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Reports: Raiders LB Aldon Smith enters treatment center
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17...eatment-center
Suspended Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith has entered a treatment center, according to multiple reports.


It isn't clear what Smith is seeking treatment for, but the news comes days after a Periscope video surfaced that shows an unidentified man and woman talking about a hand-rolled cigarette.

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Titans sign WR Andre Johnson a 2yr deal.

Lions and CB Darius Slay agree to a 4yr $50.2mil deal with $20mil gtd

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Reports: Raiders LB Aldon Smith enters treatment center
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17...eatment-center


Suspended Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith has entered a treatment center, according to multiple reports.


It isn't clear what Smith is seeking treatment for, but the news comes days after a Periscope video surfaced that shows an unidentified man and woman talking about a hand-rolled cigarette.


At one point in the video, the woman tells the man that he "shouldn't even be posting that" and that he is "hella stupid" as the man holds the lit cigarette.


The video cuts off immediately after the man says, "They don't know it's me. It's not like I put 'Aldon Smith.'"

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49ers announced signing of 1st round pick G Joshua Garnett.

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Eric Fisher agrees to 4-year, $48M extension with Chiefs
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17...as-city-chiefs


The team did not disclose terms, but sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter it is a four-year, $48 million extension that includes $40 million in guaranteed money. Including the extension, Fisher now has $63 million left on his six-year deal.


Fisher, 25, who has started 30 games the past two seasons, is now set to remain entrenched as the Chiefs' starting left tackle, as he is tied to Kansas City through 2021.


"In three seasons he's grown significantly as a football player in our system," Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said in a statement. "He's a tough, physical presence and a leader on our offensive line. We look forward to keeping him as a part of our organization and community."

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DeAndre Hopkins seeks new deal, holds out from camp
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17...on-texans-camp


Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is holding out of training camp as he seeks a new contract, sources told ESPN.


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.


Hopkins was spotted at the team facility Friday night, according to sources, but cleaned some belongings from his locker and left without reporting.


Because the Texans picked up the fifth-year option on Hopkins' contract in May, he 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.

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Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Police Chief David Brown and four of the five families representing the Dallas and Dallas Area Rapid Transit officers slain by a sniper earlier this month participated in a brief ceremony before the Cowboys' practice Saturday afternoon. After the ceremony, Chief Brown and Mayor Rawlings each addressed the team. "I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan. I'm a three-generation Dallasite, so it means a lot," Brown said. "It's overwhelming for me and the families, who are all Cowboys fans. This is special and we'll never forget the Cowboys' organization stepping up in our time of grief."






Here's the decal the Cowboys will wear this season honoring the officers who were slain by a Dallas sniper earlier this month. The decal is symbolic of the Cowboys message of unity in the community, among fellow citizens, among Americans and he police officers who protect them.

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Interesting Tweet about Bosa and Chargers.. Makes you wonder why they drafted him:

Kevin Acee:
Joey Bosa and the #Chargers are far apart, and there is a lot of history to suggest they'll remain so for a while:

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DeAndre Hopkins disappointed with Texans' contract stance but will end holdout
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17...on-texans-camp


Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said in a statement to ESPN he is returning to join the Houston Texans, despite his disappointment in the team's unwillingness to negotiate a contract extension for him.


"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. I will be holding a 3 p.m. press conference at Reliant stadium today. We are excited about returning to the team and grind this camp."

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Odell Beckham Jr. leaves practice with left leg injury
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17...ractice-injury


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was forced to leave practice Sunday with a left leg injury.


The injury occurred when he got his leg tangled with cornerback Janoris Jenkins on a deep pass down the left sideline.


Beckham attempted to return to practice before limping off the field.


"He got cleated and has a cut or two. They're taking a look now," coach Ben McAdoo said after practice. "So he's probably going to be sore here for a couple days."

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Bills bring in Reggie Bush as another backfield option


http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17...tential-backup


The Buffalo Bills signed running back Reggie Bush on Monday, adding experience to their uncertain offensive backfield.


Bush, 31, is expected to compete with veteran Mike Gillislee and rookie Jonathan Williams for a backup role behind LeSean McCoy in training camp.

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Chargers WR Stevie Johnson has torn meniscus, out indefinitely
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/17...eniscus-injury


SAN DIEGO -- In a conversation with reporters after practice Monday, San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy confirmed receiver Stevie Johnson suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery.


"He'll have a medical procedure done in the next couple days," McCoy said. "And then we'll have a better idea on how long he will be out, once that procedure takes place. But I can't give you any dates. We'll give you some rough estimates after he gets it cleaned up.


"It's an unfortunate situation for everything he's done at this time, but we'll go on from there," McCoy added.

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he Colts have signed undrafted free agent safety Lee Hightower to help with their depth concerns at that position. Starting safeties Mike Adams and Clayton Geathers both missed practice Monday. Geathers has yet to practice in training camp because of a foot injury.

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Ravens waived RB Trent Richardson after he couldn't remain healthy. Baltimore signed WR Chuck Jacobs.

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DE Dwight Freeney signs one-year deal with Falcons
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17...tlanta-falcons


The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran defensive end Dwight Freeney to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.


Freeney, who signed with Arizona before Week 6 in 2015, had eight sacks in 11 games. He was the lone bright spot for the Cardinals' pass rush last season, an area they're still trying to address.


Freeney, who turned 36 in February, became a free agent in March and first visited Atlanta in May.