Sports retirements
Falcons add more size by signing WR Hollins to 1-year deal

Mar. 21, 2023 05:54 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Mack Hollins to a $2.5 million, one-year deal, giving the team another big option. ...

FILE - New England Patriots Dont'a Hightower follows the action during NFL football's Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons, in Houston, Feb. 5, 2017. Dont'a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker, who did not play last season, announced his retirement Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in an essay posted in the Players' Tribune. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Dont'a Hightower retires from NFL after decade with Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 21, 2023 11:58 AM EDT

AP source: Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield agree on 1-year deal

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 15, 2023 12:50 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on an $8.5 million, one-year contract with quarterback Baker Mayfield, a person with knowledge of the deal...

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) plays defense during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. The Commanders have put the franchise tag on standout defensive tackle Daron Payne, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The tag is worth just over $18.9 million for next season. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
AP source: Commanders, DT Payne agree on $90M, 4-year deal

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 12, 2023 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) returns a kickoff for a touchdown in front of New York Jets kicker Nick Folk (2) and defensive back Isaiah Trufant (35) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. McCourty is retiring from the NFL, ending a 13-year run with the team that included winning three Super Bowl rings. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Pats safety Devin McCourty retiring after 13 NFL seasons

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 10, 2023 04:54 PM EST

This artist rendering, provided by the National Football League Buffalo Bills, Thursday, March 2, 2023, shows the team's proposed new stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Kimberly Sass has traded in her goal crease for a construction hat and football. The former goalie, who won a National Women's Hockey League championship with the Metropolitan Riveters in 2018, has been hired on as project manager in overseeing the building of the Buffalo Bills new stadium. (Courtesy of Buffalo Bills via Populous, via AP)
Sass trades goal crease to oversee Bills new stadium project

By John Wawrow Mar. 10, 2023 04:30 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, two people familiar with the agreement said Monday, March 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints

By Brett Martel Mar. 06, 2023 01:15 PM EST

Army linebacker Andre Carter II speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Military prospects see NFL hopes rise after policy change

By Michael Marot Mar. 04, 2023 04:28 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says he will make a decision on his future “soon enough” as the four-time MVP quarterback ponders whether to play this season and if his future remains with the Packers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Rodgers says decision on future will come 'soon enough'

Mar. 01, 2023 01:31 PM EST

Seattle's Austin Blythe announces retirement after 7 seasons

Feb. 28, 2023 05:58 PM EST
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Center Austin Blythe announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with four teams. Blythe spent last season with the...

Miami Dolphins new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio speaks during an NFL football press conference to introduce him, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Sean Payton tried to lure Vic Fangio back to Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 28, 2023 03:56 PM EST

Buccaneers hire Dave Canales to guide Tom Brady-less offense

By Fred Goodall Feb. 16, 2023 07:23 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay is counting on Dave Canales to help the Buccaneers remain relevant following Tom Brady's retirement. The former Seattle...

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach John Mitchell speaks during an NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Pittsburgh. The longtime Steelers assistant coach retired on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, after nearly three decades with the club. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Longtime Steelers assistant John Mitchell retiring at 71

Feb. 15, 2023 03:25 PM EST

Donna Kelce greets her sons, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, left, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during the NFL football Super Bowl 57 opening night, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Donna Kelce kept Super Bowl sons fed with chicken, ribs

By David Brandt Feb. 09, 2023 09:44 PM EST

FILE - Former NBA basketball player Shaquille O' Neal, who moonlights as DJ Diesel, appears at Shaq's Fun House in Miami during a pre-Super Bowl event on Feb. 1, 2020. O'Neal will host the carnival-themed event Friday that includes a human claw machine, Ferris wheel and 80-foot slide. Snoop Dogg and Diplo are the expected headliners. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Stars at the Super Bowl: How Gronk and Shaq plan to party

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 07, 2023 12:04 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) looks on against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. Seven-time Pro Bowl receiver Green has decided to retire after 12 seasons in the NFL. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Seven-time Pro Bowl WR A.J. Green retires after 12 seasons

By David Brandt Feb. 06, 2023 04:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, former NFL official Mike Pereira walks across the field before a football game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Pereira knows the pressure the officiating crew will be under for Super Bowl 57. He used to be their boss before going to Fox in 2010 as the network’s rules analyst. Pereira’s move started a wave of former officials heading to networks as rules analysts. While it has kept viewers informed, it has also increased scrutiny on crews. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Fox's Pereira knows pressure Super Bowl officials are facing

By Joe Reedy Feb. 06, 2023 03:27 PM EST

NFL quarterback Tom Brady, a cast member and producer of "80 for Brady," looks down the carpet at the premiere of the film, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Tom Brady's plate remains full after retirement announcement

By Fred Goodall Feb. 02, 2023 02:04 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 exactly one year after first saying his playing days were over. He leaves the NFL with more wins, yards passing and touchdowns than any other quarterback. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Column: Brady's finale didn't go as planned, but not too bad

By Paul Newberry Feb. 01, 2023 05:54 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Oct. 7, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 exactly one year after first saying his playing days were over. He leaves the NFL with more wins, yards passing and touchdowns than any other quarterback. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Broncos-Patriots 10/7/2012

Feb. 01, 2023 02:17 PM EST