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 Bennett wants a new deal after landing his first Pro Bowl berth
last season when he had 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss. He has two
years left on a four-year, $28.5 million deal he signed in 2014.
"Why wouldn't I be at training camp?" Bennett said. "Of course I'll
be there. I'll see you there for sure."
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The Cincinnati Bengals signed safety Shawn Williams to a four-year
extension that runs through 2020. Williams, who is expected to take
over a starting job with Reggie Nelson leaving as a free agent, was
set to enter the final year of his rookie contract.
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Carson Wentz was as good as advertised in his first on-field workout
with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Coach Doug Pederson told ESPN that the rookie quarterback did
everything the team could have expected.
"I thought he did an outstanding job at the terminology of the
offense, meaning he had no huddle issues spitting out the plays.
Very athletic in person on run-pass options," Pederson said. "Strong
arm, no issues with any throw, sees the field well. Smart kid, knows
protection."
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The NFL named former offensive tackle and U.S. Congressman Jon
Runyan as its vice president of policy and rules administration.
Runyan played college football at Michigan and spent 14 years with
the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles and San
Diego Chargers.
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The San Diego Chargers claimed quarterback Zach Mettenberger after
he was waived by the Tennessee Titans a day earlier.
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Last season, Mettenberger played in seven games and threw for 935
yards and completed 60.8 percent of his passes for four touchdowns
and seven interceptions while rookie Marcus Mariota was sidelined.
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The Buffalo Bills signed third-round draft pick Adolphus Washington
to a four-year contract.
The team did not release financial terms of the deal with
Washington, a defensive lineman from Ohio State, but reports pegged
its value at $3.189 million that included a $754,296 signing bonus.
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Wide receiver Andre Roberts was released by the Washington Redskins.
The Redskins drafted TCU wide receiver Josh Doctson in the first
round of the 2016 NFL Draft and 2015 fourth-rounder Jamison Crowder
will play more behind Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed defensive tackle A.J. Francis and
waived defensive tackle Davon Coleman.
Francis, 26, played in three NFL games last season - one with the
Miami Dolphins and two with the Seattle Seahawks. He has also spent
time on the New England Patriots' practice squad. (Editing by Frank
Pingue)
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