Ex-LSU star Tyrann Mathieu’s days with the Tigers were anything but ordinary, highlighted by an outstanding 2011 season that earned him the Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player.

The coaching carousel has almost stopped spinning, with only the Raiders and Cardinals remaining without a head coach.

The Jacksonville Jaguars could see their former Day 3 pick be a hard free agent to retain.

The kickoff format, modified each of the past two seasons, has boosted returns but has not reduced concussions to a rate comparable to that of a run or pass play.

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