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Alex Highsmith’s ‘walk-on mentality’ helped him earn $68 million extension

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Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterJul 25, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. PITTSBURGH — Standing in the doorway of the media room at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin grinned and nodded as linebacker Alex … Read more

Panthers’ No. 1 pick Bryce Young signs four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth nearly $38 million

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Getty Images The Carolina Panthers have officially signed No. 1 overall Bryce Young. The quarterback signed his rookie contract Saturday, the team announced. Young is receiving a four-year, fully guaranteed $37.95 contract, including a $24.6 million signing bonus. He will get $25.3 million in 2023 in a deal that includes a fifth-year option in 2027, according to … Read more

Dan Snyder fined $60 million following independent investigation

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The NFL owners approved the sale of the Washington Commanders on Thursday. The league then revealed the findings of an independent investigation into outgoing owner Dan Snyder. As a result of those findings, the league is ordering Snyder to pay the league $60 million after it was found that he sexually harassed a team employee … Read more