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Mike Mularkey: Titans receivers need to improve
Titans coach Mike Mularkey pointed out one position that needs to improve in 2016: Wide receivers. Mularkey believes Dorial Green-Beckham, Kendall Wright and others need to make a leap this season for the offense to thrive.

Mike Mularkey: Titans WRs need to improve
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey pointed out one position that needs to improve in 2016: Wide receivers. Mularkey believes Dorial Green-Beckham, Kendall Wright and others need to make a leap this season for the offense to thrive

Larry Fitzgerald fulfills promise to mom, gets degree
Larry Fitzgerald made a promise to get his degree 13 years ago to his dying mother. This weekend the Arizona Cardinals receiver fulfilled that commitment.

Chip Kelly: Carlos Hyde is a ‘stud’
New coach Chip Kelly discussed many aspects of the 49ers this weekend. What he had to say about the role of running back Carlos Hyde, who had his 2015 cut short due to injury.

Bears coach compares Kevin White to Johnson, Wayne
Kevin White has yet to play his first NFL game, but that didn’t stop new Bears receivers coach from pointing out the burgeoning potential of the young pass catcher.

Russell Wilson to graduates: Don’t throw INT in SB
Russell Wilson gave a commencement speech to University of Wisconsin grads this weekend. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback joked that the graduates should avoid throwing interceptions late in the Super Bowl.

Bears trying out Malik Jackson’s identical twin brother
If you can’t afford a high-priced free agent defensive lineman like Malik Jackson, you could always invite his identical twin brother in for a workout. That’s what the Bears are trying, at least.

Redskins working Su’a Cravens at inside linebacker
Second-round pick Su’a Cravens is a hybrid player logging time at both linebacker and safety in college. Now the Redskins are working Cravens out at linebacker, despite being listed at safety on the roster.

Browns think RGIII can be more than just a bridge guy
The Browns held its fan fest in Cleveland, which meant updates on Robert Griffin III. Why Sashi Brown, the team’s executive VP of football operations, thinks he’s more than just a bridge guy.

Hopkins expects double teams until rookies produce
Perhaps the greatest unknown heading into the 2016 season — and the most fascinating unit heading into the NFL preseason — is the Houston Texans’ offense.

Chip Kelly: Fantastic interactions with Colin Kaepernick
Despite a rocky offseason, Chip Kelly says his interactions with Colin Kaepernick have been “fantastic.” But does Blaine Gabbert still have a leg up in his competition with Kap for the starting job?

Jackson: Corey Coleman, rookies need to get in shape
New Browns coach Hue Jackson isn’t alarmed or upset. His words are not meant to be insults. That being said, he wants his rookie wide receiver and first-round pick in better practice shape.

Jason Jones to sign free-agent deal with Dolphins
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday that defensive end Jason Jones is headed to Miami to sign a deal with the Dolphins, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Carson Wentz not expecting tension with Bradford
Sam Bradford is probably not thrilled to have Carson Wentz with the Eagles regardless of what he says. But Wentz doesn’t think there will be a lot of tension between the two quarterbacks.

Second-round pick Myles Jack signs with Jaguars
Former UCLA linebacker Myles Jack signed his rookie contract with Jacksonville on Friday. If Jack can remain healthy, the Jaguars might have landed the steal of the 2016 NFL Draft in round two.

Ken Whisenhunt: Big year for ‘focal point’ Keenan Allen
Coordinator Ken Whisenhunt believes it’s an important year for Keenan Allen, who will be a focal point of the Chargers’ offense. Is Allen one of the NFL’s most underappreciated stars?

Navy ‘strongly recommending’ Keenan Reynolds play
Former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds has been given the green light to play with the Baltimore Ravens in 2016. What role will the sixth-round draft pick fulfill for the team?

Baltimore Ravens sign Ronnie Stanley, Jerraud Powers
Ronnie Stanley may not have been the first choice for the Baltimore Ravens at No. 6 overall, but he has a chance to be their left tackle for a very long time.

