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Carolina Panthers' Kalon Barnes arrives at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers hope Barnes' speed translates to football field

By Steve Reed May. 14, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive lineman Gavin Greene speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football facility in Florham Park, N.J., Saturday, May 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Gavin Greene guided by late dad's memory as tryout with Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 08, 2022 03:43 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive lineman David Ojabo runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Baltimore Ravens have the 14th pick in this year’s draft. One player in this year’s draft who fits a position of need for the Ravens — Michigan defensive end David Ojabo — is coming off an Achilles tendon injury. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ravens draft injured Michigan edge rusher Ojabo in 2nd round

By Noah Trister Apr. 29, 2022 08:37 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
2022 NFL Draft l Day 2 ends with yet another receiver picked

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 24, 2022 02:54 PM EDT
Top defensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 28-30: EDGE RUSHERS Position outlook: This is the pass-rushers...

NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 24, 2022 02:33 PM EDT
Top offensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 28-30: QUARTERBACKS Position outlook: The 2013 draft was the last...

FILE - Fayetteville State defensive back Joshua Williams participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. NFL.com gives the 6-foot-3, 197-pound Williams a grade of 6.18 — an above-average backup who may eventually become a starter _ though it's unclear where that puts him in next week's draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Division II star emerges among NFL's small-school prospects

By Michael Marot Apr. 19, 2022 11:42 AM EDT

Michigan defensive lineman David Ojabo speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NFL prospect David Ojabo hurt at Michigan's Pro Day workout

By Larry Lage Mar. 18, 2022 12:57 PM EDT

This combo of undated photos provided by the University of the Southwest, shows from left, golfers Laci Stone, Hayden Underhill, and Jackson Zinn. Stone and Zinn were killed, and Underhill was critically injured, in a fiery, head-on collision in West Texas, Tuesday evening, March 15, 2022. (University of the Southwest via AP)
Texas crash victims included new students just branching out

By Colleen Slevin And Susan Montoya Bryan Mar. 18, 2022 12:16 AM EDT

People watch after releasing balloons during a memorial for Jackson Zinn at a Texas Roadhouse restaurant, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Zinn, who worked at the restaurant, was killed with several other student golfers and the coach of University of the Southwest in a crash in Texas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Texas crash victims included new students just branching out

By Colleen Slevin And Susan Montoya Bryan Mar. 17, 2022 09:00 PM EDT

FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive back D.J. Reed chases a play during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, on Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The New York Jets are signing former Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, because the team had not announced it; deals are not made official until the NFL's league year begins Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Reed joined Jets after 'disrespectful' offer from Seahawks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 17, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

Minnesota offensive lineman Daniel Faalele speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Massive tackle Daniel Faalele has actually dropped 41 pounds

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 03, 2022 02:45 PM EST

FILE - Washington Redskins' Charley Taylor (42) juggles a 34-yard pass from quarterback Sonny Jurgensen as he crosses the goal line with a third-quarter touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 6, 1968, in Washington. In pursuit is Eagles' Al Nelson (26). Taylor, the Hall of Fame receiver who ended his 13-season career with Washington as the NFL's career receptions leader, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. He was 80. The Commanders said Taylor died at an assisted-living facility in Northern Virginia. The cause of death wasn't announced. (AP Photo, File)
Charley Taylor, Washington Hall of Fame receiver, dies at 80

Feb. 19, 2022 08:59 PM EST

FILE - Referee Ron Torbert (62) works during an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Torbert, a 12-year veteran NFL official who has been a referee since 2014, will handle his first Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
12-year veteran Ron Torbert to referee first Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2022 04:12 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, right, during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Sacking QBs has always been passion for Bengals' Hendrickson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 08, 2022 06:41 PM EST

FILE - Houston Texans associate head coach/defensive coordinator Lovie Smith looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sept. 19, 2021. The Texans are in talks with Smith for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meetings told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, because the team had not announced that Smith would be hired. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 07, 2022 03:10 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford reacts after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams' Stafford hopes to follow in friend Kershaw's footsteps

By Greg Beacham Feb. 03, 2022 08:46 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Burrow didn't want to be QB when starting youth football

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 03, 2022 08:17 PM EST

This photo provided by Riddell shows former NCAA college football athlete and profession model Wes Jordan wearing an Axion helmet at Natural Light Studio in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 28, 2021. Riddell has developed a football helmet that might not be just the next big step in design and player safety, but a major leap. (Michael Khachadoorian/Riddell via AP)
Riddell's Axiom could be breakthrough helmet for football

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2022 09:00 AM EST

FILE - New York Jets' Sharrod Neasman, right, reacts during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, on, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The 30-year-old Neasman has had an NFL journey filled with twists, turns and detours that might have derailed many. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Journey of Jets' Neasman filled with adversity, inspiration

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 31, 2021 05:54 PM EST