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[June 30, 2015]  June 29 (The Sports Xchange) - Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett is seeking an upgraded contract and says he might hold out of training camp in an effort to get it.

Bennett is entering the second year of a four-year, $28.5 million contract that guaranteed him $16 million and will pay him $6 million this year and $5 million in 2016.

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The Philadelphia Eagles announced the signing of unretired guard John Moffitt to a one-year contract.

Moffitt, who abruptly retired from the NFL in 2013 at age 27, recently said he is planning to make a comeback after battling drug issues.

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Hyundai is now the official automotive sponsor of the NFL, replacing General Motors.

The NFL and Hyundai announced a four-year sponsorship deal worth a reported $50 million.

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Terrelle Pryor of the Cleveland Browns, let go by four teams as a quarterback, is looking forward to showcasing his ability as a wide receiver.

After the Cincinnati Bengals released Pryor on June 18, the 6-foot-4, 233-pound Pryor decided to switch to wide receiver in an attempt to salvage his NFL career. The Browns claimed Pryor off waivers several days later. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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