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Henderson could face challenge if Vikings sign Bishop

Erin Henderson, the sixth-year veteran slotted as the Vikings' starting middle linebacker, chuckled when approached with the latest possibility that he won't be holding that role when the regular season opens 11 weeks from now.

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Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.
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Henderson could face challenge if Vikings sign Bishop

Erin Henderson, the sixth-year veteran slotted as the Vikings' starting middle linebacker, chuckled when approached with the latest possibility that he won't be holding that role when the regular season opens 11 weeks from now.
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Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year.
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Drew Sharp: Lions' players need to show maturity in off-season

Staying out of trouble for the next month won't guarantee the Lions 10 victories in the coming season. But if the team's truly serious about getting serious, getting through the next five weeks until the start of training camp without an embarrassing arrest could be a telling indicator of maturity...
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Eagles finally get to see Ertz and Poyer at team facility

Jordan Poyer took part in Oregon State's graduation on Saturday and flew to Philadelphia on Sunday, but he struggled to fall asleep that night in his airport hotel room. He was awake at about 5 a.m. when Zach Ertz walked into the room after taking a red-eye from San Francisco following his graduation...
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Browns rookie Jamoris Slaughter has eye on successful comeback, starting free safety job

Browns rookie free safety Jamoris Slaughter is ready to take the next major step in his comeback attempt and his young career.
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Report: Pats' Hernandez questioned in murder probe

A Sports Illustrated story released Tuesday stated that New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was questioned by Massachusetts state police investigating the recent murder of an unidentified Boston man.
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Cowboys ink third-round pick Williams

The Dallas Cowboys announced the signing of rookie wide receiver Terrance Williams to a four-year contract on Tuesday.
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Jaguars get rookies Cyprien, Gratz under contract

The Jacksonville Jaguars reached contract agreements on Tuesday with safety Jonathan Cyprien and cornerback Dwayne Gratz, two of the team's top three selections in April's NFL Draft.
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Tice downplays rift with Jay Cutler

CHICAGO - The noise inside Mike Tice's suburban Seattle home can be deafening these days.