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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) smiles during practice at NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills, Allen to put off talks if no deal done by next week

By John Wawrow Aug. 02, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, hands the ball off to running back Nick Chubb during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
AP source: Browns, RB Nick Chubb agree to 3-year extension

By Tom Withers Jul. 31, 2021 08:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 8, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Amari Rodgers runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp in Green Bay, Wis. Rookie receiver Rodgers grew up admiring Randall Cobb and eventually learning from him, but he never believed having his mentor as a teammate was a realistic possibility. Yet that’s exactly what’s happened. Rodgers called the situation a dream come true on multiple occasions while chatting with reporters Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Packers' Amari Rodgers appreciates having mentor as teammate

By Steve Megargee Jul. 31, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (20) during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Saturday, July. 31, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Jets' Maye disappointed about contract, focused on football

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 31, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft an NFL football game in Houston. A video recording of Kraft and other men allegedly engaging in massage parlor sex will be returned to prosecutors for destruction, a Florida judge ruled Friday, July 30, 2021, ending a two-year saga that tarnished the reputation of one of football's most successful luminaries. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Judge agrees to destruction of Kraft massage parlor video

By Terry Spencer Jul. 30, 2021 03:16 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets first round draft pick Zach Wilson works out during NFL rookie camp in Florham Park, N.J., in this Friday, May 7, 2021, file photo. The New York Jets and quarterback Zach Wilson have agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft in April, missed the first two days of training camp practices while the two sides hammered out details. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets give rookie QB Zach Wilson 4-year, $35.15 million deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 29, 2021 01:32 PM EDT

CORRECTS MONTH TO JULY, NOT AUG. - Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a laugh with assistant athletic trainer Kurt Fielding during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers GM says they added Cobb because Rodgers wanted him

By Steve Megargee Jul. 29, 2021 12:29 PM EDT

NFLPA expands RealResponse agreement to report violations

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 11:46 AM EDT
The NFL Players Association has expanded its agreement with RealResponse to allow for reporting of all issues, including drug policy infractions and social...

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)
Cannabis company sues Tennessee Titans' Julio Jones, others

Jul. 28, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

Joe Ellis, president of the Denver Broncos, speaks during a news conference Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Englewood, Colo., as the NFL football team was preparing for training camp. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos CEO says team's ownership will be settled next year

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 27, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Chiefs QB Mahomes becomes part of Sporting KC club ownership

Jul. 27, 2021 03:44 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has become part of MLS club Sporting Kansas City's ownership group. The Chiefs quarterback and...

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football training camp facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday July 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Jets report for camp with heavy hearts, Wilson unsigned

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 27, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Kansas City Chiefs assistant offensive line coach Eugene Chung, left, talks with lineman Tavon Rooks (65) during NFL football training camp practice n St. Joseph, Mo., in this Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, file photo. Former NFL player and coach Eugene Chung is still waiting to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding an anti-Asian comment he says a team made about him during a job interview this year. Chung said on a conference call Monday, July 26, 2021, that he never was told by the league why a requested meeting with Goodell was not arranged nor how the NFL's investigation was conducted. (Andrew Carpenean/The St. Joseph News-Press via AP, File)
Ex-coach/player wants meeting with Goodell over Asian remark

By Barry Wilner Jul. 26, 2021 10:36 AM EDT

Denver Broncos training camp features yet another QB clash

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:04 AM EDT
DENVER BRONCOS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Englewood, Colorado LAST YEAR: The Broncos extended their playoff drought to five...

FILE - In this April 29, 2021, file photo, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, wearing a COVID-19 vaccinated sticker, speaks during the first round of the NFL football draft in Cleveland. The NFL has informed teams they could potentially forfeit a game due to a COVID-19 outbreak among non-vaccinated players and players on both teams wouldn’t get paid that week. Commissioner Goodell said Thursday, July 22, 2021, in a memo sent to clubs that was obtained by The Associated Press that the league doesn’t anticipate adding a 19th week to accommodate games that can’t be rescheduled within the 18-week regular season. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Number of NFL players in vaccination process up to 80%

By Barry Wilner Jul. 23, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 9, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland's baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians

By Tom Withers Jul. 23, 2021 11:37 AM EDT

FILE - New York Giants general manager George Young addresses a news conference at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., where he announced that coach Dan Reeves would not be returning, in this Monday, Dec. 23, 1996, file photo. A five-time NFL Executive of the Year, Young was selected to the Hall’s Class of 2020, one of 20 members chosen in conjunction with the league’s centennial. (AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer, File)
George Young: HS teacher to architect of Giants' Super Bowls

By Tom Canavan Jul. 23, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

FILE - Houston businessman Bob McNair, left, and NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue smile during a press conference in Atlanta, in this Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, file photo. Houston rejoined the NFL, paying a record $700 million for an expansion franchise. During Paul Tagliabue’s 17-year stint as commissioner, the NFL experienced labor peace, saw skyrocketing television deals, construction of new stadiums across the nation and expansion to the current 32-team makeup. Despite those credentials that continued pro football’s surge to the top of American sports, it took until a special centennial class in 2020 for Tagliabue to be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after retiring in 2006. (AP Photo/W. A. Harewood, File)
After lengthy wait, Paul Tagliabue heads to Hall of Fame

By Barry Wilner Jul. 22, 2021 01:26 PM EDT

Jones expects the Cowboys to improve off 6-10 season.

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 21, 2021 06:42 PM EDT
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Jerry Jones expects the Dallas Cowboys to make significant strides in pursuit of their first Super Bowl since the 1995 season. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Orlando City players celebrate in front of fans after defeating New York City FC on penalty kicks in an MLS soccer playoff match in Orlando, Fla. The owners of the Minnesota Vikings have finalized the acquisition of Orlando City, giving the Wilf family control of the MLS franchise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Vikings-owning Wilfs finalize MLS purchase of Orlando City

Jul. 21, 2021 05:56 PM EDT