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Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard announces that head coach Frank Reich has tested positive for COVID-19 as the NFL team's football opens training camp in Indianapolis, Monday, July 26, 2021. Reich, who is fully vaccinated, has no symptoms. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Positive COVID test keeps Colts coach out for start of camp

By Michael Marot 5 minutes ago

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 1980, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Harold Carmichael stands during the team's NFL football game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia. Next month, Carmichael will use those longs arms to put on his gold jacket in Canton. “To be inducted, to get that gold jacket, and get that bust and get that ring is very exciting for me,” he said. (AP Photo/Clem Murray, File)
Carmichael used unique size to become Hall of Fame wideout

By Rob Maaddi 28 minutes ago

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tim Tebow, left, performs a drill during an NFL football team practice in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Thursday, May 27, 2021, file photo. Tebow will open training camp Wednesday, July 28 as Jacksonville’s fourth- or fifth-string tight end, not all that surprising given he’s closing in on his 34th birthday, started playing the position five months ago and is trying to return to the NFL after spending the previous five years in the New York Mets’ organization. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Comeback story? Tebow opens Jags training camp as '1 of 90'

By Mark Long an hour ago

FILE - Then-Kansas City Chiefs assistant offensive line coach Eugene Chung, left, talks with lineman Tavon Rooks (65) during NFL football training camp practice n St. Joseph, Mo., in this Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, file photo. Former NFL player and coach Eugene Chung is still waiting to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding an anti-Asian comment he says a team made about him during a job interview this year. Chung said on a conference call Monday, July 26, 2021, that he never was told by the league why a requested meeting with Goodell was not arranged nor how the NFL's investigation was conducted. (Andrew Carpenean/The St. Joseph News-Press via AP, File)
Ex-coach/player wants meeting with Goodell over Asian remark

By Barry Wilner an hour ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 2 hrs ago
July 27 1920 — Resolute defeats Shamrock IV of Britain to defend the America’s Cup title for the United States. 1937 —...

Stafford feels invigorated as he reports to 1st Rams' camp

By Joe Reedy 14 hrs ago
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford has had four months to acclimate himself to the Los Angeles Rams, but the fresh start he has after 12 seasons...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (12) celebrates after catching an 18-yard pass in the end zone for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker (29) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Jacksonville wide receiver Westbrook. He brings some needed depth at the position and another option for a punt returner. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Vikings sign receiver/returner Dede Westbrook, agency says

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FILE - In this Wednesday, June 9, 2021 file photo, Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah runs through a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has tested positive with the COVID-19 virus just days before the opening of training camp. The team placed the second-round pick from Notre Dame on the COVID list Sunday, July 25, 2021.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns rookie LB Owusu-Koramoah placed on COVID-19 list

By Tom Withers 19 hrs ago

Baltimore Ravens head football coach John Harbaugh throws out the ceremonial first pitch using a football before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Nationals at Orioles 7/25/2021

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File-This Oct. 4, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., (13) scoring a touchdown after a long run as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) attempts the stop in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Beckham Jr. believes he and his teammates are poised to do something big this season. Appearing at his youth football camp, Beckham, who has made a speedy recovery from a season-ending knee injury in 2020, said there's a vibe about the Browns. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
OBJ feels Browns on verge of 'special' season in 2021

By Tom Withers 22 hrs ago

File-This Dec. 27, 2020, file photo shows Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throwing a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Watson plans to report to training camp with the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
AP source: Watson plans to report to Houston Texans camp

By Kristie Rieken 24 hrs ago

File-This Oct. 8, 1972, file photo shows Dallas Cowboys safety Cliff Harris (43) making a 45-yard return on a second quarter punt Oct. 8, 1972 in Irving, Texas before being brought down by Steelers' Preston Pearson (26) and Roy Gerela (10). Harris and receiver Drew Pearson, who also will be inducted this year as part of the class of 2021, are the first undrafted Cowboys among their 15 players in the Hall of Fame.(AP Photo/File)
Undrafted from small school, Harris makes hall with Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon 24 hrs ago

Chiefs open training camp, place Watts on PUP list

By Matt Derrick Jul. 24, 2021 07:11 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off training camp Saturday by placing veteran safety Armani Watts on the physically unable to perform...

Titans' Dupree on PUP list, top draft pick out to start camp

Jul. 24, 2021 05:54 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will be missing a couple of key players acquired this offseason to fix their defense at the start of training camp...

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) takes off his helmet during a break at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsburgh on Friday, July 23, 2021. (Steve Mellon/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Steelers' T.J. Watt focused on football, not contract status

By Dan Scifo Jul. 24, 2021 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Donnie Shell, left, hugs Harold Carmichael at the NFL Honors football award show in Miami, in this Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, file photo. “I was 190 pounds soaking wet,” Shell said with a laugh. Still, Pittsburgh Steelers scout Bill Nunn saw enough in the way Shell delivered hits — punishing opponents with little regard for his own well-being — to convince his bosses that Shell deserved an invitation to training camp in the summer of 1974. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Shell's journey from undrafted long shot ends with hall call

By Will Graves Jul. 24, 2021 01:22 PM EDT

All eyes on Dalton, Fields as Bears head into training camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:28 AM EDT
CHICAGO BEARS (8-9) CAMP SITE: Lake Forest, Illinois LAST YEAR: The Bears made the playoffs for a second time in coach...

Zimmer, Vikings aim for rebound with restocked defense

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:28 AM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: After a badly deteriorated defense and a rash of...

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia were fired 11...

QB Rodgers' uncertain status dominates Packers' camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) CAMP SITE: Green Bay, Wisconsin LAST YEAR: QB Aaron Rodgers delivered his third MVP season as...