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FILE - Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. Tennessee owner Amy Adams Strunk fired general manager Jon Robinson in the midst of his seventh season with the Titans off to a 7-5 start. The Titans announced Strunk's decision in a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 6. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Titans owner fires GM Jon Robinson in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 06, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Packers GM, coach want Rodgers back next season

Dec. 05, 2022 07:27 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' T.J. Edwards, left, and Philadelphia Eagles' Javon Hargrave try and stop Tennessee Titans' Ryan Tannehill during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Titans can't overcome former WR Brown in 2nd straight loss

By Dan Gelston Dec. 04, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signs autographs before of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Deshaun Watson returns from ban, declines to express remorse

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 04, 2022 12:52 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
If NFL had its way, Deshaun Watson's return would be on hold

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 02, 2022 08:51 PM EST

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) is congratulated by wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) after Wilson scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins success shows value of elite WRs

By Alanis Thames Dec. 02, 2022 03:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walk on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Watson only talks football after NFL suspension

By Tom Withers Dec. 01, 2022 01:58 PM EST

Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) makes the catch for an interception against Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles WR Brown at peace with career following Titans trade

By Dan Gelston Dec. 01, 2022 12:44 PM EST

Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) cheers as place kicker Michael Badgley ties the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions can't get a stop late as 3-game win streak ends

By Dave Hogg Nov. 24, 2022 06:01 PM EST

AP sources: NFL players' union accuses teams of collusion

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 22, 2022 06:05 PM EST
The NFL Players Association claims teams have colluded to avoid giving players fully guaranteed contracts. The union filed the grievance last month,...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ndamukong Suh (93) looks on during a NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. Suh, the three-time All-Pro defensive tackle, is joining the Philadelphia Eagles, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the signing. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez, File)
AP source: Ndamukong Suh joining Eagles on 1-year deal

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 17, 2022 02:47 PM EST

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

Dolphins place DE Emmanuel Ogbah on season-ending IR

By Alanis Thames Nov. 14, 2022 04:28 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Dolphins placed defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah on injured reserve Monday after he suffered a season-ending triceps injury in Sunday's 39...

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) recovers the ball after a bad snap against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Wilson sacked 6 times, picked off late as Denver loses again

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2022 06:44 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 wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Giants playoff hopes may be decided right out of the bye

By Tom Canavan Nov. 07, 2022 04:11 PM EST

FILE - Washington Redskins defensive end Dave Butz is shown in a 1975 photo. All-Pro defensive lineman and two-time Washington Super Bowl champion Dave Butz has died. He was 72. A spokesman for the Washington Commanders confirmed that Butz's family informed the team about his death Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. It was not immediately known where Butz died or the cause of his death. (AP Photo/File)
Dave Butz, who helped Washington win 2 Super Bowls, dies

Nov. 04, 2022 01:28 PM EDT

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

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...

FILE - New York Giants' Kadarius Toney, right, runs with the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, on Sept. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Kansas City Chiefs acquired Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, for a pair of picks in next year's draft, a person familiar with the terms of the trade told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Chiefs expect to have Toney, McDuffie on field vs Titans

By Dave Skretta Nov. 02, 2022 03:36 PM EDT