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Reports: Chiefs releasing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to save $12 million against the salary cap, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....

Sounds like nobody wants Russell Wilson — unless he gets cut
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced Tuesday that the team’s decision on the fate of quarterback Russell Wilson will come in the next two weeks. Tell that to the rest of the league. ...

Tyreek Hill sued by model who claims Dolphins WR broke her leg
Tyreek Hill is being sued by social media influencer and model Sophie Hall, who alleges that the Miami Dolphins WR broke her leg in a football drill at his Florida home last summer. ...

Lions driven by painful defeat, back Jared Goff
INDIANAPOLIS — Adamant the Detroit Lions will be back to the conference championship stage on his watch, Dan Campbell vows to learn from the most painful loss of his coaching career last month in San Francisco....

Falcons release TE Jonnu Smith
The Atlanta Falcons released tight end Jonnu Smith on Tuesday, less than one year after trading for him....

What the hell is wrong with Sean Payton?
Earth to Sean Payton: Russell Wilson is still on the Denver Broncos’ roster. There is nothing the Denver coach can say to make that $85 million in dead salary go away. The NFL salary cap for the 2024 season will be $255.4 million. That dead money would account for a third of their cap space, and the...

Bucs focus on re-signing Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield
INDIANAPOLIS — Keeping quarterback Baker Mayfield and retaining receiver Mike Evans are major priorities for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason....

Browns GM, RB Nick Chubb to huddle, talk contract
INDIANAPOLIS — Armchair general managers appear to be off the mark projecting a Browns offense without running back Nick Chubb in 2024....

Peers welcome Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh back to NFL
INDIANAPOLIS — There was no sign of Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh in and around Lucas Oil Stadium as the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine kicked off Tuesday, but the welcome committee was ready to celebrate his return....

Bills have work to do to get below increased salary cap
INDIANAPOLIS — When Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane heard the NFL salary cap was set at $255.4 million, he couldn't contain his excitement....

Vikings won’t trade Justin Jefferson; new deal was ‘close’ last year
INDIANAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has no interest in trading star wide receiver Justin Jefferson....

Raiders GM shuts down trade rumors involving Davante Adams
Three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams is remaining with the Las Vegas Raiders, new general manager Tom Telesco told reporters on Tuesday at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis....

Eagles planning 'aggressive' approach to free agency
INDIANAPOLIS — Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman plans on "aggressively" pursuing free agents who can help erase the sting of last season's second-half collapse....

Packers lovefest with QB Jordan Love just beginning
INDIANAPOLIS — A lot changed in a few months for the Green Bay Packers at the end of the 2023 season, including general manager Brian Gutekunst's opinion of quarterback Jordan Love....

You probably forgot these NFL players were on these teams
The NFL is pretty good at keeping home-grown stars at home, but even some of the most iconic players end up with teams other than the ones they made their careers with. Even players with two iconic runs have a weird bump in the road every now and then. We all know the Tom Brady stint with the Tampa ...

Chiefs turn page, tag in play for top free agents
INDIANAPOLIS — Winning the Super Bowl again put a strain on the Kansas City Chiefs' front office, but the extra five weeks of football made general manager Brett Veach easy to find....

Giants GM says franchise tag for Saquon Barkley still a possibility
INDIANAPOLIS — The odds are against the New York Giants using the franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley, but general manager Joe Schoen said the team still considers it a possibility....

Broncos' Sean Payton: Russell Wilson decision coming soon
INDIANAPOLIS — The Russell Wilson drama continues to percolate but Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that a decision is on the horizon....

When NFL teams say they have salary cap problems, don't believe them
It’s that time of year in the NFL when you’ll hear the term ‘salary cap’ about 100 times per day. Former Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman Mark Schlereth recently spilled the beans on the cap being fake and how the league/teams use fear tactics to make fans think it’s more significant than it is ...
