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Bengals rookie DE Joseph Ossai will have knee surgery that will conclude his season.

May 14, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) participates in drills during NFL minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati will be without Ossai, a third-round pick who was a breakout star throughout training camp and in the team’s first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tom Brady was sacked by Ossai in his preseason debut.
With the Bengals, he was a steady presence, and they had great expectations for him in 2021.
In 29 games, the 21-year-old had 11.5 sacks, two interceptions, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three pass breakups, 165 tackles, and 30 tackles for a loss.
Spence has played in the NFL for four seasons, three of which he spent with the Buccaneers before joining the Washington Football Team for the 2019 season.
In 2020, he signed with the New Orleans Saints, but due to a ruptured ACL, he missed the full season.
The 27-year-old re-signed with the Saints this summer, but was released after his first preseason appearance.
Spence has 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two pass breakups, 37 tackles, three tackles for a loss, and sixteen quarterback hits in 41 career games.

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Preview, team news, and predictions for the New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns game on August 22nd, 2021.

The New York Giants have endured a grueling training camp, which has already resulted in two brawls.
One was against their own offense and defense, which left starting quarterback Daniel Jones at the bottom of the standings.
Joe Judge, the head coach of the New York Giants, made the entire team run as if they were in training to be Navy SEALs.
The second incident occurred on Friday, when New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard and Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill threw punches at each other during a joint practice ahead of their preseason matchup in Week 2.
New York may struggle in their upcoming game based on joint practices.
Cleveland produced a scoring drive during 11-on-11 drills, while the Giants had a quick three-and-out.
After today’s joint practices, #Giants WR Sterling Shepard and #Browns CB Troy Hill squared up and were ready to throw punches.
John Ross appears to have stepped in and gotten Shepard out of there.
This is the final few seconds.
( @clevelanddotcom)pic.twitter.com/HqZqsANL56 — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 20, 2021 Team News RB Saquon Barkley, WR Kenny Golladay, and WR Kadarius Toney have all been ruled out for this game by the New York Giants.
Joe Judge has yet to make a decision on the playing time of other starters, including quarterback Daniel Jones.
CB Keion Crossen, CB Josh Jackson ll, and OL Ted Larsen, all new roster additions, could see plenty of action.
After suffering a concussion, QB Clayton Thorson was dismissed and replaced by QB Brian Lewerke, who should play the most of the second half.
RIDICULOUS catch by Donovan Peoples-Jones pic.twitter.com/2ivENKXaa2 — Billy Heyen (@BillyHeyen) August 14, 2021 Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski will rest most of his starters after witnessing good work from them in joint practice.
With Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham Jr. presumably out, expect WR Donovan Peoples-Jones to continue to shine on the field.
DT Malik McDowell (who might be cut by Tuesday if he doesn’t make an impact) and LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (who is hoping to rise up the depth chart after leading the club in tackles last week) are two players to keep an eye on on defense.
Cleveland Browns 27-17 Cleveland Browns The Browns are 4.5-point favorites at -200 to win the game.
They have a chance to win by at least ten points.
After leading the Browns in tackles and tackles for loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars (8 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack), rookie LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah could be the game’s MVP.
After a total of 28 carries for 41 yards (1.6 yards per carry), Cleveland’s run game has to improve.
When they sort out the bottom of their WR depth chart in the second half, the New York Giants are expected to throw the ball more.
With Barkley out, RB Corey Clement could get a plenty of carries in the first quarter.
Prem Deshpande edited the piece.

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Preseason OT watch list for the 2022 NFL Draft includes Evan Neal, Charles Cross, and Nicholas Petit-Frere.

The last two NFL Draft classes have been the answer to a league’s prayers for young, talented offensive lineman performance, with eight tackles taken in the top 20 picks.
Will the 2022 class continue this pattern at a position where numerous teams have a critical need?
Possibilities
The top five offensive tackles on this list aren’t the most well-known players, but they all have the potential to be first-round picks in April if they keep improving.
(Note: The asterisk denotes draft-eligible freshmen.)
NFL teams keep heights and weights on file for each player, which may differ from school rosters.) 1
*Evan Neal, Alabama (6-7, 357) Greatest Trait: Unusual size/moves There aren’t many players in the NFL or college who have Neal’s blend of natural size, flexibility, and movements.

