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Packers release Jack Podlesny as they reduce their kicking competition to 2 candidates
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers released Jack Podlesny on Wednesday, narrowing their kicking competition to two players a week after their minicamp. Podlesny’s exit leaves incumbent Anders Carlson and former Minnesota Viking Greg Joseph as the only two kickers on...
Packers' Anders Carlson follows brother's advice as he tries to bounce back from tough rookie season
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson hopes to follow his older brother’s example by having a productive NFL career despite struggling as a rookie. Along the way, he’s paying attention to the message he’s received from his sibling: Las Vegas Raiders...
Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is done
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The wide receiver position in the NFL has been home over the years to some of the most dynamic yet moody superstars in the sport. Justin Jefferson was voted a team captain for his age-24 season by his Minnesota Vikings teammates. For all the...
Vikings reach agreement with Jefferson on 4-year extension to give him NFL's richest non-QB contract
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Jefferson became the latest player to cash in on the league-wide push for elite pass catchers. Matching the historic start to his career, Jefferson will be paid — for now — like no one else at his position. The Minnesota Vikings and...
Falcons QB Cousins remains on track in recovery from torn right Achilles as team approaches minicamp
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins' recovery from a torn Achilles tendon remains on track as the team approaches next week's mandatory minicamp. Coach Raheem Morris said Monday he can't ask for Cousins to do more in the minicamp because “he’s...
Vikings bring back guard Dalton Risner on 1-year deal as interior line remains unsettled
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back left guard Dalton Risner with the interior of their offensive line remaining an area in need of improvement. Risner agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Vikings, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O'Dare said...
Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have one major piece of roster management remaining on their agenda before the regular season: signing superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a contract extension. Without a new deal in place, Jefferson was absent on Monday when the...
Ravens sign WR Qadir Ismail, the son of former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed wide receiver Qadir Ismail, the son of former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail. The Ravens announced the move Monday. Qadir Ismail played collegiately at Villanova and Samford. Qadry Ismail played for the Ravens from...
Vikings sign Robert Tonyan to add some depth at tight end while waiting for Hockenson's return
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed Robert Tonyan as they added depth at tight end while T.J. Hockenson recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Minnesota made room for Tonyan on the roster by waiving undrafted rookie free-agent linebacker Donovan Manuel on...
Bob Avellini, quarterback who teamed with Walter Payton to lead Bears to 1977 playoffs, dies at 70
CHICAGO (AP) — Bob Avellini, the former Chicago quarterback who teamed with Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton to lead the Bears to the 1977 playoffs, died Saturday. He was 70. The Bears said Avellini died after a battle with cancer. Avellini and Payton had the...
