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Tackle Rashod Hill spent six seasons with the Vikings. He’s now getting a shot to make the team in Washington. Agent Brett Tessler announced on Twitter that Hill has signed with the Commanders. Hill appeared in 74 games with 22 Read more
Broncos running back Javonte Williams did enough as a rookie to create the impression that, come 2021, he’d become a workhorse who generates plenty of yards and touchdowns and fantasy victories. But it’s been clear for a while that new Read more
A year ago, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson reportedly wasn’t interested in a new contract because he was too focused on football. Now, at a time when he’s very focused on football, he’s trying to get a new contract. Will it Read more
The concussion settlement already has been far more expensive than the NFL had hoped it would be. After agreeing to remove a $765 million cap on the fund devoted to former players with certain qualifying conditions, the league has paid Read more
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has a simple message for quarterback Trey Lance: Don’t screw up. Bosa says Lance has a good enough team around him that he doesn’t need to worry about winning games by himself. He just needs Read more
Several days ago, the 49ers essentially invited one or more of the other 31 teams to make an offer, any offer, for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Since then, there has been (checks Twitter) no reporting of any team, name or unnamed, Read more
As “Back Together Saturday” unfolds, one coach already is working to pry guys apart. Falcon coach Arthur Smith pulled the plug on practice after two fights, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The first one involved defensive Read more