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Cowboys' history points to WR George Pickens playing 2026 on franchise tag https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7161599/2026/03/31/cowboys-jerry-jones-george-pickens-franchise-tag/ Dez Bryant (2015) is the last Cowboys player to get a contract extension the first time Dallas gave him the franchise tag. #AmericanFootball

Dez Bryant (2015) is the last Cowboys player to get a contract extension the first time Dallas gave him the franchise tag.

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NFL owners approve mandate that teams employ full-time mental health clinicians https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7161644/2026/03/31/nfl-mental-health-clinicians-mandate/ Previously, teams were required to have one clinician work eight to 12 hours per week over a two-day span. #AmericanFootball

Previously, teams were required to have one clinician work eight to 12 hours per week over a two-day span.

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Mike Vrabel on TreVeyon Henderson sharing Jaden Ivey video: 'We want to be inclusive' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7161057/2026/03/31/vrabel-comments-treveyon-henderson-post-ivey/ Henderson has come under fire for seemingly defending Ivey, who was cut following negative comments about the NBA's support of LGBTQ issues. #AmericanFootball

Henderson has come under fire for seemingly defending Ivey, who was cut following negative comments about the NBA's support of LGBTQ issues.

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All the NFL rule changes, including more replay assistance in case of replacement refs https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7161251/2026/03/31/nfl-rule-changes-replacement-officials-replay-kickoff-2026/ NFL owners also approved several other rule changes at the annual league meetings, including three related to kickoffs. #AmericanFootball

NFL owners also approved several other rule changes at the annual league meetings, including three related to kickoffs.

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ESPN adds Jason Kelce to Masters Par 3 Contest broadcasting team https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7160834/2026/03/31/jason-kelce-masters-par-3-contest-espn/ Kelce will interview golfers and their families on the course as part of ESPN's coverage of the event. #AmericanFootball

Kelce will interview golfers and their families on the course as part of ESPN's coverage of the event.

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Packers' Ed Policy was 'shocked' by talk of firing Matt LaFleur before extension https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7160618/2026/03/31/ed-policy-matt-lafleur-packers/ Green Bay's president and CEO lauded the coach's success during his tenure and the locker room support he has. #AmericanFootball

Green Bay's president and CEO lauded the coach's success during his tenure and the locker room support he has.

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Sean Payton will be 'surprised' if NFL players are part of Olympic flag football https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7160883/2026/03/31/sean-payton-broncos-flag-football-olympics/ Denver's head coach said it was humbling to go against Team USA at the recent Fanatics flag football event. #AmericanFootball

Denver's head coach said it was humbling to go against Team USA at the recent Fanatics flag football event.

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Indiana's QB, Miami's pass rush, Texas' O-line: 1 key question for each AP Top 25 team https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7149902/2026/03/31/college-football-top-25-2026-indiana-miami-texas/ Can Georgia find a big-play option in the passing game? Can John Mateer take a Year 2 leap at OU? How will Iowa rebuild its O-line? #AmericanFootball

Can Georgia find a big-play option in the passing game? Can John Mateer take a Year 2 leap at OU? How will Iowa rebuild its O-line?

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Seahawks get the 'Hard Knocks' call for 2026, Patriots on deck for next season https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7159745/2026/03/30/hbo-hard-knocks-seahawks-patriots/ The series debuted in 2001 with the Baltimore Ravens as the team in the spotlight. #AmericanFootball

The series debuted in 2001 with the Baltimore Ravens as the team in the spotlight.

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