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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks to the media during the NFC/AFC coaches breakfast during the annual NFL football owners meetings, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
On Football: Goodell, with Payton's help, gets it right

By Barry Wilner Mar. 27, 2019 11:29 AM EDT

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

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks to the media during the NFC/AFC coaches breakfast during the annual NFL football owners meetings, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Raiders sign backup quarterback Landry Jones

Mar. 26, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict walks the field during practice before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Cincinnati. The Bengals terminated the contract of Burfict on Monday, March 18, 2019, releasing him to free agency. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Raiders sign LB Vontaze Burfict after release by Bengals

Mar. 19, 2019 10:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 23, 2018, file photo, Montreal Alouettes quarterback Johnny Manziel speaks to the media after practice in Montreal. Manziel has been signed by the Alliance of American Football and will join the Memphis Express. The quarterback's rights belonged to San Antonio of the spring league, but that team declined to sign him and Manziel then was free to join any of the other seven clubs. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Manziel confident as he begins his latest football comeback

Mar. 19, 2019 07:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Mark Barron (26) looms over the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Barron to a two-year deal on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Steelers sign former Rams LB Mark Barron to 2-year deal

Mar. 19, 2019 06:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict walks the field during practice before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Cincinnati. The Bengals terminated the contract of Burfict on Monday, March 18, 2019, releasing him to free agency. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Bengals release oft-suspended LB Vontaze Burfict

By Joe Kay Mar. 18, 2019 05:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. After a week of being beat up in the media over the trade of the popular star receiver Odell Beckham Jr., general manager Dave Gettleman went on the offensive, Monday, March 18, 2019, saying the trade was the best interests of the New York Giants and was a deal the organization could not refuse. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Gettleman goes on offense over Odell Beckham deal and Eli

By Tom Canavan Mar. 18, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown, center, holds his jersey beside coach Jon Gruden, left, and general manager Mike Mayock during an NFL football news conference Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Vegas-bound Raiders spending big for final season in Oakland

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2019 04:38 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown holds his jersey during an NFL football news conference, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Free Agency: Disenchantment works, trench warriors coveted

By Barry Wilner Mar. 15, 2019 03:43 PM EDT

Denver Broncos new quarterback Joe Flacco talks to reporters during a news conference at the NFL football team's headquarters Friday, March 15, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Elway insists Flacco is still in his prime at age 34

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 15, 2019 02:56 PM EDT

Wilson shocked by Beckham trade to Browns

By Mark Didtler Mar. 15, 2019 02:27 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson says he was shocked after the Cleveland Browns obtained wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the New...

Steelers re-sign DT Daniel McCullers to 2-year deal

Mar. 15, 2019 11:51 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back defensive tackle Daniel McCullers. The Steelers re-signed McCullers to a two-year deal on...

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations says the New York Jets and Bell have agreed to a deal early Wednesday morning, Mach 13, 2019, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The deal gives new coach Adam Gase and second-year quarterback Sam Darnold a big-time playmaker, arguably the best player at his position before Bell opted to sit out all of last season rather than sign a franchise tender with Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Newly signed Le'Veon Bell feels 'amazing' about joining Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 15, 2019 01:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets have released running back Isaiah Crowell, an expected move after the team agreed to terms early Wednesday morning, March 13, 2019, with Le'Veon Bell.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
The Latest: Jets agree to terms with CB Brian Poole

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2019 10:10 PM EDT

Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football team's training facility in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Lions introduce Flowers, Coleman and James, also sign 2 more

By Noah Trister Mar. 14, 2019 07:38 PM EDT

Raiders cut WR Jordy Nelson, QB AJ McCarron to save cap room

By Josh Dubow Mar. 14, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — After making several big-ticket additions to start free agency, the Oakland Raiders are now making some cuts. The Raiders...

Steelers sign WR Donte Moncrief, bring back WR Eli Rogers

The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Donte Moncrief can do the math in his head. Yet the newest Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver has no plans to fill the void left by Antonio Brown. ...

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown smiles during the NFL football team's news conference Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Addition of Antonio Brown 'changed everything' for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Mar. 13, 2019 11:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots Jason, left, and Devin McCourty react to fans during their Super Bowl victory parade in Boston. The Patriots’ twin combination in the secondary will remain intact for another season. A person familiar with the move says cornerback Jason McCourty has agreed to a two-year deal to remain with the Super Bowl champions. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because teams are not permitted to announce any moves until later in the day. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2019 09:23 PM EDT