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Bucs PR staff wins pro football writers' Pete Rozelle Award

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers public relations staff has won the Pete Rozelle Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for its work in a Super Bowl...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs with a ball during NFL football practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears sign first-round pick Fields to 4-year deal

Jun. 11, 2021 02:52 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, right, talks to wide receiver DeSean Jackson during the NFL football team's camp Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
McVay in better mood, says he's better coach with Stafford

By Greg Beacham Jun. 10, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson stretches at the start of NFL football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Russell Wilson says he didn't request a trade from Seahawks

By Tim Booth Jun. 10, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

Jaguars S Andre Cisco, a 3rd-round pick, signs rookie deal

Jun. 10, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed rookie safety Andre Cisco on Thursday, leaving four of the team's nine draft picks without contracts....

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) passes the ball back to an assistant while running through light drills during an NFL football practice with the team, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
WR Darius Slayton OK with Giants taking Toney in first round

By Tom Canavan Jun. 10, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) speaks with wide receivers Michael Gallup (13), Amari Cooper (19) and CeeDee Lamb (88) during an NFL football team practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dead and gone: Cowboys' Prescott moving past horrific injury

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 10, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

New York Giants cornerbacks Adoree' Jackson, right, fends off cornerback Logan Ryan, left, as they go through a drill during an NFL football practice, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Addition of CB Jackson gives Giants secondary needed depth

By Tom Canavan Jun. 10, 2021 05:27 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Devin Funchess watches a drill during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers' Funchess ready for comeback after long time away

By Steve Megargee Jun. 10, 2021 04:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger (87) carries the ball after a reception for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Houston. Sternberger has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the 2021 season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Packers TE Sternberger suspended 2 games under drug policy

Jun. 10, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur watches during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Latest: CFL clears hurdle in bid to return this year

By The Associated Press Jun. 10, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

File-This Sept. 15, 2019, file photo shows Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long lining up during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears in Denver. The offensive line that the Kansas City Chiefs aggressively overhauled this offseason has taken a hit with a knee injury to veteran Long during voluntary workouts that could require surgery and keep him out of training camp. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Chiefs lose OL Kyle Long to knee injury in voluntary workout

By Dave Skretta Jun. 10, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

In this photo made Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) walks the field during an NFL football team practice, in Frisco, Texas. Gregory isn't ashamed of a suspension-filled past that nearly derailed his NFL career, just maybe a little tired of it being the focus of his story. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cowboys' Gregory seeks break from suspension-filled history

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 09, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

File-This Sept. 20, 2020, file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) playing against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, in Pittsburgh. Bush says his reconstructed knee will be ready for minicamp. The inside linebacker's rookie season was cut short in 2020 when he went down Oct. 18 against the Browns. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Steelers LB Bush expects to be ready for training camp

Jun. 09, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) is shown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. The Green Bay Packers have added a veteran presence at inside linebacker by signing De’Vondre Campbell. Campbell comes to Green Bay after starting all 16 games for the Arizona Cardinals last season and posting 99 tackles, including 69 solos.(AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
Packers sign former Cardinals linebacker De'Vondre Campbell

Jun. 09, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals' Zaven Collins (25) works out during an NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 14, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Cardinals sign 1st-round pick LB Collins to rookie deal

Jun. 08, 2021 08:18 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) stretches during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Back to work: Brady throws at camp, champs reward Arians, GM

By Fred Goodall Jun. 08, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, in this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, file photo. The Steelers quarterback is the only signal-caller under contract for next season after signing a one-year deal early this spring, meaning he may get the first shot at replacing Ben Roethlisberger. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Rudolph focusing on present, not future after extension

By Will Graves Jun. 08, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a baseball into a net as head coach Arthur Smith looks on during the team's mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons begin post-Julio Jones era in Smith's first minicamp

By Charles Odum Jun. 08, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James (70) stretches during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. James filed a $15 million grievance Monday, June 7, 2021, against the Broncos, who released him last month after he ruptured an Achilles during an off-site workout. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
James files grievance against Broncos, signs with Ravens

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 07, 2021 06:35 PM EDT