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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller takes part in drills at the team's NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos top draft pick Jeudy makes great first impression

By Arnie Stapleton 3 hrs ago

Broncos add tackle experience with signing of Demar Dotson

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 12, 2020 08:33 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — The Denver Broncos added a veteran offensive tackle in Demar Dotson to plug an experience gap following Ja’Wuan James ’ decision to...

Due to the new coronavirus pandemic a man wears a face mask of the German first division soccer team FC Schalke 04 and a hat with the word reading "Deutschland" (Germany) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: No fans for Saints home opener against Bucs

By The Associated Press Aug. 12, 2020 07:33 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott listens to a question after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Bills have signed coach McDermott to a multi-year contract extension. A person with direct knowledge told the Associated Press the contract is a four-year extension that runs through the 2025 season. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills have not released that information. McDermott had two years remaining on his original deal. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, file)
Bills sign McDermott to multiyear extension

By John Wawrow Aug. 12, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

In this still image from a Webex media availability hosted by the New England Patriots, wide receiver Julian Edelman responds to a question, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (New England Patriots via AP)
Edelman confident in all of Tom Brady's potential successors

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 10, 2020 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 23, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football quarterback Tom Brady, far right, is seen along with other players during a private workout at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla. Brady is looking for a big bounce-back this season. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
A star-studded list of NFL players looking for 2020 rebound

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 10, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Hightower might be the most accomplished player to opt out of the season because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic

By Barry Wilner Aug. 06, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Indianapolis. Christian McCaffrey has been one of the most used - and most productive -- running backs in the league over the last few years. Now that he has a big contract, he doesn't expect a letdown in usage. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
McCaffrey: I should be No. 1 pick in Fantasy Football drafts

By Steve Reed Aug. 06, 2020 02:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wirfs was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Buccaneers rookie Wirfs prepares to do part to help Brady

By Fred Goodall Aug. 04, 2020 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. The six-time Pro Bowl running back has finalized a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the signing, the Bucs add another offensive playmaker to help Tom Brady with his new team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Buccaneers add veteran RB LeSean McCoy on 1-year contract

Aug. 04, 2020 09:12 AM EDT

Marqise Lee, Matt LaCosse bring Pats list of opt outs to 8

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 02, 2020 07:47 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The number of New England Patriots who have decided to sit out the season because of concerns over the coronavirus continues to grow. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass. Belichick is being coy about his expectations for the quarterback position as his teams prepares for the start of training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Belichick mum on plans for QB position as camp nears

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 31, 2020 06:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, a player prepares to hike the ball at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game between Ohio State and Wisconsin in Indianapolis. Don Yee, one of sports' most influential agents, Tom Brady is one of his clients, has teamed with former ESPN and NFL Network executive Jamie Hemann to develop HUB Football. The concept is simple, though the implementation could be very complex: It will provide opportunities for college players and street free agents to be seen in action by NFL teams. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Big-time agent has plan for football players to find path

By Barry Wilner Jul. 31, 2020 11:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Giants drafted tackle Andrew Thomas of Georgia with the fourth pick overall in the recent draft. He probably will replace Nate Solder, who opted out of the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants left tackle Nate Solder opts out of 2020 NFL season

By Tom Canavan Jul. 29, 2020 04:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during an end of season NFL football news conference in Tampa, Fla. Arians didn’t give much thought to the prospect of opting out of trying to help Tom Brady win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 67-year-old whose aggressive offensive philosophy is dubbed “no risk it, no biscuit” is one of the oldest head coaches in the NFL, as well as a cancer survivor who once retired because of health concerns. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Arians comfortable coaching Brady, Bucs during pandemic

By Fred Goodall Jul. 28, 2020 03:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Mass. A person familiar with the situation says Hightower has decided to opt out of the 2020 season. Hightower’s decision was made out of concern for the health of his fiancée and child, who was born earlier this month, the person said. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Pats face challenges as starters Hightower, Chung opt out

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2020 11:27 AM EDT

FILE- In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets traded disgruntled star safety Adams to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, July 25, 2020, splitting with a gifted player whose relationship with the franchise quickly deteriorated because of a contract dispute. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
On Football: Adams trade shows NFL teams not holding back

By Barry Wilner Jul. 27, 2020 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell directs players during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Donatell, who’s 63, said the virtual offseason led to a burst of creativity amongst coaches, the discovery of new teaching tools and a better connection with players a-third his age. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
NFL teams to see fruits of virtual offseason as camps begin

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 23, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs NFL football head coach Andy Reid speaks during a news conference in Aventura, Fla. In seven weeks, the NFL expects to kick off its 101st season with the Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Houston. Emphasis on expects (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Analysis: Behind health, stability a key to NFL success

By Barry Wilner Jul. 22, 2020 03:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor throws the ball downfield against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Carson. Philip Rivers started 224 consecutive regular games for the Chargers before leaving to sign with Indianapolis as a free agent. The Chargers now will turn to veteran Tyrod Taylor or first-round rookie Justin Herbert to take over for the reliable Rivers. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
NFL teams seek to replace stars like Brady, Hopkins, Yanda

By Josh Dubow Jul. 22, 2020 12:58 PM EDT