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Bills Decline To Match Patriots' Offer For Mike Gillislee
Mike Gillislee will join the Patriots after the Bills decided not to match a two-year, $6.4 million offer sheet on Monday.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Adrian Peterson, Saints Moving Towards Deal
Adrian Peterson could sign for approximately $3 million-plus for 2017.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Jake Long Announces Retirement From NFL
Jake Long was the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Dolphins.

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Patriots Likely To Keep Malcolm Butler
Malcolm Butler signed a one-year, $3.91 million tender with the Patriots last Wednesday.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

49ers Considering A Quarterback With No. 2 Pick
The 49ers are strongly considering a quarterback with the second overall pick this week, according to several sources.

Ian Rapoport/NFL

Patriots Won't Trade Jimmy Garoppolo This Offseason
New England could conceivably use the franchise tag on Jimmy Garoppolo next offseason even if he remains their backup quarterback.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Browns Contemplating Selecting Mitch Trubisky At No. 1
The Browns also own the 12th overall pick but are unlikely to be able to pick Mitch Trubisky there.

Mark Kay Cabot/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Taylor Gabriel Signs Tender With Falcons
Taylor Gabriel said in February that he wanted to stay with the organization "forever."

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Raiders Remain Interested In Acquiring Marshawn Lynch
The Raiders remain interested in acquiring Marshawn Lynch from the Seahawks.

Paul Gutierrez/ESPN

Seahawks Don't Expect To Trade Richard Sherman
The Seahawks will continue to listen to offers for Richard Sherman, but they no longer anticipate moving the cornerback.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Tony Romo Will Call Two Cowboys Games For CBS
Tony Romo will work the Nov. 5 game between the Chiefs and Cowboys in Dallas alongside Jim Nantz.

Barry Horn/Sports Daily

Aaron Hernandez Planned Suicide 'For Weeks'
Aaron Hernandez planned his suicide for quite some time, according to a report by the Daily Mail.

Daily Mail

ESPN Wants Better Monday Night Football Slate In 2017
There are 256 games in a season and if the league puts more marquee games on ESPN, that means CBS, FOX and NBC will have fewer big games.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Browns Have No Plans To Trade For Veteran Quarterback
The Browns have no plans to trade for a veteran quarterback, according to Sashi Brown.

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Patriots Sign James White To Extension
James White finished first in receiving touchdowns (five) and third in receptions (60) and receiving yards (551) among NFL running backs.

Chris Wesseling/NFL

DeAndre Hopkins Building Bond With Tom Savage
Tom Savage is projected to start at quarterback for the Texans after Brock Osweiler was dumped in a trade with the Browns.

Aaron Wilson/Houston Chronicle

Mike Gillislee Signs Two-Year Offer Sheet With Patriots
The Patriots have signed Mike Gillislee to a two-year offer sheet worth $6.4 million, according to sources.

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Aaron Hernandez Found Dead In Prison Cell
Aaron Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction and was acquitted of a double murder just two days ago, died after hanging himself in his prison cell early Wednesday.

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Malcolm Butler Signs Tender With Patriots
The tender was at the first round level and carries a salary of $3.91 million for 2017.

Field Yates/ESPN

Matthew Stafford Interested In Extension With Lions
Matthew Stafford will make $16.5 million this season and a franchise tag in 2018 would cost $26.4 million.

Dave Birkett/Detroit Free Press

Carson Wentz Says Mechanics Work Was Minor
Carson Wentz's mechanics were a popular topic after his rookie season with the Eagles.

Les Bowen/Philly News

DeMarco Murray: Tony Romo 'Still Has Something Left In The Tank'
DeMarco Murray still believes that Tony Romo can play football at a high level, but he also sees success in the quarterback's future as a broadcaster.

Jason Wolf/USA Today

Derek Carr Cleared For Offseason Training Program
Derek Carr's surgically repaired right fibula is healed enough that the Raiders quarterback will be a full participant in the team's offseason training program.

Paul Gutierrez/ESPN

Buccaneers Exercise Fifth-Year Option On Mike Evans
In just three seasons, Mike Evans has totaled 238 receptions, 3,578 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Andrew Luck Says Shoulder Issues Began In 2015
Andrew Luck and the Colts decided against surgery at the end of that season because they felt like rehab was the best route to go.

Mike Wells/ESPN

Panthers Sign Kawann Short To Five-Year, $80M Deal
Kawann Short said he wanted to remain with the Panthers even if it meant the franchise tag.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

49ers, Bears 'Most Antsy' To Trade Down In First Round
The 49ers and Bears are the "most antsy" teams looking to trade down in the first round of this month's NFL Draft.

Peter King/TheMMQB

Patriots May Move On From LeGarrette Blount If He Doesn't Sign Soon
If LeGarrette Blount doesn't sign the contract the Patriots offered him soon, the team may close the door on the running back returning next season.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Chiefs-Patriots Expected To Open 2017 Season
The 2017 regular season schedule is set to be announced this week and it is expected that the Chiefs and Patriots will open the season.

Ben Volin/Boston Globe

Jury Acquits Aaron Hernandez In Double-Murder Trial
Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink.

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