Ezekiel Elliott
Salvador Hernandez, a groom at Emerald Downs Racetrack in Auburn, Wash., wears a mask as he watches a race Wednesday, June 24, 2020, on the first day of thoroughbred horse racing at the track since all professional sports in Washington state were curtailed in March by the outbreak of the coronavirus. No spectators were allowed, but online wagering was available and the races were streamed. Organizers hope to continue racing into October on a modified schedule. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Cowboys' Elliott feels 'normal' after diagnosis

By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2020 02:07 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football wide receiver Chris Godwin, top, is seen leaving a private workout Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Column: Is the rush to play this year really worth it?

By Tim Dahlberg Jun. 23, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to throw in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys have their star quarterback under contract for the 2020 season. Prescott has signed his $31.4 million tender under the franchise tag. That would be the richest one-year contract in franchise history. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys' Prescott signs $31M tag, still time for longer deal

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 22, 2020 04:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. The Vikings have centered their offense around running back Dalvin Cook and praised him at every turn, but now the bill has come due. Cook is holding out of team activities until he has a new contract.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoff

By Dave Campbell Jun. 18, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Ezekiel Elliott tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday, June 15, 2020, that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering.(AP Photo/Roger Steinman, FIle)
Agent: Cowboys star Elliott tested positive for coronavirus

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 15, 2020 02:29 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars assistant defensive line coach Dwayne Stukes walks with his family near the front of the line of players, staff and family members as they start a march from TIAA Bank Field to the Jacksonville Sheriff's office headquarters, Friday morning, June 5, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla., to protest against inequality and police brutality. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
'Today we say no more': Jaguars march to sheriff's office

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 05, 2020 12:07 PM EDT

Several hundred demonstrators march peacefully as they protest in Addison, Texas, Thursday, June 4, 2020. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

Jun. 04, 2020 10:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Alabama defensive back Trevon Diggs speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Diggs is a possible pick in the NFL Draft which runs Thursday, April 23, 2020, thru Saturday, April 25. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Cowboys target defense on Day 2 with CB Diggs, DT Gallimore

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 24, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, CeeDee Lamb talks on a phone in Houston during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. Lamb was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round. (NFL via AP)
Cowboys skip defensive needs, draft WR CeeDee Lamb at 17

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 23, 2020 10:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Cowboys are headed in a new direction philosophically on defense under first-year coach Mike McCarthy. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Cowboys could target cornerback, pass rusher at top of draft

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 16, 2020 12:05 PM EDT

Florida defensive back C J Henderson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Defense tops draft list for Cowboys, new coach McCarthy

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:56 AM EDT

AFC running back Mark Ingram, of the Baltimore Ravens (21), runs back on the field after he jumped over the railing to have some fun with fans during a practice for the NFL Pro Bowl football game Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Ingram: McCaffrey, other running backs deserve big contracts

By Steve Reed Apr. 14, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Indianapolis. McCaffrey's versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
AP source: Panthers make McCaffrey highest-paid running back

By Steve Reed Apr. 13, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Los Angeles. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, one day after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the agreement on Friday, March 20, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
LA Rams hope to run ball by committee without Todd Gurley

By Greg Beacham Apr. 06, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs past Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Anthony Hitchens (53) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. The Denver Broncos continued an impressive offseason haul Friday, March 20, 2020, by agreeing to a two-year deal with former Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
AP Source: Broncos, Gordon agree to two-year, $16M deal

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 20, 2020 04:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II carries against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams have released running back Todd Gurley, their superstar running back with a massive contract and a troubling injury history. The Rams made the move Thursday, March 19, 2020 several minutes before roughly $10 million in the three-time Pro Bowl selection's contract became fully guaranteed. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to 1-year deal with Todd Gurley

By Charles Odum Mar. 20, 2020 09:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II carries against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams have released running back Todd Gurley, their superstar running back with a massive contract and a troubling injury history. The Rams made the move Thursday, March 19, 2020 several minutes before roughly $10 million in the three-time Pro Bowl selection's contract became fully guaranteed. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Los Angeles Rams release running back Todd Gurley

By Greg Beacham Mar. 19, 2020 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) pulls down a reception over Washington Redskins cornerback Jimmy Moreland (32) to help set up a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Cowboys and top receiver Cooper have agreed on a long-term contract. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Prescott's top weapons have big deals; is Cowboys QB next?

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 18, 2020 08:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, construction cranes surround a football stadium under construction in Las Vegas. The most compelling dramas in the NFL this season unfolded on the field, not off of it. And any thought that the league was in jeopardy of losing its spot as America's favorite sport has been set on the back burner. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Ratings up, future bright: NFL rebounds off troubled seasons

By Eddie Pells Jan. 27, 2020 02:43 AM EST

AFC wide receiver Courtland Sutton, of the Denver Broncos, (14) scores a touchdown ahead of NFC linebacker Shaquil Barrett, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, (58), during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pro Bowlers remember Kobe Bryant as AFC tops NFC again

By Mark Long Jan. 26, 2020 05:45 PM EST