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• New York Jets Flight Connections 07/20/25

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Retrouvez vos liens quotidiens avec les Jets de New York de la NFL Happy Sunday, Jets fans! Links for today are posted below for your viewing pleasure. Eric Allen - Jets Place Jermaine Johnson and Irv Charles on Active/PUP Eric Allen - TE Mason Taylor Signs Rookie Contract With Jets Bent - Jets 2025 Make or Break: Can Michael Carter II bounce back from...2025
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• Asante Samuel Sr. says Dolphins have ‘no leadership’ amid Asante Samuel Jr. rumors

The former New England Patriots cornerback is not a fan of Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel. When a former New England Patriots player takes a shot at the Miami Dolphins, it is not typically noteworthy. Rivals in the AFC East, unless a player has played for both teams, animosity can exist between the Patriots and Dolphins. But, when that former Patriots player is also the father of a potential free a...2025
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• ‘He Killed Me One Day’ – Former Patriots Star Reveals How Legendary HC Bill Belichick ‘Almost’ Made Him Cry
Stephon Gilmore shared how Bill Belichick's harsh criticism nearly brought him to tears during his Patriots days. The moment transformed his career....2025
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• Former Patriots great shares concerns about Drake Maye ahead of second season

Expectations will be high for Maye entering his second season, but at least one prominent former Patriot isn't sold that Maye is equipped to be a franchise quarterback....2025
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• Legendary NFL HC Bill Belichick Explains Why It Was ‘Hard to Coach’ Tom Brady
Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shares the reasons behind why Tom Brady was "hard to coach" and how it forced him to be better....2025
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• IN PHOTOS: Patriots Legend Rob Gronkowski Joins Girlfriend Camille Kostek in Stunning La Porte Swim Campaign
Former Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski turned swimwear model as he joined longtime girlfriend Camille Kostek in stunning La Porte swim campaign....2025
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 07/20/25
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• Asante Samuel Sr. says Dolphins have ‘no leadership’ amid Asante Samuel Jr. rumors
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• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 5/25/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Could Eagles rookie Andrew Mukuba start? Winding road to NFL prepped him for challenge - The AthleticThe Eagles most appreciate the versatility Mukuba affords them in coverage. Roseman emphasized upon drafting Mukuba that it’s “really hard to find cover safeties...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/15: Making sense of the Seahawks’ QB room

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images As of today, they have four QBs on the roster, In Today’s Links: mocks, player profiles, speculation galore, previews, plus a mailbag! Busy day, as Tuesdays go. More importantly, rest in peace to Matt Hasselbeck’s father. Take care of one another. Be kind. Thanks for being here. #np Beri-Beri by Kleenex Seahawks News Will Seahawks draft Boye Mafe's repl...2025
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• Texans signing former Patriots OT Trent Brown

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images After missing 14 game in 2024, Trent Brown now heads to the Texans where he could earn a starting job. More offensive line help is on the way as the Texans are reportedly signing former Patriots and Browns offensive tackle Trent Brown to a one-year, $3 million deal, per NFL insider Adam Schefter. Brown was most recently in Cleveland this past season but an...2025
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• Chiefs bring back Bailey Zappe to round out quarterback room, per report

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Zappe is back with the Chiefs after a brief stint with the Cleveland Browns. A day after agreeing to a one-year deal with Gardner Minshew, the Kansas City Chiefs have brought back quarterback Bailey Zappe. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that Zappe’s contract is also for one year. The #Chiefs are re-signing QB Bailey Zappe to a one-year deal, per s...2025
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• Browns sign former Patriots starting QB to fill Deshaun Watson’s roster spot, reportedly

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Bailey Zappe had a huge game against the Browns in 2022 The beat goes on for the Cleveland Browns after starting QB Deshaun Watson officially was diagnosed with a torn Achilles and will be out for the season. While Watson mulls over different surgery options and what they would mean for his timeframe to return, the Browns mull over trad...2024
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• Cowboys news: Mike McCarthy believes the struggles will pay off later in the season