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According to reports, the Steelers have acquired LB Joe Schobert from the Jaguars in a trade.

According to various sources, the Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired linebacker Joe Schobert from the Jacksonville Jaguars in a trade.
Schobert, 27, was the NFL’s leading co-tackler in 2017, earning him a Pro Bowl berth with 144 tackles.
Before signing a five-year, $53,750,000 deal with the Jaguars before of the 2020 season, the veteran spent the first four years of his career with the Cleveland Browns.
Schobert has 141 tackles (six for loss), three interceptions, and 2.5 sacks last season.
This article will be updated as time goes on.
(Picture courtesy of Getty Images/Wesley Hitt)

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The Seahawks are said to have made an offer to Jamal Adams and are waiting to hear back.

Nov 30, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) walks off the field after win against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

According to ESPN’s Brady Henderson, the Seattle Seahawks have reportedly made another offer to Jamal Adams and are waiting to hear whether he will accept it.
Henderson adds that the Seahawks and Adams’ agency haven’t communicated in several days.
Adams is seeking a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid safety in the NFL, surpassing Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos’ $15.25 million per year average.
Due to his contract circumstances, the 25-year-old arrived at training camp on time this summer but has yet to practice.
According to Henderson, Adams and the Seahawks had been talking about a deal all offseason and have only lately come to a halt.
According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Seahawks are willing to make Adams the highest-paid safety in the league.
According to Garafolo, the veteran safety sees himself as more of a Fred Warner than a Simmons.
Warner recently inked a five-year, $95 million agreement with the San Francisco 49ers ($19 million AAV).
The Seahawks, on the other hand, are allegedly interested in keeping Bobby Wagner, their highest-paid defensive player, at $18 million per year.
As a result, it appears unlikely that Adams will receive money from Seattle in the same way that Warner did.
In 12 games last season, Adams, 25, set a career high with 9.5 sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, 83 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, and 14 quarterback hits.
After three seasons with the New York Jets, it was his first season with the Seahawks.
For the time being, Adams will play the 2021 season on his fifth-year option, which pays $9.86 million.

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Xavien Howard, a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, has requested a trade after only two seasons on a five-year, $75 million contract.

Xavien Howard: Miami Dolphins CB demands trade two seasons into five-year, $75 million contract Xavien Howard racked up $67,000 in fines after missing minicamp last month Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard requested a trade only hours after arriving to training camp on Tuesday.
Howard issued a post on social media in May 2019, saying he signed a five-year, $75.25 million (PS54.3 million) deal “that I’ll admit I didn’t totally understand” at the time.
“I didn’t grumble for two seasons on that agreement,” Howard added, “but everyone knows I completely surpassed that deal.”
“The footage backs up my claim that I’m one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL.”
“We wanted to work things out with the Dolphins, and offered solutions to the table – like guaranteeing more money – that we felt were win-wins for both sides,” Howard said, adding, “I’m the second-highest paid cornerback on my own club, and it’s not even close.” Howard said he never requested for a new deal, adding, “We wanted to work things out with the Dolphins, and presented solutions to the table – like guaranteeing more money – that we felt
“But, the Dolphins turned down all we offered.”
The Dolphins don’t seem to value or respect me.
“I can take a business-first approach just like they can.”
That’s why I’d like to make it plain that I’m not satisfied and have asked for a transfer.” Howard racked up $93,000 in fines after missing Miami’s mandated minicamp last month.
In 2021, the two-time Pro Bowler will earn a basic salary of $12.075 million (PS8.7 million).
Byron Jones, on the other hand, will earn more this season – $14 million (PS10 million) – after signing a five-year, $82.5 million (PS59.5 million) contract in March 2020.
In a video uploaded by the Dolphins earlier on Tuesday, Howard was seen fist-bumping wide receiver Jakeem Grant.
When asked about Howard’s comeback, Dolphins coach Brian Flores was evasive.
“We’re looking forward to working with X and all of the other players here,” he said.
Howard, 28, led the NFL with 10 interceptions and 20 passes defensed last season, adding 51 tackles and one forced fumble in 16 games.
Since being drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by Miami, he has 191 tackles, 22 interceptions, and two forced fumbles in 56 career games (55 starts).

