Linebacker Ryan Shazier will not play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018.
"We know that," Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine., he knows that
Shazier continues to progress and attack rehabilitation. Shazier said recently on teammate Roosevelt Nix's podcast the possibility of returning to the football field is driving him each day.,Recovering from surgery that followed a spinal injury he sustained in a December game
"I've got to get back, who remains mum on the details of the injury. "Right now I'm reading a book and it's basically saying trust the process. I'm really trusting the process. I know the end goal."," said Shazier
--Quarterback Kirk Cousins' path to free agency is getting clearer.
Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, Washington Redskins senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams called Cousins "a free agent for sure, Williams quickly downplayed such.," though he wouldn't completely rule out the possibility of the team using the franchise tag on him a third time. That said
" the former quarterback said. "But we haven't really talked about that. The media had come up with those scenarios more than what we've talked about it because I can't remember one meeting where we talked about the possibility of tagging him.","It's not too late
but Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich said the quarterback will be with the team April 2 for the start of the offseason program.,--Andrew Luck is not yet throwing a football
Reich said Luck is "checking a lot of boxes" in his rehab but is unsure when the QB will throw again. General manager Chris Ballard, said it will "absolutely" help the team and Luck to have him back in the building., who followed Reich to the podium at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indianapolis Convention Center
"I think it's what he wants," Ballard said. "It's one of the special things about this kid. He likes to be considered one of the teammates. The only other (star) player I've ever been around like that is (Brian) Urlacher. He just wants to be one of the guys.", it's what he misses
--Ballard informed running back Frank Gore that the Colts plan to get younger at the position.
" Ballard said. "He likes it when you're honest with him.","I want to give Frank a chance to go see what's out there
026 rushing yards in his career. He turns 35 in May and said at the end of the 2017 season he "definitely" plans to play in 2018.,Gore has 14
--Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson was informed that he will be released by the New York Jets.
the Jets are projected to enter free agency with $94.75 million to invest under the 2018 salary cap.,With the move and running back Matt Forte's retirement announcement
28,Wilkerson, was due more than $19 million in 2018, and releasing him reduces the hit on the salary cap to $6 million, finished with 381 rushing yards and 293 receiving yards in an injury-hampered 2017 season., creating at least $12.5 million in cap space. Forte, 32
the team announced.,--The Bears will release quarterback Mike Glennon when the new league year starts March 14
$45 million contract signed last offseason after the team let Jay Cutler go. Glennon lost his starting job to rookie Mitchell Trubisky during the season.,Glennon was just one season into a three-year
"With the quarterback position, I have no regrets in us being aggressive in attacking that position; it's that important, things don't work out."," Bears general manager Ryan Pace said. "We all felt confident in Mike,
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the franchise's all-time leading rusher.,
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"Jonathan played the game the way you want. He brought an element of toughness as a runner that set the tempo for our team, and I appreciate who he is as a young man and thank him for the contribution he made."," Panthers coach Ron Rivera said in a statement from the team. "He is a great pro
even in the offseason.,--Tyrann Mathieu keeps his head on a swivel
a safety and linebacker hybrid in Arizona.,Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine that no decision has been made on whether the team would retain Mathieu
he receives $19 million guaranteed. That includes $8 million in guaranteed base salary for 2018 and a $5 million roster bonus due March 16.,If Mathieu remains on the Cardinals' roster on March 14
--General manager Dave Gettleman and new head coach Pat Shurmur doused any doubt the New York Giants are sticking with Eli Manning at quarterback in 2018.
" Shurmur said Wednesday morning at the NFL Scouting Combine.,"We believe that Eli Manning has got years left as a starting quarterback in this league
Gettleman said the Giants will listen to offers for the No. 2 pick but provided the context that the team should get a "Hall of Fame" talent with the second selection in the draft.
--Limbo is the status quo for the Minnesota Vikings and their three quarterbacks.
Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater all are expected to be unrestricted free agents on March 14. Bridgewater's contract status will be determined by the NFL because he sat out the entire 2016 season and most of the 2017 season recovering from a knee injury.,Case Keenum
" general manager Rick Spielman said at the NFL Scouting Combine. "We will continue to evolve this process. I'll go through the meetings this week with the agents, there have been no decisions made,"Just to be clear, when we get back we'll circle back around and finalize a game plan as we go forward."
--Jadeveon Clowney took the proverbial next step in 2017, and the Texans intend to make sure his next performance happens in Houston.
000 next season, said at the NFL Scouting Combine the Texans are setting Clowney's contract as a high priority. Clowney will make $13,846,General manager Brian Gaine, in his first season with the franchise having replaced Rick Smith in January, which is the fifth-year option value for the 2014 No. 1 overall pick.
" Gaine said,"That's something that we're currently evaluating right now, "the feasibility of that."
--Before free agency starts in two weeks, the Cleveland Browns expect to know whether Joe Thomas will return at left tackle.
Coming off of a season-ending triceps injury, Thomas has dropped significant weight and launched a popular podcast. But Browns head coach Hue Jackson believes there is more football left for Thomas.
fairly soon here. But," Jackson said at the NFL Scouting Combine. "Joe has been a tremendous Cleveland Brown and has done anything and everything we've asked of him. So, again, hopefully,"I've talked to Joe Thomas several times and I think Joe is going to make a decision, it's on his time, I think it's only right that we give him the opportunity to work through this and make the best decision for him."
--Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson is planning to approach the offseason the same way he tackled the 2017 season: In attack mode.
The Eagles are facing key personnel decisions coming off of the franchise's first Super Bowl victory, not the least of which concerns the pecking order at quarterback.
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--The NFL reached a multiyear agreement with Pizza Hut to become the league's official pizza sponsor, one day after Papa John's and the NFL mutually agreed to part ways in their sponsorship agreement.
which is owned by Yum Brands, a source familiar with the agreement told CNN. The agreement gives Pizza Hut,The league's deal with Pizza Hut is for four years and is worth more than the Papa John's deal, an array of exclusive marketing rights.
The agreement with Pizza Hut runs through the 2021 season. The Papa John's deal was contracted to run through the 2020 season before it ended early.