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• The 'Walter Payton Man of the Year winners' quiz

How many of the players to win the NFL's prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award since 2000 can you name in five minutes?...2026
• Kelvin Beachum’s mom Culetta says she’s most proud of his humility

Each year, the annual Walter Payton Man of the Year award is awarded to a player whose philanthropy and commitment to community stands out. For the Cardinals, this year’s nominee was Kelvin Beachum, and his mother, Culetta, took the time to speak to SB Nation on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl 60 in San […]...2026
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• 2026 NFL Honors: Commanders' Bobby Wagner wins Walter Payton Man of the Year award

The veteran linebacker earns the NFL's highest individual honor...2026
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• Bengals News (2/5): Zac Taylor’s act of kindness

How To Watch The 2026 NFL HonorsThe 15th annual NFL Honors presented by Invisalign will take place Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The ceremony, hosted by actor Jon Hamm, will celebrate the best of the NFL in 2025, including awarding AP Most Valuable Player, Walter Payton Man of […]...2026
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• Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard throws six TD passes in FCS playoff loss
Watch highlights from Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard in the first round of the 2025 FCS football playoffs vs. Yale, where he threw six touchdown passes. On Jan. 3, 2026, Brungard was named the Walter Payton Award winner as the top player in FCS football....2026
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• Youngstown State's Beau Brungard wins the 2025 Walter Payton Award, top moments
Beau Brungard won the 2025 Walter Payton Award as the top offensive player in FCS football....2026
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• Browns Joel Bitonio talks with our Barry Shuck about Kobe, Nick Chubb, Kevin Stefanski, fondest memory, retirement, more

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images 25 questions with one of the most decorated Browns player in history Every football championship team has a few things in common. A great pass rush, capable cover corners, and a superb offensive line. RELATED: SOMETHING’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR WITH THE OFFENSIVE LINE Notice that the quarterback wasn’t mentioned. It is a huge plus to have...2025
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• Cowboys news: Dallas is trying to build a roster of explosive players

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news 6 most explosive Cowboys heading into the 2025 season includes two defenders - Ben Grimaldi, Cowboys Wire These are the most likely Cowboys to make a game-changing play in an instant. The Fourth of July is known for fireworks, and with the Dallas Cowboys known as America’s Team, it feels like an appropriate weekend to identify th...2025
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• The All-Time Rams lineup: Turf Show Times edition

Jack Youngblood looking tough | Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images As voted on by the TST forum community members and fans Earlier this week, Turf Show Times asked forum members and Los Angeles Rams fans to weigh in on your favorite all-time Rams. Now, hoping to add some extra fireworks to your Fourth of July celebrations, all the votes have been tallied and can be revealed. The TST All-Ti...2025
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• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images What are your answers to the biggest questions about the Cowboys right now? Each week we ask you the readers to give your opinion on five questions surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. To help you decide before you cast your vote on each question, we give opposing views on each poll, so make your vote and leave your opinions in the comment section. How confident are you i...2025
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• Full story on Browns Joel Bitonio retirement decision, future

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Cleveland has always been a run-heavy team, but now? The Cleveland Browns have always been known as a running offensive team. They have had some of the greatest running backs in the history of the league, such as Jim Brown, Mike Pruitt, Leroy Kelly, Marion Motley, Nick Chubb, Earnest Byner, Greg Pruitt, and Eric Metcalf, to name a few. M...2025
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• Cowboys news: With recent OL retirements, the new era belongs to Tyler Smith

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Dallas Cowboys news... delivered. As Tyron Smith retires, the torch of Dallas Cowboys’ OL prowess is now with Tyler Smith - Nick Harris, Star-Telegram After Tyron Smith and Zack Martin retired, the Cowboys offensive line now belongs to Tyler Smith From being drafted in the first round to somehow exceeding those expectations, Smith and Martin represented ...2025
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• Miami Dolphins tackle Terron Armstead classy in retirement announcement, reactions

