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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 - In this June 23, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football quarterback Tom Brady, far right, is seen along with other players during a private workout at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla. Brady is looking for a big bounce-back this season. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
A star-studded list of NFL players looking for 2020 rebound

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 10, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

List of players to opt out of playing the 2020 NFL season

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 05:36 PM EDT
Players who have opted out of playing the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus: Arizona Cardinals — T Marcus Gilbert ...

Cardinals add depth with safety Brice, receiver Patton

Aug. 05, 2020 04:08 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have added depth to their roster by signing safety Kentrell Brice and receiver Andre Patton. The...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. Trubisky understands why the Bears acquired quarterback Nick Foles. That doesn't mean he's ready to hand over the starting job. Trubisky said the trade for Foles gave him extra motivation to show he can develop into the franchise quarterback the Bears thought he would become when they moved up a spot to draft him with the No. 2 overall pick in 2017. “That's the business we're in,” he said in a conference call on Friday, June 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Bears QB Trubisky out to prove doubters wrong, beat Foles

By Andrew Seligman Jul. 31, 2020 06:42 PM EDT

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus watch the KBO league game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 27, 2020. Masked fans hopped, sang and shouted cheering slogans in baseball stadiums in South Korea on Sunday as authorities began bringing back spectators in professional sports games amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Bears place DT John Jenkins on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jul. 30, 2020 12:33 PM EDT

TE Adam Shaheen traded to Dolphins by Bears for draft pick

Jul. 25, 2020 08:19 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Tight end Adam Shaheen was traded to the Miami Dolphins by the Chicago Bears on Saturday for a conditional late-round draft pick. ...

FILE- In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) tackles New England Patriots' James White (28) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets traded disgruntled star safety Adams to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, July 25, 2020, splitting with a gifted player whose relationship with the franchise quickly deteriorated because of a contract dispute. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets trade disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams to Seahawks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 25, 2020 04:36 PM EDT

Bears cancel season ticket packages due to COVID-19 pandemic

Jul. 24, 2020 01:48 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears canceled season ticket packages on Friday because they’re not sure how many fans — if any — will be allowed at...

Bears release TE Braunecker

Jul. 23, 2020 05:50 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears released tight end Ben Braunecker on Thursday. Undrafted out of Harvard in 2016, Braunecker...

FILE - This June 23, 2020, file photo shows Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen, far left, along with safety Mike Edwards, second from left, quarterback Tom Brady, center in orange, cornerback Jamel Dean, second from right, and quarterback Blaine Gabbert during a private workout at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla. In a normal year, Brady's switch from the Patriots to the Buccaneers would have overridden every NFL story, from early winter through the spring and summer and into his debut against fellow 40-something QB Drew Brees and the Saints in September. Perhaps the biggest headlines Brady drew recently came when he defied players' union recommendations to cease informal practices with teammates as a coronavirus precaution. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
NFL facing unending series of questions, uncertain answers

By Barry Wilner Jul. 21, 2020 03:59 PM EDT

After drop-off last season, Bears look for big rebound

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 06:45 PM EDT
CHICAGO BEARS (8-8) CAMP SITE: Lake Forest, Ill. LAST YEAR: Bears went from winning NFC North at 12-4 in coach Matt...

Packers open camp seeking to build on 2019 breakthrough

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 06:01 PM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) CAMP SITE: Green Bay, Wisconsin LAST YEAR: Packers bounced back from two straight losing...

After title, Chiefs believe they're primed for more success

Jul. 20, 2020 05:29 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (15-4) CAMP SITE: Kansas City, Missouri LAST YEAR: Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers to win first...

Brees, Saints look for Super Bowl run after recent misses

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 12:59 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (13-4) CAMP SITE: Metairie, Louisiana LAST YEAR: New Orleans posted second straight 13-3 regular season...

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The Browns are closing in on a massive contract extension with Garrett, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick in 2017 and one of the NFL's premiere edge rushers, and the team could have the deal completed in the next day or so, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Browns sign Garrett to 5-year, $125 million extension

By Tom Withers Jul. 15, 2020 05:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 6, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett reacts after a play during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Berea, Ohio. The Cleveland Browns are closing in on a massive contract extension with Garrett, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick in 2017 and one of the NFL's premiere edge rushers, and the team could have the deal completed in the next day or so, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP Source: Browns, Garrett closing in on contract extension

By Tom Withers Jul. 14, 2020 03:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football quarterback Tom Brady runs across the field at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla. With coaches and players scattered and team facilities shut by the NFL because of the COVID-19 pandemic, video meetings helped the league act as if business continued as usual. “Walking through and practicing is the best way to teach,” Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians said. “So those are valuable reps missed. I don’t know how we’ll make them up. Hopefully we’ll get some extra time in practice in camp; a few extra days would help." (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
Coaches, players make best of NFL's 1st virtual offseason

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 16, 2020 12:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. Trubisky understands why the Bears acquired quarterback Nick Foles. That doesn't mean he's ready to hand over the starting job. Trubisky said the trade for Foles gave him extra motivation to show he can develop into the franchise quarterback the Bears thought he would become when they moved up a spot to draft him with the No. 2 overall pick in 2017. “That's the business we're in,” he said in a conference call on Friday, June 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Trubisky not conceding Bears starting QB job to Foles

By Andrew Seligman Jun. 12, 2020 05:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 11, 2020 05:14 PM EDT