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Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings not declaring rebuild; DE Hunter has neck surgery

By Dave Campbell Oct. 28, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) is able to sack Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) in spite of being blocked by Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown (78) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Seahawks get pass rush help in Carlos Dunlap from Cincinnati

By Tim Booth Oct. 28, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen celebrates in front of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after a defensive stop during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Crossroad with Cousins? Reeling Vikings have some QB trouble

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2020 03:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, left, speaks with Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Atlanta. Atlanta coach Dan Quinn has been fired after the Falcons dropped to 0-5 for the first time since 1997. The move came just hours after the Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 23-16, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The team also fired longtime general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who had been with the team since 2008. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Long view: Falcons, Vikings have veered off contending track

By Dave Campbell Oct. 15, 2020 04:24 PM EDT

Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell takes part in drills during ] NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Purcell's perseverance pays off with big payday in Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 06, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers looks on during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Philadelphia 76ers introduced Rivers as their head coach on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Rivers takes over as the 25th head coach in 76ers history after a seven-season run as head coach of the Clippers. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Rivers runs through it? 76ers count on championship with Doc

By Dan Gelston Oct. 05, 2020 04:20 PM EDT

Wide receiver Robert Woods (17) of the Los Angeles Rams leaps for the first down against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game on opening night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
AP source: Woods gets 4-year, $68M extension with LA Rams

By Greg Beacham Sep. 18, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cowboys' Elliott reveals "painful" new "Feed Me" tattoo

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2020 01:47 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone, left, talks with cornerback Tre Herndon during timeout in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars showcase revamped roster, reformed culture in opener

By Mark Long Sep. 14, 2020 12:48 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens warm up during an NFL football training camp practice in an empty stadium, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Baltimore, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
The Latest: Only 1 stadium had fans on NFL's opening Sunday

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterbacks Sam Darnold (14), David Fales (3), James Morgan (4) and Mike White (8) practices drills during a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets add QB White, WR Malone, RB Adams from practice squad

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 12, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings have signed Cook to a contract extension, the day before the season opener, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, file)
Vikings sign RB Dalvin Cook to 5-year, $63M extension

By Dave Campbell Sep. 12, 2020 03:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, rain drops are seen on the NFL logo on padding of a goal post at an NFL stadium. An NFL and players union-run fund that helps ailing retired players shut down its application process for nearly six months because of the coronavirus. That has irritated retirees who complained the league devoted resources toward safely starting the 2020 season on time but not to their medical needs. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
AP Exclusive: Disabled NFL retirees slam benefits plan delay

By Eddie Pells Sep. 11, 2020 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes during practice at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La. In the first matchup of 40-plus quarterbacks in NFL annals, during one of the most anticipated openers the league has seen _ though it won't be seen by fans at Raymond James Stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic _ Tom Brady makes his Buccaneers debut against that youngster Brees and the Saints. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool, File)
Life at 40-plus: Brady vs Brees is tastiest of NFL matchups

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen makes a catch during NFL football camp in Costa Mesa, Calif. Allen has signed a four-year extension with the Chargers that will make him the league's second-highest paid receiver in average money. A person familiar with the deal says it is worth $80.1 million with $50 million guaranteed. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not released by the Chargers on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
AP source: Chargers sign Allen to $80.1 million extension

By Joe Reedy Sep. 05, 2020 03:39 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (53) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. Pouncey still isn't thrilled with the collective bargaining agreement the NFL passed just as the pandemic lockdown began. Pouncey says the NFL has never been hurting for money and believes the Players Association should have held out for everything it wanted. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Center of attention; Steelers' Pouncey eyes delicate balance

By Will Graves Sep. 03, 2020 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars' Leonard Fournette (27) kneels during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived running back Leonard Fournette, a stunning decision that gets the team closer to purging Tom Coughlin's tenure.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Leonard Fournette planning to sign with Brady-led Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Sep. 02, 2020 11:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. Las Vegas Raiders' Williams has a torn labrum in his shoulder that he will try to play through this season. A person with knowledge of the injury confirmed that Williams got hurt in practice last week. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not made any announcement. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Raiders place WR Tyrell Williams on season-ending IR

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a pass during an NFL football workout, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags turn to 'mad scientists' Gruden, McAdoo to help Minshew

By Mark Long Aug. 27, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

AP Source: Raiders WR Tyrell Williams has injured shoulder

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2020 06:37 PM EDT
Las Vegas Raiders receiver Tyrell Williams has a torn labrum in his shoulder that he will try to play through this season. A person with...