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One thing to know: Veterans need to adjust to small contracts

A couple of big names will be leaving the cities they've called home for years. Ed Reed is on his way to Houston and Brian Urlacher will be searching for a new team. Saving money and cap space has become a premium under the new CBA, so as players get older, they'll have to get accustomed to making less money for their services. (NBC Sports)A couple of big names will be leaving the cities they've called home for years. Ed Reed is on his way to Houston and Brian Urlacher will be searching for a new team. Saving money and cap space has become a premium under the new CBA, so as players get older, they'll have to get accustomed to making less money for their services. (NBC Sports)

Position statement: How soon will veterans find jobs?

March 18: Stemming from the surprising release of Elvis Dumervil by the Denver Broncos, there is now another veteran pass rusher on the open market. Dumervil joins the ranks of Dwight Freeney, Osi Umenyiora, John Abraham, and with the sudden urge by teams to hire veterans, this group may not be out of work for long. (NBC Sports)Stemming from the surprising release of Elvis Dumervil by the Denver Broncos, there is now another veteran pass rusher on the open market. Dumervil joins the ranks of Dwight Freeney, Osi Umenyiora, John Abraham, and with the sudden urge by teams to hire veterans, this group may not be out of work for long. (NBC Sports)

Falcons move key veterans

March 1: PFT Live: Mike Florio runs down the latest news in the NFL including the Falcons shedding salary to operate under the cap, how the franchise tag works now that the window is open, and where teams' cap problems originate from. (NBC Sports)PFT Live: Mike Florio runs down the latest news in the NFL including the Falcons shedding salary to operate under the cap, how the franchise tag works now that the window is open, and where teams' cap problems originate from. (NBC Sports)

Will Ravens restructure for veterans?

Feb. 7: ProFootballTalk: Ozzie Newsome won't entertain the idea of restructuring contracts in order to keep veteran players on expensive deals. So who is at risk of being cut? Mike Florio says future doesn't look so bright for Anquan Boldin and Terrell Suggs. (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: Ozzie Newsome won't entertain the idea of restructuring contracts in order to keep veteran players on expensive deals. So who is at risk of being cut? Mike Florio says future doesn't look so bright for Anquan Boldin and Terrell Suggs. (NBC Sports)

American families make room for veterans

Nov. 22: Heroes of long-ago wars find new homes with families across the country through a program that keeps the veterans out of nursing homes or hospitals.  (Nightly News)Heroes of long-ago wars find new homes with families across the country through a program that keeps the veterans out of nursing homes or hospitals. (Nightly News)

Train collides with parade honoring veterans

Nov. 16: Sixteen people were hurt and four veterans lost their lives on in Midland, Texas, where a Union Pacific freight train crashed into two flatbed tractor-trailers. NBC's Janet Shamlian reports. (Nightly News)Sixteen people were hurt and four veterans lost their lives on in Midland, Texas, where a Union Pacific freight train crashed into two flatbed tractor-trailers. NBC's Janet Shamlian reports. (Nightly News)

Hundreds of veterans help Sandy victims

Nov. 12: Team Rubicon, a veteran group coordinating relief efforts, is helping those hit hard by Hurricane Sandy while also helping themselves regain a life purpose after many years of being without a mission. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports.  (Nightly News)Team Rubicon, a veteran group coordinating relief efforts, is helping those hit hard by Hurricane Sandy while also helping themselves regain a life purpose after many years of being without a mission. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. (Nightly News)

TODAY's Life Illustrated: Saluting our veterans

Nov. 12: To celebrate Veterans Day, TODAY takes a look at some of the photos you submitted that honor your friends and family who have served our country in the military.  To celebrate Veterans Day, TODAY takes a look at some of the photos you submitted that honor your friends and family who have served our country in the military. (TODAY)

McCaskey pays tribute to veterans

Nov. 11: Virginia McCaskey, daughter of George Halas and the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Chicago Bears, pays tribute to her father, family and other veterans for their contribution to the service.  (NBC Sports)Virginia McCaskey, daughter of George Halas and the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Chicago Bears, pays tribute to her father, family and other veterans for their contribution to the service. (NBC Sports)

Obama: 'We pay tribute' to veterans

Nov. 11: At the Arlington cemetery in Virginia, President Barack Obama paid tribute to veterans. At the Arlington cemetery in Virginia, President Barack Obama paid tribute to veterans. "Each year on the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause as a nation and as a people to pay tribute to you," the president said. NBC's Lester Holt has more. (Nightly News)

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