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 Tunsil, drafted 13th overall by the Miami Dolphins, is still being
reviewed within the NFL drug program and could begin his career
classified as a previous offender, contrary to reports Monday by
ESPN that Tunsil was not in the program.
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Geno Smith could be the starting quarterback for the New York Jets
entering training camp for the second consecutive year.
General manager Mike Maccagnan said the Jets are looking forward to
seeing Smith get extended repetitions after losing his job to Ryan
Fitzpatrick because of injury last year.
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Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Dana Stubblefield vigorously
defended himself of rape accusations and expressed that the sexual
encounter with his accuser was consensual.
 "I am here to state without any reservation that I am completely
innocent of all these allegations," Stubblefield said. "I have
worked my whole career to be a part of the Bay Area community. And I
have worked in several communities and charities with the church.
This is an issue that is very close to me. One of my primary
charities is Special Olympics -- something that is true and dear to
my heart. This is why these allegations hurt me so badly."
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New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead has landed a
five-year contract extension, according to published reports.
Armstead is entering the final season of his four-year rookie pact.
The extension with the Saints runs through 2021.
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Oakland Raiders tight end Clive Walford is missing offseason
workouts after undergoing knee surgery, according to published
reports.
Walford suffered the injury in an ATV crash earlier in the
offseason. It is unclear when he was hurt and when he underwent the
operation.
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The Philadelphia Eagles released three players to create roster
space.
Linebacker Brandon Hepburn, running back Ross Scheuerman and
fullback Ryan Mueller were let go, the Eagles announced.
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The Indianapolis Colts waived outside linebacker Eze Obiora.
Obiora was signed as an undrafted free agent on Jan. 13 after
playing the previous two campaigns for Sioux Falls of the Indoor
Football League. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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