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Champ Bailey eager to see Travis Hunter play offense and defense in the NFL but knows the obstacles
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
Take it from Hall of Famer Champ Bailey, the last true two-way star to come out of college, Heisman winner Travis Hunter will have his hands, feet and head full trying to play both wide receiver and cornerback in the NFL.

After a crash course in football from 'Last Chance U,' Mapalo Mwansa hopes to walk NFL draft stage
Mark Long, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Mapalo "Maz" Mwansa's journey to the NFL has been unique, even for a league that continues to expand its international footprint.

Brock Purdy reports to 49ers and George Kittle stays away from offseason program
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated April 22 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
Brock Purdy reported to the start of the offseason program for the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, while star tight end George Kittle stayed away from the start of the voluntary program.

NFL NextGen Stats team unveils new draft website
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated April 22 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Many NFL fans spend the weeks leading up to the draft poring over predictions to try to figure out which players their favorite teams are most likely to select.

From 8-man football to competitive CrossFit, some prospects took a different road to the NFL draft
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
Former Virginia safety Jonas Sanker took a somewhat unconventional path to this week's NFL draft.

Matthew Stafford is happy with his restructured Rams contract after he considered finding a new home
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted April 21 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
After a second offseason of financial discontent, Matthew Stafford is glad to be back at work with the Los Angeles Rams.

Ex-NFL player Shannon Sharpe accused of rape in $50 million civil lawsuit
The Associated Press | Updated April 21 - 5:55 p.m. | Save Story
A young woman who says she was raped and threatened by retired NFL player Shannon Sharpe during a "rocky consensual relationship" has filed a civil lawsuit against him seeking $50 million in damages.

Deion Sanders laments criticism son Shedeur faces ahead of NFL draft but says he's 'built for this'
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted April 21 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
because he was also a baseball star who had been drafted by the New York Yankees a year earlier.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst gearing up for different kind of draft with Green Bay serving as host
The Associated Press | Posted April 21 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
The Green Bay Packers hold the 23rd overall pick in this year's NFL draft, but general manager Brian Gutekunst has more to think about than just the player he wants to take.

NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks
The Associated Press | Posted April 21 - 2:24 p.m. | Save Story
Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the favorite to be taken No. 1 overall when the Tennessee Titans kick off the NFL draft on Thursday night.

Running backs could get a boost in this year's draft thanks to success of Saquon Barkley
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted April 20 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
The days of running backs being the headliners at the NFL draft are long in the past with the league's shift to more passing leading to quarterbacks, pass rushers and pass blockers dominating the top of the draft each year.

Final AP mock NFL draft: Ward, Hunter, Carter go 1-2-3 and Saints trade up for Sanders
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted April 19 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Tennessee Titans explored all their options with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

Saints injured former All-Pro right tackle Ryan Ramczyk retires after missing entire 2024 season
The Associated Press | Posted April 18 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk, a 2017 first-round draft choice and former All-Pro who sat out all of last season because of a lingering knee injury, has announced his retirement from pro football.

Final AP mock NFL draft: Ward, Hunter, Carter go 1-2-3 and Saints trade up for Sanders
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted April 18 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
The Tennessee Titans explored all their options with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

Aaron Rodgers says he's not holding teams hostage as he ponders his future in the NFL
The Associated Press | Updated April 17 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers is in no rush to make a decision about his future.

Rams' draft headquarters to be at LAFD Air Operations base to honor first responders to wildfires
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Rams will make their selections in the upcoming NFL draft from the Los Angeles Fire Department's Air Operations base in Van Nuys to honor the first responders who stopped the deadly wildfires that ravaged Southern California earlier this year.

QB Cam Ward of Miami is the Titans' likely pick at No. 1 overall in the NFL draft
Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
The Tennessee Titans need a quarterback, hold the No. 1 pick overall and have spent the offseason turning over every stone, rewatching tape and studying Miami's Cam Ward as much as possible.

