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FILE - Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Two people with knowledge of the move say the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 28, 2022, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
AP sources: Commanders, McLaurin agree on 3-year extension

By Stephen Whyno 14 hrs ago

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP sources: NFL insists on indefinite suspension for Watson

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 28, 2022 02:20 AM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Lawsuit: Texans 'turned a blind eye' to QB Watson's actions

By Juan A. Lozano Jun. 27, 2022 02:39 PM EDT

Lyles edges Knighton for the national title in the 200

Jun. 26, 2022 05:38 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles pulled in front of teenage sensation Erriyon Knighton at the finish to win the 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP sources: Watson to meet with NFL disciplinary officer

By Tom Withers Jun. 25, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

Bears sign second-round pick Gordon to 4-year contract

Jun. 25, 2022 02:32 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed second-round draft pick Kyler Gordon to a four-year contract on Saturday. The cornerback from...

Bears LB Adams arrested, charged with firearm possession

Jun. 24, 2022 07:02 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested and charged with misdemeanor firearm possession, Chicago police said Friday. Police said they...

FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters at a press conference following the close of the NFL owner's meeting on March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. The NFL and six of its teams have formally moved in a New York court to force a lawsuit alleging that they engaged in racial discrimination into arbitration where Goodell would be the arbitrator. The league and the teams filed papers Tuesday, June 21, 2022, with a judge presiding over a lawsuit filed by Brian Flores after he was fired in January as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
NFL seeks arbitration for Flores' racial discrimination suit

By Larry Neumeister Jun. 22, 2022 01:36 PM EDT

Steelers add veteran DL Ogunjobi with 1-year contract

Jun. 21, 2022 08:46 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran defensive end Larry Ogunjobi to a one-year deal on Tuesday, shoring up a position of need following Stephon...

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks to players at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans add assistant coaches, scouting interns for camp

Jun. 21, 2022 03:21 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension

By Juan A. Lozano And Rob Maaddi Jun. 21, 2022 12:46 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...

Giants LB Justin Hilliard suspended 2 games for using PEDs

Jun. 17, 2022 04:47 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The NFL has suspended New York Giants linebacker Justin Hilliard without pay for the first two games of the regular season for violating...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Lamar Jackson acknowledges a 'conversation' about contract

By Noah Trister Jun. 16, 2022 05:11 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks to reporters during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, June 16, 2022. The Cowboys announced they are breaking from minicamp early. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cowboys eye California as Schultz shows for brief minicamp

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 16, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

Falcons sign OL Harrison, DL Dalton after minicamp tryouts

Jun. 16, 2022 04:46 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive lineman Jalen Dalton and offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison to one-year contracts on Thursday. ...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski directs a drill during an NFL football practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Clowney says Watson trade brought him back to Browns

By Tom Withers Jun. 16, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
All eyes on the NFL's pending decision on Deshaun Watson

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 16, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III takes part in drills during the NFL team's practice at the Broncos' headquarters Monday, June 13, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Gordon not ready to relinquish star running role in Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 15, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans safeties coach Scott Booker, center, shows a play to cornerbacks Tre Avery (23) and Kenneth George Jr. (40) at the NFL football team's practice facility, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Jeffery Simmons dodges contract talk at Titans' minicamp

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 15, 2022 06:20 PM EDT