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DeAndre Hopkins Ends Brief Holdout

Aug 1, 2016 5:29 PM

DeAndre Hopkins will report to camp with the Houston Texans despite his disappointment in not having an extension.

"I too am disappointed that the Texans organization has elected not to enter into contract negotiation to secure my future as a Texan," the statement read. "I have expressed my sincere position regarding my contract status and with sound mind have expressed my stands (sic) to the Texans organization.

"My focus also is on the 2016 season and to help my team reach our ultimate goal.

"Having said that I am returning to the Houston Texans to play for a Super Bowl in Houston, Texas. ... We are excited about returning to the team and grind this camp."

Hopkins is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract and is set to make $1.4 million this year.

Tania Ganguli/ESPN

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DeAndre Hopkins Holding Out Of Texans' Camp

Jul 31, 2016 6:15 PM

DeAndre Hopkins is holding out of training camp as he seeks a new deal from the Houston Texans.

Hopkins, who is entering the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, did not report for the start of the Texans' camp, according to sources. He will be subject to fines of $40,000 for each day of camp he misses.

Because the Texans picked up the fifth-year option available on all first-round pick contracts, Hopkins technically has two seasons left on his deal. He also has a $445,000 roster bonus due Wednesday, the fifth day of camp, that he will miss out on if he hasn't returned by then.

Hopkins was a first-round pick in 2013, and the Texans extended their 2011 and 2012 first-round picks [J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus] as they entered their fourth seasons.

Adam Schefter, Tania Ganguli/ESPN

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Andre Johnson Signs With Titans

Jul 29, 2016 3:58 PM

Andre Johnson has agreed to sign with the Tennessee Titans.

Johnson has 1,053 catches for 14,100 yards and 68 touchdowns. He ranks eighth in NFL history with receptions and ninth in yards receiving, leading active players in those categories.

Johnson played for the Colts last season, catching 41 balls for 503 yards and four touchdowns.

AP

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Tim Tebow Feels Like He Can Be An Effective NFL Quarterback

Jul 29, 2016 9:03 AM

Tim Tebow isn't giving up on his NFL dream just yet.

The quarterback, who was in camp with the Philadelphia Eagles last summer but hasn't played in a regular season game since 2012, still believes he can play.

"I mean, for me, I'm in the best shape I've ever been in," Tebow said. "I'm still young, I still feel really good. So is that something that I feel like I can be an effective quarterback in the NFL? Yeah, I really do feel like I could be. But I think at the same time, there are a lot of other things that I'm doing that I love and that I'm blessed to do."

CBS Sports Radio

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Emmanuel Sanders 'Not Trying To Break The Bank' In Contract Talks

Jul 29, 2016 3:59 PM

Emmanuel Sanders, who appears to be the next player on the verge of a contract extension with the Denver Broncos, says he isn't shooting for the stars.

"It's not frustrating. It's actually a blessing," Sanders said of the ongoing talks. "We're talking millions and millions of dollars that I can earn just by the game that I love. At the end of the day, I'm looking forward to it, but I know you guys want to know the answers to that, where are we at.

"We're trying to find that middle ground of saying, you know what, this is a fair deal for me and for the Denver Broncos. I said it from Day One -- I'm not trying to break the bank. I want to be here. But I also want a fair deal, and I want a fair deal for the production I've been putting out, so we'll see how it goes."

Sanders is entering the final year of the deal he signed in 2014, and is scheduled to make $5.6 million this season.

Nicki Jhabvala/Denver Post

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Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jets Agree Upon One-Year, $12M Deal

Jul 28, 2016 1:41 PM

Ryan Fitzpatrick and the New York Jets have agreed upon a one-year, $12 million deal.

The deal also includes another $3 million in incentives, which could boost the value to $15 million.

The Jets increased their offer Wednesday from $8 million to $12 million and gave Fitzpatrick until 7 p.m. ET to take the deal or the team would be "moving on."

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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Hakeem Nicks Signs With Saints

Jul 27, 2016 6:14 PM

Hakeem Nicks has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints.

Nicks worked out for the Saints last season and again in May. But they initially opted to sign veteran receiver Vincent Brown, who was placed on injured reserve earlier this week.

Nicks had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with the Giants in 2010 and 2011.

Nicks spent one season in Indianapolis in 2014, then got cut by the Tennessee Titans last summer before returning to the Giants for the final six games of the 2015 season.

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Rams To Release Nick Foles

Jul 28, 2016 8:29 AM

The Los Angeles Rams will release Nick Foles.

