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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, second from left, watches players warm up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Jacksonville, Fla. Six unidentified members of the Saints coaching staff, a player and a nutritionist have tested positive for COVID-19, two people familiar with the situation said, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. The people spoke with The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the team and NFL had not made a public statement about the matter. The names of those who tested positive were not expected to be released in the short term because of federal medical privacy laws. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
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By Steve Reed Sep. 16, 2021 06:09 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers offensive lineman John Miller spent last Sunday watching his team’s season opener against the New York Jets from his...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (15) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Mathieu ready to take field after COVID-19 bout

By Dave Skretta Sep. 16, 2021 02:45 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett (81) celebrates a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bring back the noise: Fans return as Seahawks host Titans

By Tim Booth Sep. 16, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates after scoring a 2-point conversion during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns look to even record after tough KC loss, host Texans

Sep. 16, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson talks with the media after NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins' Austin Jackson: 'The vaccine definitely helped'

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 16, 2021 03:09 AM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) is tackled by New York Giants' Logan Ryan (23) and James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Broncos place starters Jerry Jeudy, Ronald Darby on IR

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 14, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

Fans cheer during the second half of an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Buffalo Bills to require proof of vaccination from fans

Sep. 14, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) walks the field during NFL football practice in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Winston praises Payton as Saints assistants deal with COVID

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 14, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Reid, Mahomes lead Chiefs to comeback win over Browns

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

Houston Texans fans bow their heads during a 9/11 memorial video before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tailgating, face-painted fans back in force at NFL stadiums

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 12, 2021 02:50 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is congratulated by Demetrius Harris (86) after Hopkins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (15) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs All-Pro safety Mathieu out of COVID-19 protocol

By Dave Skretta Sep. 11, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Dolphins activate LT Austin Jackson from COVID-19 list

Sep. 11, 2021 01:41 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Left tackle Austin Jackson was activated by the Miami Dolphins from the COVID-19 reserve list Saturday, making him eligible to play...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Column: NFL season opens with hope and COVID-19 still in air

By Tim Dahlberg Sep. 11, 2021 10:49 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Crowded stadiums, pandemic create combustible mix this fall

By Tom Murphy Sep. 11, 2021 07:55 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (15) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Mathieu remains in COVID-19 protocol ahead of opener

By Dave Skretta Sep. 10, 2021 03:00 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. runs through a drill during NFL football practice Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OBJ questionable, Clowney back as Browns ready for KC opener

By Tom Withers Sep. 10, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2021, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder stretches during a joint NFL football practice with the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Crowder is recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 and his status for the opening game at Carolina remains uncertain. Coach Robert Saleh said Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, that Crowder is vaccinated against the virus, but the receiver's availability for the season opener will depend on how he feels. As a vaccinated player, Crowder will also need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart, per NFL protocols. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Jets' Crowder still recovering from COVID, out vs Panthers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 10, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Charlotte, N.C. Darnold gears up to face his former team, the New York Jets, in the season opener on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Browns-Chiefs a juicy headliner for Week 1 of NFL schedule

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2021 12:11 AM EDT