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FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Denver. The Arizona Cardinals released five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Hopkins in a salary cap move Friday, May 26, 2023, after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
DeAndre Hopkins released by Arizona Cardinals, team takes big salary cap hit

By David Brandt May. 26, 2023 01:59 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers performs stretching drills with his teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Aaron Rodgers strains calf during warmups, sits out first Jets practice open to media

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 23, 2023 01:19 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton directs players as they take part in drills during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sean Payton expects Javonte Williams will be back for Broncos training camp

By Arnie Stapleton May. 13, 2023 08:18 PM EDT

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By The Associated Press May. 09, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
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FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Colts released Foles on Friday, May 5, 2023, saving about $2 million in salary cap space while creating room for the 12 rookies it added last week in the draft. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Colts release Foles to create roster space, salary cap room

May. 05, 2023 04:54 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) rushes during the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs are re-signing Jerick McKinnon and declined the fifth-year option on fellow running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, solidifying their backfield behind incumbent Isiah Pacheco heading into offseason workouts. (AP Photo/Doug Benc, File)
Chiefs re-sign McKinnon, decline 5th year on Edwards-Helaire

By Dave Skretta May. 02, 2023 05:44 PM EDT

Clemson defensive end Miles Murphy, left, the Cincinnati Bengals' first-round draft pick, poses for a portrait with Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, during a news conference, Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Bengals again use early rounds of draft to focus on defense

By Keith Jenkins Apr. 29, 2023 09:38 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive back DJ Turner stands on the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Turner in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, April 28. The Bengals used the 60th overall pick on Turner, who was a two-time All-Big Ten Conference performer for the Wolverines and had a team-high nine pass breakups last season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Bengals take CB DJ Turner in second round of NFL draft

By Keith Jenkins Apr. 28, 2023 09:12 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders NFL football draft pick defensive end Tyree Wilson speaks at his introductory news conference Friday, April 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
AP source: Raiders restructure Chandler Jones' contract

By Mark Anderson Apr. 28, 2023 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - Former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs works in position drills at Alabama's NFL pro day, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Run to daylight: Running backs go before WRs in NFL draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2023 12:16 AM EDT

Kansas State defensive lineman Felix Anudike-Uzomah runs a drill during the NCAA college football team's NFL Pro Day in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs pick hometown star Felix Anudike-Uzomah of K-State

By Dave Skretta Apr. 28, 2023 12:03 AM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert looks to throw a pass during the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Herbert is more concerned about rehabbing his left shoulder than a contract extension. Herbert said during the team's draft party Thursday, April 27, that he is hoping to be on the field for the team's organized practices in less than a month. Herbert had surgery to repair the torn labrum on his non-throwing shoulder in late January after being injured in a Jan. 1 game. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Herbert more concerned about shoulder rehab than contract

By Joe Reedy Apr. 27, 2023 09:17 PM EDT

Hamilton signs 3-year extension with Jags after career year

By Mark Long Apr. 27, 2023 10:32 AM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars believe nose tackle DaVon Hamilton’s best season is just the beginning. Hamilton signed a three-year...

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson, Anthony Richardson, Jalen Carter, Devon Witherspoon, Tyree Wilson, Will Levis, Peter Skoronski, Lukas Van Ness, Myles Murphy and Nolan Smith. (AP Photo/File)
Falcons look to draft to augment big free agency moves

By Paul Newberry Apr. 20, 2023 03:16 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones is seen on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Offseason trades filled two needs for the Dallas Cowboys, who avoided new holes on defense by re-signing three starters. While the goal is always to enter the NFL draft without the burden of an overwhelming need, the Cowboys believe they're as well-positioned as at any point in a decade's worth of strong drafts. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Cowboys enter NFL draft believing they have max flexibility

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 20, 2023 01:19 PM EDT

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Flyers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Flyers prepare for rebuild while other Philly teams thrive

By Dan Gelston Apr. 17, 2023 05:09 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. walks on the sideline during a NFL divisional playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a one-year contract with Beckham Jr., boosting their flagging wide receiver corps while the team's quarterback situation remains far from certain. The Ravens announced the move Sunday, April 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez, File)
Ravens agree to 1-year deal with Odell Beckham Jr.

By Noah Trister Apr. 09, 2023 07:28 PM EDT

FILE - AFC defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, of the Tennessee Titans, stands for the national anthem before the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Feb. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. A person familiar with the deal says the Titans agreed Friday, April 7, 2023, to a four-year contract extension with Simmons. The person confirmed the extension on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the Titans had not announced the deal. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
AP source: Titans reach 4-year deal with Pro Bowler Simmons

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 07, 2023 04:24 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) runs carries the ball as Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Eric Wilson (50) and cornerback Jeff Gladney (20) chase in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. The free agent receiver could not resist an opportunity to play in Detroit again for a franchise that suddenly has a favorable impression around the league. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Marvin Jones back to play for an improved Detroit Lions team

By Larry Lage Apr. 05, 2023 07:41 PM EDT

FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. Lamar Jackson said Monday, March 27, 2023, he has requested a trade from the Ravens. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Analysis: Ravens are Lamar Jackson's best, only option

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 28, 2023 05:59 AM EDT