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The three-time Pro Bowler started 16 games and had 5.5 sacks for Cleveland last season.
The Athletic NFL Staff10
Quarterback is the biggest question of the Falcons' offseason, and, not surprisingly, it dominates this week's mailbag.
Josh Kendall69
There are options at quarterback and running back but defense dominates the list. Eight of the top 11 are edge rushers or defensive tackles.
Randy Mueller315
Harsh weather conditions will mean smashmouth football in the trenches will play a pivotal role in two of the three games.
Ted Nguyen53
A recap of what I saw and heard during Browns minicamp practices this week including early impressions of the new-look defense.
Zac Jackson34
Notes, quotes and scenes from the Browns' second organized team activity (OTA) practice Wednesday, the first open to reporters.
Zac Jackson26
Resetting the status of the Browns roster with spring workouts underway, plus other updates following a week of moves and signings.
Zac Jackson13
Smith didn't want to be in Minnesota and Cleveland took advantage.
Jeff Howe123
After Smith's second-half struggles in 2022, the Vikings decided to move on — and recoup some draft capital in the process.
Alec Lewis59
Cleveland entered the offseason needing to address deficiencies in the front seven, and Smith is another addition who could make an impact.
Zac Jackson42
Smith, a three-time Pro Bowler, recorded 10.0 sacks and 44 combined tackles across 16 starts for Minnesota last season.
The Athletic Staff174
What's the latest on the contract situations with Za'Darius Smith, Dalvin Cook, Danielle Hunter and all-world wideout Justin Jefferson?
Alec Lewis38
Minnesota to sign 26-year-old ex-Saints pass rusher, but what does that mean for the futures of Za'Darius Smith and Danielle Hunter?
Alec Lewis32
Minnesota creates cap space by cutting veteran WR, but the futures of Dalvin Cook, Za’Darius Smith and Kirk Cousins are still up in the air.
Alec Lewis62
From the quarterback situation to serious questions at edge rusher, our expert in Indy learned a lot about Minnesota's offseason plans.
Alec Lewis39
The Minnesota coach is part of the group figuring out what to do with veteran stars like Dalvin Cook, Za’Darius Smith and Adam Thielen.
Alec Lewis17
How can the Vikings navigate the salary cap and set themselves up for continued success? Extend Kirk Cousins and cut Dalvin Cook.
Alec Lewis133
Ed Donatell's unit struggled for much of the season. And it came up short again Sunday. Is a change in scheme or personnel imminent?
Alec Lewis213
After beating the Bears in their regular-season finale, the Vikings control their playoff destiny ahead of a matchup with the Giants.
Alec Lewis56
The Minnesota defense gave up 464 yards of offense to Jared Goff and the Lions, its fifth straight game of 400-plus yards allowed.
Alec Lewis126
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