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FILE - New Orleans Saints' Sam Mills grabs a fumble during the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 22, 1991, in New Orleans. Mills played Division III college football and was not drafted. That made his rise to stardom with the Saints and Carolina Panthers — and his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this weekend — all the more remarkable. (Ellis Lucia/The Times-Picayune via AP, File)
Hall of Fame welcomes inspirational 'Field Mouse,' Sam Mills

By Brett Martel Aug. 01, 2022 02:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore stands along the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are releasing 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore after the two sides couldn’t come to terms on a new contract. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Gilmore: No hard feelings on Pats, excited to join Panthers

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

Chicago Bears' David Montgomery (32) celebrates after a running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears look to stay in contention after ending 6-game slide

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 14, 2020 05:45 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 09:26 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 16 Minnesota at Chicago, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — The Bears try to stop a three-game losing streak...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Orchard Park, N.Y. After taking a short break, the Browns are resuming their coaching search by interviewing Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who previously worked in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes, File)
Browns interview Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2020 04:50 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (23) celebrates with wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) and center Nick Martin (66) after his 1-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Titans need win against Texans on Sunday for playoff berth

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2019 03:22 PM EST

Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) defends while Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
McCaffrey scores 3 TDs, Panthers hold off Jaguars 34-27

By Steve Reed Oct. 06, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs past Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
The Latest: RB Aaron Jones having career day for Packers

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 01:22 PM EDT

Kyle Allen, quarterback de los Panthers de Carolina, lanza un pase ante los Cardinals de Arizona en el encuentro del domingo 22 de septiembre de 2019 (AP Foto/Ross D. Franklin)
Panthers undrafted QB Allen 'bet on himself' and it paid off

By Steve Reed Sep. 26, 2019 03:16 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Gurley helps lead Rams to 30-27 win over Panthers

By Steve Reed Sep. 08, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen runs the ball while Buffalo Bills' Tremaine Edmunds reaches for the tackle during an NFL football training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Panthers' Ron Rivera says joint NFL practices are invaluable

By Steve Reed Aug. 14, 2019 03:08 PM EDT

Ryan Kalil was introduced Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, after signing a one-year deal with the New York Jets at the Jets’ facility in Florham Park, NJ. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak)
Jets' Ryan Kalil needed to scratch 'the itch' to play again

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 03, 2019 05:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Top 10 NFL free agents of all time.

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 06:25 PM EDT