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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson greet each other during a joint practice at NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Berea, Ohio,. Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game unpaid suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Watson suspension delays payoff on Browns' big gamble for QB

By Tom Withers 9 hrs ago

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson works out during a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles at NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Berea, Ohio,. Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game unpaid suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Single lawsuit last remaining legal issue for Deshaun Watson

By Juan A. Lozano 9 hrs ago

El quarterback de los Browns de Cleveland, Deshaun Watson (4), calienta antes del partido de pretemporada contra los Jaguars de Jacksonville, en Jacksonville, Florida, el viernes 12 de agosto de 2022. (AP Foto/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policy

By The Associated Press 15 hrs ago

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, that Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns' Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, fined $5 million

By Tom Withers 16 hrs ago

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson waits for the snap during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
AP sources: Talks on possible Watson settlement progress

By Rob Maaddi And Tom Withers Aug. 17, 2022 01:18 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster poses for photographs with a local area youth football team before an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster misses practice with sore knee

Aug. 16, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Shane Buechele as Chicago Bears' Elijah Hicks defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
NFL players union president blasts Soldier Field conditions

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 13, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson, right, and Jacoby Brissett look to pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns backup QB Brissett moves into Watson's starting spot

By Tom Withers Aug. 13, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson apologizes, then struggles in Browns preseason debut

By Mark Long Aug. 12, 2022 10:07 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warm up before an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Browns' Watson apologizes 'to all the women I have impacted'

By Tom Withers Aug. 12, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey looks on during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., on June 15, 2022. Dorsey has the self-awareness to understand the gravity of the role of being a first-time coordinator and overseeing a high-powered Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills offense . (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Bills place trust in Dorsey to drive high-powered offense

By John Wawrow Aug. 12, 2022 11:52 AM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson (15) is brought down by New England Patriots cornerback Terrance Mitchell during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 11, 2022 10:37 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson prepares to throw a pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
AP source: Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine

By Rob Maaddi And Tom Withers Aug. 11, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders' Zamir White practices during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Zeus: Raiders RB Zamir White overcomes lifetime of obstacles

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 11, 2022 05:45 PM EDT

Broncos name NFL exec Damani Leech as team's new president

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 11, 2022 02:06 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos' new owners have tabbed NFL International CEO Damani Leech as the team's new president. Owner and CEO Greg...

Rob Walton, back, joins his daughter Carrie Walton Penner, center, and limited shareholder Mellody Hobson, all members of the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group that purchased the Denver Broncos, during a news conference at the NFL football team's headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos sport NFL's richest, most diverse ownership group

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 10, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, left, hands off to running back Kareem Hunt during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Watson starting Browns' preseason opener as suspension looms

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

14 HBCU medical students chosen for NFL diversity initiative

Aug. 10, 2022 02:18 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — There will be 14 students from Historically Black College and University medical schools working for the first time on the staffs of NFL clubs this...

Washington Commanders defensive line coach Jeff Zgonina directs the players during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders' Rivera fires defensive line coach Sam Mills III

Aug. 09, 2022 03:20 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) breaks up a pass to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11)during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts already seeing impact of Bradley's defensive scheme

By Michael Marot Aug. 06, 2022 03:12 PM EDT