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FILE - Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen watches teammates during NFL football practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Former Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen, now a free agent, apparently suffered an injury during a training session being live-streamed on his Instagram account. The hard-luck player, released in March by the Bears due to past injuries, grabbed the back of his leg after going down during the workout. The incident was seen on Instagram Live. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Former Bears RB Tarik Cohen injured during streamed workout

By The Associated Press May. 17, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

During filming for the Denver Broncos' 2021 schedule release video, former quarterback and current "intern" Peyton Peyton Manning washes a Von Miller jersey at UCHealth Training Center on Tuesday, May 10, 2021 in Englewood, Colo. Schedule release day has become a competition across the NFL between the social media departments of teams to see whose video creates the biggest impression. (Ben Swanson/Denver Broncos via AP)
NFL teams use engaging videos to elevate schedule release

By Joe Reedy May. 11, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) turns upfield after a catch on the way to a 57-yard touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 31, 2021, in Indianapolis. The Titans traded Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles to move up to No. 18 overall and selected Arkansas' Treylon Burks as his replacement. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Titans trade Brown to Eagles to move up to 18, draft Burks

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 28, 2022 10:38 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) stretches before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward has agreed to a five-year, $100.5 million contract extension with the team, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday, April 18, 2022.(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
AP source: Browns, CB Ward agree on $100M contract extension

By Tom Withers Apr. 18, 2022 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Baker Mayfield feels the Cleveland Browns lied to him about their off-season plans, which resulted in them trading for Deshaun Watson. Speaking on a podcast, Mayfield, whose tumultuous four-year run as Cleveland's quarterback essentially ended when the team acquired Watson in a stunning deal last month with the Houston Texans, said the team was not up front with him.(AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)
Mayfield: Browns 'disrespected,' deceived him about future

By Tom Withers Apr. 13, 2022 01:32 PM EDT

FILE -Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed with former Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on a $10.75 million deal for next season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tom Puskar, File)
AP source: Chiefs agree with Smith-Schuster on $10.75M deal

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter plays against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. Tretter has been re-elected for a second term as president of the NFL Players Association. The union announced Tretter's unanimous re-election on Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Browns make pitch to QB Watson, Mayfield reacts

By Tom Withers Mar. 15, 2022 10:57 AM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns.(AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Falcons WR Ridley suspended for '22 for bets on NFL games

By Charles Odum Mar. 07, 2022 03:53 PM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores smiles on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, on Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Pittsburgh Steelers hired the former Miami Dolphins coach on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, to serve as a senior defensive assistant. The hiring comes less than three weeks after Flores sued the NFL and three teams over alleged racist hiring practices following his dismissal by Miami in January. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Former Dolphins coach Flores: Race played a factor in firing

Feb. 22, 2022 01:42 PM EST

Jonathan Owens of the Houston Texans NFL football team appears in 2021, left, and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles appears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sept. 12, 2021. Biles confirmed on her social media account that she and Owens are engaged. (AP Photo)
It's a yes! Simone Biles engaged to Jonathan Owens on V-day

By The Associated Press Feb. 15, 2022 01:50 PM EST

Russell Wilson and wife Ciara arrive for the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Russell Wilson receives 2022 Bart Starr Award

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 12, 2022 06:12 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals helmets rest on a stage inside the NFL Experience, an interactive fan show, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl NFL football game Feb. 13 in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams' Henderson, Joseph-Day could return for Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2022 04:18 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after defeating the Miami Dolphins 41-13 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Brady bids football adieu, thanks everyone — except Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 02, 2022 02:54 AM EST

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady waves during the team's picture at the walk through at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Column: Brady's goodbye leaves (almost) everyone smiling

By Jim Litke Feb. 01, 2022 05:11 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Reaction to Tom Brady announcing his retirement

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2022 12:01 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 01, 2022 09:53 AM EST

Tom Brady business account confirms retirement in Twitter post

Jan. 29, 2022 03:07 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady business account confirms retirement in Twitter post. ...

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004. Despite reports that he is retiring, Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn't made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told The Associated Press, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn't made up mind

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 29, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Off-line: Browns' Mayfield planning hiatus from social media

By Tom Withers Jan. 26, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield has surgery, starts road to 'true self'

By Tom Withers Jan. 19, 2022 04:57 PM EST