Carolina Panthers

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, photo, New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple (25) shrugs off a block in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Apple. The move gives the Panthers the experienced cornerback they coveted after James Bradberry signed as a free agent with the Giants. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Panthers agree to terms with free agent CB Eli Apple

By Steve Reed May. 28, 2020 06:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions during a season ticket member fan forum before practice at the Cleveland Browns NFL football team's training camp facility in Berea, Ohio. Several NFL teams are reopening their training facilities Tuesday, May 19, 2020, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the 32 clubs the go-ahead for limited reopenings as long as state and local municipalities allow them. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

NFL owners table onside kick alternative proposal

By Barry Wilner May. 28, 2020 02:39 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones and Aaron Rodgers take a selfie after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Packers' Jones says his contract status won't distract him

By Steve Megargee May. 27, 2020 03:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints guard Larry Warford runs during NFL football NFC Pro Bowl practice in Kissimmee, Fla. After being selected for the last three Pro Bowls, Warford was cut by New Orleans earlier this month. He immediately became the most enticing offensive lineman on the market, and will likely find a starting spot somewhere. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Some big names remain unsigned late in NFL's odd offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 26, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Derrick Brown, wearing cap, watches during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020, as people with him applaud his selection by the Carolina Panthers. (NFL via AP)

Panthers sign first-round pick Derrick Brown

May. 13, 2020 10:30 PM EDT

Panthers' Okung appealing NLRB decision on labor practices

By Steve Reed May. 11, 2020 12:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung says he's appealing a decision that denied a claim he brought against the National Football...

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton answers questions after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game in Cincinnati. Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Dalton and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal that guarantees the former Cincinnati starter $3 million and could be worth up to $7 million, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

Dalton views season of backing up Dak as halftime of career

By Schuyler Dixon May. 07, 2020 02:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) smiles before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. Darnold was mostly pleased with how he finished last year with the New York Jets. The young quarterback enters his third NFL season knowing he needs to be even better. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Jets' Darnold enters Year 3 with 'definitely room to grow'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 06, 2020 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow throws a pass against Clemson during the second half of the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. No. 1 overall pick Burrow and the rest of the rookie class will begin preparing for their first seasons in the NFL at home instead of at minicamps and team facilities this month. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Virtual offseason impacts rookies, teams preparing for 2020

By Josh Dubow May. 01, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

NFLPA president calls for relook at portion of labor deal

By John Wawrow And Barry Wilner Apr. 30, 2020 04:14 PM EDT
NFL Players Association President JC Tretter is calling for a re-examination of a portion of the labor agreement with the league affecting disability coverage...

En esta foto de archivo del 27 de octubre de 2019, el quarterback Jameis Winston de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay se prepara para lanzar un pase durante un juego contra los Titans de Tennessee. El 28 de abril del 2020 firmó un año con los Saints de Nueva Orleans y será suplente de Drew Brees, después de que los Buccaneers permitieron que el quarterback entrara a la agencia libre restringida. (AP Foto/James Kenney, archivo)

Winston: Pursuit of Saints back-up role a sign of maturity

By Brett Martel Apr. 29, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

Cowboys agree to terms with veteran free agent CB Worley

Apr. 29, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Daryl Worley on a free agent deal after the team selected two cornerbacks...

FILE - In a Wednesday, July 25, 2018 file photo, Carolina Panthers defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. arrives for NFL football training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C.The Bills have signed defensive end Bryan Cox Jr., whose father never hid his dislike for Buffalo during his days playing for the AFC rival Miami Dolphins in the 1990s. Cox Jr. was signed to a one-year contract Wednesday, April 29, 2020 after splitting last season between Carolina and Cleveland. (David T. Foster III/The Charlotte Observer via AP, File)

Bills sign son of former Dolphins linebacker Bryan Cox

By John Wawrow Apr. 29, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, NFC quarterback Drew Brees, of the New Orleans Saints, (9) looks to pass during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn says the NFC South “is turning into Quarterback South.” The priority to “bring it” on defense was evident in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Brees, Brady give 'Quarterback South' top 2 all-time passers

By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2020 12:19 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2020 10:13 AM EDT
April 28 1966 — Boston edges the Los Angeles Lakers 95-93 in Game 7, giving the Celtics and coach Red Auerbach eight straight NBA titles....