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In this Nov. 28, 2010, photo, Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen looks on prior to the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos, in Denver. Denver Broncos owner Bowlen dies at age 75, family says in statement released by team.(AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)
Pat Bowlen was not your typical NFL owner

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 14, 2019 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 29, 2011, file photo, Denver Broncos NFL football team owner Pat Bowlen looks on during training camp in Englewood, Colo. Pat Bowlen, who transformed the team from also-rans into NFL champions and helped the league usher in billion-dollar television deals, died late Thursday night, June 13, 2019, just under two months before his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was 75. In a statement posted on the Broncos' website, Bowlen's family said he died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen dies at 75 before Hall enshrinement

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 14, 2019 04:11 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round draft pick Devin White throws out the ceremonial pitch before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Angels at Rays 6/13/2019

Jun. 13, 2019 07:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp not on a football field but with a field trip to hit golf balls. Vrabel says the trip was the result of evaluating where the Titans are at the end of their offseason program and a last attempt to keep everyone healthy for training camp. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Washington Redskins at Tennessee Titans 12/22/2018

Jun. 13, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota hands off to running back Derrick Henry during an organized team activity at the Titans' NFL football training facility Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Both players are in the final year of their contract. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Minicamp starts with Titans working, no contract holdouts

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 11, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas greets reporters during a practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets GM Douglas has 'sense of urgency' to win with Darnold

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 11, 2019 04:52 PM EDT

Jets agree to terms with Eagles exec Joe Douglas to be GM

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 07, 2019 08:35 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Douglas was the favorite all along — and the Jets got their guy. The Philadelphia Eagles executive was hired Friday night to serve...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during an NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Winston, Buccaneers conclude offseason program

By Fred Goodall Jun. 06, 2019 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, New York Jets' C.J. Mosley speaks to reporters after the NFL football team's practice in Florham Park, N.J. Mosley's resume speaks for itself: He has had at least 100 tackles in every season but 2016, when he missed two games with an injury and finished with 92. Mosley, who turns 27 on June 19, also has nine career interceptions, 8 1/2 sacks and six forced fumbles.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Mosley already the quiet leader of Jets' new-look defense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 06, 2019 05:00 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Ndamukong Suh runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ndamukong Suh practices with Buccaneers for first time

By Fred Goodall Jun. 04, 2019 06:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2018, gilr photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy speaks during an announcement of the NFL football team's social justice initiative at the Tampa Police Department Training Academy in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers are moving on from Gerald McCoy. The team released the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, describing the move as a mutual agreement after nine seasons. (Monica Herndon/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
Panthers add All-Pro Gerald McCoy to bolster D-line

By Steve Reed Jun. 04, 2019 02:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2018, gilr photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy speaks during an announcement of the NFL football team's social justice initiative at the Tampa Police Department Training Academy in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers are moving on from Gerald McCoy. The team released the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, describing the move as a mutual agreement after nine seasons. (Monica Herndon/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
AP Source: Panthers agree to terms with DT Gerald McCoy

By Steve Reed Jun. 03, 2019 07:38 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers NFL football defensive rookie Brian Burns warms up before practice Monday, June 3, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Rivera says Panthers adding versatility to defensive scheme

By Steve Reed Jun. 03, 2019 04:13 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, hands the ball off to running back D'Ernest Johnson during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns QB Mayfield tells kids 'to be yourself' at camp

By Tom Withers Jun. 01, 2019 02:46 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive back Robert Jackson catches a pass during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns confident free agent DT McCoy will choose them

By Tom Withers May. 30, 2019 02:05 PM EDT

Bucs cut DL Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, sign WR Xavier Ubosi

May. 29, 2019 08:59 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived defensive lineman Stevie Tu'ikolovatu and signed wide receiver Xavier Ubosi. Tu'ikolovatu was a...

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 file photo, San Diego Chargers punter Mike Scifres (5) holds as place kicker Nate Kaeding (10) kicks a field goal in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The Minnesota Vikings have hired nine-year NFL veteran Nate Kaeding as a part-time kicking coach. Kaeding, a two-time Pro Bowl pick with the San Diego Chargers, has begun working with Vikings specialists this spring. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Vikings hire ex-NFL vet Kaeding as part-time kicking coach

May. 29, 2019 04:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 file photo, San Diego Chargers punter Mike Scifres (5) holds as place kicker Nate Kaeding (10) kicks a field goal in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The Minnesota Vikings have hired nine-year NFL veteran Nate Kaeding as a part-time kicking coach. Kaeding, a two-time Pro Bowl pick with the San Diego Chargers, has begun working with Vikings specialists this spring. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Chargers-Cowboys 8/21/2011

May. 29, 2019 04:55 PM EDT

Court: NFL's Bucs not entitled to damages from BP spill

May. 26, 2019 07:48 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers is not entitled to damages from BP for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill....

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo ,Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates an interception by defensive back Andrew Adams during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Tampa, Fla. Free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will visit the Cleveland Browns, who hope to sign the six-time Pro Bowler. General manager John Dorsey said Thursday, May 23, 2019, that McCoy, who was released earlier this week in a cost-cutting move, will be at the team’s facility Friday. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
AP source: Browns meet with Gerald McCoy, talks continue

By Tom Withers May. 24, 2019 04:56 PM EDT