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AP sources: NFL players' union accuses teams of collusion

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 22, 2022 06:05 PM EST
The NFL Players Association claims teams have colluded to avoid giving players fully guaranteed contracts. The union filed the grievance last month,...

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper speaks to the media after the firing of NFL football head coach Matt Rhule in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Dan Snyder and other billionaires who own the NFL's teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

FILE - Tony Siragusa, defensive tackle for the Super Bowl-champion Baltimore Ravens, holds the Vince Lombardi trophy as he rides with his wife, Kathy, in a parade in his hometown of Kenilworth, N.J. on March 4, 2001. Siragusa, the charismatic defensive tackle who helped lead a stout Baltimore defense to a Super Bowl title, has died at age 55. Siragusa's broadcast agent, Jim Ornstein, confirmed the death Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Zelevansky, File)
Tony Siragusa, who helped Ravens win Super Bowl, dies at 55

By Noah Trister Jun. 22, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Lamar Jackson acknowledges a 'conversation' about contract

By Noah Trister Jun. 16, 2022 05:11 PM EDT

FILE -Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, March 16, 2022 he recently spoke with Colin Kaepernick, who expressed an interest in another chance to be a quarterback in the NFL. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Kaepernick reaches out to Seahawks, Carroll about NFL chance

By Tim Booth Mar. 16, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick participates in a workout for NFL football scouts and media, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Riverdale, Ga. In a tweet Sunday, March 13, 2022, Kaepernick indicated that he is seeking receivers to catch his passes and a team to sign him. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
Colin Kaepernick still wants to play in NFL, seeks receivers

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2022 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - Van C. Kussrow, left, from the Orange Bowl Committee, presents Baltimore Colts quarterback Tom Matte with the Most Valuable Player trophy after the Colts defeated the Dallas Cowboys 53-3 on Jan. 9, 1966, in Miami. Matte, who spent his entire 12-year NFL career as a gritty running back for the Baltimore Colts _ except for a star turn for three games in 1965 as their quarterback _ has died. He was 82. The Baltimore Ravens confirmed Matte's death during coach John Harbaugh's news conference Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. No details were provided.(AP Photo/File)
Baltimore Colts RB/fill-in QB Tom Matte, dead at age 82

By David Ginsburg Nov. 03, 2021 12:55 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy addresses the media during a news conference for Sunday's NFL AFC championship football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Troy Vincent wrapped up the NFL’s three-day General Manager Forum and Quarterback Coaching Summit with a passionate plea to anyone who still thinks there aren’t worthy Black candidates for head coaching positions. Vincent praised Houston Texans assistant coach Pep Hamilton, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson and several other coaches who gave impressive presentations during this week’s webinar. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
NFL highlights minority candidates at QB Coaching Summit

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 24, 2021 02:31 AM EDT

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

File-This Oct. 11, 2020, file photo shows Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (21) running the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. The three-time Pro Bowl running back has been released by the Baltimore Ravens, who used the 10-year veteran as a starter for the first seven games this season before dropping him deep on the depth chart. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Ravens release RB Mark Ingram, who lost starting job in 2020

By David Ginsburg Jan. 19, 2021 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have acquired Diggs in a trade with Vikings. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
The Latest: Panthers sign WR/KR Cooper, safety Burris

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 11:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 12, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale speaks with reporters at the NFL football team's training facility in Owings Mills, Md. The success of the Ravens has created an interest in coordinators Greg Roman and Don Martindale as potential candidates to fill NFL head coaching vacancies. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Ravens coordinators Roman, Martindale fielding job offers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 31, 2019 03:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smiles on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in a private workout arranged by the league to be held in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Kaepernick determined to showcase skills in strange tryout

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 15, 2019 04:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smikes on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Colin Kaepernick wants to play in the NFL, even if he has to compete to get on the field. A source close to Kaepernick told The Associated Press on Friday: “Colin has always been prepared to compete at the highest level and is in the best shape of his life.” Kaepernick released a video earlier this week saying: “5 a.m. 5 days a week. For 3 years. Still Ready.” (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
AP Source: Kaepernick ready to compete to play

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 09, 2019 02:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2010, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling (44) is stopped by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (92) In the first quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Ngata came into the NFL with Baltimore and will leave as a member of the Ravens, the team that provided him with his best memories and a Super Bowl ring. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Ngata retires as a Raven; Billick also honored by team

By David Ginsburg May. 29, 2019 05:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. For the first time in Ravens history, someone other than Ozzie Newsome will be in charge of the NFL draft. After working his way up the team’s corporate ladder, former intern DeCosta in January succeeded Newsome as the team’s general manager. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Former intern DeCosta takes reins in Ravens draft room

By David Ginsburg Apr. 23, 2019 03:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 28, 2017 file photo, Baltimore Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta, from left, general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome and owner Stephen Bisciotti look out at practice fields during NFL football training camp in Owings Mills, Md. DeCosta is already hard at work in his new role as the Ravens' general manager, trying his best to make the transition from Newsome as seamless as possible. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
DeCosta: Former Ravens intern lands dream job as team's GM

By David Ginsburg Jan. 30, 2019 03:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Baltimore. It should be a busy offseason for Harbaugh, who's working with a new contract, adjusting to a first-year general manager and teaming with a different offensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Harbaugh ready to launch 'new era of football' for Ravens

By David Ginsburg Jan. 25, 2019 03:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Baltimore. Ravens coach John Harbaugh has received a new four-year contract following a season in which he guided Baltimore to the AFC North title. The new deal is designed to keep the winningest coach in Ravens history under contract through the 2022 season. It replaces a pact that was slated to end after next year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Ravens coach John Harbaugh gets new 4-year deal

By David Ginsburg Jan. 24, 2019 05:41 PM EST