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As the Packers and quarterback Jordan Love presumably close in on a new contract, there’s a growing belief that he’ll become the latest highest-paid player in NFL history — until the next one. Love’s current salary makes that a lot easier to do. It’s the old money/new money dynamic. If Love will be getting to $56 million per year through …

Myles Garrett has double-digit sacks in six straight seasons. (Yahoo Sports/Henry Russell) Positive vibes about Deshaun Watson, on or off the field, have been rare for the Cleveland Browns since they traded for the controversial quarterback. But for one fantastic half against the Baltimore Ravens last season, Watson looked like the player the Browns thought they were getting. The Browns …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss expectations for Deshaun Watson this season and whether the quarterback can reach elite status again with the Browns. Listen and subscribe to the “Zero Blitz” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Does Deshaun Watson have the yips is what I’m trying to say. Is he …

Jakeem Grant was among a group of wide receivers and returners the Giants worked out on Monday. The Giants’ receivers were worked out with special teams in mind, according to Art Stapleton of the Bergen Record. Grant has four career punt return touchdowns and two career kickoff return touchdowns, and the new kickoff rule has NFL teams increasingly seeing value …

On the fifth day of the Sunday Ticket trial, the plaintiffs started to show the financial costs of the league’s alleged (and accepted, by the jury) antitrust violation. They called to the stand Dr. Daniel Rascher, a professor who teaches courses in sports economics, sports finance, and applied research methods at the University of San Francisco. Rascher ultimately introduced the …

As the Dolphins prepare to move forward without Shaq Barrett, who retired over the weekend, they’re looking at replacements. In addition to Emmanuel Ogbah, they’ll also be looking at veteran pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, agent Drew Rosenhaus disclosed that Ngakoue will be at Dolphins headquarters on Monday during his weekly segment on WSVN-7. …

NFL training camp gets underway this week for the Jets. Let’s review some of the main things they’ll be seeking to evaluate… Can Aaron Rodgers get back to his old self? The Jets brought in Rodgers last season to bring them back to relevancy after an NFL-high 13-year playoff drought. Unfortunately, that came crashing down when Rodgers tore his Achilles …

Why Warner views 49ers’ Aiyuk situation as ‘good issue to have’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Contract negotations can, understandably, be a headache in the NFL. Look no further than the extended drama around Brandon Aiyuk’s desired extension with the 49ers, which reached a tipping point last week with his reported trade request. However, San Francisco linebacker Fred …

The Chiefs made a change to their safety group on Monday. They have signed Tyree Gillespie to their 90-man roster. Trey Dean was waived in a corresponding move. Gillespie was on the Chiefs’ practice squad in December and January last season and re-signed with the team in February before getting cut again when the team signed undrafted rookie free agents. …

The Raiders made a little news over the weekend with the revelation that their decision to conduct training camp in Southern California comes with a rule that prevents them from promoting the practices, credentialing media from local publications to cover it, and/or allowing fans to attend. That prompted some to wonder how the Cowboys can do those very things with …

Packers quarterback Jordan Love won’t be practicing at training camp until he has a new contract and head coach Matt LaFleur addressed how the team will proceed at a Monday press conference. Love’s representatives told the Packers this weekend that the quarterback won’t be doing on-field work without a new pact in place and LaFleur told reporters that the team …

Brandon Aiyuk has made clear through his words and his actions that he wants either a trade or a contract extension. The 49ers insist they aren’t trading him. Aiyuk has the support of his teammates as he seeks to become one of the highest-paid receivers in the game. The 49ers have signed several of their stars to contract extensions in …

The Packers signed defensive lineman Kenny Clark to a three-year, $64 million contract on Sunday, and Green Bay General Manager Brian Gutekunst says he’s worth every penny. The 28-year-old Clark, who has been with the Packers his entire career since they drafted him in 2016, and Gutekunst says it’s been clear all along that Clark does everything the right way. …

Kittle hopes 49ers give Aiyuk ‘the money that he deserves’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In recent weeks, the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk have engaged in a very public contract dispute as the star receiver seeks a massive extension entering the final year of his rookie deal. On Monday — just hours before San Francisco’s veterans are set …

NFL training camp season has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for the onslaught of information, rumors and hype pieces. But fantasy managers shouldn’t be wary of the influx of info — Scott Pianowski has you covered with one key nugget to know for every team. First up, the NFC South. This embedded content is not available in your region. Atlanta …