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    Ravens sign Ethan Pocic to one-year deal

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    Ravens signed C Ethan Pocic to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

    The longtime Browns standout heads to a wide-open situation for a perennial contender following the departure of Tyler Linderbaum this offseason. Pocic would appear to have the inside track to the starting center job considering his veteran status, although he will need to prove his health after tearing his Achilles in December of 2025. His new deal includes a $3 million base valuation, after which he can earn an additional $1.5 million in incentives.
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    The Browns confirmed the worst on Monday after Pocic left Sunday’s game with what was initially diagnosed as a calf injury. A replay of the injury, however, suggested a potential tear for Pocic, who will now spend the remainder of this season and all offseason rehabbing his injury. Pocic has started all 13 games he’s appeared in this season for the Browns, earning a PFF grade of 63.6 while allowing two sacks and 14 pressures. It wouldn’t be surprising if this injury impacted Pocic’s offseason, as his current deal with the Browns is set to expire, making him a free agent.
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    Pocic was announced with a “calf” injury, but it appears Pocic has torn his Achilles’ tendon. It’s the worst possible news for a 30-year-old center who has manned the pivot for the Browns since 2022. They will now have to mix and match along their interior line for the stretch run as they attempt to develop Shedeur Sanders. Pocic’s contract has no guaranteed money remaining, so he could spend 2026 rehabbing as a free agent.
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    Pocic missed Week 6 with the knee issue but returned to the lineup last week. He played all 84 offensive snaps according to Pro Football Fous. His DNP on Wednesday could just be maintenance for a player still still working through a tricky knee injury. If he did re-injure his knee, Nick Harris would take over at center.
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    Pocic suffered a knee injury in Week 5 against the Commanders and didn’t suit up for Week 6. Pocic was limited in Thursday’s practice and could have a shot to suit up on Sunday if he can get on the field again on Friday. If he can’t go, backup Nick Harris will be scheduled for another start. In addition to Pocic, the Browns also listed safety Juan Thornhill (calf), and linebacker Jordan Hicks (elbow/triceps) as questionable.
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    Pocic suffered the knee injury in Week 5 while playing through an ankle injury. He underwent an MRI after the game and did not practice this week. Backup center Nick Harris should take his spot in the lineup this week.
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    The hits keep coming for Njoku, who had been sidelined for the last three weeks with an ankle injury. In his first game back, the veteran tight end played on 25 snaps before suffering a knee injury that could see him miss additional time. In addition to Njoku, head coach Kevin Stefanski said cornerback Denzel Ward (hamstring) and center Ethan Pocic (knee) will also have MRIs.
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    Center Ethan Pocic was removed from the injury report while fellow offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (knee) is listed as questionable. Conklin began the year recovering from a knee injury. Just when it looked like he was ready to return, Conklin tweaked his hamstring. Deshaun Watson would greatly benefit from getting both of his tackles healthy for Week 5, but that is far from the only thing that the Browns need to address on offense.
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    This marks Conklin’s first practice in nearly two weeks. The veteran tackle last practiced ahead of the Browns’ Week 3 matchup against the Giants but has yet to suit up for a game. We’ll see if he’s able to play in Week 5 against the Commanders, but things remain very wait-and-see with him as of right now. In addition to Conklin, Jedrick Wills (knee), Ethan Pocic (ankle), and Myles Garrett (Achilles) also returned to practice, although Garrett will probably see light practices weeks going forward given the nature of his injuries.
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    T Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) and C Ethan Pocic (ankle) likewise were unable to practice. The Browns’ injury-ruined offensive line has allowed a league-high 66 QB pressures through four games. The protection issues appear likely to continue, given Wednesday’s injury report.
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    Pocic suffered the ankle injury on an extra point in Week 4 and did not return. Backup center Nick Harris took over and immediately struggled. He cost the Browns an 82-yard touchdown with a holding penalty late in the game and later snapped the ball when Deshaun Watson wasn’t ready, forcing his quarterback to fall on the ball for a loss of yards and the down. Pocic is far from the only offensive lineman in Cleveland who is injured, exacerbating the many flaws of Watson.

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    The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman said Tucker Kraft (knee) “wouldn’t divulge the plans for his participation early in camp” when asked about them on Sunday.

