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Packers hope UCLA's Jones can bring versatility to defensive line

The demand seems simple enough. In today's NFL, teams need large, athletic defensive linemen.

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Packers get yet another shot at 49ers

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy was succinct in identifying the one thing he wouldn't forget about the disappointing end to the 2012 season.
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Chargers, Freeney agree to 2-year deal

The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.
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Freeney headed to San Diego

The San Diego Chargers and pass rusher Dwight Freeney are reportedly on the verge of a deal.
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General manager Jeff Ireland excited about Dolphins' roster moves

Jeff Ireland was careful not to add to the Dolphins' skyrocketing expectations Friday. But he didn't exactly tamp them down, either.
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Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute

Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.
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Seahawks' Irvin suspended for four games

SEATTLE - Bruce Irvin, Seattle's first-round pick a year ago, has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team announced Friday.
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Bears agree to terms with first-round pick Long

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with guard Kyle Long on a four-year contract, the club announced Friday night.
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Bears' Long must wait for Oregon's academic calendar

NFL rules prohibit Kyle Long from participating in the remainder of the Bears' offseason program because of Oregon's academic calendar.
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Raiders' Kluwe, leading proponent for gay rights, working on his day job

Chris Kluwe will let the Supreme Court sort out what to do with Proposition 8 while he focuses on what he hopes will be his job in 2013 - replacing Shane Lechler as the punter for the Raiders.
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Lions Tulloch says Titus Young needs help

About a week before he was arrested for the first time, Titus Young happened to be on the same flight from Miami to Detroit as Lions linebacker and former teammate Stephen Tulloch.