According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully medically cleared and is expected to enter next week’s training camp as a full participant.

LaPorta suffered a herniated disc in his back last year, forcing him to have surgery and miss the final eight games of the season. But when the Lions returned to the field for OTAs and minicamp in the spring, LaPorta was back on the field doing walkthroughs—a sign his recovery was still on schedule.

“We like where he is going, he is trending the right way,” coach Dan Campbell said during...

Denico Autry is likely calling it a career. The free agent veteran lineman is expected to retire, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston (and via Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk.com).

The Mississippi State product went undrafted in 2014 but managed to stick around the NFL for more than a decade. He started his career as a rotational defensive lineman with the Raiders, where he compiled 10.5 sacks across four seasons.

He earned his first significant contract from the Colts, signing a three-year, $17.8MM contract with the organization in 2018. He played out that contract in Indy, tallying 20 sacks...

The Seattle Seahawks announced they signed CB Brandon Johnson and waived TE Harrison Bryant in a corresponding move on Tuesday.

Seattle brought in Johnson for a workout earlier today.

Bryant, 28, was selected with the No. 115 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 by the Browns. He signed a four-year, $4.1 million rookie contract through 2023 and joined the Raiders on a one-year deal for 2024.

The Eagles signed him to a contract back in March and eventually traded him to the Texans last August. Bryant was among Houston’s final roster cuts just weeks after being acquired...

Jaguars

• Jaguars GM James Gladstone has quickly established a reputation as an executive who likes to be active and aggressive. SI.com’s John Shipley lists four players Gladstone could be open to flipping in a preseason trade, including OL Walker Little, CB Christian Braswell, S Eric Murray and OL Ezra Cleveland.
• Little has the most value given he can play left tackle at a competent level. However, Shipley notes it’s unclear what the injury return timeline looks like for Jaguars LT Cole Van Lanen, so Little is a valuable insurance policy for the time being.
• Some young...

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The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there's hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade. Bryce Young and the defending NFC South champion Carolina Panthers report Wednesday. So do the Arizona Cardinals, led by rookie head coach Mike LaFleur. The teams will meet in the Hall of Fame Game that kicks off the preseason on Aug. 6. The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots open camp on Friday. They’ll face off in a Super Bowl rematch that opens the regular season on Sept....

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Lions TE Sam LaPorta was fully cleared from surgery for a herniated disc in his back earlier this month and is expected to be full go for training camp.

LaPorta underwent surgery on his back in November and missed the rest of the season on injured reserve after appearing in nine games.

He’s among the best tight ends in the NFL and is currently up for a contract negotiation as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.

LaPorta, 25, was named first-team All-Big Ten in 2022 following his senior season at Iowa...

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Alan Saunders & Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.

On today’s episode, we talk the recent ESPN layoffs and what it means for the sports media landscape and how it relates to the journalism world. We also discuss Aaron Rodgers reuniting with his family, the Le’Veon Bell situation, how we think the offensive line alignment will play out and if Daylen Everette can factor into the FS void.

Let’s go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this!

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On Monday night, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who’s been estranged from his parents and close family for more than a decade, posted a series of photos on Instagram with his loved ones.

Rodgers captioned the post, “Another bonding week #fam.”

Ian O’Connor, the author of “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers,” revealed on X that Rodgers and his family had been working towards reconciliation for a while.

Rodgers’ parents were in attendance for his induction into Pleasant Valley High School Hall of Fame in April.

“Rodgers invited parents Ed & Darla to his Pleasant Valley High...

Bengals

• The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. points out the Bengals have a strong history of making notable additions in August, whether it’s via free agency or a trade. He expects that to continue in 2026, with holes at cornerback, swing tackle, and linebacker that still loom for a team with high expectations.
• Dehner adds the training camp performances of LB Demetrius Knight, LB Barrett Carter and OT Cody Ford will determine how much urgency the Bengals act with to address those positions.
• Regarding RB Chase Brown who is entering the final year of his contract, Dehner...