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Carolina Panthers' Armanti Edwards (14) makes a catch during OTA workouts on May 30, 2013. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com

WR Edwards 1 of 5 surprises from Panthers minicamp

So Panthers first-year general manager Dave Gettleman, while pleased with what he saw during the mandatory minicamp last week, cautioned not to put too much stock in it. But there were a number of pleasant surprises during the Panthers’ minicamp.

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Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day

Massachusetts State Police have returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.
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Cowboys' Jason Hatcher set to meet a half-brother long lost to him

Jason Hatcher grew up in a family with 11 siblings, including stepbrothers and stepsisters.
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Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year.
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Henderson could face challenge if Vikings sign Bishop

Erin Henderson, the sixth-year veteran slotted as the Vikings' starting middle linebacker, chuckled when approached with the latest possibility that he won't be holding that role when the regular season opens 11 weeks from now.
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Henderson could face challenge if Vikings sign Bishop

Erin Henderson, the sixth-year veteran slotted as the Vikings' starting middle linebacker, chuckled when approached with the latest possibility that he won't be holding that role when the regular season opens 11 weeks from now.
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Drew Sharp: Lions' players need to show maturity in off-season

Staying out of trouble for the next month won't guarantee the Lions 10 victories in the coming season. But if the team's truly serious about getting serious, getting through the next five weeks until the start of training camp without an embarrassing arrest could be a telling indicator of maturity...
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Eagles finally get to see Ertz and Poyer at team facility

Jordan Poyer took part in Oregon State's graduation on Saturday and flew to Philadelphia on Sunday, but he struggled to fall asleep that night in his airport hotel room. He was awake at about 5 a.m. when Zach Ertz walked into the room after taking a red-eye from San Francisco following his graduation...
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Browns rookie Jamoris Slaughter has eye on successful comeback, starting free safety job

Browns rookie free safety Jamoris Slaughter is ready to take the next major step in his comeback attempt and his young career.
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Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail

A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days.
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Tice downplays rift with Jay Cutler

CHICAGO - The noise inside Mike Tice's suburban Seattle home can be deafening these days.