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FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp not on a football field but with a field trip to hit golf balls. Vrabel says the trip was the result of evaluating where the Titans are at the end of their offseason program and a last attempt to keep everyone healthy for training camp. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Washington Redskins at Tennessee Titans 12/22/2018

Jun. 13, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and quarterback C.J. Beathard, right, watch during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo's backups take center stage during 49ers' minicamp

By Grant Cohn Jun. 12, 2019 07:17 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, center, shakes hands with Marquise Brown after workouts at the team's NFL football training facility in Owings Mills, Md., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Ravens, Jackson get crash course in Roman's new-look offense

By David Ginsburg Jun. 12, 2019 02:07 PM EDT

Packers S Josh Jones returns for mandatory minicamp

By Keith Jenkins Jun. 11, 2019 05:50 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Safety Josh Jones, who missed all of the voluntary organized team activities, appeared on the practice field with his teammates as the Green...

49ers sign offensive tackle Joe Staley to 2-year extension

Jun. 05, 2019 10:44 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive tackle Joe Staley to a two-year extension that will keep the longest-tenured player on the team...

Detroit Lions tight ends T.J. Hockenson, from left, blocks against Jesse James while Michael Roberts (80) blocks against Jerome Cunningham during NFL football training camp Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions hoping investments in TEs Hockenson and James pay off

By Larry Lage Jun. 05, 2019 05:57 PM EDT

Chris Long takes 2nd Good Guy Award from football writers

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2019 08:39 PM EDT
Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has won his second consecutive "Good Guy Award" from the Professional Football Writers of America. ...

Longtime NFL linebacker NaVorro Bowman retires

Jun. 04, 2019 07:38 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Longtime NFL linebacker NaVorro Bowman has retired. Bowman announced his retirement Tuesday at the headquarters of the San...

Indianapolis signs punter Sanchez to contract extension

Jun. 04, 2019 05:35 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have signed punter Rigoberto Sanchez to a contract extension. Terms were not announced Tuesday. Sanchez won...

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2016, file photo, the Los Angeles Rams take the field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Los Angeles. Opened in 1923, the Coliseum first gained the Rams as a tenant in 1946 when they moved west from Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)
From Lambeau to AT&T Stadium, NFL sites have made a big leap

By Dave Campbell May. 31, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

49ers hope investment in line pays off for defense

By Josh Dubow May. 29, 2019 06:52 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers doubled down on their hefty investment in the defensive line this offseason in hopes it will raise the level of...

Packers undergo sweeping revamp of outside LB corps

May. 29, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — In Baltimore, Za'Darius Smith played second fiddle to Terrell Suggs. In Washington, Preston Smith was the trusty sidekick to...

49ers sign CB Dontae Johnson to 1-year deal

May. 28, 2019 06:40 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed cornerback Dontae Johnson to a one-year deal and waived linebacker Pita Taumoepenu. The...

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa rushes in against Maryland during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Bosa is hoping to return to form with the Los Angeles Chargers wearing a new yet familiar number. The defensive end has switched from No. 99 to 97. Bosa wore that number at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and at Ohio State. It is also a significant number for the Bosa family. John Bosa wore No. 97 for three seasons in the NFL and Nick Bosa, Joey’s younger brother, will wear it for San Francisco after being the second overall pick in the April draft. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Maryland at Ohio State 10/7/2017

May. 25, 2019 02:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa rushes in against Maryland during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Bosa is hoping to return to form with the Los Angeles Chargers wearing a new yet familiar number. The defensive end has switched from No. 99 to 97. Bosa wore that number at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and at Ohio State. It is also a significant number for the Bosa family. John Bosa wore No. 97 for three seasons in the NFL and Nick Bosa, Joey’s younger brother, will wear it for San Francisco after being the second overall pick in the April draft. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Family tradition: Chargers' Bosa switches to familiar No. 97

By Joe Reedy May. 25, 2019 02:52 AM EDT

49ers S Jimmie Ward, DE Nick Bosa injured in practice

By Josh Dubow May. 23, 2019 08:06 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Two key San Francisco 49ers defensive players are sidelined from injuries during the offseason program. The 49ers said that...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo ,Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates an interception by defensive back Andrew Adams during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Tampa, Fla. Free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will visit the Cleveland Browns, who hope to sign the six-time Pro Bowler. General manager John Dorsey said Thursday, May 23, 2019, that McCoy, who was released earlier this week in a cost-cutting move, will be at the team’s facility Friday. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/2/2018

May. 23, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman takes a handoff from quarterback Matt Ryan as offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter looks on during NFL football practice Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Falcons' Freeman feeling strong, says football is fun again

By Charles Odum May. 23, 2019 05:15 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, left, and defensive end Lerentee McCray (55) perform a drill during the an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Ngakoue rejoins Jaguars, vows to play even without new deal

By Mark Long May. 21, 2019 03:56 PM EDT

Former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, hugs Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry as Curry holds his son Canon, after Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 119-117 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers 5/20/2019

May. 21, 2019 12:59 AM EDT