Calvin Johnson
FILE - In this Aug. 15, 1970, file photo, Gene UpShaw poses when he was playing left guard for the Oakland Raiders. Al Davis found one of the key building blocks for the Raiders at overlooked Texas A&I University when he drafted Upshaw 17th overall in 1967. Upshaw became a stalwart at left guard on Oakland's overpowering line, helping the franchise win two Super Bowl titles on the way to the Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders' draft history ranges from Upshaw to Russell

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2020 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2016, file photo, Baltimore Ravens guard Marshal Yanda, right, talks with quarterback Joe Flacco during practice at the NFL football teams training camp in Baltimore. Yanda was selected to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday, April 6, 2020, by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
8 unanimous picks for All-Decade Team include Brady, Watt

By Barry Wilner Apr. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EDT

FLE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, left, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Next Monday, April 6, 2020, the Hall of Fame and the NFL will announce the roster for the 2010-19 All-Decade team. Kuechly is a possible pick at linebacker. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
All-Decade Team a dicey proposition, other than a few stars

By Barry Wilner Mar. 30, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NFL scouting combine family affair for lucky few

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 28, 2020 03:30 PM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Determining All-Decade team for 2010s no easy chore

By Barry Wilner Feb. 25, 2020 01:44 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Packers-Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 10:20 AM EST
GREEN BAY (12-3) AT DETROIT (3-11-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE -- Packers by 10 RECORD VS...

Lions-Broncos Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 01:37 PM EST
DETROIT (3-10-1) AT DENVER (5-9) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE -- Broncos by 7 RECORD VS....

Jerry Rice among 24 receiver finalists for All-Time Team

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2019 07:46 PM EST
Jerry Rice, holder of nearly every significant NFL receiving record, is one of 24 finalists for the league’s All-Time Team. The two dozen...

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, center, makes a catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward, left, and defensive back Rashad Fenton, right, defend, during the second half of an NFL football game, in Mexico City. Williams has five straight games with a reception over 40 yards and has made some dynamic catches for the Los Angeles Chargers. The only thing the third-year receiver hasn't done this season is find the end zone. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)
Chargers' Williams emerges as deep threat, but no touchdowns

By Joe Reedy Dec. 04, 2019 07:03 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) beats Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) on a 16-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Michael Thomas giving Saints a big return on investment

By Brett Martel Nov. 26, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Big guy, big catch: Vea TD leads Bucs past Falcons 35-22

By Paul Newberry Nov. 24, 2019 04:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Foxborough, Mass. With no defensive coordinator and coach Bill Belichick calling the plays, a veteran group of "Boogeymen" linebackers and stingy secondary lead a unit that is allowing a league-low 11 points per game have forced a NFL-best 27 turnovers. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
NFL at 100: Belichick, Brady and Patriots dominate 2010s

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EST

Cowboys-Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 10:46 AM EDT
DALLAS (3-2) at NEW YORK JETS (0-4) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 7 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Cowboys 3-2,...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, tumbles after a sack by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs lose, leave Pats, Niners as NFL's lone unbeaten teams

By Mark Long Oct. 07, 2019 02:52 AM EDT

Falcons-Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 07:34 PM EDT
ATLANTA (1-3) at HOUSTON (2-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Texans by 4½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Falcons 1-3, Texans 2...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, middle, scores ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman, left, during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
NFL Today, Week 4

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 10:22 PM EDT

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Lions off to the start Stafford and Patricia needed

By Noah Trister Sep. 23, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit. The former Lions superstar said the team wanted him to change his story regarding one of the many concussions he had during his nine-year NFL career. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
49ers-Lions 12/27/2015

Sep. 20, 2019 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2015, file photo, Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) hits Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. The former Lions superstar said the team wanted him to change his story regarding one of the many concussions he had during his nine-year NFL career. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Lions-Seahawks 10/5/2015

Sep. 20, 2019 05:59 PM EDT