Bill Belichick:

“It’s an honor to be at the roast of Tom Brady on Netflix tonight. It’s not to be confused with the 10-part Bill Belichick roast during the Apple TV documentary.”

😂

Running back Duke Johnson announced his retirement Sunday after playing eight seasons in the NFL.

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Statement from the Chicago Bears on the passing of Bob Avellini:

“Bob was one-of-kind, a fierce and tough competitor.  He’s perhaps best remembered for leading the Bears on an improbable run in 1977 to our first postseason appearance in fourteen years.  He will be missed.”

An outstanding commencement address.

Eagles announced they signed fifth-round pick Trevor Keegan.

Seahawks signed their first-round pick Byron Murphy II after Friday’s minicamp practice.

Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers will have “no restrictions” when the Jets begin their OTA practices May 20, according to head coach Robert Saleh.

Story via Rich Cimini:

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Packers signed seventh-round picks CB Kalen King and QB Michael Pratt.

BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers dismissed coach Darvin Ham, sources tell ESPN. In two seasons, Ham was 90-74 with a Western Conference Finals berth, two Play-In victories and an In-Season title. Lakers lost in five games to Denver in opening-round.

Confirmed via source, the Dolphins have agreed to terms with WR Odell Beckham, Jr.

It's a 1-year, $3M deal with incentives that can push it up to $8.25M

Another receiver in Buffalo: Bills signed former Bears and Steelers WR Chase Claypool.

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List of former first-round draft picks now headed to free agency:

Bills are signing former Panthers and Falcons free-agent linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year deal, per source.

Patriots have signed K Joey Slye, whom the Jaguars released earlier this week.

The Ravens are off and running signing their draftees. The team has now signed:

1st round DB Nate Wiggins
2nd round OT Roger Rosengarten
4th round DB T.J. Tampa
7th round DB Sanoussi Kane

Steelers declined the fifth-year option on RB Najee Harris, giving him the ability to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Steelers are not ruling out a deal later on.

Colts exercised the fifth-year option on DE Kwity Paye’s contract.

More about Steelers running back Jaylen Warren suggesting that Justin Fields could return kickoffs with the rule change preventing players from moving until the returner touches the ball, via Brooke Pryor.

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The NFL’s lead attorney, Jeff Pash, will retire “after 40 years of distinguished service to the NFL”, Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote in a memo sent today to all teams.