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Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

By Kevin Dolney@K_Dog92 May 20, 2015, 7:00am EDT

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

DeflateGate: NFL Wanted Patriots to Suspend Jim McNally and John Jastremski - Pats Pulpit
Another Deflategate-question has been answered.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Jets Projected Offensive Starters: Now vs. One Year Ago - Gang Green Nation
Let's take a look at the current Jets projected offensive starting lineup against the projected lineup from a year ago. Keep in mind, these are not the only players who will see action. Players...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Eight Buffalo Bills players that might not be here in 2016 - Buffalo Rumblings
Predicting the future is not easy, but the tea leaves point to the possibility that these eight Bills might not still be with the team this time next year.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Ravens Give Joe Some Young Talent - Baltimore Beatdown
The Ravens gave Joe Flacco a talented group of young players to work with

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

The Steelers Defense: Steel Curtain or Gauze Veil? Part 2: Coaches & Injuries - Behind the Steel Curtain
In Part 2 on the intricacies of the Steelers defense, Dani Bostick takes a look at the position coaches as well as the team's inherent rash of injuries heading into a new season.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Bengals emphasizing 'win-now' approach - Cincy Jungle
"The mood for me it's just now or never," said Jeremy Hill. "It's been four years in a row and I think if it doesn't happen this year then it's probably never gonna happen. So I think that's the mentality..."

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Watch Browns NT Danny Shelton Throw Out a Ceremonial First Pitch - Dawgs By Nature
Last week, Cleveland Browns first-round draft pick Danny Shelton threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington prior to a Mariners baseball game. Check out the 339-pounder's first pitch below.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

PUT YOUR NAME ON IT: Who Will Be The Houston Texans' Starting QB In the Season Opener Against The Kansas City Chiefs? - Battle Red Blog
The Houston Texans are set to have an honest-to-goodness competition to see who will be their starting quarterback in 2015. Who will emerge as the winner--Ryan Mallett or Brian Hoyer? Texans fans answer that question on Battle Red Blog.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Dontay Moch and Lache Seastrunk released by the Tennessee Titans - Music City Miracles
Moch, we hardly knew ye.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Did Justin Blackmon apply for reinstatement or not? - Big Cat Country
There is now some confusion on the status of Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon. Did he apply for reinstatement to the NFL or not?

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

What Does Ryan Tannehill's Contract Extension Mean for Andrew Luck? - Stampede Blue
The Miami Dolphins extended quarterback Ryan Tannehill's contract today, making him the first of the 2012 draft class at the position to receive a long-term contract. But what does it mean for the coming deal for the Colts' Andrew Luck? Not much.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Former Broncos LB Adrian Robinson has passed away - Mile High Report
It is with a heavy heart that we relay this information to you.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

REPORT: Dean Spanos relinquishes control of San Diego Chargers - Bolts From The Blue
The San Diego Chargers have new owners, and new members of the Spanos family, to complain about after Dean Spanos relinquishes day-to-day control of the team.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Raiders LB Khalil Mack lands on Pro Football Focus' Top 101 of 2014 - Silver And Black Pride
Most lists of the league's best players out there won't include any Raiders players on them. But Pro Football Focus, which analyzes every player on a play-by-play basis and assigns a point value,...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Da'Rick Rogers' uphill climb for Chiefs roster spot gets a little harder - Arrowhead Pride
The former Colts WR reached a plea agreement in a 2014 DUI case.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Odell Beckham: NFL players should make more money - Big Blue View
Oh, boy. The translation is that down the road Beckham is going to want to get paid. Really, really paid.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Eagles UDFA Profile: Eric Tomlinson could earn a spot due to his blocking ability - Bleeding Green Nation
An insider's perspective on one of the players the Eagles signed in undrafted free agency.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Five Losers From The 2015 Dallas Cowboys Draft - Blogging The Boys
It wasn't all unicorns and rainbows for some Cowboys players and position groups this offseason.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Redskins Sign QB, Four Other Tryout Players - Hogs Haven
Hutson Mason will be the fourth QB on the Redskins roster heading into OTAs.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

After a successful UCLA career, quarterback Brett Hundley ready for NFL start in Green Bay - Acme Packing Company
The decorated Bruin now has a chance to study under a great quarterback and offensive system in Green Bay

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Lions have second-youngest projected starting offensive line in NFL - Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions are projected to have one of the youngest starting offensive lines in the entire NFL.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

A Little Martz Good for Cutler, Bears - Windy City Gridiron
Adam Gase served under Mike Martz early in his career and uses elements of his offense. Bringing Martz's elements to Chicago could be good for Jay Cutler, who went to a conference title game with the playcaller.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Sorry, Patriots, The Vikings Didn't Tamper With Footballs - Daily Norseman
The New England Patriots are attempting to use the Minnesota Vikings as part of their defense for deflating footballs. They should probably look somewhere else.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Saints Sign Wide Receiver Josh Morgan - Canal Street Chronicles
The Saints have signed the veteran wideout to add depth to the receiving corps.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Atlanta's Biggest Areas of Concern Heading Into 2015 - The Falcoholic
The Falcons' front office hit a home run draft, but there are still gaping holes that could be cause for concern in the upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Examining the Panthers 2014 Penalty Report - Cat Scratch Reader
Below is the Panthers 2014 Penalty Report from the NFL's Game Statistics and Information System (GSIS). It comes in three parts: penalties by game, penalties by type and penalties by player.