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Report: Seahawks restructure QB Geno Smith's contract
The Seattle Seahawks created $4.8 million in salary cap space by restructuring quarterback Geno Smith's contract, ESPN reported Thursday....

Lions bring back K Michael Badgley on one-year deal
The Detroit Lions re-signed kicker Michael Badgley on Thursday....

Browns offseason primer: Cash-strapped at QB crossroads
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'Punt God' Matt Araiza gets second chance from Chiefs
Punter Matt Araiza is getting a second chance at an NFL career after the Kansas City Chiefs signed him to a contract on Thursday....

There's no guarantee Kirk Cousins remains a Viking
Kirk Cousins has carved out a nice career for himself since entering the NFL in 2012. The former fourth-round pick was drafted to the same team as one of the biggest prospects of his class, Robert Griffin III. After Griffin’s hype fizzled out, Cousins took over and even became a Pro Bowl selection f...

Remember Punt God? He just signed with the Super Bowl champs
Reigning Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs are signing punter Matt Araiza, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. ...

Bears OC Shane Waldron 'exchanging messages' with Justin Fields
Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron plans to build his system around the players available when he arrives at organized team activities....

Report: Iowa DB Cooper DeJean's leg injury to limit combine participation
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean will not participate in testing and position drills at the NFL Scouting Combine next week, The Athletic reported on Thursday....

Johnny Manziel reveals he lost 40 lbs on 'strict diet' of cocaine
Johnny Manziel’s rise and fall from stardom continues to add new wrinkles. ...

With Russell Wilson on the outs in Denver, could QB-needy Pittsburgh be his next destination?
The past few years have been less than ideal in the football life of Russell Wilson. After a Hall of Fame career in Seattle, Wilson finished out his time there with a whimper. He wasn’t horrible but some could see the decline coming and this included then-head coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks shippe...

Get ready for another streaming-only NFL playoff game
Amazon is going to pay $150 million for the exclusive right to broadcast an NFL playoff game next season....

The NFL keeps giving us ‘all-access’ content that lacks access
I’m old enough to remember when “behind-the-scenes’’ actually meant what it claims, as the access that was being granted was a novelty. But, in the case of the NFL, “all-access” too often feels like limited entry....

Athletes in College Football 25 to get $600, copy of the game
College football players will be paid to appear in EA Sports’ College Football 25, but will likely receive less than the student-athletes who initially sued to get the game shut down. ...

Eagles' downfall being blamed on head of security's suspension
One NFL reporter chalked up the Philadelphia Eagles’ end-of-season collapse to the loss of a big sideline presence. ...

Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu undergoes surgery to repair ACL tear
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu underwent right knee surgery to repair the torn ACL he sustained in the AFC Championship Game victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 28....

CFP committee discusses 14-team playoff for 2026
With the ink not yet dry on the new 12-team playoff format that will begin in 2024, the College Football Playoff management committee discussed the idea of a 14-team playoff, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....

Panthers offseason primer: Rebuilding around Bryce Young
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Bills offseason primer: In the red with a Mahomes problem
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Ravens offseason primer: Bill due on home-grown goods
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