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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19. The Eagles released a statement Sunday night, Aug. 2, 2020, saying Pederson hasn’t experienced any symptoms, is feeling well and under self-quarantine. The team also said any person who was in close contact with Pederson has been notified and will be tested daily. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Doug Pederson says he feels great, has no COVID-19 symptoms

By Rob Maaddi an hour ago

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19. The Eagles released a statement Sunday night, Aug. 2, 2020, saying Pederson hasn’t experienced any symptoms, is feeling well and under self-quarantine. The team also said any person who was in close contact with Pederson has been notified and will be tested daily. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Eagles coach Doug Pederson tests positive for COVID-19

By Rob Maaddi 17 hrs ago

The Latest: Jags' Minshew, 4 teammates on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press 24 hrs ago
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Jacksonville Jaguars have...

The Latest: Lions' Stafford placed on NFL's COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2020 05:37 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew...

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, New York Jets inside linebacker C.J. Mosley warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Mosley has chosen to opt out for the NFL season because of family health concerns, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 01, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Fitzpatrick says he has talked with rookie Tua Tagovailoa about this season's most important handoff for the Dolphins. That will be when Fitzpatrick gives up the starting job at quarterback. And he's aware that day will come. (AP Photo/File)
Dolphins QB Fitzpatrick says he and Tua have hit it off

By Steven Wine Aug. 01, 2020 01:36 PM EDT

Bears QB Trubisky out to prove doubters wrong, beat Foles

By Andrew Seligman Jul. 31, 2020 06:42 PM EDT
Mitchell Trubisky insists he is one motivated quarterback. He comes into a make-or-break season locked in a competition with former Super...

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. John Elway says expectations for Lock this season are "definitely tempered" by the effects of the coronavirus that scuttled the regular offseason and all preseason games(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Drew Lock: strange offseason hasn't curbed his expectations

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 31, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Giants coach Joe Judge speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J. Since taking over as the New York Giants coach in January, Joe Judge has made the team and its welfare his main focus. His approach to being the head guy for the first time was to be prepared, demanding, disciplined and ready to adjust. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Giants' Judge says sacrifice needed for NFL to have season

By Tom Canavan Jul. 31, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. No. 1 overall draft pick Joe Burrow acknowledged he had a little extra energy when he stepped on the practice field for his first walkthrough with the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 1 pick Joe Burrow happy to be on field for Bengals

By Josh Dubow Jul. 31, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

A sign announces that the field is closed at Vernon Hills Athletic Complex in Vernon Hills, Ill., Thursday, July 30, 2020. Governor J.B Pritzker introduced new restrictions for recreational sports leagues in Illinois Wednesday, as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise across the state. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
The Latest: No new coronavirus positives at U of Virginia

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2020 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, a player prepares to hike the ball at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game between Ohio State and Wisconsin in Indianapolis. Don Yee, one of sports' most influential agents, Tom Brady is one of his clients, has teamed with former ESPN and NFL Network executive Jamie Hemann to develop HUB Football. The concept is simple, though the implementation could be very complex: It will provide opportunities for college players and street free agents to be seen in action by NFL teams. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Big-time agent has plan for football players to find path

By Barry Wilner Jul. 31, 2020 11:51 AM EDT

Packers put Crosby, two others on COVID-19 reserve list

Jul. 30, 2020 06:28 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers placed veteran kicker Mason Crosby, tight end Jace Sternberger and defensive tackle Trevyon Hester on their COVID...

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Stefanski said Thursday, July 30, 2020, that he still hasn't met many of his players in person and he outlined some of the team's plans for practices next month while adhering to strict protocols laid out by the NFL to keep players, coaches and other personnel safe from COVID-19. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy,File)
Stefanski preaches patience as Browns ramp up in unique camp

By Tom Withers Jul. 30, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

Vikings place LB Barr on COVID reserve; 8th player on list

Jul. 30, 2020 05:51 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings placed linebacker Anthony Barr on the reserve list for COVID-19 on Thursday, the eighth player they've designated...

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury has raved about the Clemson star's versatility since he surprisingly landed in the desert after falling to the No. 8 overall selection. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Settling down: Cards ask Simmons to focus on linebacker

By David Brandt Jul. 30, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

FILE- In this Oct. 15, 2019, file photo, Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer, speaks during a news conference at the at the football league's fall meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The NFL's chief medical officer says it's not surprising there have been positive tests for COVID-19 among players reporting to training camp because the disease is cutting across football just as it has through societies around the world. Players currently have to pass COVID-19 testing before they are allowed into training camp. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
NFL medical boss not surprised by positive cases, opt outs.

By Tom Canavan Jul. 30, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus watch the KBO league game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 27, 2020. Masked fans hopped, sang and shouted cheering slogans in baseball stadiums in South Korea on Sunday as authorities began bringing back spectators in professional sports games amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Lions place Coleman and Nauta on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jul. 30, 2020 12:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a six-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 28, 2020 because the contract has not been finalized.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Chargers' Lynn heads into camp happy with Bosa on board

By Joe Reedy Jul. 29, 2020 09:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Philadelphia. The three-time Pro Bowl safety and two-time Super Bowl champion has been on the front lines fighting for social justice and racial equality for years. The latest plans are for the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation to expand its free digital curriculum, Power Pathway Academy. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Malcolm Jenkins doesn't stop working to create change

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 29, 2020 07:11 PM EDT