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Outside linebacker Aaron Lynch has been suspended the first four games of the season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. MORE: Ideal cities for NFL relocation “While disappointed to hear the news regarding Aaron today, we support and respect the league’s decision,” 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. “We are confident that he will learn from this matter and that he understands what is expected of him moving forward....

The Lions seemingly decided that the 29-year-old CB didn’t have a future with the team, cutting ties with him before he played a single down for the franchise. Now that Detroit has released former Washington and Seahawks cornerback Dunbar, they will be in the marked for a replacement. They could look to promote from within their current roster, acquire another cornerback via trade or dip back into free agency. All things considered, here are three options the Lions could explore to solve their cornerback problem....

Magnuson on Saturday will work out for the Atlanta Falcons, a source tells Sporting News, adding that the tackle had recent workouts and meetings with the Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers. MORE: NFL Mock Draft 2017 A three-year starter at both guard and tackle for Michigan, Magnuson made 37 starts including 26 straight at right tackle. The 2016 All-Big Ten first team selection was a surprise snub at the NFL Combine....

A source tells Sporting News that Godwin will visit with the Detroit Lions this week, the Baltimore Ravens on April 11 and the New York Jets on April 12. Godwin also will visit with the Philadelphia Eagles the following week, followed by a two-day visit with the Tennessee Titans, the source said. MORE: NFL Mock Draft 2017 Godwin, who had 982 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns last year as a junior, already has visited with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers among other teams....

Notre Dame has fired their defensive coordinator, while LSU has fired head coach Les Miles and their offensive coordinator. But should quarterback DeShone Kizer really be to blame for Notre Dame’s struggles? And should NFL teams be concerned? LSU’s struggles on offense were paramount in Miles’s ousting. But what has happened to Leonard Fournette amid LSU’s offensive struggles? On the other hand, emerging and under-appreciated teams like Wisconsin have risen into the top five....

WIDE RECEIVERS (rankings) Studs: Emmanuel Sanders at NYJ (Pinkerton); Julio Jones vs. CHI (Williams); Steve Smith Sr. at TB (Lutovsky) Sleepers: Rueben Randle at PHI (Pinkerton); Golden Tate at MIN (Williams); Justin Hunter vs. JAX (Lutovsky) Stumblers: Terrance Williams at SEA (Pinkerton); Dez Bryant at SEA (Williams); Sammy Watkins vs. NE (Lutovsky) MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL: The Most Hated | Top pickups | Over/Under-rated QUARTERBACKS (rankings) Studs: Matt Ryan vs. CHI (Brad Pinkerton); Peyton Manning at NYJ (Craig Williams); Philip Rivers at OAK (Matt Lutovsky)...

On Thursday, questions about the video were elevated once more when a law enforcement official, speaking anonymously, told The Associated Press said that the DVD was addressed to the NFL’s security chief, Jeffery Miller, in April. The AP previously reported that a voicemail message confirmed that the video had been received. The NFL, which brought in Robert Mueller as an independent investigator to look into the video and everything else concerning the Rice case, refuted the report of Miller being mailed a DVD....

New England is signing Demaryius Thomas after he spent last season with the Broncos and the Texans, the team announced Tuesday. According to NFL Media, the deal is for one year and worth up to $6 million. Thomas will be reuniting with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who was the Broncos coach from 2009-10. The Patriots reportedly wanted Thomas last season, but he was traded to the Texans instead....

Cleveland has inquired about the 31-year-old defensive tackle and he is “intrigued by” the team, according to reports from Cleveland.com, which cite unidentified league sources. The Buccaneers parted ways with McCoy after nine seasons earlier this week. Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. encouraged McCoy to consider joining Cleveland shortly after he was released. McCoy was originally selected by Tampa Bay with the third pick in the 2010 draft. He finished with 54 1/2 sacks and made six Pro Bowls during his time with the Buccaneers....

Russell explained that he has two goals: “returning to the NFL, and living my life openly.” “Those two objectives shouldn’t be in conflict. But judging from the fact that there isn’t a single openly LGBTQ player in the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball or the NHL, brings me pause,” Russell wrote in a letter published by ESPN . “I want to change that — for me, for other athletes who share these common goals, and for the generations of LGBTQ athletes who will come next....

Week 1 of the regular season averaged 19.9 million viewers across NBC, CBS, FOX and ESPN, a record for an opening weekend. The previous high was 19.6 million in the 2013 season. MORE: Best photos from Week 1 | Top rookie performances NBC topped the charts in Week 1, delivering near-record numbers both for the NFL Kickoff Game and its Sunday Night Football opener. Last Thursday’s Steelers-Patriots opener led the way with a 16....

Steelers fans rejoiced this week upon hearing that Ben Roethlisberger is expected to start under center against the rival Bengals. Dallas fans are anxiously hoping Dez Bryant will return to the field after being sidelined in the season opener, while Green Bay is expected to get Davante Adams back after he missed the last month. MORE: Best photos from Week 8 | Week 8 picks Here are the five most impactful injuries heading into Week 8:...

In recent years, the NFL has expanded its mobile offerings. Now, the NFL App and the Yahoo! Sports App both stream local games on a weekly basis free of charge. Additionally, the major live TV streaming services in the United States carry most of the major networks that broadcast NFL games. There are plenty of options for how to watch games, but are there ways to do so free? All of the five major streaming services charge a monthly fee, but they also all come with free trials....

Divisional rivalries seldom need introduction, let alone when the two teams are first and second in the division at this stage of the season and when one—San Francisco—of the two is the only undefeated team left in the NFL. The Seahawks and the 49ers are two of the five teams to have at least seven wins so far, the most at this stage of the season since 1990. The significance of that statistical omen will not be lost in the Bay Area, as in the same year the 49ers registered their best-ever start, when Jerry Rice and Joe Montana led them to win their first 10 games....

The former NFL All-Pro wide receiver, now an NFL Network analyst, mercilessly ripped Rosen during a broadcast Friday. Rosen, the Cardinals’ No. 1 pick a year ago, had been criticized by some for unfollowing the Cardinals on social media after they drafted QB Kyler Murray on Thursday with the No. 1 pick. While the Cardinals are reportedly “close” on a deal to trade Rosen to the Dolphins, Smith and an NFL Network panel debated Rosen’s fate, and Smith went off....

With one player nearing the end of his equipment dilemma, another is only digging himself into a deeper hole as he likely prepares to extend his contract holdout into the regular season. Three things that matter Antonio Brown helmetgate could be nearing an end Raiders coach Jon Gruden told reporters the star receiver participated in Tuesday’s practice at the team’s facility with a certified helmet, which is a step in a positive direction considering Brown’s other headgear has either been removed from the NFL’s approved list or failed testing in recent weeks....

This week’s schedule brings us 14 more games with four teams enjoying late bye weeks. The matchups are still rather compelling, leading with New England and Philadelphia back in action. MORE NFL WEEK 11:Updated playoff picture | Power rankings Here’s a complete look at our latest pigskin prognostications in managing the number for favorites and underdogs. NFL Week 11 picks, predictions against the spread Game of the Week: New England Patriots (-3 1/2) at Philadelphia Eagles...

Detroit remains winless, and the Lions have lost their last four Thanksgiving games. NFC North rival Chicago is in a similar slide, however, so maybe this is the game. Dallas is trying to keep pace with the top teams in the NFC playoff race, and Las Vegas is trying to break a three-game losing streak. Finally, Buffalo, an increasingly difficult team to figure out, travels to New Orleans in the prime-time matchup....