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Dolphins LB Vince Biegel signs restricted free agent tender

The Dolphins have officially locked in linebacker Vince Biegel for another season in 2020.
Biegel came to Miami in the eleventh hour before the start of the 2019 season.
The Dolphins have added tons of competition to their pass rush group, but expect to see a clear role carved out for Biegel.
Biegel finished last season with 59 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one interception

The Dolphins have officially locked in linebacker Vince Biegel for another season in 2020.
Biegel came to Miami in the eleventh hour before the start of the 2019 season.
The Dolphins have added tons of competition to their pass rush group, but expect to see a clear role carved out for Biegel.
Biegel finished last season with 59 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one interception

Dolphin plays ‘Who’s a good dog’ for scuba divers

Scuba divers at Mexico’s Socorro Island encountered a dolphin that appeared to roll over and play dead briefly before swimming away.

Scuba divers on a recent trip to Mexico’s Socorro Island encountered a dolphin that appeared to roll over and play dead briefly before swimming away.

The accompanying footage, captured by Mauricio Hoyos Padilla, shows the dolphin rest on the sea floor and roll onto its side as the divers approached. Hoyos’ Instagram description reads: “Dolphin playing ‘Who is a good dog!’ ”

One the divers caresses the dolphin’s chin before the mammal turns upright and continues its journey.

Socorro Island, the largest of the Revillagigedo Islands, is popular among scuba divers because of its abundance of large marine creatures.

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Divers can encounter giant manta rays, several shark species, and humpback whales. Socorro also is famous for dolphin encounters such as that enjoyed by Hoyos and his friends.

States PADI Travel: “Rather than swim away at the sight of divers, the dolphins of Socorro Island are known to curiously approach divers and remain for several minutes.”

Hoyos, a Mexico-based researcher, told For The Win Outdoors that the excursion was nearly two weeks ago, before an increase in restrictions related to COVID-19, or the coronavirus.

–Images and video courtesy of Mauricio Hoyos Padilla

Report: Dolphins plan to attempt trade up to draft Joe Burrow

The Dolphins plan to attempt to trade up to No. 1 in the draft with Joe Burrow being their target.
The report comes from Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.
The Dolphins hold the No. 5 pick but would be interested in trading a package of picks to Cincinnati.
Miami could also move up to No. 2 or 3 in an attempt to draft Tua Tagovailoa

The Dolphins plan to attempt to trade up to No. 1 in the draft with Joe Burrow being their target.
The report comes from Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.
The Dolphins hold the No. 5 pick but would be interested in trading a package of picks to Cincinnati.
Miami could also move up to No. 2 or 3 in an attempt to draft Tua Tagovailoa

Report: Dolphins plan to attempt trade up to draft Joe Burrow

The Dolphins plan to attempt to trade up to No. 1 in the draft with Joe Burrow being their target.
The report comes from Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.
The Dolphins hold the No. 5 pick but would be interested in trading a package of picks to Cincinnati.
Miami could also move up to No. 2 or 3 in an attempt to draft Tua Tagovailoa

The Dolphins plan to attempt to trade up to No. 1 in the draft with Joe Burrow being their target.
The report comes from Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.
The Dolphins hold the No. 5 pick but would be interested in trading a package of picks to Cincinnati.
Miami could also move up to No. 2 or 3 in an attempt to draft Tua Tagovailoa

Four potential veteran cuts for the Dolphins this summer

Here are four potential veteran cuts for the Dolphins this summer.
WR Albert Wilson.
CB Cordrea Tankersley.
DE Charles Harris.
RB Kalen Ballage

Here are four potential veteran cuts for the Dolphins this summer.
WR Albert Wilson.
CB Cordrea Tankersley.
DE Charles Harris.
RB Kalen Ballage

Four potential veteran cuts for the Dolphins this summer

Here are four potential veteran cuts for the Dolphins this summer.
WR Albert Wilson.
CB Cordrea Tankersley.
DE Charles Harris.
RB Kalen Ballage

Here are four potential veteran cuts for the Dolphins this summer.
WR Albert Wilson.
CB Cordrea Tankersley.
DE Charles Harris.
RB Kalen Ballage

4 teams that could be fits for Cam Newton

Cam Newton is a free agent now, but there aren’t a lot of spots where he could get a starting job in the NFL. Here are four options.

