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Ravens' 'DB expert' Chuck Pagano couldn't wait to come out of retirement

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BALTIMORE — Chuck Pagano enjoyed the easy-going nature of retirement. He played golf, worked out and visited with his grandkids. He’d do chores around the house. But most days, by 10 a.m., he’d stare at the clock wondering what to do with the rest of his time.

“Life was pretty good,” he said. “A lot of my friends were like, ‘Are ...Read more

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Why Derek Carr retired rather than take the Saints' $30M

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LAS VEGAS — Derek Carr was guaranteed $30 million from the Saints whether or not he played a snap this season. All he had to do was be on New Orleans’ roster.

But the former Raiders quarterback, who sustained a shoulder injury last season that put his career in peril, did not think that was the right thing to do. So, rather than play ...Read more

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Steelers agree to deal with QB Aaron Rodgers after long wait

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PITTSBURGH — After a lengthy courtship that was beginning to take on the look of a Netflix mini-series, Aaron Rodgers has told the Steelers he plans to sign a one-year deal and attend minicamp next week, sources have told the Post-Gazette.

Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP who is the league's seventh all-time leading passer, was brought in to ...Read more

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Paul Zeise: Aaron Rodgers a low-risk, high-reward gamble by the Steelers

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PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers is no longer holding the Steelers hostage, embarrassing them, making them look foolish and whatever other nonsensical thing was said about him since this saga began a few months ago.

He is a Steeler, he will be the starting quarterback, and hopefully now we can all get back to our regularly scheduled programming and...Read more

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Jason Mackey: Despite the fuss, Aaron Rodgers still represents the Steelers' best chance to win

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PITTSBURGH — Our long-running local nightmare has ended.

The Penguins have a coach and the Pirates still can't hit. But Aaron Rodgers is finally joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the 41-year-old, four-time NFL MVP agreeing to a one-year deal on Wednesday afternoon.

While the deal will inevitably produce some skepticism, the Steelers didn...Read more

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Mike Vorel: Why the 2025 Seahawks will be better than analysts, oddsmakers think

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RENTON, Wash. — There’s a national consensus surrounding the 2025 Seahawks.

It’s that they’re not very good.

So say the sportsbooks, which set Seattle’s over/under for wins at either 7.5 (FanDuel, Bally) or 8.5 (BetMGM). And ESPN’s Football Power Index projection metric, which assigned the Seahawks an FPI of minus-1.4 — 21st in ...Read more

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Broncos hosting former Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins for visit, source confirms

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DENVER — After holding off from casting any free-agent stones and turning to UCF’s RJ Harvey in April’s NFL draft, the Broncos’ backfield plans for 2025 seemed all but set.

Suddenly, a new name may be entering the fray.

Denver is hosting former Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins on a visit Wednesday night and Thursday, a source ...Read more

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Rams' Jared Verse and Braden Fiske look to run it back again

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LOS ANGELES — Jared Verse and Braden Fiske joined the Rams last season as something of a one-two punch.

The former Florida State teammates were drafted in the first and second rounds, respectively, and lived up to their billing as individuals and as a collective force.

Verse, an edge rusher, became the NFL defensive rookie of the year. Fiske...Read more

Ex-Rams long snapper Jake McQuaide disrupts church by demanding answers in porn scandal

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LOS ANGELES — It's not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare. Yet Jake McQuaide, the former Rams two-time Pro Bowl long snapper and veteran of 14 NFL seasons, drew attention Saturday when he stood up.

McQuaide rose during Mass at an Ohio Catholic ...Read more

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Omar Kelly: Dolphins curbing pay raises, but is this the right time?

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MIAMI — Jonnu Smith is being paid like an NFL backup, and until that market correction gets addressed nobody should expect the tight end to grace the practice field until next week’s mandatory minicamp.

And even then the “Battle for The Benjamins” isn’t over. It’s just put on pause.

