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The Browns were apparently trying to get Dorsey to agree to a reduced role, which almost always results in a “parting of ways.” Dorsey spent barely two years on the job, but it was an eventful time as he engorged on Sashi Brown’s stockpiled cap space and draft picks cache. The results were 7-8-1 and 6-10 campaigns as Dorsey flailed in his attempt to build around Baker Mayfield. A calculated risk that backfired was Dorsey’s promotion of interim OC Freddie Kitchens to head coach. A reckless risk that exploded in his face was failing to address the offensive line. “Chief strategy officer” Paul DePodesta is expected to have a big say in finding Dorsey’s replacement. The Browns are said to be enamored with ex-Cleveland exec and current Eagles man Andrew Berry.

Phew. Nolen suffered a surgery-worthy meniscus injury in his left knee last season, ending his rookie campaign prematurely. Nolen left practice early last Friday and appeared to be in considerable pain, indicating to team trainers that something was wrong with his left knee. Apparently, this is more so a mental hurdle than anything else. Speaking to the media before practice, LaFleur explained that sometimes when a player is returning from a serious injury, discomfort can, understandably, cause a scare. The Cardinals’ promising youngster will take the practice field with his teammates this afternoon.

Per Popper, the Chargers really like Mitchell’s ability to “press the edge and get explosives to the outside.” That said, Popper believes Vidal will “give Mitchell a push” for the role. He also believes that both players will make the final roster, regardless. If this is how the depth chart shakes out, one wonders whether Vidal could sneak onto the field in certain passing situations, potentially reducing Mitchell’s standalone viability. Mitchell was seen working in the passing game last week, though, so it is too early to tell.

McVay adds that there is “nothing to worry about,” although Garrett will also sit out on Monday. McVay expects Garrett to resume practicing in time for the Rams’ next practice block. They have a scheduled day off on Tuesday, before returning for a two-day slate on Wednesday and Thursday, which are the last two training camp practices that Rams fans can purchase tickets to. We should have an update by Wednesday at the latest.

Jenkins intercepted one pass and totaled 27 solo tackles and one TFL last year. The Steelers correspondingly released S Darnell Savage despite signing him in March.

Saunders notched one sack with the Jets late last year. The Titans also signed OL Laki Tasi, formerly of the Raiders, and waived S Hudson Clark, DE David Ebuka Agoha and DT Cam Horsley.

This is unfortunate. The Patriots drafted Polk in the 2024 NFL Draft’s second round with the No. 37 overall pick after a successful college career at Washington. He caught just 12-of-31 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie. He underwent two shoulder surgeries the following offseason and was sidelined for the entire 2025 season. The Patriots traded him to the Saints in a September pick swap that year. Today, the Saints placed him on the reserve/retired list. New Orleans Football’s Mike Triplett reports that Polk had participated all offseason, but was surprisingly absent last Friday. Here’s hoping Polk, 24, enjoys good health in retirement.

Clowney totaled 8.5 sacks, 40 quarterback pressures, 26 solo tackles and six TFLs with the Cowboys last year. The signing reunites Clowney, 33, with the team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2014. He played with them through 2018 before bouncing around the league on one- and two-year deals. He remains a very effective player, having posted a career-best 16.8 percent pass-rush win rate just last year. Clowney’s deal reportedly includes a $5.5 million base salary. He can make up to $8 million.

Popper believes McConkey’s “versatile skill set” will allow him to function as new OC Mike McDaniel’s passing game “focal point.” McDaniel antagonized defensive coordinators during his time as the Dolphins’ head coach by moving WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle around via pre-snap motion. Popper believes McConkey’s 4.39-second 40 speed, shiftiness, hands, route running and post-catch abilities qualify him to serve as McDaniel’s “move piece.” McConkey’s Year 2 flop lurks in the background, but if his mid-tier WR2 best ball ADP carries over to re-draft leagues later this month — or even drops — that could end up looking like quite a bargain at the end of the year.

The Texans released Edwards, 32, back in March. If he can make the final roster, it will be his third straight season in Houston. He notched two sacks and 14 quarterback pressures last year before suffering a season-ending pectoral injury in December. The Texans correspondingly waived OT Derrick Graham and RB Evan Hull.

Duggan buried this thought in a lengthy social media post last Wednesday. He says Giants RBs Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy “are fine,” but notes that the front office was “open to upgrading to a premier back,” referring to Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love. Duggan “could see a vet signing,” like free agent RB Najee Harris (Achilles) once he is healthy, “or a trade.” A veteran like Harris would slide into the RB3 role, and might occasionally steal enough touches to hurt Skattebo’s weekly ceiling outcomes. A premier back would have a much larger impact a player like that would obviously be much harder to acquire at this point. That outcome seems far less likely. Hopefully, the Giants keep the position group as is, and Skattebo rumbles to an RB2 finish or better, showing no ill effects of the devastating ankle injury he suffered last season.