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Miami Dolphins tackle Terron Armstead announced his retirement over the weekend - and he continues to show class as people react. Miami Dolphins tackle Terron Armstead announced his retirement over the weekend, ending a 12-year NFL career. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Armstead handled himself with class throughout his career. He was ...2025
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• Everybody loves Brandon Graham

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Appreciating an Eagles legend. He was one of us. He has always been one of us. He just had to come to Philadelphia to realize it. He’s a Philadelphia Eagles legend. He’s earned the right to be called that. He’s responsible for one of the most iconic plays in Philadelphia sports history—and incredibly, does so much more off the field. You always know he...2025
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• Lions free agency preview: 10 starting edge rushers Detroit could sign

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Looking at free agent options for one of the Lions most pressing offseason needs As the offseason bulldozes forward, the edge rusher position outside of Aidan Hutchinson remains a major focal point for the Detroit Lions. Hutchinson is expected to be at full strength by mandatory minicamp, Josh Paschal enters Year 4 as a reliable edge-setter, and th...2025
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• 5 low-cost free agents the Cowboys need to monitor

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images There are some low-cost free agents who the Cowboys should keep an eye on. On Wednesday, it was announced that the NFL salary cap would increase from $255.4M to somewhere between $277.5 and $281.5 million. That’s a significant jump that shows how much the game grew financially. Usually, that would spark interest amongst most NFL fans and excitement with free ...2025
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• Dak Prescott named global ambassador of American Cancer Society
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott continues to do great things off the field and represents the Dallas franchise in a positive light. Ever since being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016, Dak Prescott has been a model of impeccable character. Prescott is a person that is the definition of poise, resilience, and leadership. His charitable work in the community, t...2023
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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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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Raiders Reflect Transformation of Jack Del Rio
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• The Jaguars and Panthers: NFL Expansion Success Stories, 20 Years Later
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• Jameis Winston's Elaborate Campaign to Be Trusted as the NFL Draft's No. 1 Pick
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• QB Taylor Heinicke Hopes to Become First Player Ever Drafted from Old Dominion
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• 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame "Snubs" Just Have to Wait Their Turn
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"The Walter Payton Award is given annually to the most outstanding offensive player in the FCS."

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"Was the model for Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy"

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"Wagner was also a finalist for Walter Payton Man of the Year, which went to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward."

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"NFL Honors 2023: Cowboys' Dak Prescott tabbed as Walter Payton Man of the Year"

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"NFL Honors: Rams' Andrew Whitworth wins 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year"

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"Simmons also currently ranks third in the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Charity Challenge, which will give $25,000 to the winner's charity of choice."

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"NFL Honors: Jaguars' Calais Campbell named 2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year"

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"Adrian Peterson passes Walter Payton with 111th career rushing touchdown"

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"Watt, who raised more than $37 million in just 19 days for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, was awarded Walter Payton Man of the Year honors on Saturday."

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"Clay Matthews nominated for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award"

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"The NFL has announced its three finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award"

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"Aaron Rodgers named finalist for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award"

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"He included his Walter Payton jersey in the burial, if that helps you understand the depths of despair now consuming the Chicago fanbase."

• Browns Joel Bitonio talks with our Barry Shuck about Kobe, Nick Chubb, Kevin Stefanski, fondest memory, retirement, more
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• Cowboys news: Dallas is trying to build a roster of explosive players
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• The All-Time Rams lineup: Turf Show Times edition
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• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season
2025

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• Full story on Browns Joel Bitonio retirement decision, future
2025

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• NFL’s new player award should be named after a former Browns player

Photo Illustration by Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The recognition is a long time coming but Joe Thomas’ name should be attached The NFL has always recognized its top talent. Individual awards for accomplishments are part of the league’s fabric. Most notable is the league’s “Most Valuable Player Award” given to a single player deemed to have had the greatest pe...2025
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• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit

Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Mocking the Detroit Lions 2025 Draft class with only the prospects they have met with With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, the Detroit Lions have done their due diligence on many of this year’s draft prospects. Not only have they met with some of the top names in this year’s class, but the team has spent a lot of time meeting with ...2025
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• Dolphins 2nd-round pick to be announced by Alec Ingold and it makes perfect sense

