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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) runs with the ball during an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
As NFL trade deadline looms, Dolphins say Tua is 'our QB'

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 22, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2014, file photo, NFL lawyer Brad Karp leaves federal court after a hearing on the proposed NFL concussion settlement, in Philadelphia. Lawyers for the NFL and retired players filed proposed changes to the $1 billion concussion settlement on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, to remove race-norming in dementia testing, which made it more difficult for Black players to qualify for payments. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
NFL, players agree to end 'race-norming' in $1B settlement

By Maryclaire Dale Oct. 20, 2021 01:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins walks off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The NFL accused Cowboys offensive lineman Collins of trying to bribe a drug-testing official before he was suspended five games for a violation of the substance-abuse policy, according to court documents released Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Judge denies request by Cowboys' Collins to halt suspension

Oct. 12, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins walks off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The NFL accused Cowboys offensive lineman Collins of trying to bribe a drug-testing official before he was suspended five games for a violation of the substance-abuse policy, according to court documents released Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
NFL: Cowboys lineman Collins bribed drug-testing official

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 08, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins walks off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The NFL accused Cowboys offensive lineman Collins of trying to bribe a drug-testing official before he was suspended five games for a violation of the substance-abuse policy, according to court documents released Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals 8/13/2021

Oct. 08, 2021 04:45 PM EDT

Cowboys' Collins sues NFL, seeks injunction over suspension

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 06, 2021 08:09 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Suspended Dallas offensive lineman La'el Collins sued the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday, seeking an injunction to stop...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) talks to head coach Brian Flores during the first half of a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins coach: Team wants players with 'high character'

By Steven Wine Aug. 30, 2021 12:33 PM EDT

FILE- In an Aug. 2, 2021 file photo, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson practices with the team during NFL football practice in Houston. Attorneys involved in the lawsuits accusing Watson of sexual assault and harassment say the FBI has become involved in the case. Tony Buzbee, the attorney for the 22 women who have sued Watson, said Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 he and some of his clients have spoken with FBI agents about the allegations against Watson.(AP Photo/Justin Rex_file)
Attorney: FBI probing allegations tied to Texans quarterback

By Juan A. Lozano Aug. 18, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) wipes his hands after stretching during NFL football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Watson returns to practice with Texans after almost a week

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 09, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. Lawyers fighting sexual assault allegations against Watson face a predicament: Defending their client means working to discredit the claims of 22 women who are more likely to be believed in the #MeToo era. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Texans QB’s sex assault cases highlight concerns amid #MeToo

By Juan A. Lozano Aug. 07, 2021 10:53 AM EDT

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) works out with the quarterbacks during NFL football practice Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Culley won't say why Watson missed practice with Texans

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 03, 2021 01:15 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

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)
Cannabis company sues Tennessee Titans' Julio Jones, others

Jul. 28, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball during NFL football practice Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Watson practices with Houston Texans on 1st day of camp

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 28, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

Peyton Manning throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 91st MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Denver. (AP Photo/Alex Trautwig, Pool)
Peyton Manning doesn't rule out future role with Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 14, 2021 10:08 PM EDT

FILE - Then-San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke responds to a question during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, in this Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, file photo. The Jacksonville Jaguars said Wednesday, July 14, 2021, that coach Urban Meyer and general manager Trent Baalke were subpoenaed as part of a lawsuit filed by lawyers for Black players suing former Iowa strength coach Chris Doyle for discrimination. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Jags' Meyer, Baalke subpoenaed in Iowa discrimination suit

Jul. 14, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

UConn coach says refusal to violate protocols led to ouster

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jun. 17, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
A former strength coach for UConn's men's basketball team has sued the school, claiming his contract wasn't renewed after he refused demands from coach Dan...

FILE - Former NFL players Ken Jenkins, right, and Clarence Vaughn III, center right, along with their wives, Amy Lewis, center, and Brooke Vaughn, left, carry tens of thousands of petitions demanding equal treatment for everyone involved in the settlement of concussion claims against the NFL, to the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, in this Friday, May 14, 2021, file photo. The NFL on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, pledged to halt the use of “race-norming” — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
NFL judge: Lawyers for Black players can join mediation

By Maryclaire Dale Jun. 03, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

FILE - This Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers' Najeh Davenport in Pittsburgh. The NFL on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, pledged to halt the use of “race-norming” — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
NFL pledges to halt 'race-norming,' review Black claims

By Maryclaire Dale Jun. 02, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

Former Titans employee sues, claims fired over positive test

May. 14, 2021 07:03 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee Titans employee is suing the NFL franchise for firing him after he was told to quarantine for a positive COVID-19...