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Titans HC Brian Callahan: WR Treylon Burks 'going to have to contribute' on special teams

When first-year Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said earlier this offseason that Treylon Burks was going to “play everything,” he wasn’t kidding. Burks, a wide receiver taken 18th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Titans, will be expected to contribute on special teams, Callahan said Tuesday, underscoring that the former first-rounder is…

Texans WR Stefon Diggs grateful for time in Buffalo despite 'ups and downs,' 'happy' to be in Houston

In his first interview since being traded from Buffalo to Houston, Stefon Diggs took the high road. He expressed gratitude for his time with the Bills, where he caught 445 passes for 5,372 yards and 37 touchdowns and became a perennial Pro Bowler. He recognized Josh Allen for his efforts in their partnership. And eventually,…

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons skipped OTAs 'as a time for my body to heal'

Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons exercised his right to skip voluntary organized team activities this offseason. Last week, Mike McCarthy called it a missed opportunity for Parsons to get immersed in Mike Zimmer’s new defense. Parsons, who is in pursuit of a new contract, attended the compulsory minicamp this week. He justified his…

Vikings' Justin Jefferson after signing extension: 'Being the highest paid just comes with being a leader'

Justin Jefferson‘s new contract was all but a foregone conclusion, but that doesn’t diminish its importance. To the Vikings, it means their best player is staying in Minnesota for the next five years (and their investment in him, which included trading Stefon Diggs, was incredibly worthwhile). And for Jefferson, beyond the financial security provided by…

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk not present at mandatory minicamp amid search for new contract

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is skipping mandatory minicamp in search of a new contract. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, citing informed sources, reported that Aiyuk was not present at the commencement of minicamp on Tuesday. Aiyuk skipped voluntary workouts this offseason in search of a pact that better aligns with a soaring…

'Antsy' Tua Tagovailoa 'not concerned' about state of contract talks with Dolphins

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was caught without his thesaurus on Tuesday. When asked about the state of his contract negotiations, he could have used one. “I’m not frustrated,” Tagovailoa told reporters after the team’s initial compulsory minicamp practice this week. “I might use a different word… but yeah.” Neither annoyed nor bothered was the…

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston aims for turnaround after 'unacceptable' drops in rookie season

Los Angeles Chargers first-round receiver Quentin Johnston suffered through a dreadful rookie campaign. He’s hell-bent on changing the narrative under the new regime. Johnston caught 38 passes for 431 yards and two touchdowns in 2023. He got muscled off the spot far too often for a 6-foot-4, 215-pound wideout and suffered from a string of…

Niners RB Christian McCaffrey signs two-year, $38 million extension

Christian McCaffrey triple-stamped his double stamp atop the running back market. The San Francisco 49ers and the reigning Offensive Player of the Year agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $19 million per year, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday, per a source informed of the deal. The team later announced McCaffrey’s extension….

Packers hope to extend QB Jordan Love before training camp

Last offseason, the Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love did a short extension to provide cushion during the quarterback’s first full season as the starter. After Love impressed in 2023, sides are angling for a more significant pact this summer. General manager Brian Gutekunst acknowledged Tuesday on 97.3 The Game that they hope to complete…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, June 4

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, June 4

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: Free agency tracker READ: First-round pick signing tracker Atlanta Falcons SIGNINGS OL Andrew Stueber claimed off waivers from the Patriots ROSTER CUTS WR…