Around SB Nation: What other NFL blogs are discussing

The biggest weekly NFL news from around SB Nation sites

By Joseph Czikk Aug 5, 2021, 8:12pm EDT

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

Body language told the story during Aaron Rodgers’ press conference

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

There were several moments during Rodgers’ exchange with the media in which the quarterback’s feelings were expressed just as strongly with facial reactions as with his words.

Dan Campbell believes occasional scuffles make the players practice better

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

He doesn’t want all-out brawls at practice, but sees their value.

Bears training camp: Foles prepared to move on

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

The Bears’ third-string quarterback minced no words about his future. He’s ready for a fresh start, preferably just east of Chicago.

Vikings release Jeff Gladney following felony domestic violence indictment

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Gladney’s accuser has also filed a civil lawsuit against him, claiming that Gladney “attempted to bribe, threaten, blackmail, and manipulate” her in order to get her to keep the situation quiet.

NFC SOUTH

Winners and losers from the Saints signing Kwon Alexander

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Let’s be honest: All Saints fans are winners.

Falcons will host RB D’Onta Foreman at training camp practice today

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Whether that leads to a signing or not remains to be seen.

Panthers sign Doug Middleton, waive Mason Stokke

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

The Panthers have signed former Appalachian State safety Doug Middleton after waiving safety JT Ibe yesterday. To make room for him on the roster, the team has waived fullback Mason Stokke.

Bucs rookie Joe Tryon already turning heads in training camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Tampa Bay’s first-round pick is adjusting nicely early on in his first NFL training camp

NFC WEST

Lynch says Jimmy Garoppolo is “playing his best football” since joining the 49ers

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Lynch had some high praise, describing the Eastern Illinois product’s recent play in practice and training camp as the “best football” he’s played since joining the 49ers.

Jordan Hicks won’t get to compete for starting position for Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

For the majority of the Steve Keim era we have lamented that rookies have seemingly not been able to win starting positions.

Former ESPN President thinks Super Bowl could one day become a pay-per-view event

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Would you pay to watch the Super Bowl on TV?

Lions writer: ‘Vast difference’ between Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

There has already been talk this week that new Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff isn’t exactly “throwing deep” in training camp so far.

AFC EAST

Carson Wentz Injury Could Have Huge Ramifications for the Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)

The newly acquired Indianapolis Colts starting QB, Carson Wentz, underwent surgery to remove a broken bone in his foot on Monday – a move that could have huge ramifications for the Miami Dolphins regarding their rumored interest in Houston Texans QB, Deshaun Watson.

N’Keal Harry leads third-year Patriots trying to make a significant jump this summer

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

The 2020 NFL season was unlike any other in pro football history so far. With the Coronavirus pandemic having a major impact on the league’s day-to-day operations, players and coaches alike had to adapt and find ways to keep moving forward despite the challenges presented.

Jets Sign QB Josh Johnson

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

He had reportedly worked out for the team last week along with Sean Mannion.

Use caution when reading Buffalo Bills new stadium reports, as details are already changing

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Politicians and citizens from all over the state recoiled at taxpayer money going to subsidize a billionaire’s private business and the tone-deaf attitude of asking for 100% financing when teams typically get between 40% and 70% of the building financed. Rightfully so.

AFC NORTH

Hawkins: WR Rashod Bateman a “Godsend” for QB Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Many big-name rookie wide receivers ranked below Bateman, according to Hawkins

Training Camp Recap: Dwayne Haskins’ goals bigger than backup QB

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back at Training Camp, and it is time to check out what went down during the latest practice!

Highlights and takeaways from Bengals’ first padded practice

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Themes and narratives are forming as Bengals training camp progresses into the first week of August. Most of those narratives stay true Tuesday afternoon.

Browns and Nick Chubb agree to contract extension

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Three-year extension includes $20M in guaranteed money for running back.

AFC SOUTH

Gus Johnson is Returning to the NFL this Season

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

The GOAT is back.

Colts OG Quenton Nelson joins Carson Wentz on the mend with similar foot injury

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Ouch.

Are Jaguars fans looking for change?

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

The Jacksonville Jaguars now have some hope with the selection of Trevor Lawrence, who many believe will be the franchise quarterback the city and fans have been waiting for since Mark Brunell was traded away over a decade ago.

Report: Colts are currently uninterested in trading for an available high-profile veteran QB

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the Indianapolis Colts are not trading for an available high profile veteran quarterback at this time such as the Chicago Bears Nick Foles, Jacksonville Jaguars Gardner Minshew, or Las Vegas Raiders Marcus Mariota: