Tony Gonzalez
FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Jared Allen reacts after sacking Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, in this Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, file photo. The Vikings won 30-23. Allen is a 2021 finalist for entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid, File)
Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson top Hall of Fame candidates

By Barry Wilner Feb. 05, 2021 11:46 AM EST

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)
Gronk, Kelce revolutionized tight end spot in different ways

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 02, 2021 02:49 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Witten says he is retiring again, apparently for good this time. The longtime Dallas Cowboys tight end who spent his final season with the Raiders told ESPN on Wednesday, Jan. 27, that he was walking away “knowing that for 17 seasons I gave it my absolute all.” (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Witten becoming high school coach after 2nd NFL retirement

Feb. 01, 2021 05:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Witten says he is retiring again, apparently for good this time. The longtime Dallas Cowboys tight end who spent his final season with the Raiders told ESPN on Wednesday, Jan. 27, that he was walking away “knowing that for 17 seasons I gave it my absolute all.” (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
TE Jason Witten says he's retiring again after 17th season

Jan. 27, 2021 07:26 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) misses a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Raiders, Broncos jockeying for draft position, not playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 31, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) tackles Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten (82) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Jason Witten set to break all-time games mark for tight ends

By Josh Dubow Dec. 31, 2020 02:49 AM EST

Charissa Thompson, left, Tony Gonzalez, center, and Michael Vick discuss NFL topics on the set of Fox NFL Kickoff during a 2019 show. The pregame show, like those on other networks, have had their challenges this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.(Lily Hernandez/FOX NFL Kickoff via AP)
'Fox NFL Kickoff' weathers challenges faced by pregame shows

By Joe Reedy Dec. 31, 2020 02:47 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EST

NFL Today-Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 09:14 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 21 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — The Steelers have lost two straight...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) falls on the field after he was sacked by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
A winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face Mahomes

By Barry Wilner Dec. 17, 2020 11:44 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mahomes leads Chiefs vs. Saints coach who nearly drafted him

By Brett Martel Dec. 17, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL Today, Week 14

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 10:18 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs after a catch as Denver Broncos strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Travis Kelce continues torrid streak as Chiefs keep winning

By Dave Skretta Dec. 07, 2020 11:19 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tosses the ball to running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Chiefs show calm, cool confidence in 35-31 win over Raiders

By Dave Skretta Nov. 23, 2020 02:12 PM EST

Raiders host Chiefs in search of 1st season sweep in 8 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:03 PM EST
KANSAS CITY (8-1) at LAS VEGAS (6-3) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Chiefs by 6 1/2 ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 12:54 PM EST
Nov. 8 1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers. 1952 —...

Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce, left, celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Chiefs' Kelce continues to evolve into all-around tight end

By Dave Skretta Oct. 28, 2020 03:54 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 10:08 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 28 Kansas City at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m. EDT. It’s a Monday night matchup between Patrick...