Athlete injuries
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice in Irvine, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Stafford, fans creating more spirited training camp for Rams

By Dan Greenspan 13 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes during drills at the team's NFL football training camp Saturday, July 31, 2021 in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mahomes impressed by new Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon

By Matt Derrick 16 hrs ago

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wentz's injury forces Indy into backup plan at quarterback

By Michael Marot 16 hrs ago

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs a drill during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans' Brown eager to form 1-2 WR punch with Julio Jones

By John Glennon 19 hrs ago

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 8, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Amari Rodgers runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp in Green Bay, Wis. Rookie receiver Rodgers grew up admiring Randall Cobb and eventually learning from him, but he never believed having his mentor as a teammate was a realistic possibility. Yet that’s exactly what’s happened. Rodgers called the situation a dream come true on multiple occasions while chatting with reporters Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Packers' Amari Rodgers appreciates having mentor as teammate

By Steve Megargee 19 hrs ago

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer makes remarks to fans before an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags' Lawrence gets 'plus, plus' grades, 'real stuff' next

By Mark Long 19 hrs ago

New York Giants president and CEO John Mara, left, running back Saquon Barkley center, and head coach Joe Judge gather at NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Speedy WR John Ross hoping things click with the N.Y. Giants

By Tom Canavan 19 hrs ago

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton reacts during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
J.C. Jackson blossoms as a ballhawk in Patriots secondary

By Glen Farley 21 hrs ago

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts sign quarterback Brett Hundley after Wentz's injury

22 hrs ago

FILE - Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, left, and his wife Tanya Snyder, listen to head coach Ron Rivera during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., in this Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, file photo. The NFL has fined the Washington Football Team $10 million and owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations after an independent investigation into the organization’s workplace misconduct. The team was not stripped of any draft picks as part of the league’s discipline that was announced Thursday, July 1, 2021. Snyder says his wife Tanya will be in charge for the next “several months.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Washington All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff in virus protocol

By Stephen Whyno 23 hrs ago

Keeping RB Darrell Henderson available is Rams' main concern

Dan Greenspan Jul. 30, 2021 11:00 PM EDT
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — When Darrell Henderson found out fellow Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers had torn his Achilles tendon recently, the news hit too...

Minnesota Vikings tackle Brian O'Neill works a drill during NFL football training camp Friday, July 30, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
O'Neill, now leader of Vikes line, on track for big new deal

By Dave Campbell Jul. 30, 2021 08:22 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris looks over during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Costa Mesa, Calif., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Chargers' Chris Harris learning to play safety in new scheme

By Joe Reedy Jul. 30, 2021 07:24 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt catches a pass during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns, QB Mayfield not yet talking contract extension

By Tom Withers Jul. 30, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa speaks during a news conference at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Nick Bosa optimistic he’ll be ready for 49ers' season opener

By Ben Ross Jul. 30, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) practices with the team during NFL football practice Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Taylor steps in as Texans QB amid uncertainty with Watson

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 30, 2021 06:12 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs during an NFL football practice Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady's knee feels fine, happy to be back to work

By Fred Goodall Jul. 30, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

NFL allowing some unvaccinated players to unmask at practice

By Barry Wilner Jul. 30, 2021 05:16 PM EDT
The NFL is updating its COVID-19 protocols and no longer requiring participating unvaccinated players to wear masks during outdoor practice sessions. ...

Bradberry, Jackson give Giants' secondary 2 cover guys

By Tom Canavan Jul. 30, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When the New York Giants signed Adoree Jackson as a free agent in March, the hope was the cornerback would give the defense...

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers offensive guard Trai Turner (70) blocks during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Inglewood, Calif. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Turner to a one-year contract after minicamp in June 2021, as the team had a significant hole along the offensive line following the surprise release of longtime right guard David DeCastro. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Veteran OL Turner looks to fill in on revamped Steelers line

By Dan Scifo Jul. 30, 2021 04:13 PM EDT