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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. The NFL is returning to London in October and Tom Brady begins his pursuit of an eighth Super Bowl title against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys when Tampa Bay hosts the league’s annual kickoff game on Sept. 9. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Brady-Prescott kicks off NFL season plus a return to London

By Rob Maaddi May. 12, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 file photo, New England Patriots running back James White (28) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. For James White, the upcoming 2021 NFL season is all about starting fresh, both on and off the field. It was just this past September that the veteran Patriots running back was blindsided hours before New England’s second game of the season with news of a horrific car accident in Florida that killed his father and critically injured his mother. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Patriots' White ready to turn page on painful 2020 season

By Kyle Hightower May. 11, 2021 04:50 PM EDT

FILE - Former Clemson teammates Travis Etienne and Trevor Lawrence pose with their Jacksonville Jaguars jerseys during an introductory press conference in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Friday, April 30, 2021, file photo. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

By Mark Long May. 11, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

Pats add depth at kicker, sign undrafted rookie Quinn Nordin

May. 06, 2021 07:37 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots have signed rookie kicker Quinn Nordin, adding some depth prior to beginning their offseason workout program. ...

Dolphins release McCain, agree to terms with Jason McCourty

May. 06, 2021 11:09 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Safety Bobby McCain was released Thursday by the Miami Dolphins, who agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Jason McCourty. ...

FILE - New England Patriots center David Andrews prepares to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass., in this Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, file photo. There was a moment when it seemed as if center David Andrews would be adding his name to the list of a key Patriots offensive linemen joining new teams in 2021. He explored possible new suitors in free agency, including the rival Dolphins, but in the end decided to return to the only NFL team he’s played for. After watching the team spend big in free agency and bring in a possible quarterback of the future in Mac Jones, he says he's excited about being part of a rebuilt roster that hopes to turn the page on a 7-9 season.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Andrews excited about possibilities of Pats' new-look roster

By Kyle Hightower May. 04, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

FILE - This March 12, 2009 file photo shows Dr. Robert Lesslie in Rock Hill, S.C. Authorities say a gunman, identified as former NFL player Phillip Adams, killed Lesslie, his wife and grandchildren on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Rock Hill. Adams killed himself early Thursday according to a source who was briefed on the investigation. (John D. Simmons/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
'Football City, USA' killings raise sport safety concerns

By Michelle Liu May. 03, 2021 09:30 AM EDT

Images are displayed on stage of Christian Barmore, defensive tackle at Alabama, selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Patriots add Oklahoma RB Rhamondre Stevenson in draft

By Brendan Mcgair May. 01, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Northwestern tackle Rashawn Slater greets fans after he was chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 13th pick in the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Chargers continue rebuilding offensive line through draft

By Joe Reedy May. 01, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

FILE - Caleb Farley smiles during Virginia Tech NFL football pro day in Blacksburg, Va., in this Friday, March 26, 2021, file photo. Farley is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 19-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry, File)
Titans complete their extreme makeover of struggling defense

By Teresa M. Walker May. 01, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

Images of Penn State defensive lineman Jayson Oweh are displayed after he was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens with the 31st pick in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Baltimore Ravens address various needs in NFL draft

By Todd Karpovich May. 01, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Florida State defensive back Asante Samuel Jr. (26) tries to intercept a pass intended for North Carolina State wide receiver Tabari Hines (5) during an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Samuel in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Chargers take CB Asante Samuel Jr. in second round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 30, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore holds a football as he appears on the Red Carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)
Patriots trade up in 2nd round, select Barmore from Alabama

By Ken Powtak Apr. 30, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence greets fans as he arrives for the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Column: Drafting a franchise QB always a risky endeavor

By Paul Newberry Apr. 30, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd as the first round of the NFL football draft finishes early Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Betting millions on QBs who can turn clubs around on a dime

By Jim Litke Apr. 30, 2021 03:53 AM EDT

An image of Washington defensive lineman Joe Tryon is displayed on stage after he was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the final pick in the first round of the NFL football draft, early Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Buccaneers select LB Joe Tryon with last pick of first round

By Fred Goodall Apr. 30, 2021 12:19 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) turns upfield against Auburn during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football gam in Tampa, Fla. Baltimore ranked last in the NFL averaging 171.2 yards passing per game and had the fewest pass attempts with 406 last season. That’s partly because the running game was so proficient behind quarterback Lamar Jackson, the catalyst for the league’s No. 1 rushing attack (191.9 yards per game) for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Ravens pick WR Rashod Bateman, LB Jayson Oweh in first round

By Todd Karpovich Apr. 30, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, right, holds a team jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the New England Patriots selected him with the 15th pick in the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Patriots wait, draft former Alabama QB Mac Jones at No. 15

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 29, 2021 10:28 PM EDT

Caleb Followill looks at a Beatles display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. Rockers Kings of Leon tour a new digital exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the NFT (cryptocurrency) launching before the rock band plays at the NFL draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kings of Leon tour Rock Hall, NFT exhibit before draft gig

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan speaks at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., in this March 8, 2017, file photo. It’s easy to see owner Shad Khan’s excitement and enthusiasm for the Jacksonville Jaguars these days. He’s laughing, cracking jokes, taking subtle shots at the previous coach/general manager regime. “It’s unbelievable,” Khan said Tuesday, April 27, 2021, two days before Jacksonville is set to select Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first pick in the NFL draft. “If this isn’t a moment to enjoy for me and for all the Jags fans, you need more coffee or you need something else. This is a great-to-be-alive kind of moment, frankly.” (Will Dickey/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Jaguars' Khan sees 'hope, optimism' after years of failure

By Mark Long Apr. 27, 2021 04:51 PM EDT