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 Sherman told NFL Media's Michael Robinson that he is not fully
convinced Beast Mode's career is officially over.
"I don't put anything past him," Sherman said on Saturday. "He's
about as predictable as a pair of dice. So I don't try to call his
plays. But obviously, it's going to be different.
Lynch, 30, did not formally announce his retirement, instead he
posted a telling but cryptic message to social media with a photo of
neon green and gold Nike cleats hanging. The message was first seen
on Twitter during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7.
The Seahawks have placed Lynch on the reserve/retired list,
signaling the official end of his nine-year NFL career.
Lynch appeared in only seven games last season because of injuries,
totaling 417 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 3.8 yards per
carry.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars signed No. 5 overall pick Jalen Ramsey to a
four-year rookie contract Sunday.
The deal for the cornerback is worth $23.35 million with a $15.18
million signing bonus, based on the NFL's slotting system for
rookies.
Ramsey suffered a "small tear" to the meniscus in his right knee
during phase two on-field workouts last week. Ramsey, a
multi-talented cornerback/safety from Florida State, became the
sixth of seven 2016 draft selections to sign with the team.
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Former Cleveland Browns standout center Tom DeLeone died on Sunday
after a five-year battle with brain cancer. He was 65.
DeLeone, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, played with the Browns from
1974-84.
He also played two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before
joining the Browns. He played in 176 games (104 starts) during his
13-year NFL career.
DeLeone was diagnosed with cancer the same year and succumbed to the
disease at his home in Park City, Utah.
(Editing by Andrew Both)
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