Around SB Nation: What other NFL blogs are discussing

The biggest weekly NFL news from around SB Nation sites

By Joseph Czikk May 24, 2022, 6:44pm 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

Green Bay Packers announce release of kicker JJ Molson

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Molson was on the Packers’ practice squad for all of 2021.

Why the Detroit Lions may have gotten a steal in Malcolm Rodriguez

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

OSU writer Scott Wright chatted with us and told us why the Detroit Lions got “great value” in sixth-round pick Malcolm Rodriguez.

Roquan Smith extension talks could heat up soon

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

The Chicago Bears have done a tremendous job in turning over the roster in just one offseason under new general manager Ryan Poles, and 2022 is all about figuring out what pieces of the current roster is fit to be a part of the future of the franchise.

Vikings Camp Battles & Roster Projection Part I: Offensive Skill Positions

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

A look into the competition for the Vikings’ 53 roster spots

NFC SOUTH

Three players the Saints might not trust in 2022

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Now that the bulk of the offseason craziness has subsided, here’s a look at a few players the Black and Gold might be weary of in 2022.

The Kyle Pitts hype train should be picking up speed

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

The second-year pro will only be held back by the offense around him.

Four free agent tight ends who could upgrade the Panthers passing game

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Struggling quarterbacks can be helped by a pass-catching tight end, and the Panthers should invest in one.

Vita Vea embracing the leadership role on the Buccaneers defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

The veteran tackle talks about leading the defensive front.

NFC WEST

Breer on Garoppolo: I don’t believe the plan right now is to keep him

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Will the 49ers patience pay off?

Are Optimistic Cardinals’ Fans Being Naive?

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Now — if you have reveled in the excellence of Joe’s Cardinal Rule presentations they way i have — you know that few Cardinals fans have done their homework on the team’s personnel in great detail the way that “The Prescient Professor” has.

Report: Seahawks haven’t ruled out trading for Baker Mayfield

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Friday a report from Jeff Howe of The Athletic indicates that a new entrant could enter the quarterback competition.

NFL rumors: Aaron Donald is still holding out for more money, or will retire

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Is this really settled?

AFC EAST

Will Noah Igbinoghene grow into his potential for the Dolphins in 2022?

Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)

All three players head into their third season - typically the season where a player establishes himself and potential turns into performance - with questions to be answered. None more so than Igbingohene.

Kendrick Bourne offers early scouting report on ‘blazing’ Patriots rookie Tyquan Thornton

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

New England selected Baylor product Tyquan Thornton at No. 50 overall in April.

A Look at New York Jets RB Breece Hall

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Speed, Vision, elusiveness in a single package

Bills built defensive line in free agency to bypass 2022 NFL Draft class

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Brandon Beane was aggressive in free agency with the defensive line

AFC NORTH

Ravens sign CB Kyle Fuller to one-year deal

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

The image of the secondary finally is complete

Stephon Tuitt not present at the start of Steelers OTAs

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are starting Phase 3 of their OTAs Tuesday, and Stephon Tuitt is not present.

Ja’Marr Chase sets goal to catch 10,000 footballs in the offseason

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Chase is looking to improve upon an all-time great rookie season.

Browns reportedly bringing back Jadeveon Clowney

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

It is another one-year deal for the veteran defensive end, according to cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot.

AFC SOUTH

Texans Veterans on the Chopping Block

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Who may be a surprise roster cut before the season starts?

Sign Will Fuller

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Why would they bring him in with all of the issues listed? I’m glad you asked. There are two big reasons.

Jaguars rookie minicamp recap and observations: Travon Walker looks the part

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Notes, thoughts and observations from the Jaguars’ rookie minicamp over the weekend. The team got its first look at the rookie class.

Report: Colts Agree to Two-Year Deal with Veteran Free Agent QB Nick Foles

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent veteran quarterback Nick Foles to a two-year deal—after the two sides were close to officially agreeing to a new contract entering this past weekend: