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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase more effective at home (2026-02-07 14:18:00) [jump to this story] 49ers | SF looking to keep Mac Jones (2026-02-07 12:52:00) [jump to this story] Vikings | J.J. McCarthy will have competition (2026-02-07 12:15:00) [jump to this story] |
Raiders | Maxx Crosby may be on field early in offseason Sat Feb 7, 03:06 PM
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (knee) expects to be on the field during the early parts of the offseason workouts.
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Bengals | Joe Flacco could return Sat Feb 7, 02:53 PM
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent QB Joe Flacco is a player that the Bengals are interested in re-signing this offseason, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: Joe Burrow is an incredible quarterback, but the Bengals need to be ready for him to miss time (again). That means a guy like Flacco could be an easy call as someone to keep around. Flacco can still play good football as a reserve option for teams in a playoff hunt (like the Bengals). We'll see what he decides to do when free agency opens up on March 11th. |
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase more effective at home Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught seven of his eight touchdowns at home during the 2025 regular season and also posted 926 of his 1,412 receiving yards during home games.
| Footballguys view: Chase is a superstar, and he can thrive in any stadium. He was able to make plays with either Joe Flacco or Joe Burrow at quarterback. Chase can do more if Burrow stays healthy for a full year. He's easily a consideration for the no1 wide receiver entering the 2026 season. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota still hoping to start Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Washington Commanders impending free-agent QB Marcus Mariota said he enjoys Washington but is open to signing with another team if it means competing for the starting job. 'If something presents itself, great,' Mariota said. 'I will take time to iron it out, but I do love it here.'
| Footballguys view: Mariota is unlikely to get a chance to compete for a starting job in 2026. However, he's clearly a trusted veteran backup quarterback that any team in a Super Bowl window may consider as an option. He may be looking to start, but Mariota may just end up choosing the best landing spot where he could get a championship. |
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Packers | Christian Watson wants to stay in Green Bay Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson said he wants to sign a long-term deal to remain with the team.
| Footballguys view: Watson signed a one-year extension in September 2025, so he's under contract through the 2026 season. Coming off a 2024 knee injury, Watson didn't get on the field for the Packers until late October. He finished the 2025 season with 35 catches for 611 yards with six touchdowns. Fantasy GMs can look at him as a WR3/flex option, and we'll see if the Packers want to work out a long-term deal with him for 2027 and beyond. |
Ravens | Derrick Henry extends own record Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry recorded his fourth season with at least 1,500 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns and 5.0 yards per carry in 2025, and Jim Brown is the only other play with two such seasons.
| Footballguys view: Henry is still playing his best football, and that's likely to continue going forward. He can be the centerpiece of the Ravens new-look offense. Jesse Minter is the new head coach, and he's tasked Declan Doyle with running the Ravens on the offensive side of the ball. Doyle worked under both Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, so it will be interesting to see the type of offense he'll craft with guys like Henry and Lamar Jackson. |
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Colts | Alec Pierce in rare company Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce became the first player to average 20-plus yards per reception (minimum 35 catches) in back-to-back seasons since Flipper Anderson in 1989-90.
| Footballguys view: That's an amazing feat considering guys like DeSean Jackson (and many others) were dangerous deep threats for years. Pierce is set to hit free agency if the Colts don't franchise tag him. The deadline to tag players is February 17th, and free agency then begins March 11th. We'll know more about Pierce's future in the coming weeks. If on the open market, Pierce could be one of the top receivers available. |
Titans | Chimere Dike sets rookie record Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Chimere Dike's 2,427 all-purpose yards in 2025 were the most by a rookie in NFL history, surpassing the mark set by Tim Brown in 1988.
| Footballguys view: Dike is a force on special teams as a punt and kick returner. He's got more room to develop as a receiver as well. With HC Robert Saleh and OC Brian Daboll, we imagine Dike will continue to rack up all-purpose yards in 2026. He's got plenty of flex appeal for Fantasy GMs next season. |
Falcons | Bijan Robinson piling up yards Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson's 5,648 yards from scrimmage are the most by a player age-23 or younger in NFL history.
| Footballguys view: Robinson is clearly one of the best in the league at what he does. The Falcons changed their offense this offseason, and Kevin Stefanski takes over as head coach with Tommy Rees tagged as the offensive coordinator. Even with a new coaching staff, the Falcons should use Robinson early and often - making him a no-brainer top running back pick in fantasy drafts this summer. |
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Bills | James Cook set record in 2025 Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook's 216 rushing yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8 were the most on record by a player who did not record a rushing attempt in the fourth quarter.
