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NFL news roundup: Falcons sign OL Matthew Bergeron to $96M extension; Broncos to explore adding Taysom Hill

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  • G Matthew Bergeron signed a four-year contract extension, the Falcons announced. Bergeron's deal is worth $96 million and includes $60 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported.

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  • S C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a lower calf strain during Saturday's practice, per ESPN. Gardner-Johnson had to be helped off the field and was carted to the locker room.

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  • HC Sean Payton told NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Cynthia Frelund that they will explore potentially signing free-agent TE Taysom Hill. "I think there will be a few teams that will kick the tire and spend some time with him and see where he's at," Payton said on NFL Network. "I think we would definitely look closely at where's he's at." Payton coached Hill for five seasons (2017-2021) when he was with New Orleans.

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  • LB Jake Hansen is week to week with an ankle injury, per HC DeMeco Ryans.

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  • WR Cyrus Allen left Saturday's practice with a lower leg injury and is being evaluated, per the team. The fifth-round rookie was assisted off the field and exited on a cart. ESPN reported that Allen is dealing with a shin bruise.
  • WR Xavier Worthy is believed to be OK after leaving practice with a shoulder injury, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

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  • LB Gabe Jacas will be a limited participant in practice on Saturday, coach Mike Vrabel said.

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  • WR Gee Scott Jr. was placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers.

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  • Pittsburgh announced its Steelers Hall of Honor Class of 2026: former GM Kevin Colbert, CB J.T. Thomas and guard Craig Wolfley. The three will be honored during the Steelers' Week 3 game against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 27.

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  • Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises and executive VP of football operations, is leaving the organization after 25 years, ESPN reported. Marathe will focus full-time on running Leeds United and Rangers FC, of which 49ers Enterprises has controlling stakes.

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