National Football League

Family to have Smith's brain checked for CTE

The family of Aldon Smith has decided to send his brain to medical experts in Boston to see whether CTE played a role in the former NFL defensive lineman's death.

Chiefs' Rice released from jail, dodges reporters

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was released from a Dallas County jail on Tuesday after serving a 30-day sentence for violating the terms of his probation.

Saints star DE Jordan to return for 16th season

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan will end his career in New Orleans after signing a one-year deal during the team's minicamp.

Penix expects to practice in full by training camp

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has not yet taken part in full practices, but said on Tuesday he expects to be full go by training camp in July.

Bucs' Mayfield pushes back on durability concerns

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield pushed back Tuesday at the notion that he needs to better protect himself while adding that he and the team are not close on contract negotiations.

Sources: Ex-Bears GM Pace joins rival Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have hired Ryan Pace, who led the Bears 2015-21 before spending the past four seasons in the Atlanta Falcons' personnel department and will provide a GM-level sounding board for new GM Nolan Teasley.

Titans not worried about Ward's accuracy woes

Cam Ward has had some accuracy issues at times during OTAs over the past couple of weeks, but the Titans' coaching staff isn't concerned.

Sorsby plans for supplemental draft, ending saga

Amid legal wrangling over his NCAA eligibility, Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to apply for the NFL's supplemental draft.

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