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The Packers will open training camp with nine players on their physically unable to perform list. That group includes tight end Robert Tonyan and second-round wide receiver Christian Watson. Tonyan is recovering from a torn ACL and there’s some uncertainty Read more
The Patriots announced a pair of roster moves Friday. They placed receiver Malcolm Perry on the reserve/retired list. Perry is returning to Navy service, Doug Kyed of PFF reports. Perry, 25, signed a futures contract with New England on Jan. Read more
Cornerback Jalen Ramsey had shoulder surgery last month and he won’t be ready to go for the start of Rams training camp. The Rams said on Friday that Ramsey will open the season on the physically unable to perform list. Read more
The Oakland Athletics made Kyler Murray the ninth overall choice in 2018, and he signed a $4.6 million deal expecting to play baseball after a final season at Oklahoma. But after winning the Heisman Trophy and becoming a top NFL Read more
After the Bills signed quarterback Josh Allen to a long-term deal, and after the details became available, we suggested that Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson ask for the same deal. After the Browns signed quarterback Deshaun Watson to a long-term deal, Read more
Early in the 2001 season, Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe took a huge hit that nearly dislodged his lung. Later that season, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady took a huge hit that nearly dislodged his head. Jimmy Traina of SI.com posted the Read more
The Rams received their Super Bowl LVI rings Thursday night. On Friday, they moved on to 2022. “It was kind of good timing, because now it represents, ‘Let’s turn the page,’” McVay said, via Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. Read more