Inside game: Browns give G Bitonio 5-year contract extension (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Joel Bitonio looks to block against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio has signed a multi-year contract extension. Bitonio has developed into one of the NFLs best young interior lineman since Cleveland drafted him in 2014 and the Browns wanted to secure a player with Pro Bowl potential. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Before throwing money around in free agency, the Browns tossed some big bucks at one of their own. Cleveland signed left guard Joel Bitonio to a five-year contract extension on Thursday, locking up a player they feel can help their climb from a new low point following a 1-15 season. Financial terms on Bitonio’s deal were not immediately disclosed.


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The Latest: Browns start spending by extending guard Bitonio (Yahoo Sports)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Nick Foles (4) throws under pressure from Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Before throwing money around in free agency, the Browns tossed some big bucks at one of their own. Cleveland signed left guard Joel Bitonio to a 5-year contract extension Thursday, locking up a player the Browns feel can help their climb from a new low point following a 1-15 season. Although Bitonio’s past two seasons have been cut short by injuries, the Browns view him as one of the NFL’s best young interior linemen.


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Andy Murray Will Just Relax And Giggle While His Rivals Tear Each Other Apart

Andy Murray is a lucky motherfucker at Indian Wells, and he knows it. While all his foes try to slit each others’ throats in the bottom quarter of the draw—home to Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin del Potro, and Nick Kyrgios—the top seed plans to enjoy the gladiator games from his relaxing…

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Nordstrom Rack is Marking Down a Bunch of Outerwear from The North Face

It may be basically Spring already, but that doesn’t mean you should pass up a good outerwear deal. Nordstrom Rack is marking down a bunch of The North Face jackets and coats for 30-40% off. Pick up a great coat and save it for next winter. Men’s, women’s and kids’ styles are all marked down.

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Eagles sign Torrey Smith, release Connor Barwin (Yahoo Sports)

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 27: San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Torrey Smith (82) during the NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Miami Dolphins on November 27, 2016, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles acted quickly to get a speedy wide receiver they’ve sought for a while. Torrey Smith agreed to a three-year deal with Philadelphia on Thursday, less than a week after he was released by the San Francisco 49ers. The Eagles cleared cap space earlier in the day by releasing defensive end Connor Barwin, saving $7.75 million.


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Bills release safety Aaron Williams; Agree to sign Ducasse (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2016, file photo, Buffalo Bills strong safety Aaron Williams (23) is attended to on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills will play the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, Dec. 24. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Safety Aaron Williams’ bid to resume his career in Buffalo following a second season-ending neck injury is over after the Bills released the starting safety. The Bills provided no reason in announcing the move in a one-sentence statement issued Thursday, hours before the NFL’s free-agency signing period opened. The decision comes two months after Williams’ father told The Associated Press that his son was leaning toward continuing his career.


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The Bears Will Pay A Lot For Mike Glennon, But Not $43.5 Million, C'mon

Mike Glennon, an NFL quarterback nobody has thought about for at least two seasons, suddenly found himself in the news this week when it was reported that he was going to score a contract that would pay him in the neighborhood of $15 million per year. That hypothetical has reportedly become a reality.

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