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NFL players like Warren Sapp, Vince Young, Bernie Kosar, Clinton Portis, and Lawrence Taylor made multi million dollar fortunes playing football, and then lost it all. Alvin Kamara is part of a new generation of superstars who refuse to make the same mistakes.

Peter King doesn’t believe the Falcons will ‘force’ a QB at #4

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

The NFL at large sees the same three options for the Falcons we do, but everybody seems to be guessing at which one Atlanta will take.

The Panthers have not yet picked up Sam Darnold’s fifth-year option

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Although it has been talked about like it was a formality and a given, according to Matt Rhule, that is not something the team has done yet.

Buccaneers sign free agent running back Giovani Bernard

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

The Bucs find themselves a pass catching back on the open market with a former Cincinnati Bengal

NFC WEST

Fields, Lance will use drills from 49ers’ practices during second pro days

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch will check out both prospects in person over the next week.

Cardinals officially sign RB James Conner to 1-year deal

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Pro Bowl RB had been visiting with the team.

There’s still time, but the Seahawks cornerback situation looks shaky at best

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

At this very moment I think you can make the case that this is the shakiest the Seattle Seahawks have been at cornerback since the 2010 season when they had a fading Marcus Trufant and Kelly Jennings as starters.

Broncos offered top-10 pick for Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

The Rams gave up a ton, but unlike Denver and Carolina, they’re ready to compete

AFC EAST

Which former Dolphins player still in the NFL would you want back?

Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)

Maybe it is someone who just signed with a new team in free agency like linebacker Kyle Van Noy or quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Stephon Gilmore on his uncertain future: ‘That stuff will play out as it will’

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

The star cornerback is heading into the final year of his contract.

Impressions of Justin Fields

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

What follows are my thoughts on Fields after watching every pass and run of his in 2020.

Erie County says Buffalo Bills fans will need to be vaccinated to attend home games

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

“Our goal is to have a 100% full house for the Bills and the Sabres, starting in the fall,” Poloncarz said during a media briefing, but those fans will need their vaccines. “There is no God-given right to attend a football game.”

AFC NORTH

Report: Ravens “keeping tabs” on Jadeveon Clowney; likely to sign with the Browns

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

In their continued pursuit for an edge rusher, the Ravens are reportedly one of the teams “keeping tabs” on free agent Jadeveon Clowney. The other is the Indianapolis Colts.

Quinn Meinerz could be this season’s Kevin Dotson for the Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

2021 NFL draft prospect Wisconsin Whitewater Center Quinn Meinerz shares plenty of similarities to last season’s Steelers rookie standout Kevin Dotson.

What Mel Kiper projected for Bengals in 2-round mock draft

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Some combination of OL-WR would be ideal for the Bengals’ first two picks in the NFL Draft.

Report: Browns may strike a deal with Jadeveon Clowney on Monday

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Cleveland and veteran defensive end will reportedly meet once again. Will this be the one that seals the deal?

AFC SOUTH

BRB GroupThink: The Deshaun Watson Situation

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

How do you think it plays out?

Tennessee Titans 3-round 2021 NFL mock draft

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

The Tennessee Titans are just weeks away from an important draft.

Do the Jaguars need more big uglies?

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Oftentimes teams will wait until the last second to fill a need they knew would be an issue in the not-so-distant future. The Jaguars are in a similar boat this season in regards to its offensive line situation.

Report: Colts Among the Suitors ‘Keeping Tabs’ on Titans Free Agent Edge Jadeveon Clowney

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Indianapolis Colts are among the NFL suitors ‘keeping tabs’ on Tennessee Titans’ free agent edge Jadeveon Clowney.

AFC WEST

Report: Broncos will attend Ohio State’s second pro day featuring QB Justin Fields

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Broncos once again attending a top quarterback’s Pro Day.

What the Chargers are getting in OG Oday Aboushi

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

We went to Jeremy Reisman of our Lions sister site, Pride of Detroit, to get some answers.

Raiders mock draft: Should Las Vegas trade up for Jaycee Horn?

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

CBS Sports has the Raiders making a bold move

Evaluating Brett Veach’s 4 free agency periods as Chiefs’ GM

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

How has each free agency period differed for Veach and the Chiefs’ front office?