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FILE - Then-Miami Dolphins Executive Vice President of Football Administration Dawn Aponte stands on the field after a Miami Dolphins voluntary veterans football minicamp in Davie, Fla., April 26, 2016. Even though the NFL attempted to enhance opportunities for minority candidates to become head coaches in a league whose players are 70% black, there was a disconnect. Same thing for front office positions, although more improvement had been seen in recent years in that area. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Minority GM, coach candidates invited to meet NFL owners

By Barry Wilner 45 minutes ago

In this image provided by Lo van Pham, Lo van Pham, front center, his parents and siblings pose for a photo before the family came to America. Lo van Pham’s journey to the NFL began when he fell in love with sports upon arriving in Texas after living in refugee camps with his family. More than 40 years later, van Pham is set to become the first Asian American to officiate in the NFL. (Lo van Pham/NFL via AP)
Lo van Pham honored to be first Asian American official

By Rob Maaddi 46 minutes ago

Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Zion Johnson practices his stance during an NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers break ground on new complex in El Segundo

By Joe Reedy 17 hrs ago

FILE - Then-Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator Mike Pettine addresses the media during a press conference in Green Bay, Wisc., Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. `The Minnesota Vikings are hosting a coaching diversity summit this week, with 12 candidates from minority demographics on site for mock interviews, relationship building and hands-on training in a program spearheaded by assistant head coach Mike Pettine. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Vikings assistant Pettine leads coaching diversity workshop

By Dave Campbell 19 hrs ago

New York Jet's wide receivers Garrett Wilson (17) and running back Breece Hall (35) walk the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets sign Garrett Wilson; all 3 1st-rounders under contract

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 20 hrs ago

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive end Morgan Fox plays against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game on Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Los Angeles Chargers continued the offseason rebuild of their defense by signing defensive lineman Morgan Fox on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Chargers sign defensive lineman Morgan Fox

22 hrs ago

Members of the Buffalo Bills visit the scene of Saturday's shooting at a supermarket, in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Buffalo sports teams offer support at site of mass shooting

24 hrs ago

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll answers questions from media at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Giants sign 4 defensive players, release 4 others

May. 18, 2022 01:14 PM EDT

New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) looks on between plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Giants have released Bradberry. A starter for the team the last two seasons, including making the Pro Bowl in 2020, Bradberry is a salary cap casualty. He was due for a $21.9 million cap hit, so cutting him Monday, May 9, 2022 will save about $10 million. The team can designate him a post-June 1 release and save another $1.5 million on the cap for 2022. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Eagles, cornerback James Bradberry agree on 1-year deal

May. 18, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

Jaguars hire longtime 49ers executive Waugh as assistant GM

May. 18, 2022 09:47 AM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars formally hired Ethan Waugh as the team’s assistant general manager on Wednesday. Waugh, who had been...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass at the NFL football team's practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields

By Gene Chamberlain May. 17, 2022 08:19 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys player Micah Parsons throws out the first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Arlington,Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Angels at Rangers 5/17/2022

May. 17, 2022 08:13 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Quay Walker runs a drill during an NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 6, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations

By Steve Megargee May. 17, 2022 07:44 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell directs his team in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings get big pass-rush boost with Hunter's healthy return

By Dave Campbell May. 17, 2022 06:21 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver and top draft pick Treylon Burks takes part in drills at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans agree to terms with top draft pick Treylon Burks

May. 17, 2022 05:23 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow throws a pass during NFL football practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals' Burrow wasted no time getting over Super Bowl loss

By Mitch Stacy May. 17, 2022 03:42 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen watches teammates during NFL football practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Former Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen, now a free agent, apparently suffered an injury during a training session being live-streamed on his Instagram account. The hard-luck player, released in March by the Bears due to past injuries, grabbed the back of his leg after going down during the workout. The incident was seen on Instagram Live. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Former Bears RB Tarik Cohen injured during streamed workout

By The Associated Press May. 17, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

USA Today's Epstein wins award as emerging NFL writer

By The Associated Press May. 17, 2022 01:11 PM EDT
Jori Epstein, who covers the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL for USA Today, has been selected as the 2022 Terez A. Paylor Emerging Writer Award winner by the Professional...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will join Fox sports as its lead football analyst once his playing career ends, the network said on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. When that actually happens is unclear, since Brady recently renounced his announced retirement and said he plans to continue playing for the Tampa Bay Bucs. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Tom Brady featured in upcoming Netflix 'Greatest' roast

May. 17, 2022 12:52 PM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart talks with defensive back Nyland Green (1) after a play during the NCAA college football team's G-Day game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
College football, XFL, Australian Open headline ESPN slate

By Joe Reedy May. 17, 2022 12:08 PM EDT