NFL-National Football League roundup
(Refiles to correct headline to NFL from NBA) May 22 (The Sports Xchange) - Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is hoping for a change of heart from running back Marshawn Lynch, who announced his retirement in February. Sherman told NFL Media's Michael Robinson that he is not fully convinced Beast Mode's career is officially over. "I don't put anything past him," Sherman said on Saturday. "He's about as predictable as a pair of dice. So I don't try to call his plays. But obviously, it's going to be different. Lynch, 30, did not formally announce his retirement, instead he posted a telling but cryptic message to social media with a photo of neon green and gold Nike cleats hanging. The message was first seen on Twitter during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7. The Seahawks have placed Lynch on the reserve/retired list, signaling the official end of his nine-year NFL career. Lynch appeared in only seven games last season because of injuries, totaling 417 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 3.8 yards per carry. - - - The Jacksonville Jaguars signed No. 5 overall pick Jalen Ramsey to a four-year rookie contract Sunday. The deal for the cornerback is worth $23.35 million with a $15.18 million signing bonus, based on the NFL's slotting system for rookies. Ramsey suffered a "small tear" to the meniscus in his right knee during phase two on-field workouts last week. Ramsey, a multi-talented cornerback/safety from Florida State, became the sixth of seven 2016 draft selections to sign with the team. - - - Former Cleveland Browns standout center Tom DeLeone died on Sunday after a five-year battle with brain cancer. He was 65. DeLeone, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, played with the Browns from 1974-84. He also played two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before joining the Browns. He played in 176 games (104 starts) during his 13-year NFL career. DeLeone was diagnosed with cancer the same year and succumbed to the disease at his home in Park City, Utah. (Editing by Andrew Both)
