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FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints guard Larry Warford runs during NFL football NFC Pro Bowl practice in Kissimmee, Fla. After being selected for the last three Pro Bowls, Warford was cut by New Orleans earlier this month. He immediately became the most enticing offensive lineman on the market, and will likely find a starting spot somewhere. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Some big names remain unsigned late in NFL's odd offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 11 hrs ago

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Derrick Brown, wearing cap, watches during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020, as people with him applaud his selection by the Carolina Panthers. (NFL via AP)
Panthers sign first-round pick Derrick Brown

May. 13, 2020 10:30 PM EDT

Panthers' Okung appealing NLRB decision on labor practices

By Steve Reed May. 11, 2020 12:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung says he's appealing a decision that denied a claim he brought against the National Football...

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton answers questions after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game in Cincinnati. Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Dalton and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal that guarantees the former Cincinnati starter $3 million and could be worth up to $7 million, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Dalton views season of backing up Dak as halftime of career

By Schuyler Dixon May. 07, 2020 02:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) smiles before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. Darnold was mostly pleased with how he finished last year with the New York Jets. The young quarterback enters his third NFL season knowing he needs to be even better. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Jets' Darnold enters Year 3 with 'definitely room to grow'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 06, 2020 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow throws a pass against Clemson during the second half of the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. No. 1 overall pick Burrow and the rest of the rookie class will begin preparing for their first seasons in the NFL at home instead of at minicamps and team facilities this month. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Virtual offseason impacts rookies, teams preparing for 2020

By Josh Dubow May. 01, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

NFLPA president calls for relook at portion of labor deal

By John Wawrow And Barry Wilner Apr. 30, 2020 04:14 PM EDT
NFL Players Association President JC Tretter is calling for a re-examination of a portion of the labor agreement with the league affecting disability coverage...

En esta foto de archivo del 27 de octubre de 2019, el quarterback Jameis Winston de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay se prepara para lanzar un pase durante un juego contra los Titans de Tennessee. El 28 de abril del 2020 firmó un año con los Saints de Nueva Orleans y será suplente de Drew Brees, después de que los Buccaneers permitieron que el quarterback entrara a la agencia libre restringida. (AP Foto/James Kenney, archivo)
Winston: Pursuit of Saints back-up role a sign of maturity

By Brett Martel Apr. 29, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

Cowboys agree to terms with veteran free agent CB Worley

Apr. 29, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Daryl Worley on a free agent deal after the team selected two cornerbacks...

FILE - In a Wednesday, July 25, 2018 file photo, Carolina Panthers defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. arrives for NFL football training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C.The Bills have signed defensive end Bryan Cox Jr., whose father never hid his dislike for Buffalo during his days playing for the AFC rival Miami Dolphins in the 1990s. Cox Jr. was signed to a one-year contract Wednesday, April 29, 2020 after splitting last season between Carolina and Cleveland. (David T. Foster III/The Charlotte Observer via AP, File)
Bills sign son of former Dolphins linebacker Bryan Cox

By John Wawrow Apr. 29, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, NFC quarterback Drew Brees, of the New Orleans Saints, (9) looks to pass during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn says the NFC South “is turning into Quarterback South.” The priority to “bring it” on defense was evident in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Brees, Brady give 'Quarterback South' top 2 all-time passers

By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2020 12:19 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2020 10:13 AM EDT
April 28 1966 — Boston edges the Los Angeles Lakers 95-93 in Game 7, giving the Celtics and coach Red Auerbach eight straight NBA titles....

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wirfs was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
49ers fill needs, Packers fall short on draft weekend

By Josh Dubow Apr. 26, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) fends off Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) on a long carry in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in New Orleans. The Saints have announced that dynamic reserve QB and utility player Taysom Hill has a new two year contract. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
AP source: Saints, Winston in 'advanced' negotiations

By Brett Martel Apr. 26, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Vikings prioritize defensive line on final day of draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 25, 2020 09:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) runs during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Tampa, Fla. The Carolina Panthers selected Brown with the seventh pick in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Panthers make history, use all 7 picks on defensive players

By Steve Reed Apr. 25, 2020 09:21 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Antonio Gandy-Golden is selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round in the NFL football draft Saturday, April 25, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Redskins add Young, trade Williams, pick successor at draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 25, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Wyoming linebacker Logan Wilson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wilson was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Two-win Bengals break with past, seek fresh start in draft

By Joe Kay Apr. 25, 2020 07:24 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, seated, works during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Jets fill some big needs in Joe Douglas' first draft as GM

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 25, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr., left, defends as Northwestern's Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman, right, cannot make the catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. The Carolina Panthers selected Pride in the fourth round of the NFL football draft on Saturday, April 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Jim Young, File)
Notre Dame at Northwestern 11/3/2018

Apr. 25, 2020 03:13 PM EDT