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Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon watches from the sideline during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Titans hire Sarah Bailey from Rams as new director of research, development

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Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson works on the field during NFL football OTA practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Jaylon Johnson hopes to remain with Bears, seeks contract extension

By Andrew Seligman Jun. 07, 2023 07:43 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Denver. The Arizona Cardinals released five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Hopkins in a salary cap move Friday, May 26, 2023, after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
Titans bringing in 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins for visit

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 07, 2023 04:11 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel, left, and Brandon Aiyuk take part in an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Free of distractions, 49ers' Deebo Samuel looks to bounce back from 'awful' 2022

By Josh Dubow Jun. 06, 2023 05:10 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, warms up at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Aaron Rodgers over calf issue and practicing, providing some 'wow' moments

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 06, 2023 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd answers questions during a news conference after the NFL football team's practice, June 1, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement to sign linebacker Leonard Floyd to a one-year contract in reuniting the edge rusher with Von Miller, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday, June 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Floyd reunited with Miller after agreeing to 1-year deal with Bills, AP source says

By John Wawrow Jun. 05, 2023 12:24 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore talks to reporters after the NFL football team's camp Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Chargers coordinator Moore taking offense through first lap through playbook

By Joe Reedy Jun. 01, 2023 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Brandon Shell (71) blocks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec.4, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Buffalo Bills added veteran depth to their offensive line by signing Brandon Shell to a one-year contract on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)
Buffalo Bills sign Brandon Shell to add veteran offensive line depth

Jun. 01, 2023 04:52 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' David Bakhtiari talks to coach Luke Butkus during an NFL football OTA practice session Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers' Bakhtiari feeling healthy again, upbeat while adapting to Rodgers' absence

By Steve Megargee Jun. 01, 2023 12:29 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Denver. The Arizona Cardinals released five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Hopkins in a salary cap move Friday, May 26, 2023, after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
DeAndre Hopkins released by Arizona Cardinals, team takes big salary cap hit

By David Brandt May. 26, 2023 01:59 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, right, chats with quarterback Russell Wilson, left, as Payton's wife, Skylene, looks on from courtside seats in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball semifinal playoff series between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Russell Wilson: trimmer body and lower public profile

By Arnie Stapleton May. 25, 2023 04:37 PM EDT

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) stands on the sidelines during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Tight end Darren Waller brings size, speed and a big-play threat to Giants

By Tom Canavan May. 25, 2023 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive assistant Leslie Frazier catches a ball before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Frazier, who is taking the year off, is among 40 diverse coaching candidates who will participate in the Coach Accelerator program next week at the NFL’s spring meetings (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL coaching diversity program participants relish exposure to decision-makers

By Dave Campbell May. 24, 2023 05:46 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers performs stretching drills with his teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Aaron Rodgers strains calf during warmups, sits out first Jets practice open to media

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 23, 2023 01:19 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Colton Dowell (14) pulls in a catch during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Receiver Treylon Burks breathing easier entering 2nd year with Titans

By Teresa M. Walker May. 16, 2023 05:47 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) in action against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 in Minneapolis. The three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher officially joined the Browns on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, after the team agreed last week to acquire him from the Vikings in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2024 and 2025. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Browns finalize trade for edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, exclamation point for defensive overhaul

By Tom Withers May. 16, 2023 12:55 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton directs players as they take part in drills during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sean Payton expects Javonte Williams will be back for Broncos training camp

By Arnie Stapleton May. 13, 2023 08:18 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers third round draft pick Darnell Washington (80) and first round pick Broderick Jones (77) warm up during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The new Mount Washington? Rookie tight end brings unusual size, skill set to Steelers

By Will Graves May. 13, 2023 01:31 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis (12) runs a drill during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Former TCU teammates Johnston, Davis and Duggan start NFL careers with Chargers

By Joe Reedy May. 12, 2023 08:45 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) attempts to hold off Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za'Darius Smith in a trade from the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Friday night, May 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Browns agree to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith from Vikings, AP source says

By Tom Withers May. 12, 2023 08:01 PM EDT