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NFL players who voluntarily opt out get no stipend this year

By Rob Maaddi 45 minutes ago
NFL players must decide by July 2 if they plan to opt out of playing this season due to COVID-19 concerns, though voluntary opt-outs will not be paid any...

Bills place Cox Jr. on IR; sign DTs Eli Ankou, Nazair Jones

Jun. 22, 2021 06:15 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills placed reserve defensive end Brian Cox Jr. on injured reserve and signed defensive tackles Eli Ankou and Nazair...

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Nassib on Monday, June 21, 2021, became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib announced the news on Instagram, saying he was not doing it for the attention but because “I just think that representation and visibility are so important.” (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 21, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants NFL football quarterback Eli Manning announces his retirement in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, file photo. Eli Manning has a new job with the New York Giants. The two-time Super Bowl MVP is rejoining the organization to work in business opportunities and fan initiatives. The Giants announced the hiring Monday, June 21, 2021, roughly 18 months after Manning retired following the 2019 season. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Manning rejoining Giants, working with business, fan roles

Jun. 21, 2021 02:59 PM EDT

Report: Bills hire Jones-connected firm on new stadium talks

By John Wawrow Jun. 18, 2021 06:31 PM EDT
The Buffalo Bills are pursuing plans to build a new stadium to replace their aging facility, and have selected a company controlled by Cowboys owner Jerry...

Jaguars sign WR Laquon Treadwell following minicamp tryout

Jun. 18, 2021 05:40 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed receiver Laquon Treadwell on Friday, adding the 2016 first-round draft pick following a minicamp...

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, former Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome speaks during an NFL football news conferencing in Owings Mills, Md. The NFL is hosting its inaugural Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum on Monday, June 21, 2021, in an effort to increase diversity in from offices. Newsome, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end, was the first Black GM in league history (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
NFL holding its inaugural General Manager Forum next week

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 18, 2021 03:01 PM EDT

Chiefs wrap up 3-day mandatory minicamp with optimism

By David Smale Jun. 17, 2021 08:51 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp Thursday with a sense of optimism that comes from playing in the...

The Latest: Jets, Giants to play before full capacity

Jun. 17, 2021 06:41 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ MetLife Stadium will operate at...

NFL suspends 49ers D-lineman Jordan Willis for doping

Jun. 17, 2021 06:25 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Jordan Willis of the San Francisco 49ers was suspended without pay for the first six games of the regular season...

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an NFL football game at Soldier Field between the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears in Chicago. The Bears have submitted a bid to buy a spacious suburban horse racing track site. Their announcement signals a potential willingness to move out of downtown Soldier Field for a new stadium. Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips says the club wants to purchase the Arlington International Racecourse. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Move to the burbs? Bears confirm bid to buy horse track site

Jun. 17, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) and tight end Eric Ebron (85) work during the team's NFL minicamp football practice in Pittsburgh, Thursday, June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Former Washington QB Haskins seeks fresh start with Steelers

By Dan Scifo Jun. 17, 2021 04:39 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (4) catches a football during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Clowney having fun with Browns, forming bond with Garrett

By Tom Withers Jun. 17, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during an NFL football practice Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Chargers QB Herbert getting better handle on new offense

By Joe Reedy Jun. 16, 2021 07:06 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter runs through a drill during NFL football minicamp practice Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Back from neck injury, grateful Hunter excited about Vikes D

By Dave Campbell Jun. 16, 2021 06:26 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) stretches during the team's NFL mini-camp football practice in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers to lean on veterans, youth to fill secondary void

By Dan Scifo Jun. 16, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (2) runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)
Work comes 1st to make sure Jones boosts Titans' offense

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 16, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue takes part in a drill during an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Ngakoue hoping to spark Raiders defensive front

By W.g. Ramirez Jun. 16, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

File-This Jan. 3, 2021, file photo shows the NFL logo on the field before a game between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders in Denver. The NFL and NFL Players Association have updated COVID-19 protocols to loosen restrictions for fully vaccinated players and to encourage others to get the vaccine. Unvaccinated players must continue to get daily testing, wear masks and practice physical distancing. They won’t be allowed to eat meals with teammates, can’t participate in media or marketing activities while traveling, aren’t permitted to use the sauna or steam room and may not leave the team hotel or interact with people outside the team while traveling. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
NFL loosening many COVID restrictions for vaccinated players

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 16, 2021 03:48 PM EDT

Cleveland browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to pass during an NFL football practice at the team training facility, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns QB Mayfield in 'no rush' with contract extension

By Tom Withers Jun. 16, 2021 01:36 PM EDT