Military and defense
Vikings cut long snapper Cutting after slump in 2nd season

Dec. 01, 2020 05:26 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived long snapper Austin Cutting on Tuesday, their latest instance of special teams turnover. ...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart (90) for an 8-yard loss in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Colts lock up DT Grover Stewart with contract extension

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2020 06:41 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge, front left, reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Judge offers no specifics on firing of O-Line coach Colombo

By Tom Canavan Nov. 23, 2020 06:29 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes the field before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots' Belichick wades into Armenian conflict

Nov. 18, 2020 08:07 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scores on a touchdown run during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Minneapolis. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
NFL increasing grants to military organizations

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 10:10 AM EST

NFL announces Salute to Service Award nominees

Nov. 11, 2020 12:01 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Nominees for the NFL's annual Salute to Service Award for this year include players, coaches, team executives, and even cheerleaders. ...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) and wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrate after Smith-Schuster scored a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
United front? Villanueva's choice surprises teammates

By Will Graves Sep. 16, 2020 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. The Vikings have centered their offense around running back Dalvin Cook and praised him at every turn, but now the bill has come due. Cook is holding out of team activities until he has a new contract.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoff

By Dave Campbell Jun. 18, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) throws before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas. Keenum's NFL journey is reuniting him with a coach who brought out the best in the quarterback. Keenum officially signed his three-year, $18 million contract Tuesday, March 24, 2020, with the Cleveland Browns, who are bringing him in to help Baker Mayfield and give new coach Kevin Stefanski a security blanket in case things don't go as planned. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Backup plan: Browns sign veteran QB Keenum to help Mayfield

By Tom Withers Mar. 24, 2020 12:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) pulls down a reception over Washington Redskins cornerback Jimmy Moreland (32) to help set up a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Cowboys and top receiver Cooper have agreed on a long-term contract. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Prescott's top weapons have big deals; is Cowboys QB next?

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 18, 2020 08:10 PM EDT

Former Chiefs/Chargers LB Edwards wins military salute award

Jan. 29, 2020 11:40 AM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Former Chargers and Chiefs linebacker Donnie Edwards is the recipient of the NFL's 2019 Salute to Service Award. The award was...

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mathieu, Clark turn gambles by Chiefs into wise investments

By Dave Skretta Jan. 15, 2020 04:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2019, file photo, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper talks to the media with Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Khalid Al Attiyah at the Pentagon in Washington. Barely four months into his tenure, Esper is making his second trek across the Pacific. And yet it is the Middle East – most recently a near-war with Iran and an actual war in Syria – that in Washington commands more attention and demands more American troops. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
US military academy athletes can now delay service, go pro

By Lolita C. Baldor Nov. 14, 2019 06:32 PM EST

Vikings sign rookie LS, who has 2 years of Air Force service

Jul. 22, 2019 06:58 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed rookie long snapper Austin Cutting, the seventh-round draft pick from Air Force whose two-year military service...

Packers undergo sweeping revamp of outside LB corps

May. 29, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — In Baltimore, Za'Darius Smith played second fiddle to Terrell Suggs. In Washington, Preston Smith was the trusty sidekick to...

Man accused of flying drone at California NFL games charged

May. 29, 2019 02:31 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man accused of using a drone to drop anti-media leaflets on crowds at two NFL games in the San Francisco Bay Area was charged with violating...

President Donald Trump speaks during the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point football team, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump wants to restore waiver for service academy athletes

By Kevin Freking May. 06, 2019 03:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2017, file photo, Air Force wide receiver Jalen Robinette takes part in a drill to prepare for the NFL Combine at a workout facility in Centennial, Colo. Two years after the U.S. Defense Department thwarted his plans of going straight from the Air Force Academy to the NFL, Robinette is determined to turn that detour into a dream delayed as he approaches the fulfillment of his two-year commitment of active duty. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Former Air Force receiver hoping NFL is a dream delayed

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 05, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

AP Source: Chiefs, Mathieu agree to $42M, 3-yr contract

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2019 08:30 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal with safety Tyrann Mathieu on Monday, continuing what is expected to be an...

Saints agree to 2-year extension with LB Craig Robinson

Mar. 11, 2019 06:01 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed with linebacker Craig Robinson on a two-year contract extension. The seven-year NFL veteran,...