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 "'Stories' is a good word to apply to that," Pettine said.
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Michael Vick offered words of advice to Baltimore Ravens running
back Ray Rice, who recently spoke for the first time since entering
a diversion program as part of a high-profile domestic violence
case.
Vick, now with the New York Jets, has been battling to mend public
perception after his conviction on dogfighting charges in 2007.
"I think the most important thing that you can do is to try to make
amends for what you've done," Vick told NJ.com. "I think you have to
show people that you're trying to help yourself and bring awareness
to that situation to help others, to prevent it. You've got to
become an advocate."
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The Atlanta Falcons traveled to the Houston Texans' facility for the
first of two days of joint practices.
The Falcons are coming off a 16-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins
to kick off their preseason, but the offense is striving for more
consistency heading into Saturday's game against the Texans.
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Inside linebacker Brian Cushing practiced for the first time this
year with the Texans and could play in Saturday's preseason game.
Cushing, 27, was activated from the physically unable to perform
list. He hits the field determined to shake the injury-prone label
tagged on him because of 20 games lost to injury the past two
seasons.
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Oakland Raiders second-year tight end Nick Kasa likely tore his ACL
in practice which will sideline him for the season, according to
reports.
Kasa was carted off the field because of the knee injury during
Tuesday's joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys.
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The Tennessee Titans signed center Steve Vallos and linebacker
Kendrick Adams.
The Titans also waived linebacker David Gilbert and offensive
lineman Viondy Merisma to make room for the additions.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back Stephen Houston.
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Houston entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New England
Patriots following the 2014 draft. The 6-foot-0, 230-pound Indiana
product finished fourth on the school's all-time list with 25 rushing
touchdowns.
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The New Orleans Saints signed tight end Travis Beckum.
The 6-foot-3, 234-pound Beckum was originally a third-round draft pick
of the New York Giants in 2009 out of Wisconsin. In four NFL seasons
from 2009-12, Beckum appeared in 48 career games with the Giants with
four starts and recorded 26 receptions for 264 yards with three
touchdowns.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin left practice with a
hamstring strain.
Maclin was in the middle of an impressive individual display, getting
behind New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis on multiple
occasions in the second day of joint practices.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars signed fifth-year center Antoine Caldwell and
waived/injured Matt Stankiewitch (wrist).
Caldwell was originally a third-round selection by the Houston Texans in
the 2009 draft. Caldwell (6-foot-3, 315 pounds) was with the Jaguars in
mid-May on a tryout basis for the team's rookie minicamp, but he was not
offered a contract. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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