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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots not quite back yet after another early playoff exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 17, 2022 02:42 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Despite just 4 wins, Jets head into offseason with optimism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 10, 2022 07:43 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs off the field after the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rhule: Panthers will 'look at everything' at quarterback

By Steve Reed Jan. 10, 2022 07:06 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, celebrates a turnover by the Arizona Cardinals with Seahawks fullback Nick Bellore (44) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Seahawks face changes after first losing season in a decade

By Tim Booth Jan. 10, 2022 06:14 PM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. The Bengals won 15-10. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos GM Paton begins search for Fangio's replacement

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 10, 2022 05:04 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) play against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Myles Garrett doesn't want Jadeveon Clowney chasing quarterbacks and wrecking games with anyone else or anywhere else. “I want him here,” Garrett said.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
No ending: Garrett pushing DE Clowney to re-sign with Browns

By Tom Withers Jan. 07, 2022 03:48 PM EST

New York Jets' Brandin Echols, top right, tackles Buffalo Bills' Cole Beasley, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets place CB Echols on IR, sign TE Yeboah to active roster

Nov. 16, 2021 06:15 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. A disappointment and distraction before being released by the Browns, Beckham cleared NFL waivers without being claimed Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, and can now sign as a free agent with any team. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Beckham clears waivers, free agent can sign with any team

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2021 04:46 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. The star wide receiver was excused from practice on Wednesday, Nov. 3, a day after his father caused a stir before the trade deadline by sharing a video of quarterback Baker Mayfield not throwing passes to his son. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
AP source: Browns, Beckham finalize terms for his release

By Tom Withers Nov. 06, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram (8) looks on during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers have traded veteran outside linebacker Melvin Ingram to the Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft. The teams made the announcement Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, hours before the NFL's trade deadline.(AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Chiefs hoping Ingram can provide spark to sluggish pass rush

By Dave Skretta Nov. 04, 2021 12:07 PM EDT

Eagles giving young linebackers more opportunities to play

By Les Bowen Nov. 03, 2021 06:38 PM EDT
It wasn’t a huge surprise Wednesday when the Philadelphia Eagles waived Eric Wilson, the free agent they’d signed in the offseason to lead their linebacking...

AP source: Panthers signing QB Josh Love to practice squad

By Steve Reed Nov. 02, 2021 11:21 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with undrafted free-agent quarterback Josh Love to join their practice squad, according to a...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the field in the rain prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Panthers acquire Gilmore from Pats for 6th-round pick in '23

By Steve Reed And Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2021 10:24 AM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defensive back T.J. Green, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Shepard and Slayton iffy, Giants Golladay needs to step up

By Tom Canavan Sep. 29, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) stops New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) from catching the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Giants' Golladay said he was yelling at Garrett, not Jones

By Tom Canavan Sep. 20, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Peterson describes himself as a born leader. That's one of the reasons why the Minnesota Vikings wanted to sign the eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback this year, even if he's past his prime. Peterson and the Vikings have their hands full this week against his former team the Arizona Cardinals. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
'Born leader' Peterson guides Vikings D, to visit Cards next

By Dave Campbell Sep. 15, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) hands off to running back Melvin Gordon (25) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Denver. The Broncos take on the New York Giants on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos' expectations high for '21, hopes for Giants dimmer

By Tom Canavan Sep. 09, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

FILE- In this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo, New York Jets' Corey Davis runs during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Davis understands why he's with the New York Jets. And he's ready to show everyone the reason. The 26-year-old has 207 career catches for 2,851 yards and 11 touchdowns in 56 games. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Jets' Corey Davis out to prove he's a No. 1 wide receiver

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 09, 2021 03:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2021, file photo, New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) removes his gloves before facing reporters following a joint NFL football practice with the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Rudolph signed as a free agent in the offseason. He did not play in any of the three preseason games because of offseason surgery on his foot. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
With Engram iffy, Giants may be counting on TE Kyle Rudolph

By Tom Canavan Sep. 06, 2021 07:20 PM EDT

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' secondary has gone from weakness to strength in '21

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 06, 2021 05:12 PM EDT