J.C. Tretter
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, left, and new defensive coordinator Brian Flores, right, speak with reporters during an NFL football news conference, Wednesday, Fe. 15, 2023, inEagan, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Vikings earn top mark in NFLPA player treatment survey

By Phillip B. Wilson Mar. 01, 2023 03:23 PM EST

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic (23) tries to get past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass

By Mark Long Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
NFL's handling of concussions questioned after Tua's injury

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 30, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Former Browns and Packers center JC Tretter announced his retirement Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, after eight seasons in the NFL. Tretter, the current president of the NFL Players Association, only missed one game for Cleveland over the past five seasons despite battling injuries. He said on Twitter that he's decided “to stop playing when I wanted to — on my own terms.”(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Former Browns center, NFLPA president JC Tretter retires

By Tom Withers Aug. 25, 2022 10:49 AM EDT

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) makes a catch during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Former players make immediate impact as Colts coaches

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, top, hops on the back of defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' hopes, plans on hold while Deshaun Watson suspended

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:23 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) lays on the turf after he was injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns lose starting center Harris for season, placed on IR

By Tom Withers Aug. 16, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
With Watson on board, Browns bracing for more boos on road

By Tom Withers Aug. 14, 2022 05:55 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns personnel check on Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) after he was injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns' Harris 'likely' needs season-ending knee surgery

By Tom Withers Aug. 13, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson apologizes, then struggles in Browns preseason debut

By Mark Long Aug. 12, 2022 10:07 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller participates in a drill during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Pro Bowl guard Teller aiming for Browns turnaround

By Brian Dulik Aug. 05, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Browns head to camp unsure of Deshaun Watson's availability

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:12 AM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack (50) walks back to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is retiring after 13 years in the NFL, leaving a major hole in the middle of the offensive line for the San Francisco 49ers. The 36-year-old Mack announced his retirement on Friday, June 3, 2022, in a move the Niners had been bracing for this offseason. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
7-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack retires after 13 years in NFL

By Josh Dubow Jun. 03, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Watson's arrival has Browns eyeing help in draft for new QB

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Ethan Pocic waves to fans after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free agent center Pocic, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, who will compete with Nick Harris for the starting job. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Browns agree to terms with center Ethan Pocic

Mar. 29, 2022 11:09 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland plans to release tight end Austin Hooper, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t make free agency signings or other moves until the new NFL league year begins at 4 p.m.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns await QB Watson's decision, sign more free agents

By Tom Withers Mar. 16, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter plays against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. Tretter has been re-elected for a second term as president of the NFL Players Association. The union announced Tretter's unanimous re-election on Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Browns make pitch to QB Watson, Mayfield reacts

By Tom Withers Mar. 15, 2022 10:57 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter plays against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. Tretter has been re-elected for a second term as president of the NFL Players Association. The union announced Tretter's unanimous re-election on Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns center JC Tretter re-elected players' union president

Mar. 11, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field while his team's offense is on the field against the New York Jets during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brown left the game and did not return. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Playing hurt, often willingly, is common for NFL players

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2022 06:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field while his team's offense is on the field against the New York Jets during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brown left the game and did not return. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Bucs make it official: terminate Antonio Brown's contract

By Fred Goodall Jan. 06, 2022 01:26 PM EST