That’s why we’re hearing Smith’s name being...Read more

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Marcus Hayes: Howie Roseman sheds Bryce Huff, his latest bold move in a stellar career built on audacity

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PHILADELPHIA — The most remarkable aspect of Howie Roseman’s reign as the Eagles’ decision-maker perhaps lies less in his salary cap manipulation, which is the best in the business, and less in his talent evaluation, which blossomed in the last five years.

Rather, the most remarkable aspect of how he does business is his boldness. His ...Read more

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Jason Mackey: Mason Rudolph and Miles Killebrew made a personal choice, but politics and sports will never mix easily

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PITTSBURGH — Mason Rudolph seemed to sense it was coming, like a defensive back blitzing off the edge. He and Miles Killebrew have also taken a beating since attending a Donald Trump rally in West Mifflin along with Steelers legend Rocky Bleier this past Friday.

Is that unfair? Tough to say. But it’s something I tried to explore a little ...Read more

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Steelers players defend attending Trump rally at US Steel plant: 'I'm not apologetic about that'

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PITTSBURGH — Politicians were out in force at the rally held at U.S. Steel’s Irvin Works in West Mifflin on Friday to celebrate a deal uniting the Pittsburgh steelmaker and Tokyo-based Nippon Steel. And the stands were packed with cheering, orange-uniformed steelworkers.

Then the three NFL football players came on stage.

Long-retired ...Read more

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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald makes it clear who will start at QB

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SEATTLE — The Seahawks have three quarterbacks on their roster, two of whom have significant starting experience (Sam Darnold, Drew Lock) and one is a rookie the team hopes can develop into a legitimate starter (Jalen Milroe).

What the Seahawks don’t have is any question about who will be the starter in 2025 — Darnold.

Coach Mike ...Read more

Vikings iron man Jim Marshall dies at age 87

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MINNEAPOLIS — Jim Marshall, the indefatigable defensive end who started 270 consecutive games for the Minnesota Vikings as the captain of Bud Grant’s four Super Bowl teams, died Tuesday.

He was 87. The Vikings said in a release that he had been hospitalized for a lengthy time.

Marshall played 19 seasons for the Vikings, starting every game...Read more

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Steelers have talked about a new deal with T.J. Watt, but stumbling blocks remain

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PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have been discussing a new contract with outside linebacker T.J. Watt with the expectation they will come to some agreement with the four-time All-Pro and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year before the start of the regular season, sources have told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

However, that doesn't mean there ...Read more

Emotional David Andrews says goodbye to Patriots, football: 'I gave everything I had'

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – David Andrews thought he could get through it.

The former New England co-captain had prepared 10 minutes of remarks meant to sum up his football career and thank those who helped make him – an undersized, undrafted center – a two-time Super Bowl champion and pillar of the Patriots organization.

But seconds after he ...Read more

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Bob Wojnowski: Frank Ragnow's sudden retirement from Lions painful in many ways

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DETROIT — It was the ankle injury, the groin injury and the various foot injuries, including the inoperable toe. It was the knee injury, the back injury and the fractured throat (!). It was the torn pectoral muscle last season, and the unrelenting pain.

It was all that and more, and ultimately, it was too much. Lions’ center Frank Ragnow is...Read more

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Eagles finalize trade to send Bryce Huff to 49ers, will receive a 2026 draft pick in return

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PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles finalized a trade Monday to send Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 mid-round pick.

The framework of the deal was mostly agreed to last Friday, but both teams waited to make it official until after June 1 to allow the Eagles to spread the edge rusher’s remaining cap hit over two seasons. ...Read more

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Lions center Frank Ragnow announces retirement from NFL: 'It was an absolute honor'

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DETROIT — One of the most important pieces of the Detroit Lions' vaunted offensive line is hanging up the cleats.

Center Frank Ragnow on Monday announced his retirement on Instagram after seven seasons, four Pro Bowls and three second-team All-Pro honors.

Ragnow was not been present at the team's OTAs last week, and it appears this is the ...Read more