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Is the NFC East still the weakest division? Another NFC division may be the toughest.

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played a training camp scrimmage Friday at Raymond James Stadium that included fake crowd noise used to simulate a real game atmosphere. When asked about the artificial noise, he couldn’t resist throwing some shade at the Colts.

In the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the Cowboys have not canceled practice or released a statement. Coach Mike McCarthy has said the team has talked as a group and with him and others individually and that players wanted to practice. Jerry Jones was not involved in any of those talks, according [more]

The Saints are adding some help from north of the border. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Saints are adding former CFL linebacker Wynton McManis. He opted out of the Canadian league after they canceled the 2020 season because of COVID-19. McManis spent most of the 2016 season on the 49ers practice squad, [more]

A look at the biggest camp standouts, who might start along the offensive line and other top Seahawks storylines.

Panthers DT Derrick Brown wants to win Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. He’ll have plenty of competition as some first-year players should be game-changers right away.

The Lions need to just say no on free agent QB DeShone Kizer, who is working out for the team this week

People buried the New England Patriots’ chances of competing for a Super Bowl when Tom Brady left. They didn’t stay buried for long.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Auden Tate got some good work in this offseason with Anquan Boldin.

News and notes for all things Dallas Cowboys on August 28, 2020

Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes lands on Pro Football Focus list.

The Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans and Washington Football Team all chose to not practice Thursday in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin. ”Instead, the team will use the day to discuss and work toward making a lasting social impact and inspiring change in our communities,” the Colts said in a statement posted on Twitter.

Detroit Lions LB Jahlani Tavai wants to learn from veterans like Jamie Collins how to avoid wasted movement and make more plays in his second season.

Robert Rochell is a name that NFL draft enthusiasts should become familiar with.

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to go even further than Colin Kaepernick in their protests because they were unified, and other teams now stand in solidarity with them.

Bradley McDougald is angry. The New York Jets safety is also extremely worried. Within the confines of the team’s facility, McDougald is a respected pro football player whose main concern is stopping the offense.

Here are eight takeaways from tonight’s annual “Fanfest” at Bank of America Stadium, minus the fans.

If NFL players decide to walk out on games, similar to the NBA, Roger Goodell will have a chance to prove he’s sincere about his stance on player protests.

Running back Kalen Ballage left practice early Wednesday and didn’t return, Josh Tolentino of TheAthletic.com reports. Now, we know why. The Dolphins have informed Ballage that they are releasing him, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The Dolphins made Ballage a fourth-round choice in 2018. He played 12 games as a rookie and had 45 [more]

The Atlanta Falcons drafted cornerback A.J. Terrell in the first round with the idea that he could develop into the team’s No. 1 starter down the line.

The 49ers are set to work out OL Jamon Brown per ESPN.

Justin Herbert gets his first look at SoFi Stadium on Thursday when the Los Angeles Chargers hold their first scrimmage. When he will get his first NFL start will take a little more time. Herbert went sixth overall in April’s draft after starting 42 games for Oregon over four seasons with 10,541 yards passing and 108 total touchdowns.

Bears running back David Montgomery limped off the field at practice Wednesday after injuring his groin when making a cut on a running play. Montgomery, a second-year pro who is expected to carry much of the load in the running game, went down in a non-contact drill. After he took a handoff from Mitch Trubisky and ran to his left, Montgomery fell as he cut.

With the pandemic still raging and protests certain to return, the NFL might not be its usual ratings behemoth. Then again, are you really not going to watch?

The NFL could very well follow the NBA’s lead this fall.

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams sliced his hand recently while slicing strawberries requiring a number of stitches be put in place.

The NFL had stern words for the Washington Football Team.

The Milwaukee Bucks refused to play its game Wednesday in protest of a police shooting. It was also the 4-year anniversary of Colin Kaepernick’s first anthem protest.

Le’Veon Bell just wants to practice more.

Is Raiders DC Paul Guenther on the hot seat this season?