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[June 13, 2017] June 12 (The Sports Xchange) - The Baltimore Ravens and Jeremy Maclin agreed on a two-year contract on Monday, the team announced.

Maclin chose the Ravens over the Buffalo Bills. He has passed a physical and will officially sign with Baltimore on Tuesday morning.

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New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. arrived at the team's facility on Monday, one day before a mandatory minicamp is scheduled to begin, ESPN's Josina Anderson reported, citing a source.

Beckham has skipped the Giants' offseason training activities over the past month, with his absence perhaps linked to his desire for a new contract. The workouts are voluntary and so he can't be disciplined.

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The New York Jets opted to release Eric Decker after they were unable to facilitate a trade involving the 30-year-old wide receiver.

Decker had two years and $14.75 million remaining on his five-year, $36.3 million contract, none of it guaranteed. His remaining cap charges will be spread over two years, $1.5 million in 2017 and $1.5 million in 2018.

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Offensive tackle King Dunlap is retiring from the NFL, the firm that represents him posted on social media.

Sportstars posted the following on Twitter: "It's been a great run, King! Congratulations to King Dunlap on 9 seasons as he moves on to the next step. #HailToTheKing #BestIsYetToCome"

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Deshaun Watson and Carlos Watkins joined their former Clemson teammates at the White House, courtesy of Houston Texans owner Bob McNair.

McNair arranged to fly Watson and Watkins to Washington to allow the duo to celebrate the Tigers' national championship with President Donald Trump, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

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The Indianapolis Colts signed Chris Briggs and waived fellow wide receiver Trey Griffey.

Should Griffey clear waivers, he will be shuffled to injured reserve. He is the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.

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David Quessenberry is entering his fifth season in the Houston Texans' organization and has yet to play in an NFL game. But the 26-year-old guard has already won a major award.

Quessenberry, who recently finished a three-year battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, was named the 2017 winner of the prestigious George Halas Award, the Professional Football Writers of America organization announced.

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