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AFC North Notebook: Steelers expect Bell suspension; Browns may be interested in Mariota

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Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC North Notebook.

Baltimore Ravens

Get your Ravens Valentine's Day card today: No better way to show your significant other how you feel than by sending them a Ravens Valentine's Day card.

Jamal Lewis auctions off Super Bowl ring: Former Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was given an honorary Super Bowl ring from the team after Super Bowl XLVII. Due to financial issues, he was forced to pawn it and it recently sold at auction for more than $50,000

Hill wants Rolle in Baltimore: Safety Will Hill wants former teammate Antrel Rolle to sign with the Ravens when free agency opens. Rolle spent the past five seasons with the New York Giants, helping the team to a Super Bowl in 2011. 

Cincinnati Bengals

Adam Jones reportedly under investigation for casino incident: Bengals cornerback Adam Jones is once again making headlines for the wrong reasons. Jones was reportedly kicked out of an Indiana casino for being out of control. 

Bengals will have to adjust to different time zones in 2015: The Bengals will be playing both the NFC and AFC West this season, giving them plenty of games in Mountain and Pacific time zones. Depending on how the schedule plays out, Cincy could schedule weeklong road trips to avoid jet lag

Does Greg Hardy to the Bengals make sense?: ESPN's Coley Harvey ponders if bringing Greg Hardy in makes sense for Cincinnati. 

Cleveland Browns

Kyle Shanahan enjoyed coaching Johnny Manziel: Johnny Football certainly has his critics, but his former offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is not one of them. "I really enjoyed coaching him. Johnny's a great guy."

Browns could be targeting Mariota: Could Cleveland move up in the draft by packaging its two first-round picks? Well general manager Ray Farmer reportedly has his eye on Marcus Mariota

Haslam says Gordon has yet to accept responsibility: Browns owner Jimmy Haslam was obviously none too pleased to learn Josh Gordon had been suspended for a year for another infraction. He says his star receiver isn't accepting responsibility for his actions

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers expect Bell to be suspended: The Steelers are bracing to play the early part of the season without running back Le'Veon Bell. He was sentenced to 15 months probation for a marijuana charge and will face a two-game ban under the league's substance abuse policy. 

Roethlisberger and Steelers talking extension: Pittsburgh is hoping to lock up its franchise quarterback. After a career season, the Steelers have reportedly started talking with their pivot about a contract extension

Steelers to play in Hall of Fame Game: The Steelers will hit the field first next season when they take on the Minnesota Vikings in the annual Hall of Fame Game. That same weekend, running back Jerome Bettis will be inducted into the Hall. 

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