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File-Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen celebrates a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a contract with longtime Minnesota defensive end Everson Griffen, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. Griffen is the latest addition of a pass rusher with a pedigree for the Cowboys, who signed former San Francisco end Aldon Smith during the offseason. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
AP source: Cowboys agree to deal with pass rusher Griffen

By Schuyler Dixon 2 hrs ago

Howard Mudd, former NFL player, standout coach, dies at 78

4 hrs ago
SEATTLE (AP) — Howard Mudd, a former NFL All-Pro player and longtime offensive line coach, has died. He was 78. The...

Broncos add tackle experience with signing of Demar Dotson

By Arnie Stapleton 4 hrs ago
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — The Denver Broncos added a veteran offensive tackle in Demar Dotson to plug an experience gap following Ja’Wuan James ’ decision to...

Seattle Seahawks', from left, Cody Barton (57), K.J. Wright (50), Neiko Thorpe (23), Shaquill Griffin, and Tre Flowers (21) stay distanced as they hit a blocking sled during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, Pool)
Plenty of eyes on Jamal Adams as Seahawks get on field

By Tim Booth 5 hrs ago

FILE-Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Prescott stuck with his virtual hiatus trying to get a long-term contract that never came during the offseason. Now that the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys is in the building preparing to play on the $31.4 million franchise tag, Prescott doesn't see an immediate need for questions about his future with America's Team. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys' Prescott has eye on present without long-term deal

By Schuyler Dixon 5 hrs ago

Due to the new coronavirus pandemic a man wears a face mask of the German first division soccer team FC Schalke 04 and a hat with the word reading "Deutschland" (Germany) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: No fans for Saints home opener against Bucs

By The Associated Press 5 hrs ago

NFL, union agree to extend daily coronavirus testing

By Josh Dubow 6 hrs ago
The NFL extended daily coronavirus testing for players and staff until further notice even though the positive test rate from the first two weeks of camp has...

James Bradberry gives Giants one CB, searching for another

By Tom Canavan 8 hrs ago
A couple of months ago, the New York Giants seemed to be set at one cornerback spot and with plenty of choices at the other. Things have...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bell has his sights set on a big-time bounce back. The New York Jets star running back put up pedestrian numbers last season after sitting out a year in a contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bell say he's now in the best shape of his career and can't wait to show it on the field. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Jets' motivated Bell out to prove he's now better than ever

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 8 hrs ago

Gen. Belichick? Trump says Patriots coach has military chops

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick has eight Super Bowl rings. Maybe he should also have four stars. In a call with conservative radio...

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Oakland, Calif. Dealing with an offseason move to Las Vegas, an overhaul of his defense and contending in a division with Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs is a tough enough task for Gruden. It all pales in comparison to trying to keep his players safe from COVID-19 in a city where the coronavirus is spreading. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Raiders enjoying new world-class training facility

By W.g. Ramirez 9 hrs ago

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2020, file photo, LSU linebacker Patrick Queen speaks during a news conference after winning the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson in New Orleans. Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta drafted LSU linebacker Patrick Queen at No. 28 overall (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Ravens' Martindale can't wait to unleash big, fast defense

By David Ginsburg 9 hrs ago

FILE - Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott listens to a question after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Bills have signed coach McDermott to a multi-year contract extension. A person with direct knowledge told the Associated Press the contract is a four-year extension that runs through the 2025 season. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills have not released that information. McDermott had two years remaining on his original deal. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, file)
Bills sign McDermott to multiyear extension

By John Wawrow 10 hrs ago

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) sits on the bench during the first half an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets in Atlanta. Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson says he has been in touch with Beasley and that the linebacker knows his absence from training camp is unexcused. The Titans signed him to a one-year deal for $9.5 million in March to help bulk up their pass rush. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Titans place LB Vic Beasley on non-football injury list

Aug. 11, 2020 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, then-Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett takes part in a news conference following an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas. Jason Garrett wasn’t interested in sitting around for a year after the Dallas Cowboys didn’t renew his contract as their head coach. So when the New York Giants and new head coach Joe Judge called to ask him about becoming the offensive coordinator, he jumped at the opportunity. Speaking to the media Tuesday for the first time since he was hired, Garrett refused to discuss his final days in Dallas, where he was the head coach for a decade. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Garrett jumped at chance to be Giants' offensive coordinator

By Tom Canavan Aug. 11, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, filer photo, Kansas City Chiefs' Mecole Hardman (17) and Tyreek Hill (10) pose for a photo in Miami. The two Chiefs wide receivers have traded barbs about their speed ever since Hardman was chosen in the second round of last year's draft. Hardman and Hill both have world-class speed — that much was never in question — but just who was the fastest man in Kansas City wasn't settled until the two lined up in the team's indoor facility this past week. Hill won easily. Hardman copped to it on social media with a sad-face emoji. (AP Photo/Doug Benc, File)
Chiefs wide receivers showcase speed during indoor race

By Dave Skretta Aug. 11, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) rushes for yardage against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. Fournette used to be considered a building block in Jacksonville. Then he ended up on the trading block. Now, the bruising running back is entering the final year of his rookie contract and facing an uncertain future with the franchise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Once Jags' centerpiece, Fournette now at career crossroads

By Mark Long Aug. 11, 2020 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - This is a Jan. 9, 2020, file photo showing New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch after a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J. The 36-year-old daughter of Steve Tisch has died. Hilary Anne Tisch died on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, Steve Tisch said in a statement issued for the family. The statement did not cite a cause of death or say where she died, but it noted she had battled depression.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
36-year-old daughter of NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch dies

Aug. 11, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler runs against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. Ekeler could be the one player who benefits the most from the Los Angeles Chargers changes on offense. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Chargers' Ekeler has new role but maintains same mindset

By Joe Reedy Aug. 10, 2020 07:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, left, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Robert Woods during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Los Angeles. Kupp and Woods spent the offseason getting kicked off various high school football fields while trying to get in some COVID-clandestine workouts. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Steady WR duo Woods, Kupp adapt to change in Rams' offense

By Greg Beacham Aug. 10, 2020 06:49 PM EDT