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[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

Madonna wanted to know what Jose Canseco looked like outside of a uniform. So after batting practice one day, Canseco went for an impromptu photo shoot with Michael Zagaris and put together what would be known as his Beefcake Book -- an album of glamour shots to send to her.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

The Dallas Mavericks officially have named Dusty May their new head coach.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

More about Jets running back Breece Hall, given the franchise tag in February, agreeing to a three-year, $45.75 million contract on Friday, via @RichCimini:

https://t.co/0yexDFe1D1

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

ESPN sources: the Green Bay Packers are trading wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Wicks will sign a one-year, $12.5 million extension with the Eagles, per his agent @DavidMulugheta.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Three colleges – Ohio State (five players), Alabama (two) and Miami (Fla.) (two) – will have multiple players on-site. The Big Ten leads all conferences with six prospects confirmed to attend, followed by the Southeastern Conference (five), Atlantic Coast Conference (two), Big 12 (two) and Independent (one).

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

The NFL soon could be taking another bite out of Thanksgiving, by adding a Wednesday night Nov. 25 game to its schedule.

More with @tyschmit:

🎧 https://t.co/S6XhESbZD5

[Field Yates @FieldYates]

The Panthers have landed who are in my opinion the best off-ball LB and the best pass rusher in the free agency class.

Huge day for Carolina with Jaelen Phillips and Devin Lloyd now aboard.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Giants are bringing back TE Chris Manhertz on a one-year deal for his 12th NFL season, per his agent @seanstellato.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

More about Minnesota being open to trading Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Geeenard, via @SeifertESPN:

https://t.co/8iFoQiDl7z

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Sources: the Los Angeles Rams are promoting pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, and making QB coach Dave Ragone the co-offensive coordinator/QB coach.

Scheelhaase interviewed for five head coaching jobs during this hiring cycle.

But now, the NFL’s final OC opening has been filled in a uniquely LA way.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

The last time the Rams won a Super Bowl, Cooper Kupp was the Super Bowl MVP.

Next week, the Rams will try to get back to the Super Bowl with Cooper Kupp now on the opposite sideline as a member of the Seahawks.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Ravens running back Derrick Henry is the Week 18 NFLPA Community MVP for giving holiday gifts to hundreds of kids through special events in Baltimore, Nashville and his hometown of Yulee, Florida.
To learn more about his work to uplift youth through the Two All Foundation and how you can support, visit https://t.co/eMFvr0ipdp

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

Right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a three-year, $37 million contract with a fourth-year vesting option, a source tells ESPN. One of the most consistent relievers in MLB goes to the AL champs. First on the deal was @Ken_Rosenthal.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

AFC North QB landscape:

🏈Bengals: Joe Burrow out at least three months with turf toe.
🏈Ravens: Lamar Jackson’s hamstring injury means Cooper Rush could start Sunday.
🏈Browns: Benched Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel.
🏈Steelers: Aaron Rodgers off to a 3-1 start, now on a bye.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins is scheduled to meet with the NFL this week about its investigation, but there is a real possibility, and even likelihood according to one source, that he will make his NFL debut next Sunday at Baltimore.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Free agent center Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Knicks, plus a player option, sources tell ESPN. The Knicks negotiated the new deal with agents Olivier Mazet and Richie Felder for the big man on Tuesday.

[Detroit Lions @Lions]

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