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Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich watch drills during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts trying to plot Taylor-made plan for rushing champ

By Michael Marot Aug. 04, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2021 photo of Vincent Taylor of the Houston Texans NFL football team. Taylor, who signed with the Atlanta Falcons in the off season, ruptured his Achilles tendon, coach Arthur Smith announced Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, following Tuesday’s practice. (AP Photo/File)
Falcons lose veteran Taylor to season-ending Achilles injury

Aug. 02, 2022 02:53 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) looks on during the NFL football team's training camp on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons defensive guru Pees determined to raise expectations

Aug. 01, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (4) and Jacoby Brissett (7) jog during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, August 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson was suspended for six games on Monday after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.” (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs appeal

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 01, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints' Sam Mills grabs a fumble during the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 22, 1991, in New Orleans. Mills played Division III college football and was not drafted. That made his rise to stardom with the Saints and Carolina Panthers — and his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this weekend — all the more remarkable. (Ellis Lucia/The Times-Picayune via AP, File)
Hall of Fame welcomes inspirational 'Field Mouse,' Sam Mills

By Brett Martel Aug. 01, 2022 02:47 AM EDT

Detroit Lions' Jameson Williams sign autographs after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions RB D'Andre Swift is bigger, stronger and healthier

By Jeremy Reisman Jul. 30, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: Heady times for the NFL's bottom feeders

By Paul Newberry Jul. 29, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans' John Metchie III smiles during an NFL football rookie minicamp practice on May 13, 2022, in Houston. The rookie wide receiver announced Sunday, July 24, 2022, that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Metchie addresses Texans in wake of leukemia diagnosis

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 29, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, July 29, 2022, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears center Patrick sidelined by injury to his right hand

By Andrew Seligman Jul. 29, 2022 04:23 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
AP sources: No decision in Watson discipline case this week

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 29, 2022 09:57 AM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) catches a 51-yard touchdown pass from Julian Edelman, as he runs from Baltimore Ravens defensive back Rashaan Melvin (38) in the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Jan. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. Amendola, who earned two Super Bowl rings with the Patriots and became one of Tom Brady’s favorite playmakers during his five seasons in New England, is retiring. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Danny Amendola, 2-time Super Bowl winner with Pats, retires

Jul. 26, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans' John Metchie III smiles during an NFL football rookie minicamp practice on May 13, 2022, in Houston. The rookie wide receiver announced Sunday, July 24, 2022, that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia

Jul. 24, 2022 02:00 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Lawyer: 30 women settle Watson-related claims against Texans

By Juan A. Lozano Jul. 15, 2022 01:44 PM EDT

Attorney: 30 women settle claims against Houston Texans over sex misconduct allegations against Deshaun Watson

Jul. 15, 2022 01:22 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Attorney: 30 women settle claims against Houston Texans over sex misconduct allegations against Deshaun Watson. ...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
With Josh Allen at QB, expectations are high for Bills

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass during a voluntary NFL football minicamp practice Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Houston. The Texans look to Davis Mills as their answer at quarterback after finally moving on from Deshaun Watson in a trade to Cleveland this offseason.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, FIle)
Texans look to Mills at QB after trading Watson to Browns

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (1) and Desmond Ridder (4) work during their NFL minicamp football practice, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota favored over rookie Ridder in Falcons QB camp derby

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass before an NFL wild-card football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. With coach Nick Sirianni choosing a light offseason workout schedule, the Eagles offense will be looking to develop needed chemistry in training camp. This is especially true of Hurts and his new high-priced playmaker, Brown. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Eagles have big expectations going into Sirianni's 2nd year

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:28 AM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The Lions are kicking off their second training camp with coach Campbell. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions kicking off 2nd training camp with coach Dan Campbell

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Browns head to camp unsure of Deshaun Watson's availability

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:12 AM EDT