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Around SB Nation: What other NFL blogs are discussing

The biggest weekly NFL news from around SB Nation sites

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Every week we take a look around the NFL at each team. We pull the biggest and most discussed headlines from each of our 32 NFL websites.

Here’s all the biggest NFL headlines from this week:

NFC NORTH

Why Packers don’t need to force an early draft pick at wide receiver

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

It might cause a riot with fans, but recent history and the Packers current roster construction allows the front office to be patient in finding more help with Davante Adams.

Report: Danny Amendola re-signing with Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

The Lions get their slot receiver back on another one-year deal.

Bears release Prince Amukamara and Taylor Gabriel

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

The move comes as an attempt to create cap space.

Report: Everson Griffen voids 2020 contract

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

What it all means moving forward

NFC SOUTH

Drew Brees returning to the Saints is causing a domino effect

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Brees coming back isn’t a surprise, but it impacts the Saints’ salary cap, as well as what they can do in the draft and free agency.

Analyst: Austin Hooper to reset tight end market at $11 million per year

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

The Pro Bowl pass catcher is not coming cheap.

Cam Newton expected to pass physical in March, per sources

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Assuming that Carolina keeps him around for 2020, Newton will continue to play it safe during his limited offseason.

Report: Bucs expected to re-sign Winston to some extent

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

People around the league feel he’s returning to Tampa Bay.

NFC WEST

Barnwell: The 49ers should let Armstead walk

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

One way Thomas could end up seeing more snaps would be if the 49ers aren’t able to retain Armstead.

Does David Johnson need a change of scenery and could it really be an option?

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Josh Weinfuss of ESPN talked about the one player on the Cardinals who needs a change of scenery and to no ones surprise, it was David Johnson:

Vikings DE Everson Griffen opts out, could be an attractive option for Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Per Courtney Cronin, who covers the Minnesota Vikings for ESPN, Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has elected to opt out of his contract and will become a free agent in March.

REPORT: Rams at the top of the pack to trade for Darius Slay

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

How? Don’t doubt Les Snead, that’s how.

AFC EAST

The Real Reason Why Dolphin Fans Are So Against Tua

Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)

Large swaths of Dolphin fans, at least here on the Phinsider, seem bitterly disappointed, if not outright angry at this possibility.

A group of recently released veterans could garner the Patriots’ interest

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Four players in particular stand out as potential candidates to garner New England’s attention

The New York Jets First Pick in the 2020 NFL Draft is Jedrick Wills Jr.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

A Strong, powerful tone setter

Bills going to let DT Jordan Phillips test free agency, per report

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Not a surprise

AFC NORTH

Could the Ravens make a play for WR Stefon Diggs?

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

The talented receiver appears to be on his way out of Minnesota

If Jalen Hurts is available in the middle rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft, should the Steelers take him?

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Could the Pittsburgh Steelers surprise many and take a quarterback with one of their earlier picks in the 2020 NFL Draft?

Former No. 1 overall pick tells Joe Burrow to ‘pull an Eli’

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Does anyone have anything encouraging to say?

Report: Greg Robinson in pot bust at U.S.-Mexico border

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

TMZ reporting that veteran offensive tackle is facing federal charges after being stopped at border checkpoint.

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans Re-Sign Brandon Dunn to Three-Year Contract

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Does Dunn staying in Houston mean D.J. Reader is definitely on his way out?

Previewing a 2020 offseason that will be filled with critical decisions for Titans GM Jon Robinson

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Who do the Titans bring back off this roster and how do they improve?

Should the Jaguars release A.J. Bouye?

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

The Jaguars will have a major decision to make prior to free agency regarding one of their defensive players.

What If Anthony Castonzo Does Retire?

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

The Indianapolis Colts are facing an extremely important off-season this year. Not only due to the major question mark at the quarterback position but also because of the huge uncertainty surrounding Anthony Castonzo.

AFC WEST

Does Denver chase monster in the middle, Chris Jones?

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Jones would fill a big hole, if the Broncos let Shelby Harris and Derek Wolfe leave in free agency.

PFF predicts three Chargers signing elsewhere

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Here are the Chargers players involved with their ranking, projected contract details, and the explanation of why they believe they will sign with their teams.

Antonio Brown says he’s talking to Jon Gruden about a potential return to the Raiders

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

I don’t believe this because it’s coming from AB, but unfortunately I don’t think it’s out of character for Gruden to give AB another chance. I’m personally good, but I don’t pay the bills.

Brett Veach calls Chris Jones “a priority” ahead of NFL Scouting Combine

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Old friend BJ Kissel of Chief.com got 15 minutes to speak exclusively with the general manager on Friday.