Chris Long
Walter Payton Man of the Year Winners

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 10:50 PM EST
2022 — Dak Prescott, Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys 2021 — Andrew Whitworth, Tackle, L.A. Rams 2020 — Russell Wilson, Quarterback, Seattle...

Steam from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' breath is seen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs QB Mahomes joins ownership group for NWSL team

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 10, 2023 03:40 PM EST

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tim Tebow, left, performs a drill during an NFL football team practice in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Thursday, May 27, 2021, file photo. Tebow will open training camp Wednesday, July 28 as Jacksonville’s fourth- or fifth-string tight end, not all that surprising given he’s closing in on his 34th birthday, started playing the position five months ago and is trying to return to the NFL after spending the previous five years in the New York Mets’ organization. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Comeback story? Tebow opens Jags training camp as '1 of 90'

By Mark Long Jul. 26, 2021 10:52 AM EDT

3 former NFL players receive grants for their foundations

Feb. 24, 2021 01:22 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NFL players Chris Long, Harry Sydney and Twan Russell have been awarded funding for their nonprofit foundations through the league's...

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with quarterback Tom Brady (12), left, after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Gronkowski is one of 218 players to appear in a Super Bowl as Brady's teammate, a number that will grow by more than 40 this week when Brady makes his record 10th trip to to the title game. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari, File)
Brady Bunch: QB has taken over 200 teammates to Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2021 03:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Inglewood, Calif. In the wake of the civil unrest this year, Rams players established a social justice fund and veteran tackle Andrew Whitworth pledged to match all his teammates’ contributions. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
NFL players take leading role on social justice front

By Barry Wilner Dec. 22, 2020 03:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning talks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in East Rutherford, N.J. Eli Manning has won the Pro Football Writers of America's Good Guy Award for his cooperation with the media. Manning, who retired after the 2019 season, has been lauded for years for his dealings with local and national media. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, FIle)
Eli Manning wins football writers' Good Guy Award

By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2020 01:39 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2020 11:20 AM EDT
April 26 1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 11:04 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked...

Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Wentz, Eagles look to get back on track against 3-0 Packers

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 25, 2019 02:18 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Tom Savage, left, is sacked during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Philadelphia. Wentz, Jason Peters and Darren Sproles have unfinished business. The franchise quarterback, the nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle and the versatile veteran were injured when the Eagles won the first Super Bowl in franchise history following the 2017 season. They are determined to deliver another parade down Broad Street. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
NFL 2019: Eagles determined to deliver on Super aspirations

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 22, 2019 12:08 PM EDT

Eagles Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (10-8) New faces: WR DeSean Jackson, WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, RB Jordan Howard, RB Miles Sanders, DT Malik Jackson, LB Zach Brown,...

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson catches a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles kick off camp with super expectations

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 25, 2019 05:58 PM EDT

Eagles Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:43 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (10-8) OPEN CAMP: July 24, Philadelphia. LAST YEAR: Defending Super Bowl champions lost three-fourths of starting...

Chris Long, NHL honored at Sports Humanitarian Awards

Jul. 10, 2019 12:37 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Retired NFL player Chris Long and the National Hockey League have been honored at the Sports Humanitarian Awards. The awards...

Chris Long takes 2nd Good Guy Award from football writers

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2019 08:39 PM EDT
Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has won his second consecutive "Good Guy Award" from the Professional Football Writers of America. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Destiny Vaeao (97) and Chris Long (56) take down San Francisco 49ers' C.J. Beathard during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Long has announced his retirement from football, ending an 11-year NFL playing career that included winning two Super Bowl titles and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Long posted his decision Saturday night, May 18, on Twitter, saying it has "been a hell of a journey" and adds that "I can honestly say I put my soul into every minute of it." (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles 10/29/2017

May. 19, 2019 01:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long stands on the sideline prior to the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Long has announced his retirement from football, ending an 11-year NFL playing career that included winning two Super Bowl titles and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Long posted his decision Saturday night, May 18, on Twitter, saying it has "been a hell of a journey" and adds that "I can honestly say I put my soul into every minute of it." (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Eagles' Chris Long announces retirement after 11 NFL seasons

May. 19, 2019 01:46 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Lane Johnson, left, and Chris Long acknowledge the crowd before Game 6 of the second-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors, Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers 5/9/2019

May. 09, 2019 08:30 PM EDT