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Vince Williams, a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons.

Vince Williams, a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has announced his retirement from the NFL following an eight-year career with the team. Williams played 121 of a possible 128 regular-season games in eight seasons with the Steelers.
Throughout those eight seasons, the 31-year-old appeared in 121 of a possible 128 regular-season games, according to Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert, who confirmed the news in a statement.
“Vince Williams informed us today that he will retire from football,” it stated.
“We accept his decision and want to thank him for his time with us since, in addition to his efforts on the field, he continually demonstrated excellent character and leadership.”
We wish Vince and his family the best.” The Steelers released Williams in March to save $4 million in salary budget space before re-signing him to a one-year contract a month later.
@VinnyVidiVici98, congrats on a fantastic career!!
I consider myself fortunate to have shared the field with you!
TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) July 21, 2021 Williams, an inside linebacker, was a sixth-round draft pick out of Florida State in 2013 and broke into the starting lineup as a rookie after other players were injured.
Williams has 479 total stops, 50 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, two interceptions (one recovered for a touchdown), and six fumble recoveries in 69 career starts.
In 2020, he started all 14 games for Pittsburgh, totaling 70 tackles and 14 stops for losses, which matched him for sixth in the NFL.
Williams is the cousin of Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James and the brother of former NFL running back Karlos Williams.
TJ Watt, Williams’ teammate, tweeted to Williams on Wednesday, “Congratulations on a fantastic career (Williams)!!”
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Vince Williams, a long-serving linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has announced his retirement from the game.

BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 01: Vince Williams #98 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on November 1, 2020.
(Getty Images/Benjamin Solomon) After eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, linebacker Vince Williams has announced his retirement from the league.
Because of their elite front seven and ball-hawking safeties in the secondary, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense is one of the best in the NFL.
They count on everyone to be in the right place at the right time and to accomplish their jobs to the best of their abilities.
Regrettably, the unit recently lost a key member of the squad on Wednesday.
Vince Williams, a long-time Steeler linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL after spending his whole career with the team.
Vince Williams, a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has announced his retirement after eight seasons with the team. Williams was picked by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2013 draft out of Florida State.
He spent his whole eight-year career with the Steelers, where he established himself as a reliable rotational backer, even starting some games.
On Wednesday, the 31-year-old notified the organization that he is hanging up his cleats and leaving the NFL.
“Vince Williams informed us today that he is retiring from football.”
We appreciate his decision and want to thank him for his time with us since, in addition to his efforts on the field, he continually demonstrated excellent character and leadership.
According to Steelers.com, General Manager and Vice President Kevin Colbert expressed his warmest wishes to Vince and his family.
Williams made 444 tackles, 48 tackles for loss, 43 quarterback hits, 20.5 sacks, five passes defended, five fumble recoveries, and two interceptions in 144 games (69 starts).
His 14 tackles for loss ranks ninth in the NFL in 2020.
Only ten players in Williams’ draft class played in more games than him in his career, according to Steelers.com.
In 2013, all ten were chosen ahead of the 206th overall pick.

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According to sources, Fred Warner and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract extension.

Sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter that All-Pro linebacker Frank Warner and the 49ers agreed on a five-year, $95 million agreement on Wednesday that will keep him in San Francisco until 2026.
According to Schefter, Warner, who was entering the final year of his current contract, will receive a guaranteed $40.5 million as part of the agreement.
According to ESPN Stats & Information, the $40.5 million guaranteed is the second-highest guaranteed amount for a non-edge-rushing linebacker in the NFL, behind C.J. Spiller.
The New York Jets have guaranteed Mosley $51 million.
Warner, a former third-round draft pick who was invited to the Pro Bowl for the first time last season after recording 125 tackles and two interceptions, declared earlier this offseason that he wants to be a “Niner for life.”
Warner has 366 tackles since 2018, and is one of only two players in the NFL with at least 250 solo tackles (252) and at least 15 pass breakups (16) in the last three years, alongside Seattle’s Bobby Wagner.