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Jets and the 46 Defense
The Jets’ defensive line coach, Karl Dunbar, said earlier this week that he looked forward to using more of the 46 defense next season. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Jets Add Depth at Safety By Signing Bell
The Jets continued their off-season overhaul at safety Friday, signing the veteran Yeremiah Bell, who spent the last eight seasons with Miami, to a one-year deal worth .4 million. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Lawrence Taylor Selling Super Bowl Ring; You Can Wear One
A day after the Giants received their Super Bowl rings, the Hall of Fame linebacker put one of his championship rings up for auction. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Ex-Player Writes Dissertation on Post-Football Struggles
Former N.F.L. linebacker George Koonce wrote a doctoral dissertation on the struggles of football players transitioning after their careers. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
N.F.L. Living History: Ace Parker at 100
Pro football’s oldest living player turns 100 on Thursday. He was also one of the game’s best players. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Matt Bahr’s Story of Kicking and Concussions
Matt Bahr was suffering the after-effects of a severe concussion when he kicked the game-winning field goal that sent the Giants to the Super Bowl in 1990. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Setback in Comeback for Giants’ Chad Jones
The Giants released Jones, who had made impressive strides since a car accident in 2010 derailed his N.F.L. career before it could begin. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Setback in Comeback for Giants’ Chad Jones
The Giants released Jones, who had made impressive strides since a car accident in 2010 derailed his N.F.L. career before it could begin. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Trick-Shot Quarterback Gets Chance With Bills
A quarterback better known for a YouTube video showing off improbable feats of throwing accuracy participated in Buffalo’s rookie minicamp. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Q. and A. With Ray Lucas
Ray Lucas, a former quarterback for Rutgers and the Jets, discussed his addiction to painkillers with the hope that he can help others. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.

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