NFL | Myles Jack says knee concerns false

UCLA LB Myles Jack (knee) said his knee is fine and thinks the concerns hovering over it is a smokescreen. ‘As far as my knee goes, it’s absolutely fine. I’ve been working out for teams,’ Jack said. ‘I think you guys have seen the videos and stuff, so on my end everything’s fine. I don’t know if this is a smokescreen or whatever it is, but at the end of the day, whoever wants to take me will take me. I’m not worried about it.’

Chargers | Melvin Gordon with chip on his shoulder

San Diego Chargers RB Melvin Gordon said he was terrible in his rookie season, and he has something to prove in 2016. In addition to having a full season under his belt, Gordon says being able to train in the offseason is a major advantage. He knows the system. He knows his teammates. Perhaps most importantly, he’s on hand for day one of the offseason program.

Panthers | CAR didn’t want short Josh Norman deal

Updating previous reports, free-agent CB Josh Norman (Panthers) had the franchise tag rescinded because the team became uncomfortable signing him to a one-year deal and didn’t believe he’d sign a long-term pact, according to general manager Dave Gettleman. ‘The more we thought about it, the more flexibility that $14 million would give us,’ Gettleman said.