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FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick arrives for a workout for NFL football scouts and media in Riverdale, Ga. Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. Two people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, that Kaepernick will work out for the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez 20 hrs ago

FILE- free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws during halftime of an NCAA college football intrasquad spring game at Michigan, on April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. Two people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, that Kaepernick will work out for the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for Raiders

By Josh Dubow May. 25, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love stretches at the NFL football team's practice field training camp Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers' Love aims to capitalize on offseason opportunities

By Steve Megargee May. 25, 2022 03:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches as players take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Lance looks comfortable in role as starting QB for 49ers

By Josh Dubow May. 25, 2022 02:56 AM EDT

Panthers' Darnold 'staying focused' amid uncertain future

By Steve Reed May. 24, 2022 05:54 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold took notice of the team’s pursuit of Deshaun Watson earlier this offseason. He...

FILE -NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters at a press conference following the close of the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. The NFL has expanded the Rooney Rule again, this time to include quarterbacks coaches in a further effort to diversify the coaching ranks. The change was announced Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the owners meeting in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
NFL revamps Rooney Rule to include quarterbacks coaches

By Barry Wilner May. 24, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II runs after a catch at the NFL football team's practice facility Monday, May 23, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stafford, Rams easing back to work after Super Bowl win

By Greg Beacham May. 23, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

Jaguars hire longtime 49ers executive Waugh as assistant GM

May. 18, 2022 09:47 AM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars formally hired Ethan Waugh as the team’s assistant general manager on Wednesday. Waugh, who had been...

Vikings add analytics expert Demitrius Washington in VP role

May. 16, 2022 02:39 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings hired Demitrius Washington as vice president of football operations on Monday, a new position under new general manager...

FILE - Green Bay Packers' cornerback Jaire Alexander is shown during NFL football training camp at Lambeau Field, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has agreed to terms on a four-year, $84 million contract extension with a $30 million signing bonus, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
AP source: Packers CB Alexander agrees to contract extension

By Steve Megargee May. 16, 2022 12:23 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Matt Corral takes part in drills at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 13, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers' Corral has 'big chip' on shoulder after draft fall

By Steve Reed May. 13, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

FILE - SMU wide receiver Danny Gray runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Gray found the ideal workout partner before the draft to prepare him to play with the 49ers' strong-armed quarterback Trey Lance. It just happened to be a former 49ers quarterback known for his his ability to throw with velocity. “I worked out with Colin Kaepernick and he has kind of like a bazooka, too," Gray said Thursday, May 12. "That workout was pretty great. So I think I’m. I think I’m up for the task.” (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
49ers WR hopes Kaepernick workout prepares him for Lance

By Josh Dubow May. 12, 2022 08:10 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle

By Barry Wilner May. 12, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

Bears add depth at wide receiver by signing Dante Pettis

May. 11, 2022 10:41 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears added depth at wide receiver, agreeing to a deal with free agent Dante Pettis on Wednesday. The 26-year-old...

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, left, and coach Kyle Shanahan, right, watch as players warm up before Game 3 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, Saturday, May 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors 5/7/2022

May. 07, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

New York Jets' tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) warms up with a medicine ball before the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
After rooting for Jets as kid, Ruckert now playing for them

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral poses on the red carpet with his parents Peter, right, and Liz before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Passing on QB in Round 1 shows Panthers, Rhule have patience

By Steve Reed May. 02, 2022 03:40 PM EDT

49ers re-sign CB Jason Verrett to 1-year deal

May. 02, 2022 03:25 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back oft-injured cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. The Niners announced...

North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu takes selfies with fans after being picked by the Carolina Panthers with the sixth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Panthers turn to defense, speed on final day of the draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 30, 2022 09:06 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia's George Pickens catches a pass in front of Alabama's Kool-Aid McKinstry during the first half of the College Football Playoff championship football game. Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Pickens is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Steelers finish on-the-fly offensive retool with draft picks

By Will Graves Apr. 30, 2022 09:05 PM EDT