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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
See ya Sam: Jets trade Darnold to Panthers for 3 draft picks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 05, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020 file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson (10) catches a long pass and gets past Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. The Rams announced the deal for Jackson on Sunday, March 21, 2021 adding him to the targets for new quarterback Matthew Stafford.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
DeSean Jackson found 'perfect time' for LA return with Rams

By Greg Beacham Mar. 26, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick catches a packet of papers after he tossed them in the air during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. Watching Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in another city sure changed that. The New England Patriots doled out $175 million in guarantees in the first 48 hours of free agency following a 7-9 stumble in 2020 that officially ended their two-decade dominance of the AFC. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Patriots, Bucs among those making biggest waves so far

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 22, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020 file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson (10) catches a long pass and gets past Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. The Rams announced the deal for Jackson on Sunday, March 21, 2021 adding him to the targets for new quarterback Matthew Stafford.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Rams sign speedy veteran WR DeSean Jackson for LA homecoming

By Greg Beacham Mar. 21, 2021 09:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to past against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Detroit Lions are trading Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and will be charged $19 million in dead money to their cap for the deal. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Stafford, Goff welcome fresh starts after blockbuster trade

By Greg Beacham Mar. 19, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Agent: WR Perriman agrees to $3M, 1-year contract with Lions

By Larry Lage Mar. 18, 2021 09:14 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Wide receiver Breshad Perriman has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. ...

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams pushes off Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Devin White during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., in this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo. A person familiar with the situation says running back Jamaal Williams has agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions The person spoke Wednesday, March 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the deal. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
AP source: RB Jamaal Williams agrees to sign with Lions

By Larry Lage Mar. 17, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

AP source: Rams sending veteran DT Michael Brockers to Lions

By Greg Beacham Mar. 17, 2021 12:51 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a trade sending veteran defensive...

FILE - Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller takes up his position during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisc., in this Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, file photo. The Denver Broncos have exercised star linebacker Von Miller's 2021 option. The move engages the final season of the six-year, $114.5 million contract Miller signed in 2016 in the aftermath of his Super Bowl 50 MVP performance. It also guarantees him $7 million of his $17.5 million base salary. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Spend, spend, spend on 2nd day of "legal tampering" in NFL

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2021 02:40 PM EDT

Rams re-sign pass rusher Leonard Floyd after breakout year

By Greg Beacham Mar. 15, 2021 07:38 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pass rusher Leonard Floyd has agreed to a four-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Rams, slowing the team's losses in free agency. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to past against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Detroit Lions are trading Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and will be charged $19 million in dead money to their cap for the deal. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
EXPLAINER: How 'dead money' lives, as NFL free agency begins

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

AP Source: Lions agree to deal to retain DE Romeo Okwara

By Larry Lage Mar. 15, 2021 03:09 PM EDT
Defensive end Romeo Okwara has agreed to stay with the Detroit Lions, a person familiar with the situation says. The person spoke Monday...

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says the team has no plan to move on from quarterback Kirk Cousins. Spielman's comments were his first on the team's roster since the season ended. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Vikings GM: 'Kirk Cousins is our quarterback'

By Dave Campbell Mar. 03, 2021 06:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, right, talks to quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif. McVay says he cannot talk about Matthew Stafford until the new league year begins in mid-March and the Rams' blockbuster quarterback trade is official. He is still allowed to talk about Goff, but the coach is not saying much. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Sean McVay won't say why Rams moved on from Jared Goff

By Greg Beacham Feb. 25, 2021 06:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Morris has begun work as the Los Angeles Rams’ new defensive coordinator with a plan to continue last season’s success with several new wrinkles. Morris plans to continue running a 3-4 defense with the players who finished No. 1 in the NFL in several defensive categories last season. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Morris sees opportunity in taking over Rams' No. 1 defense

By Greg Beacham Feb. 11, 2021 09:09 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, because they weren’t authorized to discuss the request publicly. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFL carousel will spin soon, and not just for quarterbacks

By Barry Wilner Feb. 10, 2021 12:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2021, file photo, workers sculpt the Lombardi Trophy out of sand outside of Raymond James Stadium ahead of Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The biggest win: In 2020, NFL found ways to play every game

By Eddie Pells Feb. 07, 2021 12:08 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) celebrates after scoring a 92-yard touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jeudy lauds Lock, Watson in eyebrow-raising media tour

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 04, 2021 08:40 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle makes a catch as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Kittle dismisses 'chatter' about Niners trading Garoppolo

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 04, 2021 10:18 AM EST

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to throw the ball against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. Washington’s biggest offseason need is to figure out its quarterback situation. Trade for DeShaun Watson? Sign Cam Newton? Roll with Alex Smith and Kyle Allen? Coach Ron Rivera says “nothing is off the table.” (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Watson? Newton? Smith? Allen? Washington explores QB options

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 03, 2021 07:20 PM EST