Source: Steelers’ Dupree files position grievance

Bud Dupree, who signed his franchise tender with the Steelers less than three months ago, has filed a grievance to be classified as a defensive end rather than a linebacker.

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Eagles penalize Jackson for detrimental conduct

The Eagles penalized DeSean Jackson for conduct detrimental to the team in what a source said included a fine.

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Jets’ Bell backs Adams; doesn’t expect a trade

Jets running back Le’Veon Bell said on New York’s Hot 97 radio that after talking with safety Jamal Adams that he believes Adams wants to remain with the team — if he gets a new contract. Bell said he supports Adams’ stance.

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Bucs’ Barrett OKs franchise tender, files grievance

Buccaneers pass rusher Shaq Barrett has officially accepted his franchise tender, but he filed a grievance with the NFL Players Association to be tagged as a defensive end, not a linebacker, agent Drew Rosenhaus tells ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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If Steelers host fans, face masks will be required

If fans are allowed to attend Steelers games at Heinz Field this fall, they’ll do so wearing face masks, the team said.

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J.J. Watt: Still too early to make call on playing

J.J. Watt said Wednesday it’s too early to make a call on whether to play this season given the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. “As of right now, we really don’t have enough information to make a decision like that.”

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Patrick Mahomes tops Mike Trout for biggest contract in sports history

Just 16 months after Mike Trout signed the biggest deal ever, Patrick Mahomes has beaten him. The Super Bowl MVP is the only football player in the top five.

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Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster surprises family with new house

A day after James Conner posted a video of him surprising his mom with a house, JuJu Smith-Schuster did the same for his family.

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Report: Redskins’ minority owners looking to sell

The Redskins’ three minority owners have hired a search firm to sell their shares in the team amid discontent with owner Daniel Snyder, The Washington Post reported.

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Rivera, Redskins owner work on new nicknames

Washington coach Ron Rivera told The Washington Post “it would be awesome” if the team could change its nickname by the time the season starts.

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Washington Redskins’ nickname has been under fire for decades

This isn’t the first time the Redskins’ nickname has been debated. Owner Dan Snyder had been adamant about keeping it but might change his stance.

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Source: NFLPA board wants no preseason games

The NFL shortened its preseason from four weeks to two to account for the coronavirus pandemic, but the league’s players don’t think that move went far enough.

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CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos keeping team name

The Edmonton Eskimos are keeping their team name, citing “an extensive year-long formal research and engagement program with Inuit leaders and community members across Canada.

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FedEx’s request of Redskins: Change team name

FedEx, which has naming rights to the stadium in which the Redskins play, has “communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name.

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NFL fines Patriots $1.1M, take pick over TV crew

The NFL handed down the penalties to the New England Patriots for their television crew’s filming the field and sideline during a Dec. 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, league sources told ESPN.

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Sources: Pats fined $1.1M, lose pick over TV crew

The NFL handed down the penalties to the New England Patriots for their television crew’s filming the field and sideline during a Dec. 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, league sources tell ESPN.

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Gase on disgruntled Adams: ‘Yes, I want Jamal’

Jets head coach Adam Gase, commenting for the first time on Jamal Adams’ contract dispute and trade request, heaped praise on the All-Pro safety and made it seem as if a trade is out of the question.

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Cowboys’ Elliott ‘normal,’ concerned with safety

Feeling “good” after a positive coronavirus test, Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott said he’s concerned about the safety of players as the NFL prepares to return to work in July. “You gotta put the health of the players first,” Elliott said.

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Favre says Kap will hit ‘hero status’ like Tillman

Brett Favre thinks Colin Kaepernick will reach a “hero status” in football similar to that of Pat Tillman.

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Ex-Jets defensive lineman Rochester dies at 81

Paul Rochester, a defensive lineman who played nearly seven seasons for the Jets and capped his playing career by helping the franchise to its only Super Bowl title, has died at 81.

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