Jourdan Rodrigue

Life, competition, innovation and personal struggle within the NFL’s youngest active coaching family - as told through the voices of these four head coaches and so many more. “The Playcallers” is out now, wherever you get your podcasts: theathletic.com/4666085/2023/0…

As a player and dude, @Mathieu_Era is singular. Electric in Arizona and such a key missing piece in Mahomes' first title year. One of Chris Wesseling's favorite players ever, Mathieu reached out with support during Chris' first bout w cancer and also after he died. meant a lot

More on Matthew Stafford working to the side to start camp, plus a couple other updates: nytimes.com/athletic/65091…

Sean McVay says team will meet with agent Drew Rosenhaus tomorrow, FWIW. Praises how Williams has handled this process.

Per Sean McVay, QB Matthew Stafford is dealing with some back soreness heading into this camp. Rams will modify his workouts, and he will start training camp working to the side with trainers. That’s a five-day period, per McVay.

Kyren Williams says (emphatically) he’ll be practicing full go amid ongoing negotiations.

Happy Bears training camp report day. First practice is tomorrow and we’ll hear from GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson in a few hours. ICYMI, a thought (or two) on every player… Offense nytimes.com/athletic/65004… D/ST nytimes.com/athletic/65001…

As Bengals veterans report to camp, Trey Hendrickson makes it clear on Instagram where he is as his contract situation remains unsettled:

What’s J.J. McCarthy’s mindset with all eyes on him as Vikings training camp dawns? Glad you asked. Some perspective from the folks who know him best: nytimes.com/athletic/65022…

As for Shemar Stewart, the tone is much less glowing. Will have more on it soon. Mike Brown called the level it has risen to "silliness." Duke Tobin was more blunt: "I think Shemar needs to be here ... I’m not going to blame Shemar. He is listening to the advice he is paying…

Certainly a sound of optimism/progress regarding a Trey Hendrickson deal from today's luncheon: President Mike Brown: "I think we are in a good spot. I hope this thing comes together soon. I’m just going to leave it at that."

With @DMRussini, more from Sunday on JC Tretter’s surprise resignation from NFLPA: nytimes.com/athletic/65054…

The Packers officially appoint Ed Policy team president on Friday. For a franchise without an owner, he’ll be the closest thing to it. Story on the son of a Super Bowl-winning executive, with insight from Carmen Policy, Mark Murphy, Bob Harlan and more: nytimes.com/athletic/64978…

New at @CBSSports: JC Tretter is resigning from the NFLPA. In an hourlong Sunday conversation, he clears up "mistruths" about his tenure and explains why he's leaving the union with the interim leadership role almost in his grasp cbssports.com/nfl/news/jc-tr…

Source: JC Tretter is resigning from the NFLPA. @jjones9 was first to report.

Edge rusher George Karlaftis and the Chiefs have agreed to a four-year, $93 million extension that includes $62 million guaranteed, per sources. The deal will keep the 2022 first-round pick in Kansas City through 2030.

The Seahawks released tight end Noah Fant. Here’s how his contract looks, and the savings for Seattle.

Levi Onwuzurike ranked top 15 in pressures and pass-rush win rate among interior defensive linemen last season, per PFF (min. 125 pass-rush snaps). With Alim McNeill recovering from a torn ACL himself, the Lions will be without their top interior pass-rushers for a bit.

Nobody in sports needs to be protected more than a professional football player. That's why the next head of the NFLPA needs to be the toughest person in the NFL. tinyurl.com/3uu483aw