| Footballguys view: Prepare for Cook to set more records this season. The NFL's leading rusher shows no signs of slowing down. The Bills promoted OC Joe Brady to their head coaching position, and he'll continue to feature Cook as much as possible in 2026. |
Bills | Josh Allen a touchdown machine Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen's 301 total touchdowns through his first eight seasons are the most in NFL history, and he has more touchdowns than six teams during that span.
| Footballguys view: Allen has all the success in the world during the regular season, but he's had multiple failures in the playoffs - not even yet earning a trip to the Super Bowl. That's one of the reasons why the Bills moved on from Sean McDermott. We'll see Joe Brady as head coach, and he'll have Allen scoring in bunches during the regular season. The real test will be whether or not Allen and the Bills will have more postseason success under their new head coach. |
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Eagles | A.J. Brown went missing in second halves Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown had five games in 2025 when he failed to catch a pass in the second half.
| Footballguys view: Brown's year with the Eagles was...interesting to say the least. He seemed disgruntled most of the year, and now there are rumblings and rumors about teams trying to make a trade for him. Brown said in a recent interview on Media Row at the Super Bowl that he's excited for the upcoming season with the Eagles. It's too early to tell exactly what's going to happen (maybe nothing, maybe something) with Brown this offseason. |
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NFL | Speed will be key for Omar Cooper Jr. Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. will have to answer questions about his 'true top-end speed and his route tree' ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Cooper can work short-to-intermediate routes with ease, but he doesn't have the speed to threaten a defense vertically consistently. His game is all about yards after the catch as evidenced by his 39.1 percent missed-tackle-rate which led all receivers entering the 2026 NFL Draft. His timed speed will help determine his draft status which currently sits as a Day 2 projection. |
49ers | SF looking to keep Mac Jones Sat Feb 7, 12:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones is a player that the 49ers would prefer not to trade this offseason, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: There are many rumblings about Jones being a player of interest for a team like the Vikings this offseason. The 49ers have Brock Purdy as their franchise quarterback, but Jones looked good when starting for an injured Purdy this last year. They're going to say they have no intention of trading him to inflate his already somewhat high price of acquisition. Stay tuned. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy will have competition Sat Feb 7, 12:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will have competition next season since the team is expected to add a veteran quarterback to the roster this offseason.
| Footballguys view: With Sam Darnold playing in the Super Bowl, it's clear the Vikings regret not trying to keep him around for 2025 - regardless of selecting McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season, and he looked bad when he played in 2025. The Vikings may push for guys like Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins (if/when released by the Falcons), or Mac Jones (via trade) this offseason. |
Chiefs | Travis Kelce decide to play again Sat Feb 7, 11:59 AM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has not made an official decision on his playing future, but people close to him believe he could play again in 2026, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Kelce is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2026, so if he wants to keep playing he'll have to sign a new deal with the Chiefs. It's too early to tell, but it seems like Kelce is going to suit up one more year (at least). The Chiefs had a down year, missing the playoffs in 2025, so Kelce may want to come back for this season and make another push for the Super Bowl. |
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Raiders | Maxx Crosby ahead of schedule Fri Feb 6, 10:08 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (knee) said Friday, Feb. 6, that he is 'ahead of schedule' in his recovery from knee surgery. 'It's all about perspective, about how you approach what you want to accomplish,' Crosby said. 'I'm willing to run that marathon.'
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Ravens | Zack Grossi joining Baltimore staff Fri Feb 6, 09:58 PM
Denver Broncos pass game specialist Zack Grossi is joining the Baltimore Ravens' coaching staff as the tight ends coach, according to sources.
Link to story NFL | Jake Golday brings versatility Fri Feb 6, 08:20 PM
Cincinnati LB Jake Golday's lateral speed will allow him to play all three linebacker spots in the NFL, in the opinion of Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to story NFL | Max Iheanachor rising up draft boards Fri Feb 6, 08:17 PM
Arizona State OL Max Iheanachor was 'the most impressive offensive prospect' at the Senior Bowl, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com, and Reid believes Iheanachor has climbed into the top 50 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Cowboys | Jerry Jones wants George Pickens back Fri Feb 6, 08:07 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens and owner Jerry Jones have been discussing a contract extension, according to Jones, and Jones said he is 'looking forward to getting things worked out' with Pickens.
