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Philadelphia Eagles free safety Rodney McLeod runs a route during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. Shortly after an MRI confirmed McLeod had a torn knee ligament and needed season-ending surgery, the Eagles' safety went to a local supermarket, helped bag groceries and paid the bill for some lucky customers. McLeod and his wife, Erika, are giving back to the community this month with a "12 Days of Christmas" campaign through their Change Our Future Foundation. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Injury didn't alter Eagles S Rodney McLeod's giving plans

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 21, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Denver Broncos offensive guard Dalton Risner wears a face covering as he takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Fangio not a fan of Broncos griping about boo-birds

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 06, 2020 02:30 PM EST

FILE - In this July 16, 2014, file photo, a student walks through empty seats inside Kenan Stadium at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., where preparations continue for the upcoming college football season. The crippling grip the coronavirus pandemic has had on the sports world has forced universities, leagues and franchises to evaluate how they might someday welcome back fans. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
The Latest: Saints' Thomas donates to help with medical debt

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

NFL hosts webinar to help current, former players in crisis

By Larry Lage Mar. 26, 2020 04:33 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NFL hosted a virtual meeting for current and former players along with their significant others to share financial advice and...

Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Ryan Hunter (60) runs drills with offensive guards Nick Allegretti (73) and Stefen Wisniewski (61) during practice on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Davie, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Embrees guaranteed at least 1 family member wins Super Bowl

By The Associated Presss Feb. 01, 2020 06:42 PM EST

In this Oct. 30, 2018 photo provided by the NFL, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph visits a young patient during the Vikings' Halloween Holiday Huddle at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. (C. Morgan Engel/NFL via AP)
NFL’s goal of 100 million volunteer minutes already reached

By Barry Wilner Nov. 28, 2019 12:03 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josh Oliver, top right, cannot make a reception as he is hit by New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jets' Adams clears air with Douglas, Gase about trade talk

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 07, 2019 06:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 file photo, New York Jets' Brandon Copeland (51) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Copeland can still participate in the team's preseason practices and games. He's eligible to return to the active roster on Oct. 7. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets LB Copeland suspended 4 games by NFL for PED violation

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 21, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills sign safety Coleman after Rafael Bush retires

Jul. 19, 2019 12:11 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have signed safety Kurt Coleman to replace Rafael Bush after Bush unexpectedly announced his retirement less than a week...

Witness at NCAA trial says he paid football recruits

By Larry Neumeister Apr. 24, 2019 01:59 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A key prosecution witness at a trial highlighting corruption in college basketball testified for a second day Wednesday about money he paid to...

FILE- This Feb. 19, 2019, file photo, shows the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Fla. Nearly three dozen men and women have filed a federal class-action lawsuit accusing Florida authorities of unlawfully videotaping them as they received legal massages at a parlor where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others allegedly paid for sex. The lawsuit by 31 John and Jane Does alleges that Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, the Jupiter Police Department and the case's lead detective violated their rights to privacy when they were videotaped in January receiving massages at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa. The lawsuit was originally filed Friday, April 19, 2019, with 17 accusers. (Hannah Morse/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)
Customers videotaped at spa in Kraft case sue authorities

By Terry Spencer Apr. 22, 2019 02:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2019, file photo, NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith speaks during a news conference at the media center for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game, in Atlanta. For the last quarter-century, the league has had a two-tiered system when it came to pensions, paying out significantly bigger amounts to more recent retirees than the players who retired before 1993 and made considerably less money in the pre-free agency days. DeMaurice Smith said improved pensions would be a priority in upcoming labor negotiations.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
NFL Hall of Famers seek pension parity for old-timers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 08, 2019 02:06 PM EST

NFL salary cap jumps $11 million to $188.2 million

By Barry Wilner Mar. 01, 2019 06:03 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL's salary cap will jump $11 million next season to $188.2 million. In the ninth year of the 10-year labor agreement, the cap...

New Jersey's top court won't hear ex-NFL star's appeal

Jan. 30, 2019 10:44 AM EST
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Supreme Court won't hear a request from former NFL star Irving Fryar to overturn his conviction for his role in a mortgage scam. ...