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The New England Patriots have placed offensive lineman Michael Onwenu, special teamer Cody Davis and defensive tackle Justus Tavai on the physically unable to perform list, five days before the start of training camp.

Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who missed all of the spring workouts because of a knee problem, looks like he’ll be ready for the first workout on Wednesday.

Onwenu had offseason ankle surgery after suffering an injury in the final regular-season game against Buffalo. He’s a vital cog on the offensive line, emerging as one of the top guards in the league last season.

He’s also in a contract year, entering the final year of his rookie deal.

Davis is rehabbing after ACL surgery. He’s one of the team’s core special team players, along with Matthew Slater.

Tavai, the brother of linebacker Jahlani Tavai, signed in mid-May, then was released a few weeks later but was brought back last month.

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GIANTS: With less than a week until the opening of training camp, the Giants signed running back James Robinson and receiver Cole Beasley.

The team didn’t disclose details of the deals.

The addition of Robinson provides depth at running back and insurance in case of any potential holdout for star Saquon Barkley. Barkley was unable to get a new contract from the Giants ahead of this week’s deadline for players on a franchise tag to reach multi-year deals.

Robinson grabbed headlines in 2020 with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent who ran for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns to go with 344 yards receiving and three more touchdowns. But he tore his Achilles in 2021, split last season between Jacksonville and the New York Jets, then had a brief offseason stint with New England.

Beasley’s addition reunites him with Giants Coach Brian Daboll, who was Buffalo’s offensive coordinator during Beasley’s time there. Beasley had his best season (82 catches, 967 yards) under Daboll in 2020, and is entering his 12th NFL season.

PANTHERS: Carolina and No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young agreed to a four-year contract, the team announced.

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A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press the fully guaranteed deal is worth $37.9 million. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to disclose the terms publicly.

All of Carolina’s draft picks are now under contract.

RAVENS: Baltimore agreed to a one-year deal with running back Melvin Gordon, pending a physical.

The Ravens also put running back J.K. Dobbins and fullback Patrick Ricard on the physically-unable-to-perform list, along with defensive tackle Rayshad Nichols, wide receiver Mike Thomas and defensive back Pepe Williams.

JAGUARS: Veteran edge rusher Dawuane Smoot signed a one-year contract that includes $2.25 million guaranteed.

Smoot is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon sustained in December. The team hopes he can return in mid-October.

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A third-round pick by Jacksonville in 2017, Smoot has 22 1/2 sacks over the last four seasons.

RAIDERS: Las Vegas will be without talented rookie defensive linemen Tyree Wilson and Byron Young at the beginning of training camp because of injuries.

A defensive end who was taken seventh overall from Texas Tech, Wilson was placed on the non-football injury list. He injured his foot last season with the Red Raiders and was held out of organized team activities.

Young, a defensive tackle taken in the third round from Alabama, was placed on the physically unable to perform list because of an unspecified injury.

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