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The Seattle Seahawks released defensive end Marcus Smith late last week as head coach Pete Carroll cited “personal reasons” for Smith’s absence from the team over the preceding few practices. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the former first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles is leaning toward retiring from football after four seasons in the NFL. Continue to Article

August 23, 2018 12:50:am EST

New England waived Kenny Britt on Wednesday, ending the wide receiver's underwhelming stay with the Patriots. Despite losing Danny Amendola in free agency and knowing Julian Edelman will be suspended for the first four games of the regular season, the Patriots let go of the 29-year-old Britt, who was with his fourth team. New England also had released Jordan Matthews and Malcolm Mitchell from its receiving corps. Continue to Article

August 22, 2018 7:50:pm EST

Tom Brady is breaking in a new helmet this exhibition season, yet another sign the 41-year-old quarterback is planning to play in 2019. Brady's old helmet is among the models being phased out by the NFL because tests showed it is not as effective at protecting against concussions. The new rules take effect next season, but Brady used a compliant helmet in last week's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles instead of the one he has had through most of his NFL career. Continue to Article

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