The Rams attempted to trade away Foles this offseason but no deal materialized.

The Rams traded Sam Bradford in a deal for Foles during the 2015 offseason.

Jared Goff was drafted first overall by the Rams.

Mike Garafolo/FoxSports

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Kurt Coleman, Panthers Reach Three-Year Extension

Jul 27, 2016 7:26 AM

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Kurt Coleman.

Coleman is expected to sign the new deal on Wednesday.

The safety broke out with the Panthers last year after five seasons as a special team player and part-time starter with the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints.

Ian Rapoport/NFL

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Antonio Brown Will Report To Camp Hopeful Of New Deal

Jul 27, 2016 3:45 PM

Antonio Brown will report to training camp Thursday, hopeful and confident his contract will be addressed before the start of the regular season, according to sources.

Brown made just $1 million in base salary last season when he caught 136 passes and is scheduled to make $6.25 million in 2016.

The wide receiver's camp is expected to ask the Pittsburgh Steelers to address his contract situation at some point.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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Anquan Boldin To Sign With Lions
Detroit had brought Anquan Boldin in for a workout last month but did not sign him at the time.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Devin Hester Released By Falcons
It is unclear whether Devin Hester will continue his career or retire.

Vaughn McClure/ESPN

Anthony Davis Submits Paperwork For NFL Reinstatement
Anthony Davis was the 11th overall pick in 2010 out of Rutgers and has consistently been one of the NFL's better right tackles.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Jets Have Presented Ryan Fitzpatrick With Multiple Contract Offers
The Jets may have to get Ryan Fitzpatrick's contract up to $12 million for 2016.

Manish Mehta/New York Daily News

DeAndre Hopkins Wants To Be Treated For What He's Worth
DeAndre Hopkins, who is in line for a contract extension, says he just wants fair market value.

Tania Ganguli/ESPN

Drew Brees, Saints Haven't Talked Contract In Three Months
Drew Brees is unlikely to have a new contract in place when the Saints begin training camp.

Mike Triplett/ESPN

Ray Rice Willing To Donate Entire Salary If Signed For 2016
Ray Rice says he would donate his entire 2016 salary to charity if signed by an NFL team this season.

ESPN

Greg Hardy Works Out For Jaguars
Greg Hardy was suspended 10 games during the 2015 season though it was later reduced to four games on appeal.

Rand Getlin/NFL.com

Eugene Monroe Announces Retirement From NFL
Eugene Monroe was the only active player to support taking marijuana off the NFL's banned substances list.

ESPN

Talks Between Jets, Ryan Fitzpatrick Could Drag Into Preseason
Talks between the Jets and Ryan Fitzpatrick on a new contract have stalled and it doesn't appear as though the two sides will negotiate anytime soon.

Ian Rapoport/NFL

Justin Durant Signs One-Year Deal With Cowboys
Justin Durant played for Dallas in 2013 and 2014.

Nick Shook/NFL.com

Bills Interested In Reggie Bush
The Bills are interested in Reggie Bush and have made a contract offer to the running back.

Ian Rapoport/NFL

Arian Foster To Sign One-Year Deal With Dolphins
Arian Foster worked out for Miami on Monday and had been scheduled to also met with the Lions.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Arian Foster To Work Out For Dolphins, Lions
Arian Foster tore an Achilles in Week 4 last season, and hasn't played all 16 games since 2012.

Max Meyer/NFL

Muhammad Wilkerson Agrees To Five-Year, $86M Deal With Jets
Muhammad Wilkerson was unhappy about the potential of playing under the franchise tag without a long-term deal.

Dan Graziano/ESPN

Kirk Cousins To Play 2016 Under Franchise Tag
Kirk Cousins becomes the second quarterback to play under the franchise tag.

John Keim/ESPN

Justin Tucker Agrees To Four-Year, $16.8M Deal With Ravens
Justin Tucker is the second most accurate kicker in NFL history.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Von Miller, Broncos Agree Upon Six-Year, $114.5M Deal
Von Miller's deal contains $70 million in guaranteed money.

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Saints Are Favorites To Sign Anquan Boldin
The Saints are making the strongest push to sign Anquan Boldin, according to a source.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Justin Tucker Frustrated With Ravens Over Contract Talks
Justin Tucker has grown frustrated enough with negotiations that he is vowing not to re-sign with the Ravens after this season if the two sides do not have a long-term deal in place by Friday's 4 p.m

Adam Schefter/ESPN