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FILE - Indianapolis Colts vice chair Kalen Jackson, also one of the team's owners, watches during the first half of the Colts' NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. From the owner’s suite to the front office to the sidelines, the number of women in the NFL is steadily rising. Jackson was born into football, one of three daughters of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. She got her introduction to the sport attending community events. Now, she has a seat at the table for owners’ meetings. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Number of women working in the NFL steadily rising

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Kelli Masters smiles during an Oct. 27, 2022, interview over Zoom, from her office in Oklahoma City. In 2010, Kelli Masters became the first female agent to represent a top-5 pick in the NFL draft. Masters has now represented more than 40 NFL players on active rosters. Her clients also include MLB players, Olympians and professional golfers. (AP Photo)
Kelli Masters overcomes critics, among few female NFL agents

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 11, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield takes questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
New quarterbacks not working out across NFL this season

By Stephen Whyno And Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2022 06:51 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Giants' first trip to the playoffs since 2016 within grasp

By Tom Canavan Nov. 03, 2022 02:58 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (21) is stopped by Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Buffalo Bills address needs in acquiring RB Hines, S Marlowe

By John Wawrow Nov. 01, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) runs the ball as Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) defends during the first half of an NFL football game on Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. Ridley is getting a fresh start in Jacksonville, although it's unclear when he will be allowed to play again. The Jaguars made a complex deal to land Ridley just before the NFL trading deadline Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons trade suspended WR Ridley to Jaguars in complex deal

By Mark Long Nov. 01, 2022 04:06 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns place kicker Cade York (3) celebrates with Cleveland Browns long snapper Charley Hughlett (47) after kicking a field goal against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns sign long snapper Hughlett to 4-year extension

By Tom Withers Oct. 28, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) celebrates defensive end Frank Clark during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Chiefs' Clark suspended 2 games for 2021 weapons arrests

By Dave Skretta Oct. 25, 2022 05:39 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO MISSES A CATCH NOT MAKES A CATCH FOR A TWO-POINT CONVERSION - Indianapolis Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. (11) misses a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Griffin's gaffes prove costly as Jaguars lose 3rd straight

By Mark Long Oct. 17, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - Movers sorts boxes for packing at the Los Angeles Chargers' facility after NFL football minicamp, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in San Diego. Finding a home on and off the field can be an overwhelming chore for many NFL players. Especially in a topsy-turvy league where job security is far from guaranteed. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
NFL players tackle housing issues when joining teams

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 27, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is helped onto a cart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Lance has surgery as Niners hand offense to Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Sep. 19, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, right, is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers QB Trey Lance out for season with broken ankle

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2022 04:48 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson answers questions after practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Owings Mills, Md. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Navigating NFL without an agent remains tricky proposition

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 13, 2022 02:32 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (21) celebrates after a 31-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Bills S Poyer gains extra incentives in reworking contract

By John Wawrow Sep. 10, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Saints won 27-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Dennis Allen-led Saints begin new era vs. rebuilding Falcons

By Paul Newberry Sep. 08, 2022 02:28 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

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Garoppolo glad to be back with 49ers after 'weird' offseason

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) battles Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos waive veteran backup QB, trade Reed to Steelers

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 30, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo throws during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo is staying in San Francisco after agreeing to a reduced contract to be the backup to Trey Lance on the 49ers. A person familiar with the deal said on condition of anonymity Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, that the sides are finalizing a deal to reduce Garoppolo's $24.2 million base salary for 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
49ers feel fortunate Garoppolo stayed as backup

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo throws during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo is staying in San Francisco after agreeing to a reduced contract to be the backup to Trey Lance on the 49ers. A person familiar with the deal said on condition of anonymity Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, that the sides are finalizing a deal to reduce Garoppolo's $24.2 million base salary for 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: 49ers rework deal to keep Garoppolo as backup

By Josh Dubow Aug. 29, 2022 05:58 PM EDT