Tampa Bay Buccaneers
FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement again, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rob Gronkowski retires, won't join Tom Brady for 3rd season

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 21, 2022 03:15 PM EDT

Ravens sign LB Steven Means, who made 29 starts for Falcons

Jun. 17, 2022 05:16 PM EDT
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed linebacker Steven Means. The Ravens announced the move Friday. Means started 29 games for the...

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets QB Wilson 'doesn't need to be Brady' in Year 2 progress

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 16, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport in waits for a play during the team's NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. Davenport is recuperating from right shoulder surgery last January and multiple offseason surgeries on his pinky, which ultimately resulted in most of its removal. Davenport said he does not expect the amputation to adversely affect his pass rush. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Saints pass rusher Davenport healing from pinky amputation

By Brett Martel Jun. 15, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Phil Mickelson poses for a photo with a fan during a practice round ahead of the U.S. Open golf tournament, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wicked Rude: LIV XIV ready for a traditional Boston welcome

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 15, 2022 05:51 PM EDT

Richard Sherman joins Amazon's Thursday Night lineup

Jun. 14, 2022 08:10 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Sherman has been hired by Amazon Prime Video as an analyst for their first season as the exclusive network for “Thursday Night Football.” ...

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warms up during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders say system changes don't make them 'Patriots West'

By W.g. Ramirez Jun. 09, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) claps as he walks with Ryan Griffin (4) and Blaine Gabbert (11) during an NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady, Buccaneers back on practice field, preparing to win

By Fred Goodall Jun. 09, 2022 04:41 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game on Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Newton, who still considers himself one of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL and remains an unrestricted free agent, said people’s perception of him has changed largely because he put himself in bad situations the past two years with the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Cam Newton on podcast: 'There's not 32 guys better than me'

By The Associated Press Jun. 07, 2022 07:21 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller catches a pass during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
McDaniels remains patient as Carr, offense learn new system

By W.g. Ramirez Jun. 07, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

UCLA's Maya Brady (7) celebrates with her team at home plate following a home run during the seventh inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Oklahoma on Monday, June 6, 2022, in Oklahoma City. UCLA won 7-3. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Tom Brady's niece, Maya, stars for UCLA with 2 HRs in WCWS

By Cliff Brunt Jun. 06, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce warm up before the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs view WR corps post-Tyreek with bright-eyed optimism

By Dave Skretta Jun. 02, 2022 08:57 PM EDT

Mike Brown comes off the bench to call out instructions in the second half as the Golden State Warriors played the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at Fedex Forum in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The Warriors lost to the Grizzlies 134-95. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Transformative year: Black coaches now lead 50% of NBA teams

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 02, 2022 01:53 AM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh talks to reporters before the start of a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' revamped defense looks to 'dominate' after dismal 2021

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 01, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray (1) participates during the team's NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Brady, Rodgers headline list of NFL players skipping OTAs

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 01, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Ex-Bears DT Akiem Hicks signs a 1-year deal with the Bucs

Jun. 01, 2022 12:12 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks has signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs announced the move...

FILE - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. On Monday, May 16, 2022, Buck and Aikman made their first trips to ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, to meet with executives and their future co-workers as preparations for the upcoming season began to ramp up. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Fox promoting Olsen caps NFL's announcer movement for now

By Joe Reedy May. 31, 2022 06:50 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance throws a pass at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Brian Griese, an 11-year quarterback in the NFL, left the cushy work of a broadcaster to get back into the grind of the NFL as the 49ers quarterbacks coach tasked with developing Lance into a star. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Griese trades in mic to take over as 49ers QB coach

By Josh Dubow May. 31, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale participates in a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Defensive coordinator Martindale wants Giants to dominate

By Tom Canavan May. 26, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn talks during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, June 10, 2021. For 15 years, Aaron Glenn was an outstanding NFL cornerback, a team leader, and a coach in the making. He believes he's ready for a head-coaching gig. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Accelerator program overdue for NFL diversity. Will it help?

By Barry Wilner May. 25, 2022 03:52 PM EDT