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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Texans, Dolphins on diverging paths since 9-turnover fiasco

By Alanis Thames Nov. 25, 2022 03:21 PM EST

FILE 0 Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. othing can slow the NFL’s popularity, but there are significant, unsavory off-field issues that are looming over the league as the season heads to the second half: multiple investigations of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder; the suspension and pending return of Browns QB Deshaun Watson; the lawsuit brought by Steelers assistant coach Brian Flores. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Snyder’s status, Watson’s ban, Flores’ lawsuit hang over NFL

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 10, 2022 02:23 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores works with the defense as they go through drills during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., on Aug. 8, 2022. Flores will make his return to South Florida Sunday night, Oct. 23, 2022, when the Steelers face the Miami Dolphins. Flores was fired by the Dolphins in January and later filed a lawsuit against the NFL, the Dolphins and two other teams. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Flores making an impact in Pittsburgh as Miami return looms

By Will Graves Oct. 20, 2022 04:56 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is helped on the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Tagovailoa returns as Dolphins seek turnaround vs Steelers

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 04:14 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals' Josh Tupou (68) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. Tagovailoa suffered a second frightening injury in five days when he was carted off the field Thursday. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Dolphins host Steelers in Brian Flores' return to Miami

By Alanis Thames Oct. 20, 2022 04:05 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is helped on the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Steelers QB Pickett to play if he clears concussion protocol

By Will Graves Oct. 18, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

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

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is helped on the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Win over Bucs gives Steelers welcome dose of optimism

By Will Graves Oct. 17, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) makes a catch during NFL football training camp Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Trubisky, Steelers open post-Big Ben era against Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 08, 2022 02:14 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins General manager Chris Grier and Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel look from the sidelines during NFL football training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
NFL welcome: Up 1st for McDaniel, a matchup with Belichick

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 08, 2022 12:31 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team before an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Belichick eyeing McDaniel's past to scout new Dolphins coach

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 06, 2022 06:26 PM EDT

FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media after the close of the NFL owners' meeting on March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. A judge on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, quickened the time it will take to rule whether Goodell gets to decide the merits of racial discrimination claims made by Black coaches against the league and its teams, saying that it appears an effort to gather more evidence is a try at “an impermissible fishing expedition.” (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Lawyers bash Goodell-led arbitration in NFL racial bias suit

By Larry Neumeister Aug. 31, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bengals try to stay on top in balanced, brutal AFC North

By Tom Withers Aug. 31, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 25, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is shown before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. Bieniemy is still waiting to land a head coaching job after interviewing with 14 teams over the last four years. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Hiring minority coaches in the NFL comes down to owners

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 23, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scrambles for yardage during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Trubisky is battling with fellow Steeler quarterbacks Kenny Pickett for the right to replace longtime starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who retired in January. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Steelers enter 2022 with new quarterback, same old goals

By Will Graves Aug. 23, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (10) and Jaylen Waddle (17) talk on the sidelines during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Dolphins hoping new additions will help end playoff drought

By Alanis Thames Aug. 23, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel walks the sidelines during the first half of a NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
With new coach, playmakers, Dolphins hope for AFC resurgence

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 12:45 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross gestures at the end of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, on Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The NFL has suspended Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and fined him $1.5 million for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton following a six-month investigation stemming from Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against the league. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, FIle)
Column: NFL lets bad boy owners get off with slap on wrist

By Paul Newberry Aug. 05, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores, right, watches as the team goes through drills during an NFL football practice on May 31, 2022, in Pittsburgh. A judge on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, quickened the time it will take to rule whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets to decide the merits of racial discrimination claims made by Black coaches against the league and its teams, saying that it appears an effort to gather more evidence is a try at “an impermissible fishing expedition.” Flores, who was fired in January as head coach of the Miami Dolphins and is now with the Steelers, filed the lawsuit in February. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Judge shortens road to decide NFL racial discrimination suit

By Larry Neumeister Aug. 04, 2022 12:30 PM EDT