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The Miami Dolphins agreed to a one-year deal with pass rusher Matthew Judon worth up to $6 million, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

With the Vikings offense backed up near their goal line, undrafted pass rush Elijah Ponder worked through a pair of blockers to help disrupt Minnesota’s quarterback. It left Smith with goosebumps. “I’m fired up about that kid.

A key member of the Cleveland Browns' defense reportedly avoided a major shoulder injury on Tuesday. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, cornerback Denzel Ward "is not believed to have suffered anything serious" after leaving Tuesday's practice.