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Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson speaks after being presented his Hall of Fame ring during halftime of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan Sports Hall inducts Calvin Johnson, Jordyn Wieber

Oct. 01, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, stands with head coach Bill Belichick, right, during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. Without Bill Belichick, Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl and is on pace to throw a career-high 53 touchdown passes at age 44. Without Brady under center, Belichick is 54-61 over his career, including 8-11 since the future Hall of Fame quarterback left New England for Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, file)
NFL launches 'Crucial Catch' initiative for October

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Tucker's NFL-record FG lifts Ravens to 19-17 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Sep. 26, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Baltimore Ravens at Detroit Lions 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after wide receiver Hunter Renfrow scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
The Latest: 49ers aim to join 5 other teams at 3-0

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2021 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Pick-Six: 17th game puts some NFL records within reach

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2021 12:58 PM EDT

2020/2021 Hall of Fame inductees to get rings at stadiums

Sep. 09, 2021 11:39 AM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Steve Hutchinson, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, will receive their rings of...

Peyton Manning, left, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, and his presenter and father Archie Manning unveil a bust of Peyton during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Peyton's Place is Hall of Fame, with Woodson, Megatron

By Barry Wilner Aug. 08, 2021 10:00 PM EDT

Drew Pearson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, speaks during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Versatile DB Charles Woodson enters Hall of Fame

Aug. 08, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

Isaac Bruce, right, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, poses with his presenter, Sam Bruce, during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, Pool)
Hall of Fame class has something for everybody

By Barry Wilner Aug. 07, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020 file photo, Hall of Fame class of 2020 Troy Polamalu speaks at the NFL Honors football award show in Miami. The roster of men entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend of Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, features everything from the prolific passer, to the dominant defender, and not to mention coaches. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Hall of Fame inductions roster is something to marvel at

By Barry Wilner Aug. 06, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darian Thompson (23) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3

By Barry Wilner Aug. 05, 2021 10:59 PM EDT

Calvin Johnson, right, and business partner Rob Sims look over marijuana plants growing under special lights at their business in Webberville, Mich., Friday, June 4, 2021. The former Detroit Lions wide receiver has founded a cannabis business and is collaborating with Harvard University to research how marijuana can help people with CTE and chronic pain. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Calvin Johnson aims to change game with cannabis business

By Larry Lage Aug. 04, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

FILE - Drew Pearson announces the Dallas Cowboys pick during the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. Pearson is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021 after the disappointment of not getting in a year earlier. The former Cowboys receiver joins 1970s-era offensive teammates Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett in the hall. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, file)
Mad to glad: Cowboys' 'original 88' Pearson savors hall nod

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 02, 2021 02:49 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford talks with head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
New view: Matthew Stafford settling in with Rams

Dan Greenspan Jun. 09, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans have traded with the Atlanta Falcons for seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Titans agree to deal with Falcons for Julio Jones

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 06, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. With the NFL increasing its season to 17 games for the first change in length of the season since going from 14 to 16 games in 1978, some records and milestones, including Manning's mark of 5,477 yards in the 2013 season could soon be threatened by even more players. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
NFL's move to 17 games could alter record books

By Josh Dubow Apr. 02, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2012, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a diving catch as Houston Texans defensive back Alan Ball (22) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit. With the NFL increasing its season to 17 games for the first change in length of the season since going from 14 to 16 games in 1978, some records and milestones could soon be threatened by even more players. In an era where records have been falling with frequency, one mark that hasn’t been reached is 2,000 yards receiving in a season. Johnson came closest with 1,964 yards in 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Texans-Lions 11/22/2012

Apr. 02, 2021 01:02 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with head coach Bruce Arians following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
A look back at the Bucs' impressive run to Super Bowl title

By Josh Dubow Feb. 10, 2021 02:33 AM EST

FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy from Super Bowl 50 onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Denver, in this Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, file photo. Manning was selected Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Manning and Lynch join together for a 3rd career highlight

By Barry Wilner Feb. 07, 2021 12:50 PM EST