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AROUND THE NFL NFC EAST   DALLAS RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT is third in line among the candidates for a big contract from the Cowboys.  Dan Graziano of ESPN.com:   Based on conversations I’ve had with several people connected to this situation, I do not think Elliott gets an extension this offseason, or even next offseason.…

AROUND THE NFL One year ago at this time, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com was convinced (along with the DB) that the NFL’s new rules on tackling too hard with the head would be an unholy mess.  And it was in preseason, but ultimately things got straightened out (by not calling very many of the new…

AROUND THE NFL Congratulations on a long, improbable and ultimately successful career for QB Josh McCown.  Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com:   Josh McCown said in March that he would take some time to decide if he wanted to continue his NFL career during the 2019 season and he announced that decision on Monday.   McCown…

AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH   DETROIT The trade of TE MICHAEL ROBERTS to the Patriots fell through as Roberts failed the physical.  So Detroit cut him and rival Packers have placed a waiver claim.     GREEN BAY New head coach Matt LaFleur runs an offense that puts some restrictions on a quarterback’s freedom…

AROUND THE NFL An interesting idea from the XFL.  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com:   The XFL wants to play a fast-paced variety of football, and it may have hit on one good idea for how to accomplish it: Run the no-huddle offense exclusively.   The way to do it, according to ESPN, would be…

AROUND THE NFL Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com has an update on the PI in the Last 2 Minutes conundrum:   The March solution to the Rams-Saints outcome from January created a major problem for the league, specifically in the final two minutes of either half, in overtime, after a touchdown, or after a turnover. With…

AROUND THE NFL NFC SOUTH   ATLANTA Congratulations to Roddy White.   Logan Reardon of NFL.com:   The Atlanta Falcons are honoring a franchise great this season.   Roddy White will be the 11th member inducted into the Falcons Ring of Honor, the team announced Tuesday. The ceremony will take place before the Week 14…

AROUND THE NFL The Commish doesn’t think four preseason games are necessary, but he would never go for just 16 and 2.  The AP:   Four preseason games remain too many for Roger Goodell.   The NFL commissioner on Monday reiterated his stance of wanting to reduce the preseason schedule at a time when the…