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FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters at a press conference following the close of the NFL owner's meeting on March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. The NFL and six of its teams have formally moved in a New York court to force a lawsuit alleging that they engaged in racial discrimination into arbitration where Goodell would be the arbitrator. The league and the teams filed papers Tuesday, June 21, 2022, with a judge presiding over a lawsuit filed by Brian Flores after he was fired in January as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
NFL seeks arbitration for Flores' racial discrimination suit

By Larry Neumeister Jun. 22, 2022 01:36 PM EDT

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testifies virtually, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, during a Hous​e Oversight Committee hearing on the Washington Commanders' workplace conduct, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Team owner Dan Snyder did not attend the hearing. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Congress alleges 'shadow' probe by Commanders owner Snyder

By Ben Nuckols Jun. 22, 2022 11:11 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension

By Juan A. Lozano And Rob Maaddi Jun. 21, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

Deshaun Watson settles 20 sexual misconduct lawsuits; Cleveland quarterback still faces 4 other suits, NFL discipline

Jun. 21, 2022 12:36 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Deshaun Watson settles 20 sexual misconduct lawsuits; Cleveland quarterback still faces 4 other suits, NFL discipline. ...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Deshaun Watson again denies sexual misconduct claims

By Tom Withers Jun. 14, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - This booking photo provided by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III following his arrest Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Ruggs' lawyers are asking a judge to throw out evidence that prosecutors say shows Ruggs had a blood-alcohol level twice legal limit while speeding at 156 mph before a fiery crash that killed a woman last November. (Clark County Detention Center via AP, File)
Ruggs' lawyers bid to block Vegas fatal crash blood evidence

By Ken Ritter Jun. 10, 2022 05:58 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers controlling owner Dean Spanos walks on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. Spanos has been accused of repeated breaches of fiduciary duty and misogynistic behavior in a lawsuit filed by his sister. The filing escalates the ongoing battle among the four Spanos siblings over control of the franchise. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Chargers owner accused by sister of fiduciary mismanagement

By Joe Reedy Jun. 10, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper watches during warm ups before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. South Carolina’s York County is suing Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper’s companies and the City of Rock Hill for at least $21 million over the failed completion of the team’s proposed $800 million practice facility and headquarters. The structure remains half-built in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with no plans of being finished.(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Panthers owner sued by York County over practice facility

By The Associated Press Jun. 10, 2022 01:49 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson runs on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns excuse Mayfield from camp, Watson situation expands

By Tom Withers Jun. 08, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores, right, watches as the team goes through drills during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Flores focused on new job with Steelers, not NFL lawsuit

By Will Graves Jun. 08, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists

By Juan A. Lozano And Tom Withers Jun. 06, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns cornerback A.J. Green, left, and defensive end Myles Garrett laugh while signing autographs after an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns star Garrett keeping open mind about Deshaun Watson

By Tom Withers Jun. 01, 2022 05:11 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson poses for a photo with members of the military who were in attendance during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns QB Watson facing lawsuit from 23rd massage therapist

By Tom Withers May. 31, 2022 08:08 PM EDT

Longtime partner suing former Washington QB Mark Rypien

May. 31, 2022 04:23 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The former longtime partner of ex-NFL quarterback Mark Rypien has filed a personal injury lawsuit against him alleging years of physical and...

FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) adjusts his equipment before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Arapahoe County District Attorney's Office asked a judge Tuesday, May 31, 2022, to dismiss charges against Jeudy stemming from a dispute with his girlfriend that landed him in jail. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
Judge dismisses case against Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy

By Arnie Stapleton May. 31, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

Jon Gruden, center, appears in court Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Las Vegas. A Nevada judge heard a bid Wednesday by the National Football League to dismiss former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit accusing the league of a "malicious and orchestrated campaign" including the leaking of offensive emails ahead of his resignation last October. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NFL to appeal ruling in Gruden lawsuit over leaked emails

By Ken Ritter May. 25, 2022 04:09 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson enters a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, on March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Two of the women accusing quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions feel offended by the $230 million contract he received from the Cleveland Browns. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Watson accuser felt 'scared' and threatened by Browns QB

By Tom Withers May. 24, 2022 03:14 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Deshaun Watson's going to huddle up the Browns on the beach. Cleveland's new quarterback is treating some of his new offensive teammates to a weekend in the Bahamas to do some bonding and field work. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Browns QB Watson to meet with NFL reps in Texas

By Tom Withers May. 16, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III makes an initial appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court in Las Vegas, on Nov. 3, 2021. A Nevada judge has ruled that prosecutors can obtain medical records about injuries that former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs' girlfriend received in a high-speed crash that killed a woman last November. Attorney Peter Christiansen did not immediately respond Friday, May 13, 2022, to messages about whether he'll appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court the April 27 ruling about Kiara Jenai Kilgo-Washington's medical files. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, Pool, File)
Judge: State can get medical files in ex-Raider Ruggs’ case

By Ken Ritter May. 13, 2022 03:41 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy takes part in drills at the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp, Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jeudy's girlfriend asks for case against him to be dismissed

May. 13, 2022 01:21 PM EDT

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