NFL teams are no longer shying away from older prospects in the draft
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted April 16 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
Bo Nix has already turned 25. Michael Penix Jr. will get there in May.

Dolphins pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey
Alanis Thames, Associated Press | Updated April 15 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
The Miami Dolphins are pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, general manager Chris Grier confirmed on Tuesday.

Tyron Smith set to retire with Cowboys after final season with Jets, AP source says
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Posted April 15 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
Tyron Smith is set to retire with the Dallas Cowboys after the perennial Pro Bowl left tackle spent his final season with the New York Jets, a person with knowledge of Smith's plans said Tuesday.

Pro scouts make adjustments as they navigate the evolving college football world ahead of NFL draft
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted April 15 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
When San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch interviews a draft prospect, he often feels as though he's entered a strange new scouting universe.

NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks
The Associated Press | Posted April 14 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
Miami standout Cam Ward is widely considered the top quarterback prospect of this year's NFL draft and the favorite to be selected by the Tennessee Titans with the No. 1 overall selection.

Cleveland Browns' quest for a domed stadium starts an NFL fight for Ohio dollars
Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press | Posted April 14 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
A political battle fit for the gridiron is underway in Ohio, where state Republican leaders are clashing over whether to single out the Cleveland Browns for help building a new suburban domed stadium or impose tax hikes to fund stadium upgrades for the Cincinnati Bengals and other teams longer term.

Joe Flacco is returning to the Cleveland Browns on a 1-year deal
The Associated Press | Updated April 11 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
Joe Flacco is heading back to Cleveland.

Texas man suing Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed over December shooting at car lot
Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press | Updated April 11 - 3:46 p.m. | Save Story
A Texas man who says Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed or his personal assistant shot at him while he was sitting inside a Mercedes-Benz on a dealer lot in December is suing the two-time Super Bowl champ for at least $1 million.

Travis Hunter is still not sure which position NFL teams want him to focus on
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted April 10 - 1:10 p.m. | Save Story
Some NFL teams are sending Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter to the offensive meetings first. Others have him meet the defensive coaches first.

Falcons franchise-leading receiver Julio Jones announces retirement after 13-year NFL career
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Posted April 4 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Julio Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and the leading receiver in Atlanta Falcons history, announced his retirement on Friday.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson
The Associated Press | Posted April 4 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears with his No. 8 merchandising.

Tight end Trey McBride agrees to 4-year deal with Cardinals, keeping him with team through 2029
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated April 3 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
Star tight end Trey McBride has agreed to a four-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals as the franchise locks up one of the NFL's best young players through the 2029 season.

Patriots trade QB Milton to Cowboys, giving Dallas a new backup behind Dak Prescott
The Associated Press | Updated April 3 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
The New England Patriots have agreed to trade quarterback Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys.

Here's how the new NFL rules on kickoffs and overtime will work
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated April 2 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn't quite as much as the league had hoped.

Super Bowl champ Richard Sherman joins long list of sports figures whose homes have been burglarized
The Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
Former NFL player Richard Sherman is the latest sports figure whose home has been burglarized. The Super Bowl champion posted pictures and a video on social media asking if anyone recognized three armed intruders that broke into his house last weekend. Sherman was a three-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl defensive back from 2011 to 2021 with Seattle, San Francisco and Tampa Bay. He helped the Seahawks win the Super Bowl in 2014. The FBI has warned sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent players.

NFL postpones a decision on the tush push but passes other rule changes
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
A decision on the future of the tush push has been pushed until next month.

Steelers owner Art Rooney II sees 'positive signs' that Aaron Rodgers will join the team
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
Steelers owner Art Rooney II says there are "positive signs" that Aaron Rodgers will play in Pittsburgh.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris doesn't rule out trading Kirk Cousins but intends to keep him as backup
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
Kirk Cousins has told the Atlanta Falcons he wants to be a starter and coach Raheem Morris didn't rule out a trade while reiterating the team intends to keep him as the backup to Michael Penix Jr.

