Champ Bailey
LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. runs through drills during LSU Pro Day for NFL football coaches and scouts in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Texans take LSU CB Stingley at No. 3, A&M OL Green at No. 15

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 28, 2022 08:44 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 7, 2021. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
League loses its star, yet Brady's legacy lives on in NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 02, 2022 02:59 AM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller is shown after an NFL football training camp practice at the team's headquarters Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, that the Denver Broncos are trading star linebacker Von Miller, the franchise's career sacks leader and Super Bowl 50 MVP, to the Los Angeles Rams for two 2022 draft picks.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Von Miller leaves snowy Denver behind for Rams, sunshine

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 01, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch address the fans at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Broncos see several snubs despite 3 going into Hall of Fame

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 06, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - Former quarterback Peyton Manning motions to the crowd during the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. Peyton Manning was unanimously elected to the Broncos Ring of Fame on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Manning will be honored during the Broncos’ game against Washington at Empower Field at Mile High on Halloween. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Peyton Manning going into Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 09, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, file photo. Jones is a likely first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
NFL draft could see record run of quarterbacks taken

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos president of football operations and general manager John Elway speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Elway has selected a defensive player with his first draft pick six times in his nine drafts. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
John Elway's name is all over Broncos' long draft history

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 21, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 1983, file photo, Washington Redskins' Darrell Green (28) reacts during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Raiders in Washington. The Redskins have drafted nine Pro Football Hall of Famers and made plenty of big-time mistakes throughout franchise history. Cornerback Green became a building block for two Super Bowl-winning teams after being taken with the last pick in the first round in 1983. (AP Photo/Pete Wright, File)
Redskins draft history has Hall of Famers, big-time busts

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 21, 2020 02:19 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen, right, speak following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. The Falcons won 29-3. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers to stick with Allen at QB instead of playing Grier

By Steve Reed Dec. 09, 2019 03:05 PM EST

Former Atlanta Falcons player Roddy White speaks during a Falcons Ring of Honor ceremony during half time of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan to OZ leads Falcons to another rout of Panthers, 40-20

By Paul Newberry Dec. 08, 2019 05:13 PM EST

NFL selects finalists for All-Time Team at DB, special teams

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2019 07:22 PM EST
Career interceptions leaders Paul Krause, Emlen Tunnell and Rod Woodson are among 30 defensive backs who are finalists for the NFL’s All-Time Team. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2009 file photo Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, top, and his teammate Willie Colon celebrate after the Steelers' 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game in Tampa, Fla. Overall, the AFC won seven of 10 Super Bowls in the 2000s decade with Roethlisberger leading Pittsburgh to a pair of titles. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)
NFL at 100: Brady and Belichick build their dynasty

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 15, 2019 12:10 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal by jumping in the stands following an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay won 23-22. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Lions latest victims of NFL's flag football problem

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 15, 2019 02:33 AM EDT

Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) reacts with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver's defense leads Broncos past Titans 16-0

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 13, 2019 07:47 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Cincinnati, Miami now NFL's only winless teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 10:26 AM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Elway says not trading stars, will see team through dive

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 11, 2019 11:31 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) stops Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) on a carry during the second half in the NFL game in Denver Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.(Eric Bakke via AP)
Marcus Mariota vs. Von Miller: something has to give Sunday

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 10, 2019 07:05 PM EDT

Former NFL player Champ Bailey poses with a bust of himself during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
The Latest: Tony Gonzalez enters Hall of Fame

Aug. 03, 2019 06:46 PM EDT

Former NFL football executive Gil Brandt, left, and presenter Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, unveil the bust of Brandt during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Law, Reed, Mawae, Bowlen, Brandt, Robinson, Bailey in hall

By Barry Wilner Aug. 03, 2019 05:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2007, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez hauls in his 63rd career touchdown during the first quarter of a football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Kansas City, Mo. Gonzalez set the NFL record for touchdown catches by a tight end with the reception. Gonzalez will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Kansas City Star, John Sleezer, File)
Gonzalez enters hall with 3 DBs who tried covering him

By Barry Wilner Aug. 02, 2019 05:05 PM EDT