Barry Reeger-Imagn Images All the Dallas Cowboys news that’s fit to print. McCarthy: Cowboys ‘relish’ chance to bounce back from blowout - Todd Archer, ESPN Mike McCarthy still believes in this roster, ’relishes’ chance to atone. A day after the most decisive home loss since 1988, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy attempted to take a big picture view. The Cowboys suffered the fourth lar...2024
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• Cowboys news: The keys to a Dallas win against the Steelers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The latest in Cowboys news heading into the weekend. 3 keys to a Dallas Cowboys victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium - Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News The Cowboys will need to excel in these three areas in order to have a good chance of beating the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday. Scoring first The Cowboys will need to take ...2024
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• Lawrence Guy joining Bengals, per report

Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images A big addition at a position of need. Following another string of injuries, the Cincinnati Bengals are adding some veteran experience to the defensive tackle group. According to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, the Bengals are signing free agent defensive tackle Lawrence Guy to the 53-man roster. The Bengals just worked Guy out and ap...2024
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• Dolphins schedule 2023: Quarterback comparison by week
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The Miami Dolphins will face a gauntlet of quarterbacks inside and outside the AFC East this year. How does Tua Tagovailoa stack up to each opposing passer? The Miami Dolphins’ 2023 regular season gets underway in eleven weeks. Between now and then, the team will complete their vacation period through the first part of July before reporting to training ca...2023
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• Former Patriots great Willie McGinest releases statement days after being arrested on assault charges

McGinest allegedly battered a man in a West Hollywood nightclub...2022
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• Former Patriots great Willie McGinest charged with assault with deadly weapon, per reports

McGinest allegedly battered a man in a West Hollywood nightclub...2022
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• Aaron Hernandez's double-murder trial delayed by Boston snowstorm
The former Patriots star will soon stand trial for the 2012 fatal drive-by shootings of two men outside a Boston nightclub....2017
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• Aaron Hernandez’s gun tattoos can be used against him
Already convicted of one murder occurring in June 2013, former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez faces charges of a double murder arising from a drive-by shooting in July 2012. And while the Constitution prevents Hernandez from being required to testify against himself, his body and and will be used against him. Via Reuters, a judge has…...2017
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• Aaron Hernandez got tattoos confessing to double homicide, prosecutor alleges
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• Former Patriots defensive tackle busted on drug charges on campus
Longtime NFL defensive tackle Mark Wheeler, who once started a Super Bowl for the Patriots, has been arrested on drug charges in Texas. According to KBTX, 46-year-old Mark Wheeler was taken into custody after Texas A&M police said they found him sitting in a truck on campus with marijuana and cocaine. According to the report,…...2016
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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Big Ben's Big Change of Course
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"Rob Gronkowski shoots down report of NFL comeback: 'No football' in former Patriots star's future"

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"Former Patriots shred Bill Belichick; Robert Kraft blames former coach for losing Super Bowl LII"

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"NFL rumors: Tom Brady might not stay retired after all, landing spot already emerging"

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"Former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hints at NFL comeback, suggests 2022 return to New England"

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"Wilfork among 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees"

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"Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is "deep in talks" with WWE, FS1's WWE Backstage program reported Tuesday night."

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"Broncos CB Cyrus Jones undergoes open-heart surgery"

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"Lions hire former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia as new coach"

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"taken-by=mintzplasse&hl=en Former Patriots star Deion Branch took to Twitter to say he would be making his way to Houston -- and maybe surprising some fans along the way."

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"Rams sign Dominique Easley to one-year contract"

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"Vince Wilfork to Texans: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction"

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"Belichick, Kraft may testify in Hernandez trial"

• New York Jets Flight Connections 07/20/25
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• Asante Samuel Sr. says Dolphins have ‘no leadership’ amid Asante Samuel Jr. rumors
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• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties
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• New England Patriots offseason grades: Team earns high marks for supporting Drake Maye

Eric Canha-Imagn Images Drake Maye is the future, and the Pats know it. The 2024 NFL season was one of transitions for the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick’s tenure at the top ended as the organization turned to former linebacker and defensive assistant Jerod Mayo as their next head coach. However, the results did not follow, and Mayo was let go minutes after the season ended. It was n...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/15: Making sense of the Seahawks’ QB room
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• Legendary Coach Bill Belichick Reveals His Biggest NFL Draft Regret in New Book ‘The Art of Winning’
Former Patriots HC Bill Belichick might have had the foresight to draft Tom Brady, but he shares the NFL Draft regret that still haunts him....2025
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• SB Nation mock draft: Patriots pave way to a smoother season for Drake Maye with this OT at No. 4