Rob Gronkowski thinks Tom Brady will play 16 games
On the same day he was named the new “Madden NFL 17” cover man, Rob Gronkowski said he believes Tom Brady will play in all 16 games for the New England Patriots in 2016.

Jerry Jones confident we’ll see the old Dez Bryant in ’16
The Cowboys feel Dez Bryant can have a bounce-back season in 2016 after missing seven games last season with a broken foot and lingering ankle issues.

Cleveland Browns sign first-round pick Corey Coleman
Wide receiver Corey Coleman, the first draft pick by the new Cleveland Browns regime, has signed his rookie contract. The deal should be worth around $11.65 million, according to projections of the salary slot.

Whisenhunt: Big year for ‘focal point’ Keenan Allen
Coordinator Ken Whisenhunt believes it’s an important year for Keenan Allen, who will be a focal point of the Chargers’ offense. Is Allen one of the NFL’s most underappreciated stars?

Brandon Marshall: Matt Forte NFL’s best all-around RB
Jets receiver Brandon Marshall believes new teammate Matt Forte has been the NFL’s best all-around running back. Is Forte a more complete player than Adrian Peterson or Le’Veon Bell?

Carolina Panthers sign first-round pick Vernon Butler
The Carolina Panthers wrapped up rookie deals on Friday morning with the signing of first-round pick Vernon Butler. Per Around The NFL’s draft pick signing tracker, that leaves just 15 players still waiting to sign their rookie deals.

Jones: Randy Gregory top pass rusher in last two drafts
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has said repeatedly that he will not give up on Randy Gregory, who came into the draft with a failed drug test and a perception that he could not handle some of the ‘mental rigors’ of the NFL

Schneider: Michael Bennett not ‘fine’ with current deal
Michael Bennett remains away from Seahawks offseason workouts. General manager John Schneider says he doesn’t believe the pass rusher is “fine” with his current contract.

‘Hard Knocks’ is best workplace drama on television
“Hard Knocks” is a show about football, sure. But it’s really about people. The creative team behind the HBO series described how the sausage was made in a news conference at Rams camp on Thursday.

Carson Wentz signs contract with Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have their quarterback of the future under contract. Carson Wentz has signed a four-year contract with the team, the team announced Thursday.

Ricardo Lockette gives heartfelt retirement speech
Ricardo Lockette has walked away from football. The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver announced on Thursday that he has officially retired from the NFL.

Schneider: Bennett not ‘fine’ with current deal
Michael Bennett remains away from Seahawks offseason workouts. General manager John Schneider says he doesn’t believe the pass rusher is “fine” with his current contract.

Christian Hackenberg signs rookie deal with N.Y. Jets
The New York Jets signed second-round pick Christian Hackenberg on Thursday. The signal-caller joins a crowded quarterback room with Gang Green.

Laquon Treadwell signs rookie deal with the Vikings
The Vikings have Teddy Bridgewater’s new best friend under contract. First-round wideout Laquon Treadwell inked his rookie deal on Thursday, giving Minnesota a new weapon on offense.

Carson Wentz signs rookie deal with Eagles
The Eagles have their quarterback of the future under contract. Carson Wentz has signed a four-year contract with the team, the team announced Thursday.

Chiefs: Contract talks with Eric Berry a ‘slow process’
The Kansas City Chiefs and Eric Berry have until July 15 to come to a long term deal. Don’t expect much before that date, as K.C. GM John Dorsey said it’s going to be a slow process.

Chargers GM not worried about Gordon’s surgery
San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon recently underwent microfracture surgery on his knee. GM Tom Telesco says Gordon is on track for training camp.

Titans to feature ‘thunder and thunder’ backfield
You’ve heard of “thunder and lightning” backfields. The Titans are going for something a little different. This season will be simply “thunder and thunder,” featuring Derrick Henry and DeMarco Murray.