Around SB Nation: What other NFL blogs are discussing

The biggest weekly NFL news from around SB Nation sites

By Joseph Czikk Jul 7, 2021, 7:00pm EDT

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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

Aaron Rodgers speaks on mental health before The Match

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Prior to golf’s The Match, quarterback Aaron Rodgers defined his approach to mental health, unreported aspects of mental health and his approach to his mental health this offseason.

Marijuana should come off the NFL’s banned substance list

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Why the league should allow its players to use marijuana.

What move should the Bears make before training camp starts?

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

The Chicago Bears made several tweaks to their roster in the last few months, with the biggest position group affected being the quarterbacks, but a recent article from ESPN Insider Field Yates suggests the Bears make one final move with their QB room by trading veteran Nick Foles.

Report: Everson Griffen “desperate” to come back to Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Should the Vikings be interested?

NFC SOUTH

After Ryan Ramczyk extension, Terron Armstead should be New Orleans Saints top priority

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

For the Saints, offensive line cohesion is key

Falcons veterans who figure to be on the roster bubble this summer

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

There are few surprises on the early list.

Panthers agree to terms with Brady Christensen

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers sign third-round pick Brady Christensen

Secretary of Defense allows Cameron Kinley to pursue NFL career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

The U.S. Secretary of Defense has granted Kinley the chance to pursue his NFL career and delay his service in the Navy.

NFC WEST

ESPN believes the 49ers will regret passing on Mac Jones

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Your daily San Francisco 49ers links for Sunday, July 4, 2021

Arizona Cardinals have plenty of options to be the number two wide receiver in 2021

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

The question becomes, who will be the Arizona Cardinals number two receiver statistically in 2021?

Three spots up for grabs in Seahawks receivers room during camp

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Since 2010 Seattle has averaged 5.7 wide receivers on the 53 man roster, and with Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf the only proven members of the group, it seems likely that the team will once again carry six at the position to start the season.

3 potential needs in 2022 and the players who could solve those issues with strong campaigns this season

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Where could Los Angeles be looking in next year’s draft?

AFC EAST

Is Miami Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. ready to breakout in 2021?

Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)

YEAR OF THE JUMP! #YURP

Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry’s agent formally requests trade

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Through two NFL seasons, N’Keal Harry has caught 45 passes on 81 targets.

Report: Possible Joint Practice With Green Bay Packers

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

According to Brian Costello of the NY Post, the New York Jets might be getting together with the Green Bay Packers this August for two joint practice sessions.

Buffalo Bills’ most underrated players

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Which Bills players deserve more recognition?

AFC NORTH

Ravens to test the limits of pass rush by committee

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Without a standout edge rusher, the Ravens hope to utilize the strengths of the group

ESPN predicts the Steelers have just one offseason move left, to sign T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Could the Pittsburgh Steelers lock up T.J. Watt before the start of the 2021 regular season?

Can Trae Waynes be a #1 corner?

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

With the departure of William Jackson, the Bengals need their splashy CB signing from 2020 to elevate his game.

Baker Mayfield will reportedly not give the Browns a discount

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Quarterback is in line for a contract extension, but will not come cheap, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

AFC SOUTH

Texans Have Worst Roster In NFL

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

According to Pro Football Focus, through ESPN.

Derrick Henry lands at No. 12 on PFF’s top 50 players heading into 2021

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

The King gets some much deserved love here.

Jaguars sign No. 1 pick QB Trevor Lawrence

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

The Jaguars have officially inked the deal with quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Colts’ GM Chris Ballard on acquiring QB Carson Wentz: ‘I think it’s gonna be fun to watch this year.’

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

In an interview with The Athletic’s Robert Mays of ‘The Athletic Football Show,’ Colts’ GM Chris Ballard spoke on several different aspects of the team. Of the things Ballard talked about, the necessary steps and overall process which went into acquiring QB Carson Wentz was one of the first things.