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Why Matthew Stafford holds the power in contract issue with Rams ahead of camp

Rams coach Sean McVay talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford at the last day of OTA practice at Cal Lutheran University. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Rams were all smiles Tuesday as they completed offseason workouts on a beautiful final afternoon in Thousand Oaks. Everyone connected with the organization appeared upbeat. But make no mistake: A pall hangs over …

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Jordan Love extension: Packers QB ‘heard’ new deal could get done prior to camp; GM says ‘that would be ideal’

A week ago, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said the team wants to extend quarterback Jordan Love, who is entering into the final year of his current deal in 2024, prior to the start of training camp in late July.  Love affirmed that negotiations for his long-term extension should increase following the conclusion of the Packers’ mandatory minicamp …

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Falcons sign CB Harrison Hand

The Falcons signed cornerback Harrison Hand on Tuesday, the team announced. They waived cornerback Anthony Sao in a corresponding move. Sao was one of three undrafted free agent corners the Falcons signed in April. Hand entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Vikings in the 2020 draft out of Temple. He spent two seasons in Minnesota and played …

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Amari Cooper holding out from Browns minicamp amid spike in WR salaries

With wide receiver salaries spiking, Amari Cooper is holding out from mandatory Cleveland Browns minicamp. Cooper was absent from the start of minicamp on Tuesday. He’s approaching the the final season of a five-year, $100 million contract he signed as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed to reporters that Cooper’s absence was not excused. “It’s …

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New Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer returns to Dallas with more than just his trademark intensity

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s reputation is that of a stereotypical old school, no-nonsense, football-obsessed coach. It’s an image forged through 28 seasons coaching in the NFL that include three different DC stints — with the Cowboys (2000-2006), Atlanta Falcons (2007) and Cincinnati Bengals (2008-2013) — and eight seasons as the head coach of the Minnesota …

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Toronto forward Natalie Spooner wins PWHL’s MVP award

Jun 11, 2024, 05:33 PM ET SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Toronto’s Natalie Spooner was named the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Most Valuable Player and Forward of the Year on Tuesday. The member of the Canadian national team was the PWHL scoring leader with 20 goals and seven assists in the league’s inaugural season. She was chosen over New York’s Alex …

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