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This photo provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office shows Antonio Brown. NFL free agent Antonio Brown turned himself in at a Florida jail on Thursday night, Jan. 23, 2020, following accusations that he and his trainer attacked the driver of a moving truck that carried some of his possessions from California. (Broward Sheriff's Office via AP)
NFL player Antonio Brown released on bail by Florida judge

By Curt Anderson Jan. 24, 2020 12:12 AM EST

Patriots rookie arrested after being stopped for speeding

Jan. 23, 2020 05:20 PM EST
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New England cornerback Joejuan Williams faces charges after being stopped by a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper for speeding on...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, and A.J. Hinch pose after Hinch is introduced as the new manager of the baseball club in Houston. Hinch and Luhnow were fired Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, after being suspended for their roles in the team's extensive sign-stealing scheme from 2017. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)
A look back at other infamous cheating scandals in sports

By Noah Trister Jan. 13, 2020 08:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung yells from the bench area during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. A cocaine possession charge against Chung will be dropped with the understanding that he undergo periodic drug testing and perform 40 hours of community service, a prosecutor said Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Drug charge to be dropped against Patriots safety Chung

By Kathy Mccormack Jan. 13, 2020 06:26 PM EST

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs with the ball under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Mark Barron (26) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
After tough season, Bell wants to be part of Jets' future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2019 06:20 PM EST

In this Dec. 15, 2019 photo Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) sets up against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The NFL has suspended indefinitely Josh Gordon for violating league policies on performance enhancers. Gordon was reinstated by the NFL in August after having been suspended indefinitely in December 2018, missing the final three games of last season for violations of the league's substance abuse policy. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Timeline: Josh Gordon's troubled NFL career

Dec. 16, 2019 08:10 PM EST

In this Dec. 15, 2019 photo Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) sets up against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The NFL has suspended indefinitely Josh Gordon for violating league policies on performance enhancers. Gordon was reinstated by the NFL in August after having been suspended indefinitely in December 2018, missing the final three games of last season for violations of the league's substance abuse policy. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL suspends Seahawks WR Josh Gordon indefinitely

By Tim Booth Dec. 16, 2019 04:41 PM EST

NFL suspends Seahawks WR Josh Gordon indefinitely

By Tim Booth Dec. 16, 2019 04:33 PM EST
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The...

This photo provided by the Frisco Police Department shows Antwaun Woods. Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Antwaun Woods has been arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. Police in the Dallas suburb of Frisco say Woods was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, after a traffic stop. (Frisco Police Department via AP)
Cowboys DT Antwaun Woods arrested on drug, tampering charges

Dec. 05, 2019 12:57 PM EST

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) moves past Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jets’ Bell rips NFL for ‘random’ 5th HGH test

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 20, 2019 01:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said benching Callaway is a one-game punishment. Callaway did not play in Sunday’s 19-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was a surprising addition to the inactives list after being included in the game plan. Kitchens has not divulged his reason for sitting Callaway, who was suspended four games earlier this season by the NFL for violating the league’s drug policy. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Ex-Browns receiver Antonio Callaway gets 10-game drug ban

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 11:44 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said benching Callaway is a one-game punishment. Callaway did not play in Sunday’s 19-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was a surprising addition to the inactives list after being included in the game plan. Kitchens has not divulged his reason for sitting Callaway, who was suspended four games earlier this season by the NFL for violating the league’s drug policy. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Former Browns WR Callaway facing 10-game ban

By Tom Withers Nov. 14, 2019 04:17 PM EST

New England Patriots' Phillip Dorsett, left, catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets' Trumaine Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets without CB Trumaine Johnson, C Ryan Kalil vs. Dolphins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 01, 2019 05:17 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reacts on the sidelines after a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Zimmer on Kearse arrest: 'I'm very, very ticked off'

By Dave Campbell Oct. 30, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, championship banners hang at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets, in Foxborough, Mass. The home of the Patriots has a new sponsorship deal with Abacus Health Products that will put the cannabidiol company's hemp leaf logo on a water tower looming over the stadium and on a sign overlooking an entrance. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini via AP, File)
CBD company to advertise at doorstep of Patriots' stadium

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 25, 2019 01:49 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals' Haason Reddick recovers a fumble forced by teammate Patrick Peterson during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cardinals' defense clicking through 7 games

By John Marshall Oct. 21, 2019 05:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) tries to fend off Indianapolis Colts strong safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. When Waller signed a multiyear contract extension worth a reported $9 million a season, he couldn't help but reflect on the journey he's been on since signing a deal in that same office a year ago to join the Raiders from Baltimore's practice squad. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Raiders TE Darren Waller earns big new contract

By Josh Dubow Oct. 18, 2019 04:22 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury makes a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Peterson's return from suspension boosts Cardinals' defense

By David Brandt Oct. 17, 2019 02:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs for a touchdown as New York Jets outside linebacker Brandon Copeland (51) chases him during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Copeland is suing a company that sold a supplement he says was contaminated with a banned substance that didn't appear on the product's label. Copeland practiced Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, for the first time this season after being suspended by the NFL for the first four regular-season games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Copeland says he failed the test on April 15, and the NFL announced his suspension on Aug. 21. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets waive QB Falk to make room for LB Copeland

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 12, 2019 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs for a touchdown as New York Jets outside linebacker Brandon Copeland (51) chases him during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Copeland is suing a company that sold a supplement he says was contaminated with a banned substance that didn't appear on the product's label. Copeland practiced Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, for the first time this season after being suspended by the NFL for the first four regular-season games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Copeland says he failed the test on April 15, and the NFL announced his suspension on Aug. 21. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets' Copeland finishes suspension, suing supplement company

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 09, 2019 06:36 PM EDT