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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 Mar 22, 2017, 7:00am EDT

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Patriots release RB Tyler Gaffney - Pats Pulpit
New England let one of its depth running backs go.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Report: Jets Sign Josh McCown - Gang Green Nation
According to Josh McCown's agent the New York Jets have signed 37 year old free agent quarterback Josh McCown to a one year deal. Terms have not yet been disclosed. McCown, a 6' 4", 212 pound...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Buffalo Bills re-sign returner Brandon Tate - Buffalo Rumblings
The veteran returned kicks and played some receiver for Buffalo in 2016.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Will the Ravens be able to improve their roster with post-draft player cuts? - Baltimore Beatdown
Don’t hold your breath

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Why the Steelers wait-and-see approach to free agency can still be successful - Behind the Steel Curtain
On the latest episode of the "Steelers Hangout" I explain why although frustrating, the Steelers wait-and-see approach to free agency is still successful.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Bengals signing Kevin Minter, per ESPN - Cincy Jungle
Finally, the Bengals make a good free agent signing on defense.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Report: Browns host free agent S Bradley McDougald - Dawgs By Nature
According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Cleveland Browns hosted free agent safety Bradley McDougald for a visit, presumably on Monday. Source: the Browns hosted free agent S Bradley McDougald on a...

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

This Week In BRB Group Think: Waiting For A Quarterback - Battle Red Blog
Who we want to be Houston’s quarterback and who we think will be in Houston’s quarterback in this edition of masthead Q&A.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

IS MIKE MULARKEY RUINING MARCUS MARIOTA?!?!? - Music City Miracles
Hello, offseason.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Blake Bortles mechanical improves just a piece of Jaguars offense puzzle - Big Cat Country
Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has spent a lot of the offseason working on his throwing mechanics, but the Jaguars need a lot more areas of improvement to be successful.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Colts sign tight end Brandon Williams - Stampede Blue
The Indianapolis Colts this afternoon announced that they have signed tight end Brandon Williams, who was in for a visit with the team. Williams played collegiately and went undrafted in the 2012...

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Paxton Lynch: A Purposefully Driven Life - Mile High Report
Digging deeper into the life and rise of Paxton Lynch. From small school running back, to first-round quarterback selection of the Denver Broncos.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Chargers Have Signed Kenjon Barner - Bolts From The Blue
The Chargers today added some needed running back depth.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Report: Marshawn Lynch return ‘realer’ than ever and only if it’s to play for Raiders - Silver And Black Pride
Hope everyone had a good weekend. If those weekend nights were filled with visions of Marshawn Lynch in a Raiders uniform dancing in your head, the latest update on his situation may be cause for...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

With Cairo Santos a restricted free agent, Chiefs work out NFL draft’s top kicker - Arrowhead Pride
This is a little interesting. The Kansas City Chiefs by all accounts seem to like Cairo Santos, who had a pretty solid season in Kansas City. The Chiefs tendered him as a restricted free agent at...

NFC EAST:

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Redskins Re-Sign Ty Nsekhe - Hogs Haven
The Redskins bring back their swing tackle.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers show interest in free agent DB Josh Hill - Acme Packing Company
The Packers are doing some digging into a player who has been out of football for three years, but on its surface it seems like an odd fit.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Notes: Should the Detroit Lions add Colin Kaepernick? - Pride Of Detroit
One Lions site thinks Detroit should add the veteran quarterback. What do you think?

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Bears Re-Sign a Few of Their Own - Windy City Gridiron
The Chicago Bears continue to work and re-work their roster, this time securing the services of a couple of familiar veterans.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Gerald Hodges Interested In Return To Minnesota - Daily Norseman
He was traded away in 2015, and is now a free agent.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Manti Te’o close to deal with the New Orleans Saints, report says - Canal Street Chronicles
ESPN’s Dan Graziano is reporting that the Saints and linebacker Manti Te’o are close to a deal.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Report: Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is stockpiling cornerbacks for a reason - The Falcoholic
Fact: Desmond Trufant ghost wrote the dictionary

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Should the Panthers trade S Tre Boston? - Cat Scratch Reader
The rumor is other teams have inquired about the 4th year safety's availability.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Jameis Winston won free agency, too - Bucs Nation
And not just because he got a new target in DeSean Jackson.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Film breakdown: The Hoyer effect - Niners Nation
We take a look at Brian Hoyer’s best and worst performances statistically from 2014 under then OC Kyle Shanahan

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

The three best free agents remaining for the Arizona Cardinals - Revenge of the Birds
Who are the best players left in free agency, should the Arizona Cardinals be interested?

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

NFL could ban leaping over the line on field goals, extra points - Field Gulls
Remember the famous leaps by Bobby Wagner and Kam Chancellor when they attempted to block field goals? The NFL could soon make that move illegal.

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

LA Rams Could Make History By Taking Defender In 2017 NFL Draft Second Round - Turf Show Times
Could the Rams avoid taking an offensive prospect until the third round following a season in which they put up the league’s worst offense?