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Getty Images At a time when the NFL appears to be willing to liberalize its approach to marijuana, one of the game’s ambassadors admitted that he was a frequent user, and that the league’s testing program isn’t really designed to catch people. During an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show...

Getty Images On Tuesday, multiple reports emerged indicating that the Buccaneers and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh are “finalizing” a one-year deal. A day later, no deal has been done. The official NFL transactions report for Wednesday does not reveal that Suh has joined the Buccaneers. And...

Getty Images The Chargers and the Rams eventually will pay $645 million each for the privilege of moving to L.A. The owners who will be receiving that money decided on Wednesday to give the franchises an extra year to begin making installment payments. As a result, the first $129 million (10...

Getty Images When safety Eric Weddle signed with the Rams following his release by the Ravens earlier this year, he called it a “dream scenario” to return to Southern California after growing up and starting his NFL career there. Joining the Rams isn’t just a homecoming tour, however. Weddle’s...

Getty Images The Rams placed director of strength training and performance Ted Rath on a leave of absence after his arrest Jan. 15 on three counts of misdemeanor sexual battery. Nothing has changed since. The team has not fired Rath, who doubles as the Rams’ get-back coach, Ryan Kartje of the...

Getty Images Gerald McCoy is out in Tampa Bay, and now Ndamukong Suh is on the way in. Suh and the Bucs are finalizing a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. We noted when McCoy was cut that Suh could be a replacement for him. They’re both defensive tackles who entered the NFL...

Getty Images The NFL’s decision to extend replay review to pass interference penalties may prevent another 2019 Rams-Saints outcome (if the coach of the team on the wrong side of the bad call still has at least one challenge left, and at least one time out), but it may not prevent another 1975...

Getty Images The Competition Committee has gotten a blank check, of sorts. Via Judy Battista of NFL Media, the NFL’s owners have authorized the Competition Committee to “tweak” the new rule that extends replay review to pass interference. The Competition Committee will now have the power to...

Getty Images Rams General Manager Les Snead said that rookie running back Darrell Henderson “gives us a Kamara element” after he was drafted in the third round last month. The appeal of matching an Alvin Kamara element with a healthy and productive Todd Gurley is easy to understand and it’s a...

Getty Images Chris Long retired Saturday night, signing off on a brilliant 11-year career (on and off the field) with a red cup and a sunset. But as you’d expect with a player so thoughtful, it was far from an easy decision. The former Rams, Patriots, and Eagles defensive end told Peter King...

Getty Images The Rams brought back one of their own Monday. Per the league’s transaction wire, Rams restricted free agent linebacker Cory Littleton has signed his tender. The team gave him the second-round tender, meaning Littleton will make $3.095 million this season. The former undrafted...

Getty Images Cooper Kupp‘s rehab continued Monday when he went through individual drills on the sideline as the Rams opened organized team activities. “It’s been a long process for sure,” Kupp said, via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN. “I’ve been doing what I can to get back.” Kupp tore the anterior...

Getty Images Rams running back Todd Gurley was among four players not in attendance for the start of the team’s organized team activities. Cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters and edge rusher Dante Fowler also didn’t work with the Rams on Monday, Ryan Kartje of the Orange County Register...

Getty Images Defensive lineman Chris Long, the second overall pick in the draft, two-time Super Bowl champion, and 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year, has retired from the game. “Cheers,” he tweeted on Saturday night. “Been a hell of a journey. Eleven years and I can honestly say I put my soul...

Getty Images The Rams aren’t signing draft picks yet, but they are signing the relatives of previous picks. The team announced the addition of Eastern Washington wide receiver Ketner Kupp. He also went through a tryout with the 49ers before finding a place with a familiar face. He’s the...

Getty Images With the duo of Jets defensive linemen Quinnen and Leonard Williams being dubbed the “Twinkie Twins” by a teammate, we decided to borrow that idea for Wednesday’s PFT Live. It was an easy leap to make — what are the best nicknames for a duo or group in NFL history? Simms and I...

Getty Images The Rams waived receiver Justin Sumpter on Thursday, according to the NFL’s transactions. Sumpter was an undrafted free agent from Kennesaw State, which started football during Sumpter’s freshman season of 2015. As a senior, he caught 21 passes for 316 yards and four touchdowns...

Getty Images Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones, a member of the Competition Committee, said two weeks ago he didn’t expect any changes to the league’s expanded replay rule. “I think we’re going to go with the way we left it in terms of what’s reviewable and what’s not, in terms of...

Getty Images He’s a 10-year veteran who has played for four teams. He’s now potentially on track for an 11th year and a fifth team. Per multiple reports, Connor Barwin will visit the Dolphins. A second-round pick of the Texans in 2009, Barwin has played for Houston, Philadelphia, the Rams...

Getty Images Most of this year’s draft picks have already signed their rookie contracts, and every team has signed at least some of their rookies — every team except the Rams. As usual, the Rams are the last team to get started on signing draft picks, continuing a policy they’ve had for...