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Bengals' Joe Burrow says wrist 'felt good' following workout; QB 'addicted to getting better'

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been back in action the past two days, following his season-ending wrist surgery six months ago, and the franchise quarterback said all has gone well so far. “Feel great,” Burrow said, repeating the phrase several times Tuesday in his first media session since participating in the team’s offseason workouts….

Andrew Berry: Browns have 'high expectations' for Deshaun Watson, offense in 2024

The Cleveland Browns are counting on Deshaun Watson finally returning to form after two subpar seasons following his blockbuster trade from Houston. Watson missed the bulk of the 2023 campaign after ending up on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury. Browns general manager Andrew Berry said last week on The Pat McAfee Show that…

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill talks desire to retire as a Dolphin: 'I want to stay in Miami forever'

Tyreek Hill‘s first two seasons in Miami earned the Cheetah back-to-back All-Pro honors, and he’s averaged over 100 yards per game with the Dolphins. Hill wants to keep the good times rolling in South Beach. “I love Miami. I love every bit of it,” Hill said in an appearance on the Around The Bar podcast,…

Eagles GM Howie Roseman: Adding Saquon Barkley was 'way to zig when everyone's zagging'

Last offseason, a number of running backs struggled with an apparent devaluation of the position, leading to stalemates on contract extensions and trade requests from several high-profile ball-carriers. This offseason, free agency saw a number of big-name RBs find new teams, albeit on contracts dwarfed by other premium positions on both sides of the ball….

Bob Avellini, quarterback who teamed with Walter Payton to lead Bears to 1977 playoffs, dies at 70

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 finest seasons of their careers in 1977, when Chicago and the…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Sunday, May 5

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Sunday, May 5

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 Free Agents RETIREMENTS RB Duke Johnson announced his retirement after eight seasons in the NFL. A third-round pick by Cleveland…

J.J. Watt leaves door open for return if Texans 'absolutely need it'

Could Houston’s quick rise under DeMeco Ryans conjure a Texans legend out of retirement? Speaking at his charity softball game on Saturday, J.J. Watt said he’d already discussed that possibility with Ryans ahead of the head coach’s rookie season in 2023, and that scenario remains feasible for one last time entering 2024, if needed. “I’ve…

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy has plan for playing at light weight: 'Understanding your strength'

The Chiefs’ first-round selection of wide receiver Xavier Worthy created a buzz for Kansas City’s offense to finally replace an element vacated two years ago by Tyreek Hill, but it’s a different speedster the rookie has been studying. Worthy, who weighed in at the NFL Scouting Combine at 165 pounds and said on Saturday he…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, May 6

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, May 6

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 Baltimore Ravens SIGNINGS QB Emory Jones DE C.J. Ravenell ROSTER CUTS WR Jelani Baker DT Tre’Darious Colbert Carolina Panthers SIGNINGS…