Athlete contracts
FILE - Kentucky quarterback Will Levis looks for a receiver against during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Oct. 29, 2021. The quarterback with the active and entertaining TikTok account has become an intriguing NFL prospect. That combination of personality and athletic potential has never been more valuable in college athletics. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Kentucky QB Levis balances NIL gains with long-term goals

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 30, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Two people with knowledge of the move say the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 28, 2022, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
AP sources: Commanders, McLaurin agree on 3-year extension

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 28, 2022 04:02 PM EDT

Bears sign second-round pick Gordon to 4-year contract

Jun. 25, 2022 02:32 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed second-round draft pick Kyler Gordon to a four-year contract on Saturday. The cornerback from...

Steelers add veteran DL Ogunjobi with 1-year contract

Jun. 21, 2022 08:46 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran defensive end Larry Ogunjobi to a one-year deal on Tuesday, shoring up a position of need following Stephon...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Lamar Jackson acknowledges a 'conversation' about contract

By Noah Trister Jun. 16, 2022 05:11 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks to reporters during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, June 16, 2022. The Cowboys announced they are breaking from minicamp early. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cowboys eye California as Schultz shows for brief minicamp

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 16, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

Falcons sign OL Harrison, DL Dalton after minicamp tryouts

Jun. 16, 2022 04:46 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive lineman Jalen Dalton and offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison to one-year contracts on Thursday. ...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski directs a drill during an NFL football practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Clowney says Watson trade brought him back to Browns

By Tom Withers Jun. 16, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans safeties coach Scott Booker, center, shows a play to cornerbacks Tre Avery (23) and Kenneth George Jr. (40) at the NFL football team's practice facility, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Jeffery Simmons dodges contract talk at Titans' minicamp

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 15, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Devon Key (42), safety Justin Reid (20) and safety Juan Thornhill (22) stretch during the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Thornhill seeks to fill Honey Badger's void

By Dave Skretta Jun. 15, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick goes through drills during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers sign star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to 5-year deal

Jun. 15, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) eludes quarterbacks coach Cam Turner as Murray takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Murray still waiting on long-term contract with Cardinals

By John Marshall Jun. 14, 2022 06:52 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes drops back to pass during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs' new-look offense misses pieces in mandatory minicamp

By Dave Skretta Jun. 14, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is seen during an NFL football OTA practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Rivera: Del Rio apologized to Commanders players for remarks

Jun. 14, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, left, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, center, and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, right, stand on the field as players take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mekhi Becton at Jets' mandatory minicamp after skipping OTAs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 14, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) looks on during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bills safety Jordan Poyer will attend and participate in Buffalo's mandatory practices this week after sitting out all of the team's voluntary spring sessions because of a contract issue, a person with direct knowledge of the player's decision told The Associated Press on Monday, June 13, 2022.(AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
AP source: Poyer will report for Bills' mandatory practices

By John Wawrow Jun. 13, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow catches a pass during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders agree to 2-year extension with Hunter Renfrow

By Josh Dubow Jun. 10, 2022 12:06 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider, left, and coach Pete Carroll watch NFL football practice Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Pete Carroll optimistic deal will get done for DK Metcalf

By Tim Booth Jun. 09, 2022 07:10 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp smiles during stretching at the NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp gets contract extension from Rams

By Greg Beacham Jun. 08, 2022 08:25 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers' Nick Bosa not worried about lack of contract talks

By Josh Dubow Jun. 08, 2022 06:32 PM EDT