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admits team 'took a big swing and miss' in trading for Deshaun Watson
The Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 3:26 p.m. | Save Story
Cleveland co-owner Jimmy Haslam admitted that the Browns "took a big swing and miss" with their 2022 trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Tush push is the hottest topic at the NFL league meetings
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Banning the "tush push" is gaining momentum.

Titans coach Brian Callahan says franchise QBs are 'priceless' and team is debating options at No. 1
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 8:13 a.m. | Save Story
The Tennessee Titans are debating whether they want to take a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft or trade it for more assets.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is talking to Aaron Rodgers, but he's comfortable starting Mason Rudolph
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
Mike Tomlin is staying in touch with Aaron Rodgers and is comfortable with Mason Rudolph as the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Buffalo Bills agree to sign CB Christian Benford to 4-year, $76 million extension, AP source says
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted March 29 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
The Buffalo Bills reached an agreement Saturday to sign cornerback Christian Benford to a four-year, $76 million contract extension in their latest offseason move to secure a young core player to a long-term deal, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.

Ravens extend coach John Harbaugh by 3 years taking him through the 2028 season
The Associated Press | Posted March 28 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
The Baltimore Ravens extended coach John Harbaugh's contract by three years, taking him through the 2028 season.

New Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs says he's ahead of schedule with rehab, eager to produce
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Posted March 28 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
The years of Stefon Diggs being one of the most prolific receivers in the NFL have probably passed.

AP mock NFL draft 2.0: Titans take Cam Ward first and Giants take Shedeur Sanders at No. 3
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 28 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
Cam Ward believes he solidified his shot to become the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks
The Associated Press | Posted March 27 - 12:23 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL draft is less than a month away and there's still some uncertainty over who will be the top pick.

Newly signed Russell Wilson says he expects to be the Giants' starting QB this upcoming season
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Updated March 26 - 8:16 p.m. | Save Story
Russell Wilson has bounced around the NFL the past few years, a one-time Super Bowl winner suddenly without a consistent home while facing doubts and critics about his play.

NFL competition committee proposes moving touchback to 35 and making dynamic kickoff permanent
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated March 26 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL competition committee is recommending making the dynamic kickoff rule permanent and moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line in hopes of generating even more returns.

Vikings want McCarthy as starting QB after tabling Rodgers conversation with never say never
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted March 26 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
even if the door remains open at least a little.

Russell Wilson is heading to the New York Giants, AP source says
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated March 25 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
Russell Wilson has agreed on a one-year contract with the New York Giants, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the signing hasn't been finalized, said Wilson's deal is worth up to $21 million with $10.5 million guaranteed. The Giants signed veteran Jameis Winston to a two-year contract last week and have the third pick in next month's NFL draft. The 36-year-old Wilson joins his fourth team in five years.

Cam Ward shows off his arm at Miami pro day. Now Titans will decide if he's worth the No. 1 pick
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated March 24 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Cam Ward had a message for the Tennessee Titans on Monday.

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy sues woman who accused him of assault
The Associated Press | Posted March 24 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy sued his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her, alleging the woman assaulted him and stole or destroyed more than $150,000 in cash and property.
Trump says Kansas City Chiefs to visit White House
Reuters | Posted March 23 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will host the Kansas City Chiefs American football team at the White House following a visit by the NFL Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.

Linebacker Jerome Baker returns home on 1-year deal with the Cleveland Browns
The Associated Press | Posted March 22 - 10:57 a.m. | Save Story
Linebacker Jerome Baker is returning to his hometown after signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns. Baker will be going into his eighth season in 2025. He began last season with Seattle before being traded to Tennessee. He played in 10 games with 61 tackles and two sacks. Baker spent his first six seasons in Miami after being a third-round pick by the Dolphins in 2018. His best year was in 2020, with a career-high seven sacks and 111 tackles.

