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Jalen Carter, top NFL prospect, posts bond in fatal crash

Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter turned himself in to Athens police Wednesday night and was released 16 minutes later after posting a combined bond of $4,000 on charges of reckless driving and racing in relation to a fatal crash that killed a teammate and team staffer. According to Athens-Clarke County...
Ravens GM still hopes to sign Lamar Jackson without franchise tag

INDIANAPOLIS — Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta said Wednesday the Ravens have not decided which type of franchise tag they would use on quarterback Lamar Jackson if the team can’t sign him to a long-term contract before the start of free agency. Jackson has played to the end of his...
Buccaneers plan to release RB Leonard FournetteVideo

INDIANAPOLIS ― Bucs general manager Jason Licht raved about rookie running back Rachaad White and even backup Ke’Shawn Vaughn on Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine. Then a question was asked about Leonard Fournette. Licht paused. “I think Leonard Fournette still has several years left in him as a three-down...
Bills GM: Damar Hamlin’s return hinges on his medical progress

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has a few more visits to doctors before determining whether he can pursue his goal of returning to play football after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field in January. In providing the update at the NFL combine in Indianapolis...
Falcons cut veteran QB Mariota, gain $12 million in cap room

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Marcus Mariota on Tuesday, a move that was expected after the veteran was benched late in the season. The Falcons were 5-8 with Mariota as the starter before rookie Desmond Ridder started the final four games, winning two. “We really appreciate Marcus and...
Browns plan to release veteran safety John Johnson III

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have opened another hole in their defense. General manager Andrew Berry said Tuesday that the team will release veteran safety John Johnson III, who signed a three-year $33.75 million contract as a free agent two years ago. Johnson hasn’t lived up to his big deal,...
First Call: NFL considers onside kick replacement; pitching Tee Higgins to Pats; Connor McDavid pushing Mario-esque pace

In Tuesday’s “First Call,” could Tee Higgins go from one AFC rival of the Pittsburgh Steelers to another? We consider some NFL rules changes. Connor McDavid is on a Mario Lemieux-esque scoring pace. And the Pitt Panthers are enjoying success on the ice as well as the hardwood. Rules are...
Browns hire Bill Musgrave as offensive coaching assistant

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski continued to overhaul his coaching staff following a 7-10 season Monday, hiring Bill Musgrave as a senior offensive adviser and making several other changes. Stefanski’s offseason has included firing defensive coordinator Joe Woods and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer. They were replaced by...
Commanders release quarterback Carson Wentz after 1 season

The Washington Commanders released Carson Wentz on Monday, an expected move that puts an end to the one-season experiment with the veteran quarterback that did not work out. After giving up draft picks to acquire him in a trade with Indianapolis last March, the Commanders were able to get out...
Browns hire Chartiers Valley grad Bubba Ventrone as special teams coordinator

CLEVELAND — Ray “Bubba” Ventrone has been hired as Cleveland’s special teams coordinator, returning to the Browns as a coach after playing for the team. Ventrone, a Chartiers Valley graduate, replaces Mike Priefer, who was fired earlier this week after four seasons filled with inconsistency by his units. Ventrone had...
U mad, bro?: Frustration around Mike Tomlin’s ‘standard,’ slumping Penguins, Pitt being unranked, Gerrit Cole’s quip

One thing that is wonderful about Pittsburgh sports fans is that they do not discriminate when it comes to their angst. The Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, Pitt, college basketball … even the XFL! This week’s “U mad, bro?” illustrates how all-encompassing of a community we truly have in this great city....
Titans release Taylor Lewan, Robert Woods, Randy Bullock

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon started clearing up some much-needed salary cap space Wednesday. The Titans announced they released three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan for a failed physical and also released veteran wide receiver Robert Woods and kicker Randy Bullock. They later released...
AP source: Commanders finalizing hire of Eric Bieniemy as OC

Eric Bieniemy is finalizing terms of a deal to become the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator and assistant head coach, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the deal was not yet completed. It’s expected to...
RB Aaron Jones staying with Packers under restructured dealVideo

Running back Aaron Jones agreed to remain with the Green Bay Packers on a restructured deal with a reduced salary for the upcoming season. Drew Rosenhaus, Jones’ agent, said Jones will make $11 million in 2023 — including an $8.52 million signing bonus — rather than the $16 million he...
Reports: QB Derek Carr meeting with Jets this weekendVideo

Free-agent quarterback Derek Carr is meeting with the New York Jets this weekend, according to a person familiar with the situation. The 31-year-old Carr, who spent his first nine NFL seasons with the Raiders, was released by Las Vegas on Tuesday after he declined to waive the no-trade clause in...
Same ol’ same ol’: No progress for Black head coaches in NFL

After completing the latest round of coaching hires this week, the NFL won’t look much different on the sidelines in 2023. DeMeco Ryans was the lone Black candidate to land one of the five openings, which means the 32-team league remains stuck at three Black coaches heading toward a new...

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