Eric Canha-Imagn Images It may look like a bit of a reach, but this pick fills a key need in making the Patriots offense competitive. The New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel earlier this offseason to be their next head coach. Normally that comes with plenty of changes, but Robert Kraft continues to try and copy that same magic that worked under Bill Belichick by hiring another former P...2025
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• Titans agree to terms with K Joey Slye, replace Nick Folk

Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images The Titans make a change at kicker The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with free-agent kicker Joey Slye, according to a report from Ian Rapoport. The Titans are officially replacing Nick Folk at kicker. The special teams overhaul continues under new coordinator John “Bones” Fassel after the team also parted ways with punter Ryan Stonehouse earlier th...2025
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• Texans signing former Patriots OT Trent Brown
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• Report: Browns free agent QB finds a new home

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Bailey Zappe era has come to an end as he is reportedly signing a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bailey Zappe era with the Cleveland Browns has apparently come to a close. Zappe, a free agent after spending a portion of the 2024 season with the Cleveland Browns, is reportedly joining Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew in the quarterback room ...2025
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• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties
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• New England Patriots offseason grades: Team earns high marks for supporting Drake Maye
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• Patriots Legend Julian Edelman Pinpoints the Exact Moment He Earned Tom Brady’s Trust
Tom Brady was notoriously hard to win over. His former Patriots WR Julian Edelman shared the moment he knew he'd done something many others had failed to do....2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/15: Making sense of the Seahawks’ QB room
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• Former Patriots coach Bill Parcells to be inducted in team's hall of fame

It took some time, but Bill Parcells is getting a place in the New England Patriots Hall of Fame...2025
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• Rams hire Aaron Rodgers’ former coach as QB rumors swirl

Kim Klement-Imagn Images Former Packers QB coach and Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt joins Rams staff under Sean McVay Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams finalized their coaching staff this week. One of the more compelling hires from the list was senior offensive assistant Alex Van Pelt. Rams have added former Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to their coaching staff: pic.twitter.c...2025
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• NFL.com projects former Colts’ great to make Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One former Colts all-time great is projected to join the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s illustrious Class of 2025. According to NFL.com’s Adam Rank, one former Indianapolis Colts all-time great player, retired placekicker Adam Vinatieri, will be among the members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s illustrious Class of 2025: Adam Vinat...2025
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• Cowboys news: The keys to a Dallas win against the Steelers
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• Seahawks vs. Patriots: Live game updates, highlights, score summary, recap

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Seahawks have a tough road game at Gillette Stadium against the New England Patriots. The Seattle Seahawks won their first home game under Mike Macdonald, now they’ll look to win their first road game with their new head coach. This is a special home opener for the New England Patriots. It’s not only the home debut for rookie head coach and former Patriots l...2024
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• Mike Gesicki to Bengals, per report

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The Bengals make a move at tight end. The Cincinnati Bengals are on the board again. With Day 2 of the legal tampering period underway, the Bengals have made a move at tight end. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki is signing with the Bengals. It’s reportedly a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million. A 2018 second-r...2024
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• Asante Samuel Sr. says Dolphins have ‘no leadership’ amid Asante Samuel Jr. rumors
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• ‘He Killed Me One Day’ – Former Patriots Star Reveals How Legendary HC Bill Belichick ‘Almost’ Made Him Cry
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• IN PHOTOS: Patriots Legend Rob Gronkowski Joins Girlfriend Camille Kostek in Stunning La Porte Swim Campaign
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 06/05/25

