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Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Former roommates Bosa, Elliott ready to face each other

By Joe Reedy 22 hrs ago

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2006, file photo, Miami players, including Rashaun Jones (38) at left, pay their respects as they gather around a mural of teammate Bryan Pata after an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Miami. Jones was arrested Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in connection with the 2006 fatal shooting of his teammate Bryan Pata. Pata, a 22-year-old, 6-foot-4, 280-pound defensive lineman, was shot several times outside of his Kendall, Fla., apartment the night of Nov. 7, 2006. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Ex-teammate pleads not guilty to killing Miami football star

Sep. 17, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, former Kansas City Chiefs player Tony Gonzalez poses with fans in the stands after he was inducted to the Chiefs Hall fo Fame, at halftime of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. After 17 seasons in the NFL and several years as a broadcaster, Gonzalez stepped away from the studio this season to pursue acting. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Darius Rucker to sing national anthem at Bills-Dolphins

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) fumbles the ball as Denver Broncos' A.J. Johnson (45) tackles him during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Broncos recovered the ball on the play. The Broncos won 27-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Analysis: Takeaways can win games, giveaways lose them

By Barry Wilner Sep. 17, 2021 10:18 AM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
'Hard Knocks' to showcase Colts for first in-season episodes

By Joe Reedy Sep. 16, 2021 10:05 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid instructs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chiefs' Reid deflects attention as he approaches NFL history

By Dave Skretta Sep. 15, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
NFL's opening week averages 17.4 million on TV

By Joe Reedy Sep. 14, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) fires a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Thanks, Tom Brady! Ageless quarterback helps NBC in ratings

By David Bauder Sep. 14, 2021 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 1948, file photo, Cleveland Browns fullback Marion Motley, right, stands with coach Paul Brown after a football game against Buffalo in Cleveland. Brown never saw color, and in 1946 he recruited Motley and Bill Willis for his Cleveland team in the All-America Football Conference. (AP Photo/Harold Valentine, File)
Forgotten First: A look at four (and more) NFL trailblazers

By Barry Wilner Sep. 14, 2021 02:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 7, 2019, file photo, Scotty McCreery arrives at the 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A decade ago, McCreery won “American Idol.” At age 17. So the country music star and huge NFL fan knows all about the pressure players face. Maybe even more so: Remember, as well as he might have performed on stage, fans across the country were casting votes for who would win the competition. Not exactly something in McCreery's control. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Country star Scotty McCreery knows pressure NFL players face

By Barry Wilner Sep. 14, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, file photo, New Orleans Saints' Parys Haralson (98) is seen before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. On Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, the San Francisco 49ers announced that Haralson, a former linebacker for the 49ers and New Orleans Saints, had died. He was 37. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Saints-Panthers 12/22/2013

Sep. 13, 2021 11:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2013, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Parys Haralson reaches for the ball during NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif. On Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, the San Francisco 49ers announced that Haralson, a former linebacker for the 49ers and New Orleans Saints, had died. He was 37. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Former 49ers, Saints LB Parys Haralson dies at age 37

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2021 10:19 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) makes catch in front of Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts' defense starts flat in season-opening loss to Seattle

By Michael Marot Sep. 13, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after a 17-16 loss to the Miami Dolphins after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Pats plan to focus on details after mistake-filled loss

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 13, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Crowded stadiums, pandemic create combustible mix this fall

By Tom Murphy Sep. 11, 2021 07:55 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) celebrates his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
NFL Kickoff game posts highest TV numbers since 2015

By Joe Reedy Sep. 10, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

CBS, Nickelodeon will team up again for NFL playoff game

Sep. 10, 2021 01:05 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS Sports will once again team with Nickelodeon to do a kids-focused broadcast during the first weekend of the NFL playoffs. ...

Austin FC fans celebrate by throwing water and beer in the air after the team scored its third goal against the Portland Timbers during an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
MLS playoff game set for Thanksgiving Day on Fox

Sep. 09, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

Giraffe, football star's namesake, dies in Louisiana zoo

Sep. 09, 2021 01:06 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A young giraffe named for a Louisiana football star has died at the Baton Rouge Zoo, zoo officials said Thursday. ...

2020/2021 Hall of Fame inductees to get rings at stadiums

Sep. 09, 2021 11:39 AM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Steve Hutchinson, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, will receive their rings of...