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

In an effort to increase opportunities for minority candidates for NFL jobs covered by the Rooney Rule, it has been suggested to push back hirings until after the Super Bowl each year. ”The whole point of it was to slow down the process, take your time, get the best candidate and make a decision,” Tony Dungy says of the Rooney Rule that was approved in late 2002. Dungy, one of only two African American coaches in the Pro Football Hall of Fame – Fritz Pollard is the other – was in the midst of his Super Bowl-winning career when the Rooney Rule was adopted.

The Denver Broncos have released inside linebacker Todd Davis, their leading tackler in three of the last four seasons. ”I’m going to miss Todd,” coach Vic Fangio said following a Friday night practice at Empower Field, where the Broncos will open the season against Tennessee. Fangio said Davis became expendable when the Broncos acquired a pair of veterans in Mark Barron and Austin Calitro, and he indicated Josey Jewell with start alongside Alexander Johnson in the team’s revamped inside linebacker corps.

Jonotthan Harrison shared a lengthy goodbye note to the Jets on Friday, indicating that he’s been cut ahead of Saturday’s 4 p.m. deadline.

Chris Lacy was a long shot to make Detroit Lions roster with backup receivers Jamal Agnew, Quintez Cephus and Marvin Hall having strong camps

The Bears have made their decision. And the incumbent has fended off the Super Bowl LII MVP. Per a source with direct knowledge of the decision, Mitch Trubisky will serve as the Bears’ starting quarterback entering the 2020 season. Trubisky, in the estimation of the coaching staff, stepped up and improved the way the team [more]

The team is expected to name Mitchell Trubisky as the starting QB after he narrowly beat out newly signed challenger Nick Foles.