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This photo provided by Riddell shows former NCAA college football athlete and profession model Wes Jordan wearing an Axion helmet at Natural Light Studio in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 28, 2021. Riddell has developed a football helmet that might not be just the next big step in design and player safety, but a major leap. (Michael Khachadoorian/Riddell via AP)
Riddell's Axiom could be breakthrough helmet for football

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2022 09:00 AM EST

FILE - New York Jets' Sharrod Neasman, right, reacts during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, on, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The 30-year-old Neasman has had an NFL journey filled with twists, turns and detours that might have derailed many. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Journey of Jets' Neasman filled with adversity, inspiration

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 31, 2021 05:54 PM EST

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon, right, reacts in front of Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
NFL players, owners help 'Inspire Change' for social justice

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Georgia HS QB Roper dies following successful senior season

Dec. 23, 2021 12:08 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Robbie Roper, the Roswell High School quarterback who was considering his college options following a successful senior season, has died following...

Court: Killer of NFL's McKnight can't face 2nd murder trial

By Kevin Mcgill Dec. 16, 2021 07:07 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man who killed former NFL player Joe McKnight cannot be tried again on a murder charge, now that his conviction on the lesser charge of...

Philadelphia Eagles' Steven Nelson, left, forces New York Giants' Saquon Barkley out of bounds during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Saquon Barkley supports Joe Judge, wants to stay in New York

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 14, 2021 03:20 PM EST

Carolyn Burnett wipes away tears as she sorts through mementos to select items to commemorate her son Chris Burnett on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Olathe, Kan. Chris Burnett, an unvaccinated 34-year-old father who coached football at Olathe East High School, died in September as a result of COVID-19 after nearly two weeks on a ventilator. ​(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
COVID toll hits 800,000 to close out year filled with death

By Heather Hollingsworth Dec. 14, 2021 09:18 AM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (30) celebrates his fumble recovery against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Dane Jackson pays little heed to questions of what challenges he faces in preparing to take over Tre'Davious White's starting job in the Buffalo Bills secondary. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Bills CB Dane Jackson draws on memories of 4 late friends

By John Wawrow Dec. 05, 2021 01:02 PM EST

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker sports an Oxford decal, honoring the students killed at the high school this week, during pregame of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 01:01 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 11:55 AM EST

FILE - University of Miami's Duke Johnson scores a touchdown on a kick off return in first quarter as fans cheer as they play Bethune-Cookman's at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sept. 15, 2012. Johnson grew up practically in the shadow of Hard Rock Stadium, attending high school just a few minutes from the Miami Dolphins’ field. It was his home field in college, with the Miami Hurricanes playing there. And he’s hoping to play there again Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, when his new team — the Dolphins — host the Carolina Panthers. (Charles Trainor Jr/Miami Herald via AP)
Home for the holidays: Duke Johnson relishing Miami chance

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 24, 2021 11:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. White was mostly unknown to casual football fans before last Sunday, when he stepped in for an injured Zach Wilson. The former Western Kentucky quarterback is now getting his first NFL start, and is relishing the chance to make a name for himself with the Jets. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jets' White relishing 'pretty freakin' cool' starting QB gig

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 28, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

The NFL logo is seen on the pitch ahead of an NFL Academy training session at Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart Lane stadium in London, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. The NFL is playing two regular season games in London during October, the Jets verses the Falcon's and the Dolphins against the Jaguars. The NFL Academy is aimed at pre college youngsters to give them a chance show off their talents in a days events. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
NFL Academy in London eyes games, US college summer camps

By Ken Maguire Oct. 21, 2021 12:29 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer blows his whistle before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Burrow and Meyer set to meet again, this time in the NFL

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 28, 2021 12:54 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni watches play during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Titans and Hall of Famers to honor the late Bum Phillips

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2021 01:24 PM EDT

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh, wearing a T-shirt in support of Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, N.J., which was hit hard by Hurricane Ida, speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football facility in Florham Park, N.J., on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Jets throw support to N.J. high school hit hard by Ida

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 17, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to Devin Asiasi in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Newton believes COVID testing mishap contributed to release

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 10, 2021 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2021, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder stretches during a joint NFL football practice with the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Crowder is recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 and his status for the opening game at Carolina remains uncertain. Coach Robert Saleh said Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, that Crowder is vaccinated against the virus, but the receiver's availability for the season opener will depend on how he feels. As a vaccinated player, Crowder will also need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart, per NFL protocols. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Jets' Crowder still recovering from COVID, out vs Panthers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 10, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Cleveland. Cleveland’s star running back has partnered with a charity close to his heart with the launch of “Chubb Crunch,” a cereal being gobbled up by Browns fans in record numbers. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Giants to retire Hall of Famer Strahan's jersey in November

By The Associated Press Sep. 03, 2021 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson warms up prior to a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md. Patterson made the Washington Football Team thanks to an impressive training camp and preseason. Now the 5-foot-8 dynamo is getting praise from Barry Sanders and those who know him best expect Patterson to take the league by storm. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Undersized and overlooked, Patterson makes Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 03, 2021 02:06 AM EDT