(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Cam Newton hasn’t been healthy for almost two seasons now and that’s not a good sign for a quarterback who used a physical style to be successful. It would be a mistake to think he is done though. Newton is a former top pick in the draft. He’s won an MVP. He’s made three Pro Bowls and been voted All-Pro once. He’s made it to the Super Bowl. He has everything a team would need — when he’s healthy — to lead a squad to a winning record.

Yet, there seem to be slim pickings for Newton when it comes to choosing a team. He’s not going to a team to be a backup. A lot of teams are already settled on their starter. It’s a little late in the game and any team that signs Newton will want a full physical to make sure he’s healthy. That’s a bit difficult with the current Covid-19 situation. Still, these teams could eventually be fits for Newton, and they are spots he should consider when it comes to his free agency decision making process.

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Early over/ under for Bills in 2020

The NFL offseason is young, but Las Vegas sportsbooks are already making guesses.

The NFL offseason is young, but Las Vegas sportsbooks are already making guesses. Despite the recent changes around the NFL and AFC East, specifically, via the start of free agency, it’s still business as usual.

According to BetMGM, the Patriots are the divisional favorite, despite their loss of quarterback Tom Brady. However, the Patriots did have one of the NFL’s best defensive units in the league last year so there’s that to consider.

The Pats’ early over/ under total lands at 9.5

But the Bills also have a stout defense, and instead of losing key pieces on offense, they’ve added. Stefon Diggs recently headed to western New York via trade, but Buffalo’s over/ under total is slated just below the Patriots at 8.5.

As the offseason churns on, things are likely going to change for every team in the division, so before the start of the 2020 season, the Bills could eventually become the favorite. It’s a fluid situation, but oddsmakers are still trusting Bill Belichick more, if ever so slightly.

Around the same time just a year ago, the Patriots had a much bigger edge. Their over/ under landed at 11 wins, compared to the Bills at six.

That leap from six wins to 8.5 also sees the Bills overtake the Jets as the second-favorite in the division in this early stage of the offseason as compared to last year. In 2019, the Jets landed at an over/ under of seven.

Flash forward to the present, the Jets drop down to an over/ under of 6.5 wins, slightly edging out the Dolphins, who have an over/ under of six.

In regard to the entire conference, clubhouse leaders include the Chiefs (11.5) and Ravens (11).

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RB Melvin Gordon struggling to find offers

Melvin Gordon is not even getting an offer as good as what the Los Angeles Chargers offered last year.

Handful of free agents have found new homes within the past few days, but one player that is still searching is running back Melvin Gordon.

According to NFL Media’s Mike Garofolo, Gordon hasn’t received “anything remotely close” to the offer he could have had with the Chargers last offseason, which was worth around $10 million a year.

Due to the contract dispute, Gordon held out for the first four games of the regular season, but Los Angeles never increased the original offer on the table for him.

The reason why Gordon hasn’t found much success since hitting the market is because it’s becoming more clear that NFL teams aren’t valuing the position as much as they used to due to a shorter shelf life, and he is already 26 years old, along with seeing a decrease in production from 2018 to 2019.

Gordon remained healthy upon returning from his holdout in 2019. However, he has dealt with various lower body injuries since coming into the league in 2016. And his yards per carry average dropped from 5.1 to 3.9 last season in 12 games.

Los Angeles extended Austin Ekeler to a four-year deal, which likely indicated that Gordon won’t be back next season.

At the moment, teams like the Bills, Falcons and Buccaneers reportedly have interest in the former Wisconsin product. If and when signed, it wouldn’t be surprising if it is a short-term deal.

Report: Todd Gurley trade talks picking up

Per a report, the Los Angeles Rams are in discussions about trading former Georgia football RB Todd Gurley.

Todd Gurley is one the best running backs in the National Football League when he’s 100% healthy. Unfortunately for the Georgia Bulldog great, that pesky knee of Gurley’s has caused him issues, hindering his production and limiting his workload. In 2019, Gurley had career-lows in rushing yards (857) and attempts (223).

Gurley is two years into a contract with the Los Angeles Rams that included a $21 million signing bonus and $45 million in guarantees. With reduced production and a substantial contract, it is not shocking that Todd Gurley is frequently brought up in NFL trade talks.

According to a report from Pro Football Talk, those trade talks are picking up.

Given Gurley’s insane contract (good for him), cutting the former Georgia superstar is not really an option for LA.

Earlier this week, we wrote about possible destinations for Gurley if he were to be traded.