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FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. Brady’s journey to each of his nine Super Bowls with the New England Patriots will be the subject of an ESPN series released in 2021. Entitled “The Man in the Arena: Tom Brady,” the nine-episode series will include a look from Brady’s perspective at the six NFL titles and three Super Bowl defeats he was a part of. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Falcons CB Oliver ready for leadership role in secondary

By Paul Newberry May. 21, 2020 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tyrann Mathieu celebrate after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Kansas City Chiefs began talking about a repeat before they had even left the stadium following their Super Bowl triumph. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Chiefs among centerpieces of NFL slate as they chase repeat

By Dave Skretta May. 10, 2020 01:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints' Larry Warford (67) blocks against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Saints have cut three-time Pro Bowl right guard Warford, whose three-year run as a starter was cast into doubt by the club's selection of interior lineman Cesar Ruiz in the first round of the recent NFL draft. Warford's termination was announced by general manager Mickey Loomis on Friday, May 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Saints cut 3-year starter, 3-time Pro Bowl guard Warford

By Brett Martel May. 08, 2020 08:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gestures to a teammate before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans in Foxborough, Mass. A highlight of the opening weekend of the NFL season will have Brady's regular-season debut with Tampa Bay against Drew Brees at New Orleans on Sept. 13 — the first matchup of 40-plus quarterbacks in NFL history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Kicking off: Texans at Chiefs to open season Sept. 10

By Barry Wilner May. 07, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton answers questions after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game in Cincinnati. Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Dalton and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal that guarantees the former Cincinnati starter $3 million and could be worth up to $7 million, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Dalton views season of backing up Dak as halftime of career

By Schuyler Dixon May. 07, 2020 02:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, NFC quarterback Drew Brees, of the New Orleans Saints, (9) looks to pass during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn says the NFC South “is turning into Quarterback South.” The priority to “bring it” on defense was evident in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
15 leagues join forces to recognize health care workers

May. 04, 2020 09:30 AM EDT

Staff members attend to the horse Face Time Bourbon after Sweden's Bjorn Goop won the Grand Prix d'Amerique trotting race at the Vincennes racetrack, outside Paris, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Kamil Zihnioglu)
The Latest: Harbaughs donate $100,000 to United Way

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2020 08:25 AM EDT

En esta foto de archivo del 27 de octubre de 2019, el quarterback Jameis Winston de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay se prepara para lanzar un pase durante un juego contra los Titans de Tennessee. El 28 de abril del 2020 firmó un año con los Saints de Nueva Orleans y será suplente de Drew Brees, después de que los Buccaneers permitieron que el quarterback entrara a la agencia libre restringida. (AP Foto/James Kenney, archivo)
Winston: Pursuit of Saints back-up role a sign of maturity

By Brett Martel Apr. 29, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, NFC quarterback Drew Brees, of the New Orleans Saints, (9) looks to pass during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn says the NFC South “is turning into Quarterback South.” The priority to “bring it” on defense was evident in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Brees, Brady give 'Quarterback South' top 2 all-time passers

By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2020 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes against the Tennessee Titans before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. A person familiar with the situation says the Saints and Winston are working on a contract proposal to make the former Buccaneers starter a backup to Drew Brees in New Orleans. The person said Sunday, April 26, 2020, that the Saints and Winston are in “advanced” talks to get a deal done. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because negotiations were ongoing. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Saints agree to terms with QB Winston on one-year contract

Apr. 28, 2020 07:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) fends off Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) on a long carry in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in New Orleans. The Saints have announced that dynamic reserve QB and utility player Taysom Hill has a new two year contract. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
AP source: Saints, Winston in 'advanced' negotiations

By Brett Martel Apr. 26, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) runs during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Tampa, Fla. The Carolina Panthers selected Brown with the seventh pick in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Panthers make history, use all 7 picks on defensive players

By Steve Reed Apr. 25, 2020 09:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
For Saints, fewer was better in the 2020 draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 25, 2020 08:57 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Marlon Davidson talks on the phone and is selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Falcons keep focus on defense, pick Auburn's Marlon Davidson

By Charles Odum Apr. 24, 2020 08:35 PM EDT

En esta foto del 29 de febero del 2020, el lineman defensivo Yetur Gross-Matos corre en el combine, la exhibición de talentos para la NFL, en Indianápolis. (AP Foto/Charlie Neibergall)
Panthers get defensive in NFL draft to battle NFC South QBs

By Steve Reed Apr. 24, 2020 07:57 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Saints take Michigan center Ruiz with 24th pick in NFL draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 23, 2020 11:28 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, AJ Terrell, seated wearing headphones, listens while others celebrate during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Atlanta. Terrell was selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the first round. (NFL via AP)
Falcons bolster secondary with Clemson CB Terrell at No. 16

By Paul Newberry Apr. 23, 2020 10:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown listens during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Brown is a likely first-round pick in the NFL draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Panthers choose Brown over Simmons with No. 7 overall pick

By Steve Reed Apr. 23, 2020 09:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Saints cancel offseason program amid coronavirus concerns

By Brett Martel Apr. 22, 2020 01:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2005, file photo, former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino gets ready to throw a pass during a speech at the NFL Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Dolphins and coach Don Shula were surprised when Marino remained on the board when their turn came with the 27th overall pick at the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Dan Marino, Dion Jordan _ the best, worst of Dolphins drafts

By Steven Wine Apr. 21, 2020 07:06 PM EDT