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FILE - New York Jets cornerback Zane Lewis (33) runs a play in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, file photo. Lewis always enjoyed the serenity of the sky, soaring through the air in his single-engine plane high above the world below. As a cadet in the Air Force Academy's powered flight program, Lewis would strap into the cockpit with a trainer and take off. He'd glide the Cirrus SR20 over the campus and get breathtaking views of Colorado Springs. “At first, it definitely is scary, but the more you do it, it’s more calming,” the New York Jets safety said in an interview with The Associated Press. ( AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Jets' Zane Lewis taking off in NFL after flying at Air Force

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 17, 2021 02:19 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The New York Jets have signed veteran Donte Moncrief to help their banged-up wide receiver corps. Moncrief agreed to terms with the Jets on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, but the receiver had to go through COVID-19 protocols before officially signing. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Jets sign Moncrief to help injured WR group, release K Maher

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 31, 2020 06:19 PM EDT

Lions sign 1st-round pick Okudah, Swift, Cephus, Huntley

Jul. 13, 2020 09:01 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed first-round pick Jeff Okudah. The Lions also announced Monday that they signed...

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Jeff Okudah, second from right, celebrates during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Lions take Ohio St cornerback Jeff Okudah at No. 3 overall

By Larry Lage Apr. 23, 2020 08:52 PM EDT

File-This Jan. 19, 2014, file photo shows San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) diving over Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) after a 14 yard gain in the first quarter during the NFL football NFC Championship game in Seattle. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For this week, it’s the 49ers-Seahawks game. To mark each Game of the Week, the AP will be reprinting its story of a classic matchup in the rivalry. This week it's the Seattle Seahawks' 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Jan. 19, 2014. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee via AP, File)
NFL at 100: Seattle had to top 49ers on way to 1st title

By Tim Booth Dec. 24, 2019 03:16 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks to the media during the NFC/AFC coaches breakfast at the annual NFL football owners meetings, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Latest: Gruden and Antonio Brown quite a match

Mar. 26, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

NFL awards 2 companies for advancements in helmet safety

By Barry Wilner Mar. 26, 2019 05:49 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — The NFL has awarded nearly a quarter-million dollars to two companies seeking to enhance protection provided by helmets. Windpact,...