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Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford talks with head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
New view: Matthew Stafford settling in with Rams

Dan Greenspan Jun. 09, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans have traded with the Atlanta Falcons for seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Titans agree to deal with Falcons for Julio Jones

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 06, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. With the NFL increasing its season to 17 games for the first change in length of the season since going from 14 to 16 games in 1978, some records and milestones, including Manning's mark of 5,477 yards in the 2013 season could soon be threatened by even more players. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
NFL's move to 17 games could alter record books

By Josh Dubow Apr. 02, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2012, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a diving catch as Houston Texans defensive back Alan Ball (22) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit. With the NFL increasing its season to 17 games for the first change in length of the season since going from 14 to 16 games in 1978, some records and milestones could soon be threatened by even more players. In an era where records have been falling with frequency, one mark that hasn’t been reached is 2,000 yards receiving in a season. Johnson came closest with 1,964 yards in 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with head coach Bruce Arians following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
A look back at the Bucs' impressive run to Super Bowl title

By Josh Dubow Feb. 10, 2021 02:33 AM EST

FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy from Super Bowl 50 onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Denver, in this Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, file photo. Manning was selected Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Manning and Lynch join together for a 3rd career highlight

By Barry Wilner Feb. 07, 2021 12:50 PM EST

FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton manning talks prior to an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans in Denver, in this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, file photo. More than two decades ago Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. Something called the Heisman Trophy. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Game changers: Manning, Woodson, Megatron headed to Hall

By Eddie Pells Feb. 06, 2021 10:52 PM EST

Calvin Johnson elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Feb. 06, 2021 09:33 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Calvin Johnson elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 1984, file photo, coach Tom Flores gestures to members of the Los Angeles Raiders as they carry him off the field after their 38-9 victory over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa, Fla. Flores has been selected as the Coach Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021. (AP Photo/File)
The Latest: Peyton Manning gets Hall call

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2021 09:22 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Jared Allen reacts after sacking Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, in this Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, file photo. The Vikings won 30-23. Allen is a 2021 finalist for entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid, File)
Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson top Hall of Fame candidates

By Barry Wilner Feb. 05, 2021 11:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81), defended by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe (32) , catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, in Detroit. Calvin Johnson is a 2021 finalist for entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
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Feb. 05, 2021 10:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in NFL football's Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif. Manning, in his first-year of eligibility, was selected as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2021 on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
No surprise: Peyton Manning a Hall of Fame finalist

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2021 06:02 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) prepares to step into the end zone for a touchdown as Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Hungry Buccaneers aim to keep building momentum for playoffs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 28, 2020 04:35 PM EST

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) runs after a catch as Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
NFL stages Careers in Football Forum for HBCU students

By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 03:15 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (3) tries to get away from Philadelphia Eagles' Javon Hargrave (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Metcalf, Wilson lead Seahawks over Eagles 23-17

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 30, 2020 11:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2009, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Green Bay, Wis. Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, Jared Allen and Calvin Johnson are first-year eligible players to make the list of 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2021. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching, File)
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Nov. 24, 2020 01:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2009, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Green Bay, Wis. Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, Jared Allen and Calvin Johnson are first-year eligible players to make the list of 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2021. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching, File)
Manning, Woodson, Megatron are Hall of Fame semifinalists

By Barry Wilner Nov. 24, 2020 01:00 PM EST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, right, celebrates after catching a touchdown pass next to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (41) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
A look at who's up and who's down at midpoint of NFL season

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2020 04:15 AM EST