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FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2012, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a diving catch as Houston Texans defensive back Alan Ball (22) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit. With the NFL increasing its season to 17 games for the first change in length of the season since going from 14 to 16 games in 1978, some records and milestones could soon be threatened by even more players. In an era where records have been falling with frequency, one mark that hasn’t been reached is 2,000 yards receiving in a season. Johnson came closest with 1,964 yards in 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Texans-Lions 11/22/2012

Apr. 02, 2021 01:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, file photo, Notre Dame defensive lineman Louis Nix III (1) prepares to get into his defensive stance during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Temple in South Bend, Ind. Nix’s mother, Stephanie Wingfield, says authorities told her that her son had died but they were unable to give her more information about his death. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said in a tweet Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, that Nix was located, but didn’t give any other details. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
T25-Temple-Notre Dame

Mar. 01, 2021 01:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, file photo, Notre Dame defensive lineman Louis Nix III (1) rushes the line during an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Nix’s mother, Stephanie Wingfield, says authorities told her that her son had died but they were unable to give her more information about his death. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said in a tweet Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, that Nix was located, but didn’t give any other details. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Notre Dame-Michigan 9/7/2013

Mar. 01, 2021 01:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2010, file photo, Arizona Cardinals' Alan Faneca looks to make a block during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Glendale, Ariz. Faneca was selected Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, for the the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Rams Cardinals Dec-2010

Feb. 05, 2021 10:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) prepares to the take the snap from center Austin Reiter (62) as the Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Reiter and Mahomes have built a solid relationship over the last three seasons. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
TCU at Kansas 11/28/2020

Feb. 05, 2021 01:04 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2010, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs fans hold a sign that reads "TomaHAWK Chop," during an NFL football game between the Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The Kansas City Chiefs barred headdresses and war paint amid the nationwide push for racial justice, but its effort to make its popular “war chant” more palatable is getting a fresh round of scrutiny from Native American groups as the team prepares to make its second straight Super Bowl appearance. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Chiefs Seahawks Nov-2010

Feb. 03, 2021 10:48 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 1/17/2021

Jan. 17, 2021 05:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, baseballs occupy a bucket after use during fielding practice during spring training baseball workouts for pitchers and catchers at Cleveland Indians camp in Avondale, Ariz. Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, joining a wave of major corporations rethinking their efforts to lobby Washington. “In light of the unprecedented events last week at the U.S. Capitol, MLB is suspending contributions from its Political Action Committee pending a review of our political contribution policy going forward,” the league said in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
AP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riot

By Jake Seiner Jan. 13, 2021 05:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2011, file photo, Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch begins to celebrate on a 67-yard touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints as quarterback Matt Hasselbeck follows, duribng the second half of an NFL NFC wild-card playoff football game in Seattle. The Seahawks were 7-9 at the end of the regular season, but won in the wild-card round. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Saints-Seahawks 1/8/2011

Jan. 08, 2021 08:04 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan., 3, 2015 file photo, Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera, left, greets Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians before an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C. Rivera is now the coach of the Washington Football Team, and Arians is the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Those two teams meet in the wild-card round this weekend; Washington was 7-9 in the regular season. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Cardinals-Panthers 1/3/2015

Jan. 08, 2021 08:02 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers QB Rudolph shows poise in return to Cleveland

By Will Graves Jan. 03, 2021 06:22 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson adjusting his facemask before the start of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 11:30 AM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:52 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson smiles before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 03:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos strong safety Darian Stewart (26) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams running back John Kelly during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The former safety announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, saying he's turned his focus to his foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, and wants to give back to his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)
Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos 10/14/2018

Dec. 10, 2020 09:30 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:22 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 04:16 PM EST

New England Patriots mascot Pat Patriots stares at empty stands at Gillette Stadium during the coronavirus pandemic before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 11:54 AM EST