Athlete contracts
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks runs at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Kendricks builds rapport with new LB partner Hicks

By Brian Hall an hour ago

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith speaks at a news conference in Lake Firest, Ill., April 20, 2022. Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team has not negotiated in good faith for a contract extension. Smith, who does not have an agent, wrote Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 in a statement to NFL.com he has “officially” asked to be dealt and that it was “deeply painful.” He said he has been trying to negotiate an extension since April and accused the organization of trying to take advantage of him. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears remove Smith from PUP list, another twist in standoff

By Andrew Seligman 18 hrs ago

Chiefs' Fenton off PUP list; DT Shelton agrees to deal

Aug. 09, 2022 06:41 PM EDT
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton returned from the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, giving him plenty of time to test out his...

Greg Penner, left, Carrie Walton Penner, and Rob Walton pose at the NFL owners meeting in Bloomington, Minn., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. The record $4.65 billion sale of the Denver Broncos to Walmart heir Rob Walton and his daughter and son-in-law was unanimously approved Tuesday by NFL owners, the expected final step in the transfer from the family of the late Pat Bowlen. (AP Photo/Dave Campbell)
Broncos sale to Walton group unanimously OKed by NFL owners

By Dave Campbell Aug. 09, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith speaks at a news conference in Lake Firest, Ill., April 20, 2022. Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team has not negotiated in good faith for a contract extension. Smith, who does not have an agent, wrote Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 in a statement to NFL.com he has “officially” asked to be dealt and that it was “deeply painful.” He said he has been trying to negotiate an extension since April and accused the organization of trying to take advantage of him. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears star LB Smith requests trade after breakdown in talks

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 09, 2022 12:18 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Judon won over his Patriots teammates and fanbase last season with his outsized personality and ability to cause disruption for opposing quarterbacks. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Judon focused on being himself heading into Year 2 with Pats

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 08, 2022 08:14 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is shown at NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. Parsons' pass rushing played a huge role in the Dallas linebacker winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. The questions about where he will line up are plentiful heading into his second season. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File)
Where's Parsons? Opponents will be looking for Cowboys' star

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 08, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Baltimore, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. The Ravens agreed to a four-year contract extension with the star kicker, the team announced Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Ravens reach 4-year extension with All-Pro K Justin Tucker

By Noah Trister Aug. 08, 2022 01:12 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller participates in a drill during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Pro Bowl guard Teller aiming for Browns turnaround

By Brian Dulik Aug. 05, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns in limbo while QB Deshaun Watson's saga shifts again

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) performs a drill during practice at their NFL football training camp facility in Latrobe, Pa., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers, WR Diontae Johnson agree to 3-year deal

Aug. 04, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman D.J. Humphries looks to block during the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. The Cardinals have signed Humphries to a new contract that will keep him with the team through the 2025 season. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Cardinals sign OT D.J. Humphries to new contract through '25

Aug. 02, 2022 08:11 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Deebo Samuel happy to resolve contract dispute with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 02, 2022 06:51 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, left, and Diontae Johnson walk back between running drills during the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers want WR Diontae Johnson to stay, but at what price?

By Will Graves Aug. 02, 2022 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross gestures at the end of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, on Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The NFL has suspended Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and fined him $1.5 million for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton following a six-month investigation stemming from Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against the league. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, FIle)
NFL suspends Dolphins owner for tampering with Brady, Payton

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 02, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers safeties Derwin James Jr. right, applauds next to Nasir Adderley (24) during the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
James remains on Chargers sideline without extension

By Joe Reedy Aug. 01, 2022 06:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey (7) kicks during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, on Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots and Bailey have agreed to a new four-year contract that includes $6.5 guaranteed and could be worth as much as $13.325 million, a source with knowledge of the terms confirmed to The Associated Press, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because terms of the deal have not been released publicly.  (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Patriots sign punter Bailey to 4-year contract

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 01, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Chubb healthy at last as he enters crucial season in Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 01, 2022 02:26 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers sign All-Pro WR Deebo Samuel to 3-year extension

By Josh Dubow Aug. 01, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs along the sideline during the NFL football team's training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
AP source: Deebo Samuel finalizing new deal with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jul. 31, 2022 08:49 PM EDT