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FILE - Then-Miami Dolphins Executive Vice President of Football Administration Dawn Aponte stands on the field after a Miami Dolphins voluntary veterans football minicamp in Davie, Fla., April 26, 2016. Even though the NFL attempted to enhance opportunities for minority candidates to become head coaches in a league whose players are 70% black, there was a disconnect. Same thing for front office positions, although more improvement had been seen in recent years in that area. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Minority GM, coach candidates invited to meet NFL owners

By Barry Wilner 16 hrs ago

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 - The National Football League logo appears on the 50 yard line for NFL Super Bowl 56 in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. The NFL is telling a judge there are multiple reasons why a lawsuit brought against it by three Black coaches who allege racist hiring practices should fail. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Flores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit

By Larry Neumeister May. 02, 2022 01:14 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke answers questions from the media during a press conference Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Travon Walker, a defensive lineman from the University of Georgia, was the overall No. 1 pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Jaguars address D in NFL draft, get little help for Lawrence

By Mark Long Apr. 30, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Iowa state running back Breece Hall, left, gets a hug from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Jets trade up, take RB Hall in 2nd, draft TE Ruckert in 3rd

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 29, 2022 08:26 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams fans cheer before the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Seemed forever for QBs to go in 1st 2 rounds of NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 29, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates with supporters after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Column: Special Sauce and some sizzle in Las Vegas NFL draft

By Tim Dahlberg Apr. 29, 2022 03:07 AM EDT

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield gestures to the crowd from midfield during events for the dedication of a statue of him outside Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium, during halftime of Oklahoma's NCAA college football spring game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Browns don't move up in NFL draft, still stuck with Mayfield

By Tom Withers Apr. 29, 2022 12:00 AM EDT

FILE - National Team quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. Pickett is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point

By Barry Wilner Apr. 28, 2022 09:52 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
2022 NFL Draft l Day 2 ends with yet another receiver picked

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

Wearing a jacket with a painting depicting NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Seattle Seahawks fan Wallace Watts records a water show at the Fountains of Bellagio on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Las Vegas, the day before the NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Raiders' Waller, Ferrell meet Air Force members before draft

Apr. 28, 2022 01:36 PM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Dan Snyder's ownership of his hometown NFL team in Washington has been full of more controversy than playoff success for more than two decades. Still, the past couple of years have been tumultuous enough to raise the question of how tight Snyder's grip is on the once-storied franchise. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
EXPLAINER: Snyder holds tight grip as owner of Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2022 03:12 AM EDT

Kayvon Thibodeaux speaks with the media ahead of the NFL draft Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Garrett Wilson ready for the spotlight

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 28, 2022 03:07 AM EDT

In a photo provided by Marc Ganis, artist Rob Prior explains to NFL draft prospects how he creates portraits, Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. Prior will be painting portraits through the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday night and giving lithographs to each player. (Marc Ganis via AP)
Artist to do renderings of draftees on stage at NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 27, 2022 07:53 PM EDT

Kayvon Thibodeaux, left, participates in a community event ahead of the NFL draft Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Amid NFL draft uncertainty, prospects display confidence

By Barry Wilner Apr. 27, 2022 04:54 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates his touchdown with fans during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns are betting on betting. The team announced a long-term partnership Tuesday, April 26, 2022, with Bally's that will make the gaming leader the official sports betting partner of the NFL team. As as part of the agreement, Bally's will have a branded lounge at FirstEnergy Stadium. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Column: Draft cements the marriage of Las Vegas and NFL

By Tim Dahlberg Apr. 27, 2022 01:23 AM EDT

People look on as workers erect a stage during setup for the NFL draft Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Fountains, scubas, slot machines, Ferris wheel and NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 26, 2022 08:19 PM EDT

FILE - Liberty quarterback Malik Willis runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 23, 2022 03:15 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph during pre-game warmups before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)
Steelers ponder changing of the guard at QB with 20th pick

By Will Graves Apr. 22, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - This Oct. 21, 2018 photo shows a general view of FedEx Field in Landover, Md. To encourage the Washington Commanders to stay in Maryland, the Maryland House approved a measure on Wednesday, April 5, 2022, to spend $400 million to develop the area around FedEx Field in the suburbs of the nation's capital, but it does not include money for a new stadium for the NFL team. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, file)
Congress tells FTC Commanders may have broken financial laws

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 12, 2022 12:44 PM EDT