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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) makes a diving catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Applying franchise and even transition tags to players can have major ramifications on a team's present and future. That was never more of a consideration than this year, with the salary cap decreasing by, for now, $18 million. That's the first time the cap has gone down, which is due to lost revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Playing tag is no kids' game for NFL teams

By Barry Wilner Feb. 23, 2021 05:12 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, because they weren’t authorized to discuss the request publicly. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFL carousel will spin soon, and not just for quarterbacks

By Barry Wilner Feb. 10, 2021 12:10 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair

By Dave Campbell Jan. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) celebrates with quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Streaking Ravens look forward to 'next challenge' vs. Titans

By David Ginsburg Jan. 04, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

Ravens seek to enhance playoff hopes with win over Jaguars

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 12:50 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE (1-12) at BALTIMORE (8-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Ravens by 13 RECORD VS...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) scrambles away from Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Minshew Mania returns, could be limited shows remaining

By Mark Long Dec. 16, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) gets upended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again

By Brian Hall Dec. 14, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II, left, throws a pass over Tennessee Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Robinson quietly closes in on Jaguars' rookie rushing record

By Mark Long Dec. 14, 2020 11:44 AM EST

Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler, left, breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Henry runs wild, Titans hand Jags 12th straight loss, 31-10

By Mark Long Dec. 13, 2020 04:14 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Carolina Panthers cornerback Corn Elder (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Vikings still committed to core, as Jaguars starting over

By Dave Campbell Dec. 03, 2020 05:54 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III (3) warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/2/2020

Dec. 02, 2020 02:48 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) in the bench area during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jags have plenty to offer in search for new general manager

By Mark Long Nov. 30, 2020 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jaguars fired Caldwell on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, after the team’s 10th consecutive loss. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Jaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight loss

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) can't make the catch as Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jaguars lock up another losing season, their 9th in 10 years

By Mark Long Nov. 23, 2020 02:27 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, slips past Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cowboys up: Surging Vikes settle in at home for 3 straight

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2020 08:27 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Foles was injured on the play and left the game on a cart. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Revenge Tour: Jags face several former players down stretch

By Mark Long Nov. 18, 2020 05:16 PM EST

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, of Arlington, Mass., who died in a helicopter crash in Egypt on Thursday, is honored on the video screen at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 08:24 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks intercepts the ball intended for Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Minneapolis. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Cook hasn't broken stride despite early stumble by Vikings

By Dave Campbell Nov. 09, 2020 06:59 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:20 PM EST