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A.J. Brown made reading cool after his viral moment on the bench in January. But what are other NFL players reading this summer?

A.J. Brown made reading cool after his viral moment on the bench in January. But what are other NFL players reading this summer?

According to Schefter, the two sides "have not made any progress" on negotiations. McLaurin is entering the final year of a three-year extension he signed in 2022, and will turn 30 shortly after the start of the season. A consistent 1,000-yard producer, McLaurin caught 82 passes for 1,096 yards and a career high 13 touchdowns last season, and is rumored to be seeking out a deal that would pay him close to $30 million per year. That would put him in the range of players like Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, and A.J. Brown, and make him one of the 10 highest paid receivers in the league. It feels like a lofty ask for a player who has never been regarded as top-10 at his position, and whose efficiency metrics are far from elite. That said, McLaurin has been a consummate pro for the Commanders during his six years as a pro, and has endured some tough seasons along the way. It's hard to imagine the two sides not agreeing to terms before the start of camp, but it may not come without a few difficult conversations. McLaurin projects as a solid WR2 in fantasy this season, but could face added competition for targets with Deebo Samuel now in the mix.

DiCecco said several Eagles players this spring have suggested that the team's offense under Patullo could be more balanced after being among the NFL's run-heaviest units in 2024. The Philly offense would still revolve around Saquon Barkley following his 2,005 rushing yards in 2024, though the team could try to "preserve" the centerpiece of their offense with a slightly lighter workload in 2025. Barkley, 28, last season recorded 378 touches, the most of his NFL career. More passing for the Eagles would primarily benefit DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown, who dominate targets in the Philadelphia offense.