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Kansas City Chiefs' Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Kansas City Chiefs won 31-20. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Mahomes, Mathieu leading Chiefs in voter registration drive

By Dave Skretta Jun. 12, 2020 02:07 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2014, file photo, a student walks through empty seats inside Kenan Stadium at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., where preparations continue for the upcoming college football season. The crippling grip the coronavirus pandemic has had on the sports world has forced universities, leagues and franchises to evaluate how they might someday welcome back fans. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
The Latest: Saints' Thomas donates to help with medical debt

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars assistant defensive line coach Dwayne Stukes walks with his family near the front of the line of players, staff and family members as they start a march from TIAA Bank Field to the Jacksonville Sheriff's office headquarters, Friday morning, June 5, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla., to protest against inequality and police brutality. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
'Today we say no more': Jaguars march to sheriff's office

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 05, 2020 12:07 PM EDT

Several hundred demonstrators march peacefully as they protest in Addison, Texas, Thursday, June 4, 2020. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

Jun. 04, 2020 10:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, is greeted by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees at the end of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. As athletes and sports organizations around the world speak out against racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Drew Brees drew sharp criticism after he reiterated his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem in 2016. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Saints' Brees takes first step toward mending relationships

By Brett Martel Jun. 04, 2020 07:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) runs during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Tampa, Fla. The Carolina Panthers selected Brown with the seventh pick in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Panthers make history, use all 7 picks on defensive players

By Steve Reed Apr. 25, 2020 09:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
For Saints, fewer was better in the 2020 draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 25, 2020 08:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 17, 1999, file photo, Texas running back Ricky Williams poses with a New Orleans Saints jersey after the Saints made Williams their first pick in the NFL draft and the fifth overall pick, in New York. (AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett, File)
Hall of Famers Roaf, Jackson, highlight Saints draft history

By Brett Martel Apr. 21, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The need for a wide receiver is obvious and the talent level at the position in next week’s NFL draft is deep so the expectation is the Philadelphia Eagles will select a guy to catch Carson Wentz’s passes in the first round. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
For Saints, draft could help end recent run of playoff pain

By Brett Martel Apr. 16, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

Saints seek playmaker to bolster Super Bowl credentials

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:58 AM EDT
24. NEW ORLEANS (13-4) LAST SEASON: Saints weathered record-setting QB Drew Brees’ five-game absence with hand injury to match franchise...

With 4th pick overall: Giants take Simmons, or trade it?

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:54 AM EDT
4. NEW YORK GIANTS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Eli Manning retired after last season and another coach bit the dust. Pat Shurmur was fired after...

Giants LB Blake Martinez experienced in remote learning

By Tom Canavan Mar. 30, 2020 05:21 PM EDT
Recently signed New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez got a taste of learning remotely during his days at Stanford. It's going to be put to good use...

FLE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, left, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Next Monday, April 6, 2020, the Hall of Fame and the NFL will announce the roster for the 2010-19 All-Decade team. Kuechly is a possible pick at linebacker. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
All-Decade Team a dicey proposition, other than a few stars

By Barry Wilner Mar. 30, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

ARCHIVO - En esta foto del 15 de 2019, el quarterback Tom Brady de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra de 2019 saluda al público al final de un juego ante los Bengals de Cincinnati. (AP Foto/Frank Victores, archivo)
Key additions and subtractions for NFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 20, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The Eagles ended their season with a 17-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Saints bring back safety Jenkins as free agency opens

By Brett Martel Mar. 18, 2020 08:31 PM EDT

New York Giants have many needs heading into free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:54 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DL Leonard Williams, OLB Markus Golden, T Mike Remmers, S Michael Thomas, LS Zak DeOssie,...

NFL, union extend deadline for franchise tags to Monday

By Barry Wilner Mar. 10, 2020 03:03 PM EDT
The deadline for applying franchise and transition tags to free agents has been moved from Thursday to Monday by the league and players' union. ...

Eric Winston, president of the NFL Players Association, speaks at the annual state of the NFLPA press conference, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Miami Beach, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
NFL players' union extends CBA voting deadline to Saturday

By Barry Wilner Mar. 09, 2020 03:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis wears cheats honoring Kobe Bryant before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
At the Super Bowl, they remembered Kobe Bryant

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 02, 2020 06:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The same guys who banished Kaepernick from the league for kneeling during the anthem to raise awareness about those very same issues have ruthlessly commandeered his cause. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Kaepernick's Super Bowl close call has lasting impact on NFL

By Eddie Pells Feb. 02, 2020 11:13 AM EST