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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries past safety Julian Love (20) during the NFL football team's practice in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Julian Love to be wild card in Martindale's Giants defense

By Tom Canavan Aug. 15, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, left, and Diontae Johnson walk back between running drills during the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers want WR Diontae Johnson to stay, but at what price?

By Will Graves Aug. 02, 2022 05:50 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) looks on during the NFL football team's training camp on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons defensive guru Pees determined to raise expectations

Aug. 01, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates after a play as defensive end Tarell Basham (93) looks on on opening day of NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Prescott presses reset again for Super Bowl-starved Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 01, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is greeted by fans before the team's NCAA college football game against Louisville on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Clemson, S.C. The NFL suspended Watson for six games on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 for violating its personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas, two people familiar with the decision said. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, FIle)
EXPLAINER: Watson discipline didn't require legal charges

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 01, 2022 09:04 AM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: Heady times for the NFL's bottom feeders

By Paul Newberry Jul. 29, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, center, talks with free safety Quandre Diggs, right, and cornerback Tre Brown, left, during NFL football training camp Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
DK Metcalf says he bluffed Seahawks during contract talks

By Tim Booth Jul. 29, 2022 05:29 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) as they take part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp at State Farm Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals remove Kyler Murray's independent-study addendum

By David Brandt Jul. 28, 2022 02:35 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson reported to his first training camp with the Browns on Friday, July 22, 2022, still not knowing how long he'll be their starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
NFL teams open camp with biggest question still unanswered

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 26, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, stretches as he stands next to quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy, left, and backup quarterback Chad Henne (4) before a morning workout during an NFL football training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo., Sunday, July 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Chiefs' Mahomes fine with other QBs earning big(ger) bucks

By Dave Skretta Jul. 24, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky quarterback Will Levis looks for a receiver against during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Oct. 29, 2021. The quarterback with the active and entertaining TikTok account has become an intriguing NFL prospect. That combination of personality and athletic potential has never been more valuable in college athletics. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Kentucky at Mississippi State 10/30/2021

Jun. 30, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky quarterback Will Levis looks for a receiver against during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Oct. 29, 2021. The quarterback with the active and entertaining TikTok account has become an intriguing NFL prospect. That combination of personality and athletic potential has never been more valuable in college athletics. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Kentucky QB Levis balances NIL gains with long-term goals

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 30, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) looks on during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bills safety Jordan Poyer will attend and participate in Buffalo's mandatory practices this week after sitting out all of the team's voluntary spring sessions because of a contract issue, a person with direct knowledge of the player's decision told The Associated Press on Monday, June 13, 2022.(AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
AP source: Poyer will report for Bills' mandatory practices

By John Wawrow Jun. 13, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams talks to reporters after NFL football practice Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Metcalf absent, Diggs and Adams back for Seahawks minicamp

By Tim Booth Jun. 07, 2022 08:07 PM EDT

Will Wilson to quit as US Soccer CEO after 2 1/2 years

Jun. 03, 2022 10:18 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Will Wilson is quitting as CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation ahead of the World Cup, making the surprising decision to leave the job after just 2 1/2...

New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) looks on between plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Giants have released Bradberry. A starter for the team the last two seasons, including making the Pro Bowl in 2020, Bradberry is a salary cap casualty. He was due for a $21.9 million cap hit, so cutting him Monday, May 9, 2022 will save about $10 million. The team can designate him a post-June 1 release and save another $1.5 million on the cap for 2022. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Eagles, cornerback James Bradberry agree on 1-year deal

May. 18, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell directs his team in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings get big pass-rush boost with Hunter's healthy return

By Dave Campbell May. 17, 2022 06:21 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' cornerback Jaire Alexander is shown during NFL football training camp at Lambeau Field, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has agreed to terms on a four-year, $84 million contract extension with a $30 million signing bonus, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
AP source: Packers CB Alexander agrees to contract extension

By Steve Megargee May. 16, 2022 12:23 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan, from left, head coach Doug Pederson, first round draft pick Travon Walker, and Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke hold a jersey during a press conference Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Travon Walker, a defensive lineman from the University of Georgia, was the overall No. 1 pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Top pick Travon Walker signs $37.4M rookie deal with Jaguars

By Mark Long May. 12, 2022 03:48 PM EDT

North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu celebrates with fans after being picked by the Carolina Panthers with the sixth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Panthers agree to deal with 6th overall pick Ikem Ekwonu

May. 10, 2022 09:00 PM EDT