| Footballguys view: Of course Jones is going to say that....and then he's likely to play hardball with the star receiver. The Cowboys just do that with big-money deals (see Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, etc). We believe they'll use the franchise tag on Pickens. That gives the two sides until mid-July to work out a long-term deal. |
Titans | Cam Ward showed improvement in second half Fri Feb 6, 07:34 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward threw 10 touchdowns and only one interception during the second half of the 2025 regular season. He threw five touchdowns and six interceptions during the first half of the season.
| Footballguys view: Ward showed all the signs you need to see from a no.1 overall pick. Now, the Titans have plenty of work to do around him, but he flashed talent as a rookie. With better talent on offense in the passing game, Ward could start to flourish even more as a passer in 2026. |
Colts | Alec Pierce productive in second half of year Fri Feb 6, 07:14 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce caught all six of his touchdowns during the second half of the 2025 regular season. He also recorded 617 of his 1,003 receiving yards during that span.
| Footballguys view: Pierce is one of the best wide receivers who could be available in free agency this offseason. We'll see if the Colts decide to franchise tag him, and the deadline to do that is on Feb. 17. Pierce takes the top off the defense, and that's why he's averaged over 20 yards per catch each of the last two seasons. |
Seahawks | Super Bowl injury report for Seattle Fri Feb 6, 06:12 PM
Seattle Seahawks FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) was limited during practice Friday, Feb. 6, and is listed as questionable for Super Bowl LX. OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. WR Jake Bobo (hand), OT Charles Cross (foot), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), S Nick Emmanwori (ankle), LB Ernest Jones (chest), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), S Julian Love (shoulder), FB Brady Russell (hand), TE Eric Saubert (hamstring), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba not on injury report Fri Feb 6, 06:10 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 6, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LX.
| Footballguys view: JSN could be the Super Bowl MVP. It's rare for wide receivers to win the award, but he's going to make big plays for Seattle in the biggest game. We're excited to see what he's got in store in the Super Bowl against the Patriots. Smith-Njigba is the best player on the field for either team. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold on track to play Fri Feb 6, 06:02 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 6, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LX.
| Footballguys view: The oblique injury was a slight concern, but Darnold is not on the injury report. What a great story Darnold has over the last few years, and he could cap things off with a Super Bowl win. |
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Patriots | Super Bowl injury report for Patriots Fri Feb 6, 05:58 PM
New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) and LB Robert Spillane (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Feb. 6, and are listed as questionable for Super Bowl LX. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. OT Morgan Moses (non-injury), QB Drake Maye (shoulder) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Patriots | No designation for Drake Maye Fri Feb 6, 05:57 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 6, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LX.
| Footballguys view: Maye is in his second season, and he could win the Super Bowl. He's a remarkable player with a big arm and the ability to lead his team from behind. Maye's shoulder is not a concern entering the game, but the team needs to protect him from big hits as the ferocious Seattle defense swarms around him. |
Ravens | Baltimore hiring Harland Bower Fri Feb 6, 04:44 PM
Duke defensive line coach Harland Bower is being hired by the Baltimore Ravens as their new outside linebackers coach, according to sources.
Link to story Seahawks | Kenneth Walker hopes to return Fri Feb 6, 04:34 PM
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent RB Kenneth Walker III said he would like to re-sign with the Seahawks this offseason.
| Footballguys view: If Walker hits free agency, there will be many teams lined up for his services (Broncos?). He's a powerful player who can be trusted as a three-down back. There's an outside chance that Walker wins Super Bowl MVP if the Seahawks lean on the rushing attack to soften up the Patriots on Sunday. |
Falcons | Kirk Cousins wants to keep playing Fri Feb 6, 04:27 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins said he is feeling good after playing this season and is looking to play next season.
| Footballguys view: Cousins didn't look terrible playing last year for an injured Michael Penix. He's not the same player he used to be, but with bad quarterback play around the league a team could do worse than Cousins. The Falcons may release Cousins after re-working his deal, but there's a chance they'd work hard to bring him back at a better price. |
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Jets | NYJ hiring Alfredo Roberts Fri Feb 6, 04:07 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends coach Alfredo Roberts is being hired by the New York Jets as their new tight ends coach, according to a source.
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Rams | Kliff Kingsbury joining Los Angeles Rams staff Fri Feb 6, 03:45 PM
Former Washington Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury is joining the Los Angeles Rams coaching staff in an undetermined role.
| Footballguys view: Who knows what the role is going to be, but this is great for Kingsbury's career. He's got a chance to learn from Sean McVay, and if you look around the league you see a ton of McVay (Shanahan tree) coaches. It may not be long before Kingsbury gets another shot to be a head coach in this league. |
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Falcons | Matt Jones hired as offensive assistant Fri Feb 6, 03:25 PM
Tennessee Titans offensive assistant Matt Jones is joining the Atlanta Falcons as their assistant offensive line coach on Feb. 6.
