Chad Pennington
AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 3 1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy. 1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named...

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to hand off the ball to running back Le'Veon Bell (26) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. When the Jets traded up in the draft to select him with the No. 3 overall pick in 2018, they envisioned Darnold as the franchise quarterback they have been searching for since, well, the glory days of Joe Namath. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Jets' Darnold enters 3rd season with 'a ton more confidence'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 29, 2020 02:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2011, file photo, Betty Wold Johnson smiles on the sideline before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, N.J. Johnson, the mother of Jets owners Christopher Johnson and Woody Johnson, has died. She was 99. The Jets announced her death Friday, May 8, 2020, on their website, but did not provide details. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Betty Wold Johnson, mother of Jets owners, dies at 99

By The Associated Press May. 08, 2020 08:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady calls signals at the line of scrimmage against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Dolphins signed seven potential starters, but none will help their chances of overtaking the New England Patriots in the AFC East as much as Tom Brady did by bolting from Boston for Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
QB quest new for Patriots, but familiar for AFC East foes

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 01, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, left, talks with NFL Legend Mark Brunell, right, at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Mark Brunell knows his 19-year NFL career is one to make today's NFL quarterback prospects envious. What he wanted them to avoid was starting out like he did. The former Jacksonville Jaguars star just wrapped up his fifth season serving as a mentor at the NFL scouting combine, where he and fellow alum Chad Pennington guided the soon-to-be rookies through the week as they're poked and prodded, tested and interrogated. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
NFL mentors give back to game but also get a lot out of it

Arnie Stapleton Mar. 03, 2020 04:29 PM EST

Baltimore Raven's John Harbaugh winning the AP Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2020 05:01 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

FILE - This is an undated photo showing Joe Namath, left, quarterback for the New York Jets, talking with head coach Weeb Ewbank during football practice session in 1970. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For Week 2, it is the Monday night game between the Browns and Jets. Joe Namath and Leroy Kelly were supposed to be the offensive stars in the inaugural game of pro football’s prime-time telecasts. But the guys who moved the ball best were the guys in the striped shirts. The guys in the striped shirts _ the officiating crew headed by Norm Schacter _ moved the ball so well that they played a key role in Cleveland’s 31-21 victory and may have played a key role in the important ratings battle against Liz, Dick and Lucy.(AP Photo/File)
NFL At 100: Jets-Browns squared off in MNF's debut in 1970

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 10, 2019 01:25 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
Broadway Joe a fan of Jets' "respectfully humble" Darnold

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 12, 2019 04:52 PM EDT

Former NFL player Tony Gonzalez holds up his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust during inductions at the hall Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Teaching young players at forefront during Hall of Fame week

By Barry Wilner Aug. 08, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2013, file photo, former New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington smiles before the team's NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in East Rutherford, N.J. Pennington, the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year for the Jets in 2006 and for the Dolphins in 2008, is a member of the league’s Legends Youth Advisory Committee, which was launched earlier this year. It guides efforts to grow youth and high school football. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Raiders-Jets 12/8/2013

Aug. 08, 2019 02:55 AM EDT

In this May 19, 2017, photo provided by ESPN, Ryan Leaf is shown on the set of NFL Live in Bristol, Conn. Leaf's personal life spiraled out of control after his pro career and his addiction to painkillers led him to spend 32 months in prison after an arrest in 2012. His dramatic turnaround began with a challenge from his prison cellmate who had served in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Melissa Rawlin /ESPN Images via AP)
Ryan Leaf uses his story to help other former NFL players

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 01, 2019 02:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) rushes against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Lexington, Ky. Allen is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Raiders have 3 1st-rounders in GM Mike Mayock's 1st draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 18, 2019 01:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2015, file photo, Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, speaks at the league's spring meetings in San Francisco. Vincent was instrumental in launching an initiative four years ago to help former players stay connected with their teams and to offer them assistance in many areas from making sure they get health checks to life after football. The NFL Legends Community now has a community director for each team, giving 20,000 former players a direct link to get involved and utilize the various offerings. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
NFL Legends Community offers ex-players valuable resources

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 02, 2019 03:06 AM EST