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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

Packers and Aaron Rodgers are finalizing a deal to ensure his return for 2021

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

The turmoil between Rodgers and Green Bay has reportedly been settled - at least enough for the three-time MVP to return for the upcoming season.

The Dan Campbell experiment is officially underway

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Here we go again

Bears trade WR Anthony Miller to Texans

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

The Bears and Texans will also be exchanging late-round draft picks in the deal.

Vikings o-line coach Rick Dennison (not quite) fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

So, at this time, Rick Dennison is still employed by the Vikings, from the looks of it. Things are rapidly changing here, it would appear, so we’ll do our best to keep you updated.

NFC SOUTH

Saints to sign WR Chris Hogan, per report

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Saints add a veteran WR to their locker room

Falcons sign OL Jason Spriggs, cut RB Tony Brooks-James

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

The team has confirmed the earlier reported signing of linebacker Emmanuel Ellerbee, as well.

Panthers agree to terms with TE Tommy Tremble

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

The Panthers have agreed to terms with rookie tight end Tommy Tremble. The Panthers now have all 11 of their draft picks under contract.

Buccaneers receive their Super Bowl rings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

The rings are ones the NFL has never seen before.

NFC WEST

NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14,000 each time they break protocol

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Your daily San Francisco 49ers links for Monday, July 26, 2021

Honor his wish, Cards, trade Chandler Jones

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Chandler Jones’ contract situation has been the elephant in the room all off-season. He opted out of mandatory mini-camp, as a result.

Jamal Adams, Seahawks aren’t close on new deal, but don’t fret just yet

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

We are just one day away from the start of Seattle Seahawks training camp, and one of the main storylines for this offseason has been the looming contract extension for star safety Jamal Adams.

Sean McVay hires NFL writer Andy Benoit as special assistant for Rams

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Sharpen up that resume, NFL bloggers: your dreams may still come true one day!

AFC EAST

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard reports to training camp

Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)

On the first day of training camp, the Miami Dolphins gave to me...

Training camp is ‘pretty much a clean slate’ for his whole team, says Bill Belichick

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

It’s the eve of training camp in New England, and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is already setting the tone for the days and weeks ahead.

Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp dies from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp died on Thursday from injuries he sustained in a bicycle accident a few days ago.

Who are the 2021 Buffalo Bills roster locks?

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

There are different reasons for locks.

AFC NORTH

Ravens sign veteran edge rusher Chris Smith

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Baltimore brings in more competition at outside linebacker.

Matt Canada details the Steelers QB hierarchy in the early stages of training camp

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

The Pittsburgh Steelers new offensive coordinator continues to get a feel for the quarterbacks on the 2021 roster.

Bengals lose Wyatt Hubert for 2021 season

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

The Bengals’ final pick of the 2021 draft class will not play this year.

Browns place JOK on Reserve/COVID-19 list

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Rookie linebacker could now be in quarantine for up to 10 days.

AFC SOUTH

Does Deshaun Watson Play Another Snap with the Houston Texans?

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Watson is expected to return to camp, what does that mean for the Texans?

Former Titans TE Delanie Walker: ‘Playing in Tennessee hurt my value when it came to accolades’

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Making an appearance on SiriusXM, Walker was asked about why he hopes to sign with another team this coming season.

Jaguars 2021 Training Camp Outlook: Offensive line is better than you think

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

The 2021 Jacksonville Jaguars will look quite a bit different than their 2020 counterpart, in large part because the entire coaching staff has been upended and replaced and the team picked a quarterback with the first overall pick. The team is also going through with a change in defensive schemes, so even that will look quite different.

Colts Remain One of the League’s Least Vaccinated Teams—And the NFL’s New Memo Could Bring Consequences

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

The NFL reportedly informed teams on Thursday via a league issued memo that if a COVID-19 outbreak occurs on a team among its unvaccinated players, then that team will forfeit that particular game (counting as a loss in the season standings), and no players will get paid that week—from either scheduled team for that matter:

AFC WEST

2021 Pre-camp Broncos roster prediction

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Who will make the final 53?

NFL could force teams to forfeit if postponed games cannot be scheduled due to COVID-19 outbreaks

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

The NFL takes an even stronger stance on incentivizing the vaccination.

Raiders fans are not giving up on Henry Ruggs III

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Vikings’ star receiver Justin Jefferson wins the re-draft poll, though

Chiefs committed to moving forward — but also to maintaining traditions

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Fans may not have liked everything the team president said on Monday. But he remains committed to moving ahead — without forgetting where the team has been.