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FILE 0 Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. othing can slow the NFL’s popularity, but there are significant, unsavory off-field issues that are looming over the league as the season heads to the second half: multiple investigations of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder; the suspension and pending return of Browns QB Deshaun Watson; the lawsuit brought by Steelers assistant coach Brian Flores. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Snyder’s status, Watson’s ban, Flores’ lawsuit hang over NFL

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 10, 2022 02:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals' Josh Tupou (68) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. Tagovailoa suffered a second frightening injury in five days when he was carted off the field Thursday. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Dolphins host Steelers in Brian Flores' return to Miami

By Alanis Thames Oct. 20, 2022 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, left, and his wife Tanya Snyder, listen to head coach Ron Rivera during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., in this Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, file photo. Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Timeline of Commanders' recent tumult under owner Dan Snyder

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 13, 2022 05:48 PM EDT

Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association Tony Clark gets emotional as he speaks during a news conference at the Press Club in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Major League Baseball Players Association joins AFL-CIO

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 07, 2022 11:08 AM EDT

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll calls to his players during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Giants' Shepard practices 8 months after tearing Achilles

By Tom Canavan Aug. 24, 2022 05:36 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) makes a catch during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Former players make immediate impact as Colts coaches

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints' head coach Dennis Allen watches a drill before an NFL football joint practice session with the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Saints seek 6th straight winning season at dawn of Allen era

By Brett Martel Aug. 24, 2022 04:52 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) smiles as he throws a pass during NFL football training camp practice, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. (Samantha Madar/The Post-Crescent via AP)
Packers have new look as Rodgers continues Super Bowl chase

By Steve Megargee Aug. 24, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen, left, and head coach Brian Daboll, right, attend a news conference before training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility July 27, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. For the third time since 2018, the Giants are rebuilding again. Schoen has replaced Dave Gettleman as general manager and Daboll was selected to replace Joe Judge as coach. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Giants' Daboll era opens with eyes on Jones, Barkley and D

By Tom Canavan Aug. 24, 2022 03:51 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, right, reacts with Kenneth Gainwell, left, during practice at NFL football training camp, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Hurts, so good? Eagles count on QB to make run at NFC East

By Dan Gelston Aug. 24, 2022 03:40 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears new NFL football team general manager Ryan Poles speaks during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Poles is among six general managers of color picked to fill the past 12 openings going back to early 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
GM hires give NFL bright spot in diversity, but work remains

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 24, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) participates during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility on Friday, July 29, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Two weeks into training camp, the New York Giants are still waiting for receiver Golladay to start making big plays. Golladay had a dismal first season in New York in 2021 after signing a $72 million contract. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Giants rebuild with GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Cousins, Vikings will again have plenty of skill on offense

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is shown before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. Bieniemy is still waiting to land a head coaching job after interviewing with 14 teams over the last four years. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Hiring minority coaches in the NFL comes down to owners

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 23, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scrambles for yardage during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Trubisky is battling with fellow Steeler quarterbacks Kenny Pickett for the right to replace longtime starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who retired in January. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Steelers enter 2022 with new quarterback, same old goals

By Will Graves Aug. 23, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is shown before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. Bieniemy is still waiting to land a head coaching job after interviewing with 14 teams over the last four years. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Eric Bieniemy still waits for head job, helps others advance

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 23, 2022 02:41 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (10) and Jaylen Waddle (17) talk on the sidelines during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Dolphins hoping new additions will help end playoff drought

By Alanis Thames Aug. 23, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills' Zack Moss celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen throws TD in Bills' 42-15 preseason rout over Broncos

By John Wawrow Aug. 20, 2022 04:09 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey looks on during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., on June 15, 2022. Dorsey has the self-awareness to understand the gravity of the role of being a first-time coordinator and overseeing a high-powered Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills offense . (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Bills place trust in Dorsey to drive high-powered offense

By John Wawrow Aug. 12, 2022 11:52 AM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson (15) is brought down by New England Patriots cornerback Terrance Mitchell during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 11, 2022 10:37 PM EDT