Aqib Talib
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians holds the Vince Lombardi trophy following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Free-agent pickups have made a difference for some champions

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 16, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 30, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart takes part in drills at NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. The former safety announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Dec. 10 2020, saying he's turned his focus to his foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, and wants to give back to his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
"No Fly Zone" safety Darian Stewart announces retirement

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 10, 2020 09:37 PM EST

FLE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, left, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Next Monday, April 6, 2020, the Hall of Fame and the NFL will announce the roster for the 2010-19 All-Decade team. Kuechly is a possible pick at linebacker. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
All-Decade Team a dicey proposition, other than a few stars

By Barry Wilner Mar. 30, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

Dolphins make several moves to address needs

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:24 PM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHIN (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Aqib Talib, C/G Evan Boehm, S Walt Aikens, T J'Marcus Webb, DL John Jenkins, TE Clive...

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2020 03:58 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is pressured by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Clay Matthews during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Clay Matthews is unapologetically focused on LA Rams' surge

By Greg Beacham Dec. 05, 2019 08:38 PM EST

El quarterback Jared Goff (16), de los Rams de Los Ángeles, lanza ante los Cardinals de Arizona en el partido del domingo 1 de diciembre de 2019, en Glendale, Arizona. (AP Foto/Ross D. Franklin)
Seahawks visit Rams for rematch with playoff hopes on line

By Greg Beacham Dec. 05, 2019 06:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) covers Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Ramsey makes his home debut for the Rams this weekend, over a month after they acquired the star cornerback in a trade with Jacksonville. Ramsey’s arrival has been one of the smoothest aspects of the past few weeks for the Rams, who are in danger of falling out of the playoff race due to a sputtering offense. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Peters back to face Rams after midseason secondary overhaul

By Greg Beacham Nov. 24, 2019 11:36 AM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, gets ready to hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, second from left, with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP source: NFL to hear Garrett’s appeal early this week

By Tom Withers Nov. 17, 2019 12:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) covers Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Ramsey makes his home debut for the Rams this weekend, over a month after they acquired the star cornerback in a trade with Jacksonville. Ramsey’s arrival has been one of the smoothest aspects of the past few weeks for the Rams, who are in danger of falling out of the playoff race due to a sputtering offense. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Ramsey finally gets home debut after strong start for Rams

By Greg Beacham Nov. 14, 2019 10:47 PM EST

Dolphins safety Jones says he expects to play this week

Nov. 13, 2019 11:43 AM EST
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones says he expects to play this week after missing the past four games with a cracked rib. ...

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) congratulated by tight end Tyler Higbee (89) after scoring against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
LA Rams return from midway break with renewed optimism

By Greg Beacham Nov. 04, 2019 09:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. A person with knowledge of the situation says Williams has reported to the Redskins, ending his holdout. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, because the team had not announced Williams’ return. He can be kept off the 53-man roster for up to three weeks after reporting.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFL teams did their wheeling and dealing early this year

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 29, 2019 06:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 30, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib is shown during NFL football training camp in Irvine, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams have traded injured cornerback Aqib Talib and a fifth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for an undisclosed future draft choice. The Rams on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, confirmed the deal first reported by ESPN. Talib is on injured reserve with a rib injury, and the veteran defensive back might not play again this season. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Rams send CB Aqib Talib, pick to Dolphins for late-rounder

By Greg Beacham Oct. 29, 2019 02:30 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (24) runs for a touchdown after he intercepted a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown (18) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
NFL is losing its reputation for boring trade deadlines

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 25, 2019 11:08 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis, left, pushes off Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
With Emmanuel Sanders gone, could Chris Harris Jr. be next?

By Pat Graham Oct. 23, 2019 01:59 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Rams snap skid by beating Falcons 37-10 as Ryan hurts ankle

By Charles Odum Oct. 20, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

Ramsey active for Rams debut against Jones, Falcons

Oct. 20, 2019 11:43 AM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Ramsey is set to make his Rams debut in a revamped secondary against Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons. Ramsey, the former All...

Los Angeles Rams free safety Eric Weddle (32) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Rams 30-29. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Ramsey hopes to play Sunday in LA Rams' revamped secondary

By Greg Beacham Oct. 17, 2019 09:41 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Revamped Rams, reeling Falcons looking to stop losing skids

By Charles Odum Oct. 17, 2019 05:43 PM EDT