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LaPorta Cleared for Camp; Pro Bowl Honors

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully cleared for training camp after back surgery, with plans to participate fully and serve as a key pass-catching cog this season. He finished 2025 with 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games and is entering the final year of his rookie contract as he heads toward free agency.

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Rangers appoint Jonathan Quick Director of Goaltending Development

The New York Rangers have hired Jonathan Quick as Director of Goaltending Development and Derick Brassard as a player development assistant, forming a refreshed front-office pair under director of player development Tanner Glass to cultivate the franchise’s goaltending pipeline. Quick’s stay with the team follows his retirement after the 2025-26 season, with the goal of developing young netminders for the Rangers’ system, including prospects like Dylan Garand.

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Panthers Start Season with New Tackles as Moton Out

Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Taylor Moton has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lung and will miss the start of the 2026 season while on blood thinners and daily monitoring. With Ikem Ekwonu also sidelined by a torn patellar tendon, the Panthers will lean on rookie Monroe Freeling and veteran Rasheed Walker as Moton recovers, though the team remains hopeful he will return midseason.

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Marino Signs Eight-Year Extension Through 2035

Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino signed an eight-year extension worth $54 million, averaging $6.75 million per season, tying him to the franchise through the 2034-35 season. The 29-year-old blueliner, who posted career highs last season and helped Utah reach the playoffs, is described as a foundational piece, with reports noting no-move and no-trade considerations built into the deal.

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Dolphins Lock Jordyn Brooks to 3-Year Extension

The Miami Dolphins signed linebacker Jordyn Brooks to a three-year, 51.3 million-dollar extension with 35 million guaranteed, cementing him as a key playmaker after he led the NFL with 183 tackles last season. The deal makes Brooks a long-term pillar in coach Sean Duggan’s defense and follows a 17-game durability-filled campaign that boosted his value in IDP formats.

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Rodgers Heads to Final Season Amid Family Reconciliation

Aaron Rodgers, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has posted photos suggesting a reconciliation with his parents Ed and Darla and his brother Luke after more than a decade of estrangement, though one relative has been notably absent in some reports. The posts describe “Another bonding week” and come amid years of public discussion about Rodgers’ family rift and reflections in his documentary, with reports noting prior friction tied to ex-girlfriend Olivia Munn and the couple’s ongoing efforts to heal the family ties.

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Guardians Seven-Homer Barrage Sinks Twins 13-4

The Cleveland Guardians mounted a historic offensive onslaught against the Minnesota Twins, belting seven home runs to tie a franchise record for a home game and reach their highest single-game total since 2019. The night featured Petey Halpin’s first major-league homer and contributions from multiple players, with broader coverage noting pregame injury reports and context for the matchup.

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ESPN Fires Ryan Clark Amid Broad Layoffs

ESPN has cut ties with former Steelers safety and current analyst Ryan Clark as part of a wave of layoffs ahead of its first Super Bowl coverage, signaling significant staffing shifts at the network. Clark, one of ESPN's highest-paid on-air talents at about $2 million per year and a regular on First Take and The Pivot, joined ESPN in 2015 and had been central to NFL coverage and Super Bowl plans.

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Nick Emmanwori on Seahawks PUP Ahead of Training Camp

The Seattle Seahawks placed Nick Emmanwori, Kenny McIntosh, and Tyrone Broden on the physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp, signaling potential early absences for a team aiming to defend its title. While Emmanwori’s injury status is unclear, coaches and analysts expect the issue to be temporary and hope he can rejoin practice soon as the Seahawks rely on his versatile play from last season.

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Orioles Rutschman IL; Red Sox Series

Baltimore placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation, prompting a roster move that promoted Chadwick Tromp and designated Rudy Martin Jr. as the Orioles navigate a playoff push while Samuel Basallo deals with a shoulder issue, leaving Sam Huff to start catching in the meantime.

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Grier Retires After 7 NFL Seasons, Brief Panthers Return

Will Grier, the 31-year-old quarterback who spent seven NFL seasons with six teams including the Panthers, Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, Chargers and Eagles, has retired after a brief rookie-era start and a recent return to Carolina. The Panthers, who drafted him in 2019, now rely on Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett, and undrafted Haynes King at quarterback as Grier exits the league.

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Saints Keep Kamara as Etienne Deal Restructures 2026

Alvin Kamara is finalizing a restructured contract to remain with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season, keeping a nine-year veteran who has been a core contributor despite offseason trade chatter and the addition of Travis Etienne. The deal is aimed at lowering his cap hit and maintaining balance in the Saints’ backfield, with Kamara entering his 30s as a versatile playmaker.

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Alabama Reports Flip of 2027 WR Cedrick Simmons

Alabama flipped in-state wide receiver Cedrick Simmons from Auburn to join the Crimson Tide’s 2027 class, signaling a significant off-field win in the Iron Bowl rivalry. Simmons, highlighted by his standout junior season, becomes Alabama’s 14th commit and the second wide receiver in the class as Auburn lines up other targets.

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