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Cameron Heyward is not mincing words. The Steelers defensive lineman and NFLPA executive committee member came out swinging Wednesday, calling the NFL franchise tag, quote, stupid. When a veteran of Heyward's stature speaks on labor issues, the league listens — or at least it should. This one's worth watching.
Shifting to Las Vegas, where Maxx Crosby's future with the Raiders is suddenly very much in question. An NFL insider is reporting that a trade could be coming soon for the pass-rushing star, and if that's accurate, it would be a seismic move for a franchise already deep in a rebuild. Crosby is one of the most disruptive edge rushers in the game, and there will be no shortage of teams picking up the phone.
And down in Carolina, Dave Canales is doing something you don't see often — he's finding a genuine role for five tight ends on a fifty-three man roster. Each one brings a different skillset to the table, and Canales seems committed to deploying that versatility creatively. It's an unconventional bet, but it could give the Panthers a real chess piece advantage on offense this season.
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