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FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett leaves an office building in New York. Suspended Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett met Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his possible reinstatement, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Rudolph's agent: Garrett legally liable after ESPN interview

By Tom Withers And Will Graves Feb. 15, 2020 02:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett leaves an office building in New York. Suspended Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett met Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his possible reinstatement, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Browns' Garrett reinstated by NFL after 6-game suspension

By Tom Withers Feb. 12, 2020 10:44 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo,Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Now that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit. Just a little bit. Not knowing where Rivers might be headed if anywhere in 2020 doesn't simplify things at all. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Analysis: Offseason Fix: Where are the free QBs headed?

By Barry Wilner Feb. 12, 2020 02:36 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Woods takes part in drills at the team's NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has hired Woods as his defensive coordinator, the team announced Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Browns hire former 49ers assistant Woods to lead defense

By Tom Withers Feb. 07, 2020 01:08 PM EST

Steelers sign GM Kevin Colbert to 1-year extension

Feb. 05, 2020 04:55 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert isn't quite ready to head off into retirement. The team and Colbert...

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. Berry returned to the team after a one-year stint in the Philadelphia Eagles' front office. Berry was the Browns' vice president of player personnel from 2016-18. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Welcome back: Berry returns to Browns as NFL's youngest GM

By Tom Withers Feb. 05, 2020 04:47 PM EST

A Kansas City Chiefs fan watches before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Fans vote Steelers' Immaculate Reception NFL's best moment

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 02, 2020 05:34 PM EST

Hall of Fame Class of 2020, stand on stage at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Safeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of Fame

By Eddie Pells Feb. 01, 2020 06:02 PM EST

Baltimore Raven's John Harbaugh winning the AP Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2020 05:01 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky (6) and kicker Robbie Gould (9) stretch during practice for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Legs of 49ers' Gould, Chiefs' Butker could decide Super Bowl

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 01, 2020 02:39 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2013, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu follows the action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh. John Lynch, now the general manager of the 49ers who will play the Chiefs in Sunday's Super Bowl, is up for the seventh time. Steve Atwater is a finalist for the third time. LeRoy Butler and first-year eligible Troy Polamalu complete the quartet of safeties among the 15 final candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
4 safeties vying for Hall of Fame spot, 3 WRs and OLs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 31, 2020 12:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick stands on the sidelines before NFL football game between the Falcons and the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The former Virginia Tech and NFL quarterback is the subject of the latest edition of ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary series. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Saints-Falcons 1/1/2017

Jan. 31, 2020 07:42 AM EST

On eve of Hall vote, Faneca focusing on family, not football

By Will Graves Jan. 30, 2020 01:58 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The most important lead block of Alan Faneca's life came far away the football field. It's the aftermath of that block...

AFC wide receiver Courtland Sutton, of the Denver Broncos, (14) scores a touchdown ahead of NFC linebacker Shaquil Barrett, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, (58), during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pro Bowlers remember Kobe Bryant as AFC tops NFC again

By Mark Long Jan. 26, 2020 05:45 PM EST

Rating Super Bowls: Classics, Memorables and Duds

By Barry Wilner Jan. 26, 2020 12:12 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Not all Super Bowls are super. Some are classics, some are memorable but not quite fit for total greatness. Some have elements...

FILE - This is a 1981 file photo showing San Francisco 49ers NFL football quarterback Joe Montana. What doach Kyle Shanahan, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, defensive end Nick Bosa and the rest of the San Francisco 49ers are doing this year harkens back to 1981 when Bill Walsh, Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott led the franchise to its first Super Bowl title. (AP Photo/File)
49ers' Super Bowl run has similarities to 1981 title team

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2020 12:44 PM EST

This photo provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office shows Antonio Brown. NFL free agent Antonio Brown turned himself in at a Florida jail on Thursday night, Jan. 23, 2020, following accusations that he and his trainer attacked the driver of a moving truck that carried some of his possessions from California. (Broward Sheriff's Office via AP)
NFL player Antonio Brown released on bail by Florida judge

By Curt Anderson Jan. 24, 2020 12:12 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings pick up 5 additions to Pro Bowl, including Cousins

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 35-24 to advance to Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Mahomes gives Reid best hope to win that elusive Super Bowl

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 20, 2020 02:08 AM EST

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2020 03:58 AM EST