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 Sources told the Charlotte Observer that Kuechly's status for the
Panthers' organized team activities and minicamp is uncertain, but
the three-time Pro Bowler is expected to be fully recovered before
the start of training camp in July.
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The Panthers kept long snapper J.J. Jansen out of free agency by
signing him to a five-year contract.
The deal was estimated to be worth approximately $5.5 million, The
Charlotte Observer reported. Jansen was scheduled to become a free
agent in March.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jeremy Mincey underwent surgery to
remove bone chips in his right elbow.
Mincey, who was limited throughout the 2015 season because of elbow
issues, enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis is confident the
team will sign quarterback Drew Brees to a contract extension that
would free up salary cap space.
Brees, who turned 37 in January, has an uncertain future because of
a $30 million cap figure he carries for the 2016 season -- the final
year on the five-year, $100 million contract he received in 2012.
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San Diego Chargers owner Dean Spanos remains cautions but optimistic
as the team continues to push for a new public-private stadium.
The Chargers announced Jan. 29 that they will remain in San Diego
for the 2016 season and make another attempt to land a new stadium.
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The Cleveland Browns will honor Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown
with a statue in his image outside FirstEnergy Stadium, the team
announced on the same day the legendary running back turned 80.
The team will unveil the first sculpture during the 2016 season's
Browns Alumni Weekend. The Browns commissioned nationally recognized
sculptor David L. Demming for the statue.
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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome was arrested after a
noise complaint at his suburban apartment resulted in charges of
marijuana possession.
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Police said Newsome, a fifth-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, was
cooperative with authorities. He was released in less than 15
minutes after being taken into custody on a $555 bond.
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The Colts signed free-agent tight end Cameron Clear.
Clear originally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted
free agent on May 2, 2015. He spent the 2015 offseason and training
camp with the Steelers, and was placed on injured reserve Sept. 2
and waived Sept. 15.
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The Washington Redskins named Kevin Carberry as assistant offensive
line coach and Shane Waldron as offensive quality control coach on
Wednesday.
Carberry is entering his third NFL season after spending the last
two years as an offensive assistant for the Dallas Cowboys.
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The Minnesota Vikings named Brent Salazar as strength and
conditioning coach.
Salazar will be entering his 11th season in the NFL in 2016, having
spent the previous nine seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs as an
assistant strength and conditioning coach.
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The New York Giants re-signed long-snapper Zak DeOssie.
Terms of the contract were not disclosed by the team. DeOssie was
scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March. (Editing by
Frank Pingue)
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