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Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, right, talks to wide receiver DeSean Jackson during the NFL football team's camp Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
McVay in better mood, says he's better coach with Stafford

By Greg Beacham Jun. 10, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford talks with head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
New view: Matthew Stafford settling in with Rams

Dan Greenspan Jun. 09, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Aaron Rodgers’ absence from the Green Bay Packers’ minicamp means more opportunities for 2020 first-round draft pick Jordan Love, who now must prepare for the possibility he could open the season as a starting quarterback after not playing a single down his rookie year. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers' Love maintains usual mindset in unusual offseason

By Steve Megargee Jun. 09, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

NFL suspends Lions tackle Jashon Cornell for first 3 games

Jun. 03, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jashon Cornell was suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the season for violating the...

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers' A.J. Dillon (28) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Green Bay, Wis. At right, in a Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Green Bay, Wis. Dillon says he and Jones could form the NFL’s best running-back duo. (AP Photo/File)
Jones, Dillon believe they can give Packers potent RB tandem

By Steve Megargee Jun. 03, 2021 04:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 file photo, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) signals during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Santa Clara, Calif. Back in college, Ahkello Witherspoon wanted to find a way to have an NFL career in Seattle. It took several seasons and starting his career in San Francisco, but Witherspoon finally got his wish this offseason when he signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Witherspoon finally gets his wish, finds his way to Seahawks

By Tim Booth May. 27, 2021 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Detroit. Stafford says his offseason thumb surgery is not an impediment to anything he wants to do during his first offseason workouts with the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Stafford's thumb fine, outlook bright in 1st Rams offseason

By Greg Beacham May. 24, 2021 08:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wis. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading up in the first round to draft the three-time MVP’s potential successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
LaFleur on Rodgers: 'We want him back in the worst way'

By Steve Megargee May. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow talks after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., in this Monday, June 11, 2018, file photo.The Detroit Lions have signed Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow to a $54 million, four-year extension that keeps him under contract through the 2026 season. The team announced the deal Friday, May 7, 2021, investing in one of the franchise’s building blocks under general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions sign Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow through 2026 season

By Larry Lage May. 07, 2021 12:42 PM EDT

Saints add Huggins to depleted interior defensive line

May. 06, 2021 07:32 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive tackle Albert Huggins in a move that addresses a position where the club lost two prominent...

Hall of Fame creating behavioral health program for players

By Barry Wilner May. 06, 2021 11:14 AM EDT
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is forming a behavioral health program seeking solutions to mental and behavioral issues for current and former athletes and...

AP source: Lions releasing running back Kerryon Johnson

By Larry Lage May. 05, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are releasing running back Kerryon Johnson, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke Wednesday...

Lions sign LS Scott Daly, G Evan Heim

May. 04, 2021 08:53 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed long snapper Scott Daly and guard Evan Heim. The Lions announced the moves Tuesday. ...

Not a need: LA Rams add depth, don't seek starters in draft

By Greg Beacham May. 01, 2021 08:57 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams feel they got what they needed out of the NFL draft, and that doesn't necessarily include a starter at any position. ...

A Detroit Lions fan, left, who was chosen to be on stage, points to an image of the team's first-round pick Penei Sewell, an offensive lineman from Oregon, on the display on stage at the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Holmes added to Lions' strength, addressed weaknesses

By Larry Lage May. 01, 2021 08:38 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

Patient Ravens get players they 'targeted' on Day 2 of draft

By Todd Karpovich Apr. 30, 2021 11:27 PM EDT
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have stayed patient in this year’s NFL draft. So far, the strategy seems to have worked well...

Saints take defenders Werner, Adebo on 2nd day of NFL draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 30, 2021 09:42 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints selected Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night before trading up to...

Rams add a little speed with diminutive Louisville WR Atwell

By Greg Beacham Apr. 30, 2021 09:26 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tutu Atwell knows he could be the smallest player on every NFL field he touches with the Los Angeles Rams. The maybe-5...

A Detroit Lions fan, left, who was chosen to be on stage, holds a team jersey with the name of the team's first-round pick Penei Sewell, an offensive lineman from Oregon, at the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Detroit Lions stay in trenches, take DTs Onwuzurike, McNeill

By Noah Trister Apr. 30, 2021 08:16 PM EDT