Link to story Ravens | Chuck Pagano won't return for 2026 Fri Feb 6, 03:02 PM
Baltimore Ravens senior defensive assistant-secondary coach Chuck Pagano will not coach for the team in 2026 under new head coach Jesse Minter.
Link to story NFL | Fernando Mendoza may not throw at Scouting Combine Fri Feb 6, 02:41 PM
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is not making throwing at the NFL Scouting Combine a 'priority.' He tells Pat McAfee he intends to throw for NFL scouts at his Pro Day.
| Footballguys view: Mendoza is seen as the no.1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, he's not as 'toolsy' as other quarterbacks taken in that spot, but Mendoza is seen as the best of the bunch this year. Expect the Raiders to zero in on making Mendoza their pick and handing him the reins to an offense that features RB Ashton Jeanty and TE Brock Bowers. |
Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. ahead of schedule Fri Feb 6, 12:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) said he's ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
| Footballguys view: Penix went down in Week 11 with a season-ending knee injury. He wants to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season, and being ahead of schedule puts him on a better track. Even if Penix is able to play, he might not be 100 percent until the halfway point of the season. |
Browns | Jim Schwartz resigns as DC Fri Feb 6, 11:29 AM
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz resigned Friday, Feb. 6.
| Footballguys view: Schwartz was in consideration to be the team's head coach, but they didn't choose him and went with Todd Monken instead. Now, Schwartz is likely to sit out the 2026 season and be back next offseason as at least a candidate for open defensive coordinator positions. |
49ers | Workload an issue for Christian McCaffrey? Fri Feb 6, 11:24 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey eclipsed 2,000 yards from scrimmage for the third time in his career in 2025, and in the seasons after his previous two 2,000-yard campaigns, he played in a combined seven games. 'You've got to be ready to play in the games as much as possible,' McCaffrey said. 'I'll do whatever it takes for this team.'
| Footballguys view: There's always a concern about McCaffrey being able to stay healthy. He runs hard and plays with a fire that few can match. That style (and his large workload) leads to a lot of hits. We'll see what he can do next year with a sizable role, but Fantasy GMs who draft McCaffrey are already conditioned to be ready for him to miss time. |
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Giants | Malik Nabers encouraged Fri Feb 6, 10:52 AM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) had a full meniscus repair as well as anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and he said his rehab has been going phenomenal.
| Footballguys view: It's good to have some clarity on Nabers' recovery. Giants GM Joe Schoen said last month that the team is hopeful Nabers will be ready for the start of training camp. |
Rams | Matthew Stafford wins MVP, plans to return Thu Feb 5, 10:56 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford was named the 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player by the Associated Press, and while accepting the award, he announced that he plans to return for the 2026 season.
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Seahawks | Major honor for Jaxon Smith-Njigba Thu Feb 5, 10:56 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba was named the 2025 NFL Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press.
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Browns | Carson Schwesinger named DROY Thu Feb 5, 10:37 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger was the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.
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Panthers | Tetairoa McMillan named top rookie Thu Feb 5, 09:45 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan was named the 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.
Link to story Ravens | Baltimore hiring Lou Esposito Thu Feb 5, 08:39 PM
Updating a previous report, University of Michigan defensive line coach Lou Esposito is being hired by the Baltimore Ravens as their defensive line coach.
Link to story Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba a full go Thu Feb 5, 08:23 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Feb. 5.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold logs full practice Thu Feb 5, 08:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Feb. 5.
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Seahawks | Thursday practice report for Seattle Thu Feb 5, 08:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Feb. 5, and FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) and OT Charles Cross (foot) were limited participants in the session. QB Sam Darnold (oblique), WR Jake Bobo (hand), LB Ernest Jones (chest), S Julian Love (shoulder), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), DL DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), DL Leonard Williams (non-injury), FB Brady Russell (hand), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) were full participants.
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Patriots | Thursday practice report for Patriots Thu Feb 5, 07:44 PM
New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Feb. 5. OT Morgan Moses (non-injury), OT Thayer Munford (knee) and LB Robert Spillane (ankle) were limited during practice. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) and QB Drake Maye (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Patriots | Drake Maye takes part in practice Thu Feb 5, 07:43 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Feb. 5.
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