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets Good morning Gang Green Nation! There’s optimism, and then there’s fantasy. Pete Martuneac, writing for the Sporting News, has gone over the deep end, living in a fantasy world. In an article below, Martuneac speculates that Will McDonald may hit 17 sacks this season and Breece Hall may get 2000 scrimmage yards...2025
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• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties
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• Patriots Legend Julian Edelman Pinpoints the Exact Moment He Earned Tom Brady’s Trust
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/15: Making sense of the Seahawks’ QB room
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• NFL.com projects former Colts’ great to make Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025
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• Cowboys news: Mike McCarthy believes the struggles will pay off later in the season
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• Seahawks vs. Patriots: Live game updates, highlights, score summary, recap
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• Vince Wilfork to Texans: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Tony Dungy Says Peyton Manning Believed Patriots Were Bugging Locker Room
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• Vince Wilfork on Watt: 'My goal is to let J.J. be J.J.'
Former Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork acknowledged this week that his decision to sign with the Houston Texans had plenty to do with J.J. Watt, saying: "My goal is to let J.J. be J.J."...2015
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• Former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hints at NFL comeback, suggests 2022 return to New England
He might not be done playing, after all...2022
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• Gronkowski close to deal with WWE, per report
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• Famous fans celebrate Patriots big win on social media
It's official: The Patriots are heading to Houston. The team came up big against the Steelers in the AFC Championship, and Patriots Nation didn't hold back celebrating New England's return to the Super Bowl. Celebrity Patriots fans were among those hitting Twitter and Instagram throughout the game. From Foxborough to Hollywood and everywhere in between, check out which stars were cheering your Pat...2017
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• NFL rumors: Tom Brady might not stay retired after all, landing spot already emerging
Tom Brady’s second retirement might not stick with a report suggesting the former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback could be looking at the Dolphins. Aaron Rodgers recently talked about how he doesn’t want to follow in Brett Favre’s footsteps, retiring and then changing his mind about it later. Tom Brady has already been there done that. […] NFL rumors: Tom Brady might no...2023
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• Former Patriots star Aaron Hernandez found hanged in his prison cell
Prison officials confirmed the death Wednesday morning....2017
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 06/05/25
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 07/20/25
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• Asante Samuel Sr. says Dolphins have ‘no leadership’ amid Asante Samuel Jr. rumors
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• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties
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• New England Patriots offseason grades: Team earns high marks for supporting Drake Maye
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• SB Nation mock draft: Patriots pave way to a smoother season for Drake Maye with this OT at No. 4
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• Texans signing former Patriots OT Trent Brown
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• Report: Browns free agent QB finds a new home
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• Chiefs bring back Bailey Zappe to round out quarterback room, per report
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• NFL.com projects former Colts’ great to make Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025
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• Lions DC Aaron Glenn turns down Patriots’ request for head coach interview

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn opted not to interview with the New England Patriots, despite their request. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is going to have a busy weekend full of head coaching interviews, but one team who wanted to meet with Glenn won’t have that chance. According to several sources (first reported by Tom Pel...2025
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• The Linc - Drew Mukuba draws comparisons to Budda Baker and other All-Pro safeties
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/15: Making sense of the Seahawks’ QB room
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• Cowboys news: Mike McCarthy believes the struggles will pay off later in the season
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• Seahawks vs. Patriots: Live game updates, highlights, score summary, recap
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• Bengals News (3/18): Trent Brown an option at right tackle?

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images Can the Bengals fill the void on the right side of their offensive line before the draft? Will Cincinnati Bengals Target Trent Brown After Bringing in Mekhi Becton for Visit?The former Patriots and Raiders offensive tackle is considered the top available option and could be a plug-and-play starter in Cincinnati. He may not have the upside that Becton could...2024
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• Jaguars News (3/15): Welcome to Jacksonville, Arik Armstead

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 15, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News 2024 NFL Draft Player Profile: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama (Big Cat Country) Not only does he have an elite football name, but McKinstry might also be the best pure man...2024
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• Cowboys news: Jerry Jones offers nothing when asked about Mike McCarthy’s status

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Dak Prescott backs Mike McCarthy as Jerry Jones mum on coach’s future - Todd Archer, ESPN Mike McCarthy’s status is not known since Jerry Jones really said no comment about it. Before the Dallas Cowboys’ 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round of the playoffs was even finished Sunday, the...2024
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• Tom Brady silences all doubt about NFL retirement, once and for all
Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady filed a letter reconfirming his retirement, putting any speculation of his future to bed. Nine days after Tom Brady announced his retirement on social media, the NFL legend has officially retired in 2023. According to Adam Schefter, Brady filed a letter on Friday with the NFL and NFLPA that confirmed his retirement […] Tom Brady silences all do...2023
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• Could Matt Patricia be the heir to Bill Belichick, as the coach or G.M. or both?
Former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has returned to the team in a role with a different title and far different duties. The Schrutian “special assistant to the head coach” is indeed assisting head coach Bill Belichick, in many different ways. The situation invites reasonable speculation as to whether this could lead to Patricia getting [more]...2021
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• Inside Netflix's Aaron Hernandez documentary: New interviews cover former NFL star's sexuality, CTE & more
The Netflix documentary "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez" explores what led the former Patriots tight end to become a convicted killer....2020
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