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ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have "resumed talks" in recent weeks.
Hendrickson "wants more long-term security" from the Bengals per Fowler, who also notes that Hendrickson is "dug in" and "prepared to miss time." It's good news for Bengals fans that the sides are at least talking again, but it sure sounds like the Bengals are going to have to give Hendrickson more than their recent offers have been to get him into training camp.
(Jul 8 -- NBC Sports)

The Athletic's Colton Pouncy believes a Jameson Williams trade "could be on the horizon in 2026" if the sides can't agree on an extension.
This subplot had a brief little surge ahead of the draft that led nowhere, but the Lions did trade up to take Isaac TeSlaa in the third round of the draft. While the team has publicly prioritized extensions for Aidan Hutchinson and Kerby Joseph, GM Brad Holmes has been more muted while talking about Williams. Williams is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract ahead of his fifth-year option. The actions here are speaking loudly to the idea of dealing Williams after getting one more productive year out of him. It should be said, none of this speculation impacts Williams' fantasy value this season, and coaches have raved about him all offseason in John Morton's more downfield-focused attack. But the Lions have not appeared to prioritize a Williams extension and this could shape up to be the last dance for him in Detroit.
(Jul 8 -- NBC Sports)

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo believes Cordarrelle Patterson "could find himself on the outside looking in" for a roster spot in 2025.
"The Steelers' backfield is full with rookie Kaleb Johnson and offseason signing Kenneth Gainwell joining Jaylen Warren. It remains to be seen if OC Arthur Smith will lobby for the hybrid RB/WR to remain on the roster as a Swiss Army knife," DeFabo continues. Patterson only had 32 carries for 135 yards last year, but it would be a little surprising for the Steelers to cut bait with one of the greatest kickoff returners in NFL history. Entering his age-34 season, Patterson will need to keep impressing in camp to retain his spot on the roster.
(Jul 8 -- NBC Sports)

What Cowboys OT Tyler Guyton must do in Year 2 to avoid the dreaded bust label
Guyton did not have a good rookie season, but his predecessor thinks he's on the right track
(Jul 8 -- CBS Sports)

NFL's longest playoff droughts that could end this year, plus a new season of Netflix's best NFL show is here
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for July 8
(Jul 8 -- CBS Sports)