Athlete injuries
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a media availability at the NFL football meetings, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phoenix. The attorneys general of New York and California announced Thursday, May 4, 2023, that they are investigating allegations of workplace discrimination at the NFL, citing lawsuits filed by employees that describe sex, racial and age bias, sexual harassment, and a hostile work environment. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Analysis: NFL can’t shake perception it doesn’t care what players and coaches think

By Rob Maaddi May. 26, 2023 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Denver. The Arizona Cardinals released five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Hopkins in a salary cap move Friday, May 26, 2023, after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
DeAndre Hopkins released by Arizona Cardinals, team takes big salary cap hit

By David Brandt May. 26, 2023 01:59 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, May 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Suspended Lions WR Jameson Williams says he wasn't aware of NFL rules on gambling he violated

By Larry Lage May. 25, 2023 06:20 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, right, chats with quarterback Russell Wilson, left, as Payton's wife, Skylene, looks on from courtside seats in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball semifinal playoff series between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Russell Wilson: trimmer body and lower public profile

By Arnie Stapleton May. 25, 2023 04:37 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo takes questions during an NFL football news conference, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. The new Raiders quarterback is not taking part in organized team activities because of a lingering foot injury. Coach Josh McDaniels said Thursday, May 25, 2023, that Garoppolo could be held out until July when training camp begins. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Foot injury could keep Jimmy Garoppolo out of Raiders practices until July

By Mark Anderson May. 25, 2023 01:14 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) walks on the field during NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers QB Trey Lance happy in San Francisco despite uncertain status

By Josh Dubow May. 24, 2023 05:34 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up during NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Za'Darius Smith excited to have 'hand in the dirt' with Browns, paired up front with Myles Garrett

By Tom Withers May. 24, 2023 05:10 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to reporters after the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers optimistic QB Brock Purdy will be healthy to start season opener

By Josh Dubow May. 23, 2023 07:42 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes watches a play develop during the NFL football team's game against the Washington Commanders, Oct. 23, 2022 in Landover, Md. Stokes still doesn’t know when he will be ready to return from the knee and foot injuries that ended his 2022 season prematurely. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Packers' Eric Stokes walking again, but unsure when he can return from foot injury

By Steve Megargee May. 23, 2023 07:06 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers performs stretching drills with his teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Aaron Rodgers strains calf during warmups, sits out first Jets practice open to media

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 23, 2023 01:19 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral looks to hand off during drills at the the NFL football team's OTA practices in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, May 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers QB Corral doesn't desire trade despite team drafting Young No. 1 overall

By Steve Reed May. 22, 2023 03:50 PM EDT

San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto, right, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run that scored Wilmer Flores (41) and Bryce Johnson (58) during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in San Francisco, Monday, May 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Conforto's 3-run homer propels Giants to 6-3 win over Phillies

By Henry Schulman May. 16, 2023 12:42 AM EDT

Seahawks sign veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards

May. 15, 2023 01:55 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards on Monday, continuing their offseason remodel on the defensive side of the...

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton directs players as they take part in drills during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sean Payton expects Javonte Williams will be back for Broncos training camp

By Arnie Stapleton May. 13, 2023 08:18 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Peter Skoronski (77) runs through drills during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Titans' top draft picks Peter Skoronski, Will Levis bring family ties to Music City

By Teresa M. Walker May. 13, 2023 06:04 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) attempts to hold off Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za'Darius Smith in a trade from the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Friday night, May 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Browns agree to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith from Vikings, AP source says

By Tom Withers May. 12, 2023 08:01 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller works on a defensive drill during an NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jaguars rookie LB Miller practices for 1st time since foot surgery, awaits full clearance

By Mark Long May. 12, 2023 05:51 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine speaks to the media during a NFL football press conference in Eagan, Minn., Monday, April 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings counting on second-year players to provide boost in secondary

By Dave Campbell May. 11, 2023 06:13 PM EDT

THIS CORRECTS THE LAST NAME TO KUNTZ, NOT KURTZ AS ORIGINALLY SENT - New York Jets tight end Zack Kuntz (81) runs a play during the team's NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 5, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Hurdles have been no challenge for Jets rookie Zack Kuntz

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 06, 2023 06:07 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders center Chase Roullier (73) leaves the field on a cart after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. The Washington Commanders are releasing center Chase Roullier with a post-June 1 designation, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, May 5, 2023, because the team had not announced the move. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, File)
Commanders releasing oft-injured center Chase Roullier

By Stephen Whyno May. 05, 2023 01:14 PM EDT