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FILE - This Aug. 31, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman (97) as he takes the field with his team to play an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Pittsburgh. Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive tackle Twyman is recovering from four gunshot wounds that caused scary but superficial injuries after bullets hit a vehicle he was riding in, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said late Monday, June 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman recovering from gunshot wounds

Jun. 21, 2021 09:43 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

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) warms up on the field before taking on the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder agreed to a renegotiated deal that will keep him with the team through this season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Jets' Crowder 'ready to rock out' after settling contract

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 15, 2021 06:32 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, right, talks to wide receiver DeSean Jackson during the NFL football team's camp Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
McVay in better mood, says he's better coach with Stafford

By Greg Beacham Jun. 10, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford talks with head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
New view: Matthew Stafford settling in with Rams

Dan Greenspan Jun. 09, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - Former quarterback Peyton Manning motions to the crowd during the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. Peyton Manning was unanimously elected to the Broncos Ring of Fame on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Manning will be honored during the Broncos’ game against Washington at Empower Field at Mile High on Halloween. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Peyton Manning going into Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 09, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson runs a drill during an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Jackson content to role play if it helps Rams meet goals

By Dan Greenspan Jun. 08, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2010, file photo, then Las Vegas head coach Jim Fassel, center, looks on from the sideline during their United Football League title game against Florida in Omaha, Neb. Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel has died. He was 71. Fassel was named NFL coach of the year in 1997 and led the team to the 2001 Super Bowl. Fassel’s son confirmed the death to the Los Angeles Times on Monday. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver, File)
Jim Fassel, coach who took Giants to Super Bowl, dies at 71

By Tom Canavan Jun. 08, 2021 05:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans have traded with the Atlanta Falcons for seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Titans agree to deal with Falcons for Julio Jones

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 06, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing throws to receivers during NFL football training camp Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)
Downing trying to tune up Titans' offense, not replace Smith

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 02, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, left, talks to Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. LaFleur reiterated his hope that he’d get to continue working with Rodgers this season while offering no news on the quarterback’s status. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
LaFleur's path to Jets, Saleh began 17 years ago in Michigan

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 29, 2021 03:11 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford talks with head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Los Angeles Rams' top rookies learning new jobs quickly

By Greg Beacham May. 27, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) huddles with teammates during the NFL football team's organized team activities Monday, May 24, 2021, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
James cleared to return as Chargers begin on-field workouts

By Joe Reedy May. 25, 2021 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Detroit. Stafford says his offseason thumb surgery is not an impediment to anything he wants to do during his first offseason workouts with the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Stafford's thumb fine, outlook bright in 1st Rams offseason

By Greg Beacham May. 24, 2021 08:01 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. The NFL is returning to London in October and Tom Brady begins his pursuit of an eighth Super Bowl title against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys when Tampa Bay hosts the league’s annual kickoff game on Sept. 9. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Brady-Prescott kicks off NFL season plus a return to London

By Rob Maaddi May. 12, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

4 international players joining NFC West practice squads

May. 04, 2021 12:02 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Each of the four NFC West teams will carry an additional international player on its practice squad next season as part of the International...

Not a need: LA Rams add depth, don't seek starters in draft

By Greg Beacham May. 01, 2021 08:57 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams feel they got what they needed out of the NFL draft, and that doesn't necessarily include a starter at any position. ...

A Detroit Lions fan, left, who was chosen to be on stage, points to an image of the team's first-round pick Penei Sewell, an offensive lineman from Oregon, on the display on stage at the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Holmes added to Lions' strength, addressed weaknesses

By Larry Lage May. 01, 2021 08:38 PM EDT

Northwestern tackle Rashawn Slater greets fans after he was chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 13th pick in the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Chargers continue rebuilding offensive line through draft

By Joe Reedy May. 01, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu runs up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa. One of the biggest problems for the Minnesota Vikings last season was the performance of their special teams units. They made improvement there a clear priority on the third day of the draft by selecting Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu in the fourth round, and Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette in the fifth round. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Special delivery: Vikes fill out draft with returner options

By Dave Campbell May. 01, 2021 07:48 PM EDT