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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, foreground, throws during the NFL team's football practice, Friday, June 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Ridder emboldened by 4-game audition entering 2023 as starting QB

By Charles Odum Jun. 07, 2023 04:24 PM EDT

Colts confirm NFL investigating player for possible gambling

By Michael Marot Jun. 05, 2023 05:33 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts said Monday they are aware the NFL has opened a gambling investigation into one of the team’s players but would not...

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) runs a drill during the NFL football team's OTA offseason workouts in Jacksonville, Fla., Monday, May 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jags' Calvin Ridley sneaks in extra reps as coaches preach slow, steady approach

By Mark Long Jun. 05, 2023 04:08 PM EDT

Broncos sign kicker Elliott Fry after dumping veteran Brandon McManus

By Arnie Stapleton May. 31, 2023 05:19 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Elliott Fry will get the first chance to serve as Brandon McManus' successor in Denver after the Broncos signed the third-year kicker who has...

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, May 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Suspended Lions WR Jameson Williams says he wasn't aware of NFL rules on gambling he violated

By Larry Lage May. 25, 2023 06:20 PM EDT

CORRECTS SPELLING OF LAST NAME TO GOODELL, NOT GODELL - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media at the NFL Owners Meetings at the Omni Hotel, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
NFL expects fewer kickoff returns with new fair catch rule inside 25

By Dave Campbell May. 23, 2023 12:42 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariners at Braves 5/21/2023

May. 21, 2023 02:53 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's practice facility in Indianapolis on March 22, 2022. Matt Ryan has joined CBS as an analyst, though he stressed Monday, May 15, 2023, that he's not giving up on landing with another team as a quarterback. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
QB Matt Ryan joins CBS as analyst, says he's not retiring as player

By Paul Newberry May. 15, 2023 01:19 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn (56) during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Matthew Bergeron using Falcons' rookie minicamp to learn new left guard position

By Charles Odum May. 13, 2023 03:54 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson (7) stretches during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 12, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp

By Charles Odum May. 12, 2023 05:03 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) waves after the Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions on Sept. 7 to kick off the 2023 NFL season. And NFL fans will get their first look at star quarterback Aaron Rodgers in a Jets uniform when New York faces the Buffalo Bills on “Monday Night Football” on Sept. 11. That's according to early details released Thursday, May 11, 2023, on this year’s NFL schedule. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Jets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule process

By Joe Reedy May. 12, 2023 06:10 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott , left, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes greet each other in the Red Bull garage before the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/{sum}) (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Jaguars will play twice in London, 2 Germany games set

By Rob Maaddi May. 10, 2023 07:30 AM EDT

49ers sign QB Brandon Allen, 2 others to 1-year deals

May. 08, 2023 02:23 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers signed quarterback Brandon Allen, defensive lineman Marlon Davidson and tight end Troy Fumagalli to one-year deals...

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Bijan Robinson speaks at an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Falcons add RB Bijan Robinson to young core around QB Ridder

By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2023 07:30 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers number one draft pick quarterback Bryce Young signs autographs after arriving at their NFL football stadium on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers draft focused on upgrading sagging passing game

By Steve Reed Apr. 29, 2023 06:56 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive back DJ Turner stands on the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Turner in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, April 28. The Bengals used the 60th overall pick on Turner, who was a two-time All-Big Ten Conference performer for the Wolverines and had a team-high nine pass breakups last season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Bengals take CB DJ Turner in second round of NFL draft

By Keith Jenkins Apr. 28, 2023 09:12 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick Bijan Robinson speaks at an NFL football press conference at the team's training facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., on Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Falcons trade up in 2nd round to draft Syracuse OL Bergeron

By Charles Odum Apr. 28, 2023 07:59 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) tries to fend off Buffalo Bills cornerback Mario Clark as each entwine their fingers in the other's facemask during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Anaheim Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 27, 1983, in Anaheim, Calif. No penalty was charged. It was once the glamour position of the NFL, the spot where stars like Sayers and O.J., Sweetness and Sanders, Emmitt and Dickerson, performed some of the game's most memorable feats. Maybe, just maybe, the running back is making a comeback. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac, File)
Column: Running backs make a comeback in the NFL

By Paul Newberry Apr. 28, 2023 06:24 PM EDT

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR SIRIUSXM - Houston Texans' first-round NFL football picks C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. are interviewed on SiriusXM's NFL Radio during coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, MO. (Colin Braley/AP Images for SiriusXM)
IK Sirius vs AIK 4/29/2023

Apr. 28, 2023 10:57 AM EDT

FILE - Former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs works in position drills at Alabama's NFL pro day, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Run to daylight: Running backs go before WRs in NFL draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2023 12:16 AM EDT