Rob Gronkowski
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Determining All-Decade team for 2010s no easy chore

By Barry Wilner Feb. 25, 2020 01:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis gestures toward a line judge during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Landover, Md. Vernon Davis has decided to retire after 14 NFL seasons, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. The 36-year-old says he wanted to walk away from football while his body was still healthy enough for him to pursue business and television opportunities. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Tight end Vernon Davis retires after 14 NFL seasons

Feb. 03, 2020 06:45 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner, front, celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on the turf rear, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: A sellout for Super Bowl, but with a twist

Feb. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle listens to a question during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Fun-loving TEs Kelce, Kittle the life of Super Bowl party

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 29, 2020 07:43 PM EST

Rudy Morales works on the setup outside of the Hard Rock Stadium Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla., in preparation for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The most VIP Super Bowl weekend costs $1.5M, includes butler

By Kelli Kennedy Jan. 28, 2020 02:11 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Jan. 30, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Atlanta. At center, in an Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, in Indianapolis. At right, in an Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly watches teammates warm up at training camp in Charlotte, N.C. Life in the NFL is short. The recent retirements of three of the game's best 30-and-under stars -- Gronkowski, Luck and Kuechly -- could be coincidence or the start of a worrisome trend. (AP Photo/File)
Column: 'We Don't Like to Draft a Guy Who's Too Smart'

By Jim Litke Jan. 25, 2020 02:39 AM EST

Chargers-Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 10:30 AM EST
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-10) at KANSAS CITY (11-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 9 ...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Brees sets his records, teammate Thomas could be next

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2019 02:17 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) can't hold on to the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Kelce continues to set records for NFL tight ends

By Dave Skretta Dec. 16, 2019 01:46 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 10:52 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
NFL Notes: Gronk solves post-playing stress with puzzles

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2019 05:20 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots-Chiefs rematch headlines Week 14

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 05, 2019 11:50 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson (34) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Patriots, Chiefs set to meet in AFC championship rematch

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 05, 2019 06:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Foxborough, Mass. With no defensive coordinator and coach Bill Belichick calling the plays, a veteran group of "Boogeymen" linebackers and stingy secondary lead a unit that is allowing a league-low 11 points per game have forced a NFL-best 27 turnovers. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
NFL at 100: Belichick, Brady and Patriots dominate 2010s

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks to the media after an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. Gronkowski will be in Miami for the Super Bowl. He will not be preparing for kickoff with Tom Brady and the rest of his old New England teammates. Instead, the man who retired from the Patriots and the NFL in March will be hosting his first Super Bowl party. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Gronkowski will be in Miami for Super Bowl as party host

Nov. 19, 2019 03:04 AM EST

New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Derek Barnett (96) and Nate Gerry (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Lack of offense leaves Brady, Patriots fans concerned

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 18, 2019 04:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the field after fumbling against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game, in Minneapolis. The Eagles upset the Patriots 41-33. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Super Bowl 52

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2019 11:52 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2018, file photo, a bronze statue depicting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, left, and head coach Doug Pederson discussing the "Philly Special" trick play is seen at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia. Facing the mighty New England Patriots on the NFL's biggest stage, Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson's decision to try a trick play _ the "Philly Special" _ on a fourth down late in the first half of Super Bowl 52 will be remembered as one of the gutsiest calls in sports history. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, FIle)
NFL at 100: Eagles upset Patriots, give Philly a special win

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 12, 2019 02:07 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, championship banners hang at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets, in Foxborough, Mass. The home of the Patriots has a new sponsorship deal with Abacus Health Products that will put the cannabidiol company's hemp leaf logo on a water tower looming over the stadium and on a sign overlooking an entrance. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini via AP, File)
CBD company to advertise at doorstep of Patriots' stadium

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 25, 2019 01:49 PM EDT

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-6. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Broncos' Noah Fant experiencing usual growing pains in NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 23, 2019 07:50 PM EDT