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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 Aaron Rodgers is a poor fit for Davante Adams

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Originally titled “Davante Adams is a Poor Fit for Aaron Rodgers.” Changed to be more accurate.

2020 Detroit Lions worst salary cap hit: Jesse James

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

James still has an opportunity to turn it around, but his cap hit looks awfully high after a disappointing season.

Bears’ fans, which non-NFC North team do you despise the most?

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

It’s Rivalry Week here at SB Nation, and when it comes to most of us Chicago Bears’ fans, there’s only one team that receives our ire and disgust on a regular basis, the Green Bay Packers.

PFF: Vikings’ offensive line still in bottom half of NFL

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

But there’s some hope!

NFC SOUTH

Saints fans have good reason to hate the Panthers

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

It’s SB Nation rivalry week and here is why the New Orleans Saints hate the Carolina Panthers.

NFLPA President: NFL is putting players at risk by ignoring the league’s own experts

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

JC Tretter warns the season is on the line.

Graham Gano vs Joey Slye: Who gets kicked to the curb?

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

The kicker position will come down to the boringly consistent veteran versus the bearded, swole upstart.

Bruce Arians tells Tampa Bay Times players are, ‘going to all get sick...’

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

As the NFL pushes forward towards the season, some wonder if it’s even worth it...

NFC WEST

Raheem Mostert has requested a trade

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Mostert’s agent Brett Tessler issued a statement and Mostert retweeted the statement

Patrick Mahomes contract extension sets new precedent for NFL quarterback contracts

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Wow. That’s all you can really say about the breaking news that came down today.

Players not reacting kindly to the way the NFL is handling the pandemic

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

While the calendar says that training camp for NFL veterans is less than three weeks away, and even sooner for rookies, several players across the league have taken to social media recently to voice their concerns over the way the league is addressing safety matters.

Who replaces Cory Littleton at inside linebacker?

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Perhaps the most open competition in LA camp this year

AFC EAST

Would Dolphins Be Better Off If Season Were Canceled?

Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)

By now, it is apparent to even the most skeptical of observers that the novel Coronavirus is going to be with us for the foreseeable future.

The Kansas City Chiefs are already using the D-word

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

The first rule of Dynasty Club is.....

Does it matter who takes the handoff?

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Given this, if the hope is to maximize yards per carry, then there doesn’t appear to be much need to pay a premium for running backs.

What would Josh Allen have to do to earn a $500 million contract?

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

On Monday, it was reported that the Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes had agreed on a massive contract. Naturally, that got Buffalo Bills fans thinking about their young quarterback. It’s time to slow that roll.

AFC NORTH

Pushing All-In: Another WR is the Ravens missing ingredient

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

The best teams are prepared for all circumstances and can earn victories in a variety of ways.

I see no reason why the Steelers can’t be serious contenders in 2020

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Call me crazy, but I think the Steelers will be better in 2020 than many people realize.

Steelers will require fans to wear masks at home games in 2020

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

That is, if fans are even allowed at games this year.

JC Tretter: NFL unwilling to prioritize player safety

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Browns center and NFLPA president chastises league officials over handling of COVID-19 pandemic.

AFC SOUTH

What Would It Take For You To Feel Safe At A 2020 Texans Game?

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

What can/should the Houston Texans do to assure fan safety in the “Pandemic Season”?

A football season “Would you rather?”

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Preston Penn, who has to be the most prolific Titans memorabilia collector in the world, posed an interesting question on Twitter earlier today:

Malik Jackson expresses frustration for league’s opening

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

The former Jaguars defensive tackle took to Instagram to address his concerns with the NFL owners and the Covid-19 response.

NFL.com’s Adam Schein Ranks the Colts as One of the NFL’s ‘Most Complete Teams’ in 2020

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

According to NFL.com’s Adam Schein, the Indianapolis Colts have been ranked as one of the NFL’s ‘Most Complete Teams’ in 2020—coming in at #9 overall.

AFC WEST

Report: Broncos’ safety Justin Simmons accepts his franchise tender

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

With the July 15th deadline approaching, Justin Simmons has decided to accept his franchise tender.

Would Raheem Mostert make sense for 2020 Chargers? (Yeah)

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

A look at that possibility

Raiders news: Another team is interested in Jadeveon Clowney, but want to see him in person

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Tennessee Titans also want the defensive end

What’s more likely: a Chris Jones deal or a Travis Kelce extension?

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

We considered this question on the latest edition of the Arrowhead Pride Laboratory podcast,