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 On Saturday night, he told the world (via TMZ) that he was living
with "my guy" Denver linebacker and Super Bowl MVP Von Miller.
"We're getting our lives together, bro."
But on Monday, ESPN reported that Manziel was actually living with
suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon in an apartment
off Sunset Boulevard.
Manziel was in West Hollywood when he revealed his arrangement with
Miller, who has been an advocate for Manziel.
"If I had to make my decision on it, he would already be on the
Broncos," Miller said Friday at an event at Texas A&M.
It was reported last week that the Broncos do not plan to sign
Manziel, even though head coach Gary Kubiak, a Texas A&M alumnus,
spoke with him last month about the quarterback's future.
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Linebacker Chad Greenway will return for his 11th season with the
Minnesota Vikings.
He signed a one-year deal with the team but could face competition
for a roster spot in training camp. Terms of the deal were not
disclosed. Greenway made $6.9 million in 2015.
The unrestricted free agent and two-time Pro Bowl selection has
played in 140 games and led the Vikings in tackles six straight
seasons. He has 1,289 career tackles.
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Former Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets defensive end Mike
DeVito announced his retirement after nine NFL seasons.
In a heartfelt letter published by the Bangor Daily News, the
31-year-old DeVito thanked the Chiefs and Jets as he walks away to
spend more time with his wife and son.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jacquies Smith signed his
exclusive rights contract with the club, and wide receiver Russell
Shepard signed his restricted free agent tender with Tampa Bay, the
Buccaneers announced.
Smith came to the Buccaneers after being claimed off waivers from
the Buffalo Bills in 2014. In the past two seasons has played in 27
games, including 18 starts, and totaled 39 tackles, 13.5 sacks, four
forced fumbles and three passes defensed.
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Shepard is primarily a special teams player who has caught seven
passes for 91 yards and one touchdown in three seasons with the
Bucs.
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The New York Giants announced they signed three players: linebacker
Kelvin Sheppard, running back Bobby Rainey and tackle Byron
Stingily.
Sheppard played in all 16 games with 13 starts for the Dolphins last
season. He finished second on the team with 102 tackles (72 solo)
and third with 13 tackles for losses.
Rainey was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' leading punt and kickoff
returner while playing in all 16 games last season.
Stingily played 20 games with nine starts for the Tennessee Titans
from 2012 through 2014. He did not play in any NFL games last
season.
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The New England Patriots released running back Tyler Gaffney, 24,
after two seasons with the team.
Gaffney spent 2014 on injured reserve with New England, and in
training camp last season, he was injured again and spent another
entire season on injured reserve. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))
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