Athlete health
FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, on, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. Mayfield's rocky run with Cleveland officially ended Wednesday, July 6, 2022, with the Browns trading the divisive quarterback and former No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
Browns finally trade Mayfield, send quarterback to Panthers

By Tom Withers 8 hrs ago

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Denver. Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas, who died last December at age 33, had CTE, his family said Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Former NFL receiver Demaryius Thomas' family says he had CTE

Jul. 05, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

Steelers add veteran DL Ogunjobi with 1-year contract

Jun. 21, 2022 08:46 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran defensive end Larry Ogunjobi to a one-year deal on Tuesday, shoring up a position of need following Stephon...

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets QB Wilson 'doesn't need to be Brady' in Year 2 progress

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 16, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

Falcons sign OL Harrison, DL Dalton after minicamp tryouts

Jun. 16, 2022 04:46 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive lineman Jalen Dalton and offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison to one-year contracts on Thursday. ...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski directs a drill during an NFL football practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Clowney says Watson trade brought him back to Browns

By Tom Withers Jun. 16, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport in waits for a play during the team's NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. Davenport is recuperating from right shoulder surgery last January and multiple offseason surgeries on his pinky, which ultimately resulted in most of its removal. Davenport said he does not expect the amputation to adversely affect his pass rush. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Saints pass rusher Davenport healing from pinky amputation

By Brett Martel Jun. 15, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton speaks to reporters at the teams NFL football facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The offensive tackle knows he is being written off by many, but insists he's going to make all of his critics "eat their words."(AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Jets' Becton out to make critics, doubters 'eat their words'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 15, 2022 04:42 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Devon Key (42), safety Justin Reid (20) and safety Juan Thornhill (22) stretch during the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Thornhill seeks to fill Honey Badger's void

By Dave Skretta Jun. 15, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers have grown all too accustomed to postseason heartbreak over the last decade or so, but the unexpected manner in which they fell 13-10 to the San Francisco 49ers in last season’s divisional playoffs has made it particularly tough to get over. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Painful playoff loss provides extra motivation for Packers

By Steve Megargee Jun. 15, 2022 03:08 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack runs at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New Charger Mack making progress during busy offseason

By Joe Reedy Jun. 14, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson talks with quarterbacks coach James Urban during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Lamar Jackson back at practice for start of Ravens' minicamp

By Noah Trister Jun. 14, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

Chicago Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu stretches at the NFL football team's practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' progress at minicamp comes without DE Robert Quinn

By Gene Chamberlain Jun. 14, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions sign Devin Funchess to add depth at tight end

Jun. 14, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons defensive backs Erik Harris and Isaiah Oliver take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Tuesday, June 14, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' all-purpose star Patterson allowed to miss minicamp

By Charles Odum Jun. 14, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry warms up at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Henry insists foot is healthy, open to extension from Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 14, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) takes part in drills at the team's NFL football stadium, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Healthy again, Bengals' Burrow embraces 'normal' offseason

By Mitch Stacy Jun. 14, 2022 05:54 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes drops back to pass during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs' new-look offense misses pieces in mandatory minicamp

By Dave Skretta Jun. 14, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, left, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, center, and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, right, stand on the field as players take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mekhi Becton at Jets' mandatory minicamp after skipping OTAs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 14, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is receiving medical care from what her family on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, described as being “some unexpected health issues.” (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula treated for health issues

By John Wawrow Jun. 14, 2022 11:10 AM EDT