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Mark Chichester

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Hyde battled offseason rumors on his status with the 49ers, but after Week 2 of the preseason, seems to be an every-down back for San Francisco.

By Mark Chichester Aug 21, 2017 4:53 pm EDT San Francisco 49ers
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Orr reportedly toyed with the idea of returning to the game, but failed to receive the medical clearance to do so.

By Mark Chichester Aug 18, 2017 2:40 pm EDT
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Crowder was one of the best second-year wide receivers in the league last year. PFF investigates his production.

By Mark Chichester Aug 17, 2017 4:40 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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Tannehill was injured early in training camp and may miss the entirety of the 2017 season.

By Mark Chichester Aug 17, 2017 3:25 pm EDT Miami Dolphins
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LB Zach Brown signed with Washington in the offseason after a career year in Buffalo in 2016, and he's set to start for the team against Green Bay this week.

By Mark Chichester Aug 17, 2017 2:52 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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Samaje Perine is still competing for a role in Washington, but Rob Kelley remains firmly ahead of him on the depth chart.

By Mark Chichester Aug 16, 2017 5:27 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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Coates will return to the Steelers offense, where he was primarily utilized as a deep threat.

By Mark Chichester Aug 16, 2017 3:30 pm EDT Pittsburgh Steelers
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Cousins had a very good year in 2016, but will look to improve in one key area of the field for 2017

By Mark Chichester Aug 15, 2017 6:08 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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Freeman's production is an important part of the Falcons offense, but the running back has been dealing with a concussion issue.

By Mark Chichester Aug 14, 2017 5:24 pm EDT Atlanta Falcons
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After performing well on 12 snaps in Washington's first preseason game, nose tackle Phil Taylor is reportedly under consideration for a larger role.

By Mark Chichester Aug 14, 2017 11:06 am EDT Washington Commanders
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Hyder has been penciled in as a starter opposite of Ezekiel Ansah. PFF examines Hyder's 2016 production.

By Mark Chichester Aug 13, 2017 5:01 pm EDT Detroit Lions
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Galette has not seen active regular season game duty in two years and will miss his second preseason game this year.

By Mark Chichester Aug 13, 2017 4:56 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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Dallas Cowboys TE Rico Gathers has now scored in two straight preseason games as he vies for a spot on the 53-man roster heading into the season.

By Mark Chichester Aug 13, 2017 11:05 am EDT Dallas Cowboys
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Murphy suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the Redskins preseason opener against Baltimore.

By Mark Chichester Aug 11, 2017 5:00 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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A trio of top targets will not be suiting up for Washington in their preseason opener.

By Mark Chichester Aug 8, 2017 5:04 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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Washington selected Jonathan Allen in the first round of this year's draft out of Alabama, and he's looked impressive so far in the team's training camp.

By Mark Chichester Aug 7, 2017 8:38 am EDT Washington Commanders
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After missing most of his rookie season with injury, Washington WR Josh Doctson left practice in training camp Sunday early with another injury.

By Mark Chichester Aug 7, 2017 7:56 am EDT Washington Commanders
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Culter will postpone his retirement to take a one year deal with the Dolphins.

By Mark Chichester Aug 6, 2017 4:26 pm EDT Miami Dolphins
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One of the league's most polarizing players will take part in the opening preseason contest, after logging only 157 snaps a season ago.

By Mark Chichester Aug 6, 2017 1:23 pm EDT Houston Texans
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Breeland's injury, classified as a 'tweak' has an indeterminate timetable for his return.

By Mark Chichester Aug 6, 2017 1:14 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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