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Tom Brady says he still has more to prove (Patriotswire)

In a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday, Tom Brady indicated that he’s not ready to retire just yet, saying he still has more to prove.

In a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday, Tom Brady indicated that he’s not ready to retire just yet, saying he still has more to prove.

NFL shares Instagram video of Courtland Sutton’s brilliant blocking

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton deserves more praise for his blocking.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton was voted a Pro Bowl alternate this year after a breakout second season in the NFL. Most fans likely voted for him based on his 72-catch, 1,112-yard season.

The league’s players and coaches also noticed and recognized Sutton’s brilliant blocking. Last weekend, the NFL’s “Checkdown” Instagram page shared footage of Sutton blocking during the 2019 season:

Sutton plans to improve this offseason for an even bigger 2020.

“The only way you get [better] is work,” Sutton said on Dec. 29 after Denver’s season finale. “It doesn’t just happen. You just kind of have to go put the work in like I did last offseason and continue to grow, continue to become a better version of myself. Ultimately, the goal is continuing to improve on my craft and continue to improve on adding to my arsenal of weapons that I have and just growing.”

Sutton was selected by the Broncos in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft out of SMU. Over the last two seasons, he has caught 114 passes for 1,816 yards and 10 touchdowns. Sutton’s blocking for teammates has led to plenty of yards and touchdowns as well.

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Antonio Brown accuses the Saints of pulling a ‘publicity stunt’ with workout

Antonio Brown accused New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and his staff of hosting a publicity stunt during last week’s free agent workout.

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The New Orleans Saints did not sign Antonio Brown after last week’s workout, and reports suggest they aren’t likely to add him to the team this year. Brown didn’t do much to help his case by logging onto his official Instagram account and lambasting the Saints in a live video, which was recorded and shared by Bleacher Report.

“I appreciate Sean Payton and them guys for supporting me, for bringing me out to work out but I think it was a publicity stunt for them,” Brown said in the video, which was broadcast to his 3.7 million Instagram followers. “Sean Payton knows the film that’s being left behind.”

That doesn’t really pass the smell test. For one thing, why do the Saints want or need the publicity of connecting themselves to Brown? It’s a ridiculous thing for him to suggest, especially given Payton’s notoriously fickle relationship with the media. He’s rare to give interviews or connect himself with reporters, and only shares daily Saints practice reports with local media over conference call. The last thing he wants is extra scrutiny brought down on his organization through an association with Brown.

So this probably doesn’t mean much, unless we’re putting extra weight on the opinions of a social-media obsessed football player who’s gotten himself traded once and cut twice in the last nine months. There’s no doubting Brown’s abilities and past production — and how much he could help the Saints — but this is just an example of the kind of distraction that comes with him.

And when the Saints are so close to a Super Bowl, these are factors that Payton and his staff will consider when deciding whether adding Brown would be worth it. Payton admitted it himself after Brown’s tryout when asked how much the wideout’s social media activity would be evaluated before signing him, saying, “All of that goes into a decision like that. It’s part of the process of bringing a player in.”

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Saints working out free agent WR Antonio Brown

The New Orleans Saints worked out WR Antonio Brown, the All-Pro who got himself traded by the Steelers and cut by the Raiders and Patriots.

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The New Orleans Saints are working out free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown on Friday, the four-time former All-Pro announced from his official Instagram account. His visit was confirmed by reports from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who characterized the meeting as the Saints “doing their due diligence” on the talented but troubled free agent.

Brown wasn’t in New Orleans beyond sundown before he involved the Saints in his always-going social media firestorm, sharing a photo of the text from a confidential free agent waiver form he signed to work out with the team. He later deleted it from his account, though he still confirmed the tryout in another post.

There’s no doubting Brown’s skills on the football field. He’s set records that Michael Thomas has broken this year, and was coveted by all three of the teams he signed with already this year — the Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders, and New England Patriots. But Brown’s numerous legal troubles range from unpaid speeding tickets to alleged sexual assault, which the NFL is still investigating. Not to mention the headaches he’s causing on social media.

Because Brown has not been signed with a team since the Patriots cut him, he is not qualified for the Commissioner’s Exempt List. The NFL said earlier this year that, “If he is signed by a club, such placement may become appropriate at any time depending on the status of the investigation.” In other words, Brown is likely to be suspended before the ink dries on any contract he signs, with the Saints or anyone else. Still, this is a situation to monitor as the Saints move forwards without consistent production opposite Thomas at wide receiver.

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First look at new Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins in black and gold

Ex-New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins announced on Instagram that he is wearing No. 20 with his new team, the New Orleans Saints.

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The New Orleans Saints made a splash this week by claiming ex-New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins on waivers, bringing a big boost to their secondary. Jenkins is by far the most-experienced player in that group, though his gambling style of play brings as many highs (his four interceptions are more than all other Saints cornerbacks combined) as lows (his six penalties trail only Eli Apple, who has been flagged eight times).

Jenkins practiced for the first time with his new team on Wednesday, which is significant beyond the first photo he’s shared while wearing black and gold (he’s taken Ken Crawley’s old No. 20 jersey, which free safety Marcus Williams apparently opted not to switch back to after wearing it in college when given the chance). His Instagram post from the Saints locker room is embedded below.

What’s important here is that Jenkins was not listed on the Saints injury report for Wednesday’s walkthrough practice session, which means the ankle injury that ended his year with the Giants is behind him. New York would have designated him to the injured reserve had he cleared waivers; instead, the Saints picked him up, and he was evidently healthy enough to participate in practice. We’ll know more as daily updates to the injury report are released, but it sure seems as if he’s on track to compete for a starting job.

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WATCH: Cam Newton posts on IG about successful foot surgery

If pictures are worth a thousand words, Cam Newton’s IG pic posted Thursday shows a quarterback who seems to be saying, “I’m still me,” despite the injury-limited year.

If pictures are worth a thousand words, Cam Newton’s IG pic posted Thursday shows a quarterback who seems to be saying, “I’m still me,” despite the injury-limited year. The quarterback is showing the same level of style and confidence as he’s always had despite being seated in a wheelchair and wearing a walking boot.

Newton is recovering following what he calls a successful surgery on the Lisfranc injury on his left foot.

Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell indicated Wednesday that the surgery went well and that the 30-year-old is recovering in his hometown, Atlanta.

ESPN reports that Newton underwent surgery Monday with the procedure being done by Mr. Martin O’Malley, an orthopedic specialist based in New York City.

Newton played in just two games for Carolina this season, then was ruled out for Week 3. The Panthers placed newton on IR on Nov. 3.

He thanked God for the smooth surgery and fans for their prayers in his social media post, calling the last couple nights chaotic, but finishing his post with, “The best news is knowing you only can go up from here #shinethrutheshade.”

The picture was posted just five hours after the Panthers announced that Newton is the team’s nominee for the 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

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Cam Newton posts on IG about successful foot surgery (Pantherswire)

If pictures are worth a thousand words, Cam Newton’s IG pic posted Thursday shows a quarterback who seems to be saying, “I’m still me,” despite the injury-limited year.

If pictures are worth a thousand words, Cam Newton’s IG pic posted Thursday shows a quarterback who seems to be saying, “I’m still me,” despite the injury-limited year.