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The Green Bay native gets to announce Miami’s pick in his hometown. The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, with the first round taking place that night. The second and third rounds will be held on Friday, with Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold expected to announce the team’s selection in the second round. In recent years, the Dolphins have had Hall...2025
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• Cowboys news: With recent OL retirements, the new era belongs to Tyler Smith
2025

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• Bengals host pre-draft visit with versatile quarterback

Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images A potential gadget player? The Cincinnati Bengals are continuing with pre-draft visits ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. In most visits, we’ve seen a focus on the offensive and defensive lines, but they went in a different direction with the most recent visit. The Bengals hosted former Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott on Tuesday, per To...2025
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• Browns Joel Bitonio talks with our Barry Shuck about Kobe, Nick Chubb, Kevin Stefanski, fondest memory, retirement, more
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• Cowboys news: Dallas is trying to build a roster of explosive players
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• Full story on Browns Joel Bitonio retirement decision, future
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• NFL’s new player award should be named after a former Browns player
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• Can Derrick Henry break the all-time rushing record?

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Derrick Henry is on pace to break the NFL’s all time rushing record, but can he sustain it? Through nine years of his NFL career, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has been nothing short of prolific. He’s one of nine players to gain 2,000-plus yards in a single season, led the NFL in rushing twice, rushing touchdowns thrice and bludgeoned run defens...2025
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• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit
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• Everybody loves Brandon Graham
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• 5 low-cost free agents the Cowboys need to monitor
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• Tweets of the week: Armstead named the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and more

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images A roundup of Jaguars highlights, news, and more Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter. Arik Armstead was named the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year: Jaguars DE Arik Armstead is the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by @Nationwide! #WPMOY #NFLHonors@arikarm...2025
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• Ultimate Fan: Broncos need to ‘BOlieve’ and play ‘not scared’

Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Bo Nix needs to be himself and the defense needs to be aggressive. That’s been the secret to the Broncos’ success. Nine long years, but here we are...in the playoffs for the first time since winning the Super Bowl. No matter what your expectations were before the season, they’ve likely at least been met or exceeded. And no matter how many ways the Br...2025
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• Kelvin Beachum’s mom Culetta says she’s most proud of his humility
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• Youngstown State's Beau Brungard wins the 2025 Walter Payton Award, top moments
2026

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• Browns Joel Bitonio talks with our Barry Shuck about Kobe, Nick Chubb, Kevin Stefanski, fondest memory, retirement, more
2025

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• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season
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• Seahawks legend Bobby Wagner partners with Children’s National Hospital

Getty Images Wagner started the Phenia Mae fund in honor of his late mother, who died of a stroke in 2009. Even when he is away from the Seattle Seahawks, linebacker Bobby Wagner is always doing something good for those around him. On Wednesday, Wagner announced during Washington Commanders minicamp that he is partnering with Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. to expand the w...2025
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• Full story on Browns Joel Bitonio retirement decision, future
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• Homecoming: Jaguars sign Dawuane Smoot to add EDGE depth

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jacksonville signed Smoot and WR Trenton Irwin, and waived WR David White Jr. The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing home a familiar face. The team signed its former third-round pick, Dawaune Smoot, on Tuesday. SMOOOOOT ‼️@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/dsU21tF4xT— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) June 3, 2025 Jackso...2025
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• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit
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• Cowboys news: With recent OL retirements, the new era belongs to Tyler Smith
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• Everybody loves Brandon Graham
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• Fed-Up Bears Fans Are Now Burning Jay Cutler Jerseys
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• Aaron Rodgers named finalist for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
Winner will be announced the night before Super Bowl XLIX...2015
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• Eli Manning named finalist for Walter Payton Award
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• Watt named Man of Year after Harvey efforts
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, who raised more than $37 million in just 19 days for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, was awarded Walter Payton Man of the Year honors on Saturday....2018
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• Clay Matthews nominated for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award
For rest of the season, Packers linebacker will wear helmet decal in recognition of the honor...2017
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• NFL Honors: Rams' Andrew Whitworth wins 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
Whitworth received the honor three days before playing in Super Bowl LVI...2022
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• Anquan Boldin named Walter Payton Man of the Year
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin was named 2015 Walter Payton Man of the Year at 'NFL Honors'. Boldin is the first Niners player to earn the prestigious award for his philanthropic service....2016
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• LaDainian Tomlinson: An Epic and Misunderstood Hall of Fame Career
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• Thoughts & Jots: From not getting DeAndre Hopkins to Joe Thomas’ presenter to the Jets on “Hard Knocks”
Clay Matthews | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Things on my mind 1. Have you seen the list of the 60 who made the list for next year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction? Six former Browns made the cut including LB Clay Matthews and former owner Art Modell. Matthews played for 19 years and was a smasher. Hard to believe they keep dangling the carrot in front of this gladiator. Hate ...2023
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• Week 2 Snap Judgments

Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we digest a less-than-captivating Week 2 in the NFL…. * The Cowboys-Broncos game was delayed by lightning for over an hour in the first half, but the biggest bolt out nowhere was Denver’s ability to completely bottle up Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott like no one else has been able to do. Elliott entered play Sunday with 15 consecutive games ...2017
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• The Peyton Hillis Story: From Madden Cover to Outside Looking In
2015

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• Will DeMarco Murray Overcome the 'Curse of 370'?
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• Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger's Post-Week 15 Fantasy Reaction
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• Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard throws six TD passes in FCS playoff loss
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• Browns Joel Bitonio talks with our Barry Shuck about Kobe, Nick Chubb, Kevin Stefanski, fondest memory, retirement, more
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• Cowboys news: Dallas is trying to build a roster of explosive players
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• The All-Time Rams lineup: Turf Show Times edition
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• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season
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• Seahawks legend Bobby Wagner partners with Children’s National Hospital
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• Full story on Browns Joel Bitonio retirement decision, future
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• NFL’s new player award should be named after a former Browns player
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• Can Derrick Henry break the all-time rushing record?
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• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit
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• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season
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• Vikes Views: Favorite Vikings Wide Receiver

Welcome to the All-Time Favorite Viking Team series. We’re going through and voting by position for your favorite Viking players. There are no set criteria other than they played for the Minnesota Vikings. It’s your favorite player at that position. Today we’re looking at the Wide Receiver position. The Vikings have had so many greats at the position. Randy Moss (1998-2004, 2010) 15,292 ...2025
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• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit
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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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• Mickey Loomis says Cam Jordan will be a Saint for life
Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images It looks like Jordan will be in the black and gold for as long as he wants to play. Cam Jordan inked a three-year, 52.5-million-dollar extension back in 2019 to remain with the New Orleans Saints through the 2023 season. So far, the Saints and Jordan haven’t reached a new extension, but Mickey Loomis hinted that a new deal could be coming soon. #Saint...2023
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• Andrew Luck makes an appearance in Jacoby Brissett Walter Payton Man of the Year video
Since shocking the football world by retiring from the NFL 16 months ago, Andrew Luck has maintained a very low profile. But Luck was willing to step up publicly to support his friend and former teammate Jacoby Brissett for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award. In a video published by the Colts, [more]...2020
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• Malcolm Jenkins gifting SB tickets to convicted murderer
Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins received two free tickets to Super Bowl LII as one of the league’s nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Jenkins is now gifting those tickets to Kempis Songster who was convicted for murder and who spent 30 years in prison.According to a report, Songster was 15 at the time of the crime. Since, the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that life...2018
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• Week 15 Snap Judgments

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• Brady intercepted twice as Dolphins beat Pats 27-20

View gallery51 Slides Patriots vs. Dolphins: Week 14 Full Stats MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady was intercepted twice by Xavien Howard and held without a third-down conversion Monday night, and the Miami Dolphins snapped the New England Patriots’ eight-game winning streak with a surprising 27-20 victory. The Dolphins (6-7) were 11-point ...2017
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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Raiders Reflect Transformation of Jack Del Rio
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