Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
NFL owners just approved a 90-man roster to start training camp this year, source said, with cuts to 85 on Aug. 17, 80 on Aug. 24 and 53 on Aug. 31.
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Adam Vinatieri has announced his retirement.
He's played 24 seasons and is now 48 years old.
His rookie season with the Patriots was in 1996.
He's played 14 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts. He only played 10 seasons for the Patriots.
None of this seems possible in my head.
He's played 24 seasons and is now 48 years old.
His rookie season with the Patriots was in 1996.
He's played 14 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts. He only played 10 seasons for the Patriots.
None of this seems possible in my head.
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NFL Rumors (@nflrums)
Former #Bengals DL Geno Atkins has had talks with the #Seahawks #Jaguars and #Vikings for his next stop. #NFL #NFLRumors
Former #Bengals DL Geno Atkins has had talks with the #Seahawks #Jaguars and #Vikings for his next stop. #NFL #NFLRumors
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Expert predicts Geno Atkins will sign with Mike Zimmer, Vikings
At least for now, former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins has had a soft market in free agency.
The Bengals cut the modern franchise legend loose earlier this offseason, though it always seemed like a reunion could be possible at a later date — albeit at a cheaper cost.
But some experts see things playing out differently.
One of those is ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, who predicts Atkins is more likely to go re-up with Mike Zimmer on the Minnesota Vikings via a one-year deal:
“You may see a theme of players reuniting with their former coaches in this piece. Atkins’ breakout years came when Mike Zimmer was the defensive coordinator in Cincinnati, and the Vikings head coach could use some pass-rushing help in Minnesota. Atkins was anonymous last year as the Bengals reduced his role in the lineup, but the 33-year-old is only two seasons removed from a 10-sack campaign. Atkins would slot in as an interior rusher on passing downs as part of a rotation with run-stuffer Michael Pierce.”
It’s a safe, understandable projection for Atkins at this stage of his career. No matter where he lands, the interior pass-rusher will need to take a prove-it deal to show last year’s injury-riddled season was an anomaly.
While the Bengals did add to the interior of the defensive line multiple times this offseason, looping Atkins back into the rotation wouldn’t be the worst idea. It would probably be a pretty popular move with fans, too. Atkins’ market figures to heat up around training camp, if not right before the season starts.
At least for now, former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins has had a soft market in free agency.
The Bengals cut the modern franchise legend loose earlier this offseason, though it always seemed like a reunion could be possible at a later date — albeit at a cheaper cost.
But some experts see things playing out differently.
One of those is ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, who predicts Atkins is more likely to go re-up with Mike Zimmer on the Minnesota Vikings via a one-year deal:
“You may see a theme of players reuniting with their former coaches in this piece. Atkins’ breakout years came when Mike Zimmer was the defensive coordinator in Cincinnati, and the Vikings head coach could use some pass-rushing help in Minnesota. Atkins was anonymous last year as the Bengals reduced his role in the lineup, but the 33-year-old is only two seasons removed from a 10-sack campaign. Atkins would slot in as an interior rusher on passing downs as part of a rotation with run-stuffer Michael Pierce.”
It’s a safe, understandable projection for Atkins at this stage of his career. No matter where he lands, the interior pass-rusher will need to take a prove-it deal to show last year’s injury-riddled season was an anomaly.
While the Bengals did add to the interior of the defensive line multiple times this offseason, looping Atkins back into the rotation wouldn’t be the worst idea. It would probably be a pretty popular move with fans, too. Atkins’ market figures to heat up around training camp, if not right before the season starts.
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I saw nothing from Atkins the last two seasons that would lead me to believe he is ready to deliver the goods in Minnesota or elsewhere. Could he play 40% snaps on a rotation and be somewhat productive, sure. But there are tons of young lineman out there that you could say that about as well. Hang em up Geno. Nothing left to prove.
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I agree and the same could be said for AJ Green. You guys are multi-millionaires go enjoy your post football life.stripesincarolina wrote: ↑Mon May 31, 2021 5:30 pmI saw nothing from Atkins the last two seasons that would lead me to believe he is ready to deliver the goods in Minnesota or elsewhere. Could he play 40% snaps on a rotation and be somewhat productive, sure. But there are tons of young lineman out there that you could say that about as well. Hang em up Geno. Nothing left to prove.
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Darren Urban (@Cardschatter)
.@AZCardinals add another veteran cornerback by signing Darqueze Dennard:
.@AZCardinals add another veteran cornerback by signing Darqueze Dennard:
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Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
Sources: The #Falcons are trading All-Pro WR Julio Jones to the #Titans in exchange for at least a 2nd round pick. A blockbuster for Tennessee, who now gets the coveted big-play threat. And Atlanta ends up with very nice value.
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
The #Titans deal for Julio Jones:
— The #Falcons get a 2022 2nd rounder and a 2023 4th rounder.
— The #Titans get Julio Jones & a 6th rounder in 2023.
— The #Titans take on Jones’ salary of $15.3M in 2021 and the rest of the deal.
— #Falcons have $7.75M in dead money this year.
Sources: The #Falcons are trading All-Pro WR Julio Jones to the #Titans in exchange for at least a 2nd round pick. A blockbuster for Tennessee, who now gets the coveted big-play threat. And Atlanta ends up with very nice value.
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
The #Titans deal for Julio Jones:
— The #Falcons get a 2022 2nd rounder and a 2023 4th rounder.
— The #Titans get Julio Jones & a 6th rounder in 2023.
— The #Titans take on Jones’ salary of $15.3M in 2021 and the rest of the deal.
— #Falcons have $7.75M in dead money this year.
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Perhaps we'll finally see a white version of our helmet.... 
ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk)
NFL will allow teams to use alternate-color helmets again, starting in 2022.
The NFL will bring back alternate-color helmets next year.
In a memo sent to teams this afternoon, the league announced a new policy that will give teams the opportunity to use two different helmets starting in the 2022 season, a popular move with fans who like alternate and throwback uniforms.
Teams can pair the second helmet with alternate, throwback or Color Rush uniforms, so long as they follow all league policies on ensuring that all alternate helmets are properly fitted, and that all players are provided with sufficient opportunity to wear the alternate helmets in practice prior to wearing them in a game.
Player safety was the primary reason the NFL previously told teams to stop using alternate helmets: Teams wanted every player to have one helmet that fit him properly, and not to alter it during the season. But the new policy addresses those concerns by requiring teams to have a new set of alternate helmets for every player on the roster, to ensure that all alternate helmets are the same make, model and size as the player’s primary helmet, and by requiring players to get fitted for both their primary and alternate helmets at the same time in training camp.
ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk)
NFL will allow teams to use alternate-color helmets again, starting in 2022.
The NFL will bring back alternate-color helmets next year.
In a memo sent to teams this afternoon, the league announced a new policy that will give teams the opportunity to use two different helmets starting in the 2022 season, a popular move with fans who like alternate and throwback uniforms.
Teams can pair the second helmet with alternate, throwback or Color Rush uniforms, so long as they follow all league policies on ensuring that all alternate helmets are properly fitted, and that all players are provided with sufficient opportunity to wear the alternate helmets in practice prior to wearing them in a game.
Player safety was the primary reason the NFL previously told teams to stop using alternate helmets: Teams wanted every player to have one helmet that fit him properly, and not to alter it during the season. But the new policy addresses those concerns by requiring teams to have a new set of alternate helmets for every player on the roster, to ensure that all alternate helmets are the same make, model and size as the player’s primary helmet, and by requiring players to get fitted for both their primary and alternate helmets at the same time in training camp.