Around the league in 32 plays
By Ben Almquist
Houston Texans: In a rare and strange situation, the NFL has rescinded the ten game suspension of offensive tackle Duane Brown. Apparently it has been proven that when Brown tested positive for PEDs, the cause was contaminated beef rather than actual PED use. The NFL and NFLPA put out a joint statement warning players about eating beef from Mexico and China.
Kansas City Chiefs: Following a large draft class, the Chiefs have released safety Jimmy Wilson and wide receiver Fred Williams ahead of offseason workouts and practices. The Chiefs did manage to get their top pick, Chris Jones, under contract this week.
- Chiefs’ Take: The moves caught many people by surprise, but ultimately make a lot of sense. The Chiefs invested heavily in the secondary during the draft and have been adding pieces to the wide receiver corps throughout the offseason. Releasing these two players already is a good sign as to where they see the roster headed.
Miami Dolphins: The bizarre saga behind the draft slide of offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil now has a prime suspect in his former financial manager.
Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings started off the rookie class signings by inking German wide receiver Moritz Boehringer to a deal. Since that signing, they have also locked down most of their draft class while most teams haven’t even started talking contracts yet.
New Orleans Saints: The Saints have signed standout offensive tackle Terron Armstead to a five year, $64.5 million, extension. Coach Sean Payton recently stated that there was no way they were going to let Armstead leave the fold.
New York Giants: Former Giants star defensive end Justin Tuck has agreed to a one day contract with the team in order to retire in New York.
New York Jets: The Jets have released wide receiver Joe Anderson who made headlines by standing outside their facility with a sign asking to be given a tryout.
Oakland Raiders: Raiders tight end Clive Walford apparently hurt himself in an ATV incident and will have to have surgery. It’s not yet clear on when he will be available for the team again, though the team says it will be by the beginning of the season.
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