*NFL*

[Charlemagne]

This is Mariner 10. It was the first probe to explore the planet Mercury - which it did WAY back in 1974.

Now you may ask, "Now Charlemagne, what in God's name does THIS have to do with sports?" The answer? Not a Goddamn thing. It's just that this little tidbit of information is still infinitely more useful and worth sharing than whatever the fuck Blackfoot tries doing in this forum.

 

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Texans sign former Chargers S Jahleel Addae
Jahleel was released by the Chargers on March 9.


Sources: Bears trade for Raiders K Eddy Pineiro for a conditional 2021 seventh-round draft pick
If Pineiro isn't on Chicago's active roster for five games, the Raiders won't get the pick.

 

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Dolphins make Xavien Howard the NFL's highest-paid corner with five-year extension


Bills backup QB retires after 13-year journeyman career


Seahawks release franchise greats Chancellor and Baldwin

 

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O-line revamped: Giants, RT Mike Remmers agree to deal
The Vikings released Remmers on March 11, freeing up $4.55 million in spending money.


Seahawks add DT Al Woods to revamp D-line
Woods who is listed at 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds, will be the leading candidate to play NT in Seattle's base defense.

 

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Source: Jets ship LB Darron Lee to Chiefs after GM shake-up
At 6-foot-1 and 232 pounds Lee was the 20th overall pick in the 2016 draft. It was a curious choice.


Dak Prescott on deal talks: 'Want to be a Cowboy forever
Prescott is set to make $2.02 million in the final year of his four-year contract that he signed after Dallas selected him in the fourth round in 2016.

 

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Philadelphia Eagles DE Chris Long says he's retiring after 11 seasons
Long was part of two championship teams in back-to-back seasons -- with the New England Patriots in 2016, and then the Eagles in 2017. He spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Rams.


Ravens sign LB Shane Ray and WR Michael Floyd to help fill voids
Both were signed to one-year deals.

 

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Bills issue O.J. Simpson's No.32 for the first time since 1977
Simpson rushed for 10,183 yards and 57 touchdowns and lead the NFL in rushing four times in nine seasons for Buffalo.

 

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Source: Patriots, Junior Eldelman reach 2-year extension
The extension includes an $8 million signing bonus and $12 million in guaranteed money.


Source: OT Jared Veldheer tells Patriots he's retiring

 

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NFL announces two AFC cities that will host the NFL Draft in 2021 and 2023
2020 - Las Vegas
2021 - Cleveland
2022 - The NFL has yet to announce a host.
2023 - Kansas City

 

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Study: More brain, heart deaths in NFL than MLB
Pro football players may be more likely to die from degenerative brain diseases and heart problems than baseball players.


Predicting the next NFL players who could force contracts standoffs

 

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Legendary Packers Hall of Fame QB Bart Star dies at 85
Star won an unprecedented five NFL championships as Green Bay's starting quarterback, leading the club to titles in 1961,1962, 1965, 1966 and 1967. He was named MVP of the first two Super Bowls.

 

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Donovan McNabb 'absolutely' thinks he's a Hall of Famer, says he has better numbers than Troy Aikman
McNabb spent 11 of his 13 NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

In 167 career games McNabb threw for 37,276 yards and 234 touchdowns.

By comparison.

Aikman threw for 32,942 yards and 165 touchdowns.

 

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Predicting the story of the season for all 32 NFL teams

These are some of the stories to watch in 2019:

Can the Packers' new coach vibe with Aaron Rodgers? Will the Cleveland Browns exorcise it's playoff demon? Can The Cowboys take the next step? Is Cam Newton ready to go?

 

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NFLPA apparently advising players to plan for an NFL work stoppage of at least one year
With the NFL's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the NFLPA set to expire after the 2020 season.

 

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Raiders sign OL Richie Incognito to 'prove it deal'
Incognito has not played in the NFL since 2017.


Sources: Broncos give CB Chris Harris Jr. raise to $12M
Harris told Denver earlier this offseason that he wanted to be traded if he didn't receive a new deal. Harris will receive $12.05 million this season after being schedule to receive $8.9 million.

 

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Witten 'anxious to go prove' he can still play
Witten spent a year away from the game in the Monday Night Football analyst chair.

Jets to begin interview process for new GM

 

[The Question]

In da mornin'
(By ya radio)

 

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Ex-Buc DT Gerald McCoy spurns. Browns and Ravens,reportedly decides to sign with Panthers
McCoy has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $10.5 million and includes a $4 million signing bonus.

Jaguars reach deal with receiver Terrelle Pryor
Pryor has 115 catches for 1,563 yards and 7 touchdowns in six seasons. Pryor started 10 games at quarterback for the Raiders and appeared in five others over three seasons.

 

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Commissioner Roger Goodell: Four preseason games not necessary
The NFL has long backed reducing the preseason schedule in exchange for expanding the regular season to as many as 18 games. Players have balked at the proposal by citing safety issues.

 

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Patriots cut TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins on 1st day of camp
He has 116 career receptions for 1,160 yards and 11 touchdowns in 43 games over 5 seasons.


Former Linebacker NaVorro Bowman retires from NFL as 49ers
For his career, Bowman had 764 tackles and 14 sacks.