Giants and quarterback Jameis Winston agree to 2-year, $8 million deal, AP source says
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Updated March 21 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
A person familiar with the deal says the New York Giants and quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to terms on a two-year, $8 million contract. The 31-year-old Winston joins Tommy DeVito as the only quarterbacks on the Giants' roster. New York has been in the market in free agency for a veteran, with Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson also mentioned as possible targets. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the deal. Fox Sports first reported that Winston was joining the Giants.

Giants sign former Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey to a 1-year deal
The Associated Press | Posted March 21 - 4:38 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Giants signed former Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey to a one-year contract. The 26-year-old Humphrey gives the Giants depth behind projected starters Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton, who was re-signed last week. Humphrey had a career-high 31 catches and 293 yards last season while playing in every game for the Broncos. He has 62 career receptions for 770 yards and seven touchdowns in six NFL seasons. Humphrey was signed by New Orleans in 2019 as an undrafted free agent out of Texas.

Chargers sign tight end Tyler Conklin to 1-year deal
The Associated Press | Updated March 21 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed veteran tight end Tyler Conklin to a one-year deal. He's one of four players at his position with over 50 catches and 400 receiving yards in each of his last four seasons. Over his seven-year career, he has 263 receptions for 2,544 yards and 11 touchdowns. He spent the last three seasons with the New York Jets. Conklin had a career-high four TD catches last season, including the 500th TD pass of quarterback Aaron Rogers' career. He played his first four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2018.

Brandin Cooks and the Saints agree to a 2-year deal reuniting the receiver with his first NFL team
The Associated Press | Posted March 21 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
The New Orleans Saints have brought back receiver Brandin Cooks, their 2014 first-round draft choice, on a two-year, free-agent contract. Cooks' return to New Orleans was announced by Saints general manager Mickey Loomis on Friday. The veteran receiver has spent his previous eight seasons with New England, the Los Angeles Rams, Houston and Dallas. Cooks has 710 career receptions for 9,532 yards and 60 touchdowns. He has reached 1,000 yards receiving in a season six times. Cooks spent his past two seasons with Dallas. He caught 26 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games last season before a knee injury sidelined him for the remainder of the campaign.

Aaron Rodgers meets with the Pittsburgh Steelers and leaves without signing, AP source says
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated March 21 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers has met with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that Rodgers visited on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was not made public. Rodgers spent several hours in the team's facility gathering information but left without signing a contract. Pittsburgh has an opening at quarterback after Justin Fields signed with the New York Jets and free agent Russell Wilson appears unlikely to return. The 41-year-old Rodgers spent two turbulent years with the New York Jets after a long stint with the Green Bay Packers that included four MVP awards and a Super Bowl title.

Falcons announce signings of safety Jordan Fuller, tight end Feleipe Franks and receiver Jamal Agnew
The Associated Press | Posted March 20 - 8:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Atlanta Falcons have signed safety Jordan Fuller, tight end Feleipe Franks and wide receiver Jamal Agnew. Fuller is reunited with Falcons coach Raheem Morris while Franks returns to his original NFL team. Fuller started nine games for Carolina in 2024 but spent his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where he worked with Morris as his defensive coordinator. Agnew was an all-Pro in 2017 after leading the NFL in punt return yards for Detroit. Franks signed with Atlanta in 2021 as an undrafted free agent quarterback before moving to tight end.

Former NFL, Michigan assistant coach Matt Weiss charged with hacking for athletes' intimate photos
Ed White, Associated Press | Updated March 20 - 5:24 p.m. | Save Story
An indictment filed Thursday says that a former NFL and University of Michigan assistant football coach hacked into the computer accounts of thousands of college athletes to access intimate photos and videos. Matt Weiss was charged with 14 counts of unauthorized computer access and 10 counts of identity theft. Weiss worked for the Baltimore Ravens before joining the University of Michigan in 2021.He was fired in 2023 as Michigan's co-offensive coordinator after failing to cooperate with the school's investigation of his access to computers.