    Kraft has said earlier this offseason that he plays to play in Week 1 with “no pitch count,” and Schneidman himself said late last month that the tight end “should be full go” by then. That said, whether or not Kraft is playing in full by the start of training camp is to be determined. Kraft suffered a torn ACL in Week 9 of last season and could be a candidate for the PUP list to open camp when the Packers take the field for their first practice in 10 days. His status will be one to monitor, but Kraft taking the field in any capacity to start camp would be a good sign.
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    ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Saquon Barkley and his family were unharmed after an attempted burglary of their home on Saturday.

    According to the Tredyffrin Township Police Department, Barkley’s home was broken into shortly after 5:00 AM EST on Saturday, but suspects had already left the location by the time authorities arrived. Barkley and his family were home at the time of the break-in but were thankfully unharmed. No arrests have been made at this time, and the incident remains under investigation. Barkley is expected to report to training camp next week.
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    Makai Lemon (hamstring) said he will be “100 percent” ready to go for the start of training camp.

    Lemon has been sidelined with a hamstring injury for most of the offseason, but the 20th overall pick of this year’s draft is preparing to be a full go when the Eagles first take the practice field on July 29th. Lemon is expected to take on a big role in his first season after the Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots last month, but whether or not that translates into a breakout rookie campaign is to be determined. DeVonta Smith has been the talk of the offseason for the Eagles and is expected to command a significant portion of the targets in his first season as the WR1, and Philly has been among the most run-heavy teams in the league since signing Saquon Barkley in 2024. Given his time away, the camp reports on Lemon will be one to keep an eye on as this will be our first real look at him since his last season at USC.
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    49ers signed P Jack Bouwmeester to a three-year contract.

    Bouwmeester joins former undrafted free agent Corliss Waitman on the 49ers’ roster, with the two presumably set for an offseason position battle in camp and during the preseason. The Australia native averaged 44.5 yards per punt with the Longhorns in 2025.
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    Seahawks placed NT Deven Eastern on the physically unable to perform list.

    The seventh-round pick missed most of OTAs and mini-camp with an unspecified injury and will now be moved to PUP, presumably to pave the way for the Seahawks to add another camp body to their roster. Eastern possesses solid intangibles but was likely on the outside looking in for a roster spot during his rookie season considering the presence of both Byron Murphy and Brandon Pili.
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    Ravens signed C Ethan Pocic to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

    The longtime Browns standout heads to a wide-open situation for a perennial contender following the departure of Tyler Linderbaum this offseason. Pocic would appear to have the inside track to the starting center job considering his veteran status, although he will need to prove his health after tearing his Achilles in December of 2025. His new deal includes a $3 million base valuation, after which he can earn an additional $1.5 million in incentives.
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    Levi Wallace retired from the NFL after seven seasons.

    Wallace did not play in the league last season, last suiting up for the Broncos in 2024. The 2018 UDFA appeared in 96 games during his career while making 72 starts, with his most notable seasons coming with the Bills. The 31-year-old corner totaled 56 pass breakups and 12 interceptions in his career.
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    Bleacher Report’s James Palmer reports Aaron Donald is “putting himself through football workouts” to determine if he is in shape to return in 2026.

    Palmer was quick to point out in his report that Donald has always been a player who has been in great shape, but that “there are differences in football shape and staying in shape.” Donald was spotted working out at the Rams’ facilities last week. Palmer said he believes Donald is currently in the process of checking boxes to evaluate where he stands physically and whether or not he can return to the field and play at a high level after two years away from the game. The Rams aren’t actively pursuing Donald or discussing money with him, per Palmer, but it’s clear the door is opened for him to return if he chooses to do so. Veterans will report to Rams camp on July 25th, which could serve as a soft deadline for when we might expect to get word on a decision from Donald.
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    Panthers re-signed OG Brady Christensen.

    Christensen started four of the eight games he appeared in for the Panthers last season and has started 34 games over his five-year career. He played exclusively at right guard in 2025 before a torn Achilles ended his season in Week 8. He earned a PFF offensive grade of 74.6 while allowing just one sack and five pressures.
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    NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Alvin Kamara’s base salary was reduced to $6 million for 2026.

    Kamara can earn up to another $2.5 million via incentives. He was initially set to make up to $11.5 million before his deal was restructured on Wednesday. The Saints were pushing for him to take a pay cut this offseason, but it initially looked like Kamara wasn’t going to budge. Instead, he gives some money back and gets to stay in New Orleans, where he has been adamant about wanting to finish his career. Kamara will serve as Travis Etienne’s backup, likely seeing most of his work on passing downs. He could have some FLEX value in PPR leagues, but Etienne should see most of the carries and still some targets.