Speedy Xavier Gipson has a lot more in store for Jets Year 2
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Speedy Xavier Gipson has a lot more in store for Jets Year 2

The introduction of Xavier Gipson doubled as a feel-good story. He was the undrafted wideout, the one “Hard Knocks” tracked throughout training camp last year while he tried to crack the Jets 53-man roster as an undersized, speedy, 5-foot-9 rookie. And that opportunity materialized when general manager Joe Douglas and…

Former Cowboys running back, Super Bowl champion Duane Thomas dead at 77
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Former Cowboys running back, Super Bowl champion Duane Thomas dead at 77

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas, who rushed for 95 yards in the team’s first Super Bowl victory, died at age 77, according to the Dallas Morning News. Thomas’ cause of death was not revealed.  “The Great Duane Thomas passed away yesterday,” Thomas’ former teammate Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson posted…

Patriots drop out of Brandon Aiyuk trade sweepstakes in NFL stunner
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Patriots drop out of Brandon Aiyuk trade sweepstakes in NFL stunner

The Patriots are seemingly out of the race for Brandon Aiyuk.  New England did indeed inquire about the 49ers receiver’s availability, however, they opted not to look into it any further, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday night.  The 49ers and Patriots had the framework of a trade in place…