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FILE - Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, poses with USC's Sam Darnold after being picked by the New York Jets during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Whether it's the Jets giving away three extra second-round picks to move up and take San Darnold third overall in 2018 or the 49ers giving up three first-round picks to draft Trey Lance third overall in 2021 only to have him start four games his first two seasons, there have been many misses. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
A look at some of best and worst draft trade-up for QBs

By Josh Dubow Apr. 20, 2023 01:09 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo takes questions at an NFL football news conference Friday, March 17, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Garoppolo ready to get started for Raiders after brief delay

By Mark Anderson Mar. 17, 2023 06:52 PM EDT

Quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy celebrates during the Kansas City Chiefs' victory party in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs promote Nagy to old job as offensive coordinator

Feb. 24, 2023 07:32 PM EST

AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 10:03 PM EST
The NFL Comeback Player of the Year as awarded by The Associated Press and selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2022 — Geno Smith, QB, Seattle ...

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Chiefs can clinch AFC West title with win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 15, 2022 01:46 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference after the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Jaguars lost by 17-21. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Chiefs' Reid, Jaguars' Pederson meet Sunday for 2nd time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 10, 2022 01:33 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars' Jamal Agnew (39) is stopped by Las Vegas Raiders' DJ Turner (19) as Agnew returns a kickoff in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Chiefs aim for sixth straight win over Jaguars on Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 12:36 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke hands the ball off to running back Brian Robinson Jr., during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
'Underdog' Heinicke changes Washington Commanders identity

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 26, 2022 02:26 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine (6) eceives treatment after an injury during an NFL match between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Vikings wish recovering rookie Cine a happy birthday on Zoom

By Dave Campbell Oct. 05, 2022 05:51 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 20 1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open. ...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chiefs' Mahomes still thrives on proving naysayers wrong

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2022 08:45 PM EDT
June 28 1935 — Alf Perry ties a British Open scoring record with a 283 total at Muirfield in Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland. Perry’s finishes five...

Washington coach Ron Rivera wins George Halas Award

By The Associated Press May. 09, 2022 01:21 PM EDT
Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera, who had cancer and made a full recovery, has been selected as the 2022 George Halas Award recipient by the Professional...

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Jaguars have the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft for the second consecutive year. Alabama left tackle Evan Neal or North Carolina State’s Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu seemingly make as much sense for Jacksonville as Michigan standout pass rusher and betting favorite Aidan Hutchinson.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Jags pick 1st again, but is this another slam dunk choice?

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
AP source: Colts agree to trade Carson Wentz to Commanders

By Stephen Whyno And Michael Marot Mar. 09, 2022 02:18 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: Stafford, Burrow offer divergent Super Bowl paths

By Barry Wilner Feb. 08, 2022 02:11 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks for a receiver during the second quarter of the team's NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Jan. 12, 2013. Kaepernick had replaced Alex Smith as starter late that season and established himself as a phenomenon when he ran for a quarterback-record 181 yards and two scores and threw for 263 yards and two TDs in a 45-31 San Francisco win. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers, Packers set for record-tying 9th playoff meeting

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2022 01:28 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:30 AM EST
(an. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs past Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
First place in AFC West at stake when Chiefs, Chargers clash

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2021 01:09 PM EST