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FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) signals teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, file photo. The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back defensive end Everson Griffen, now the fourth player on defense to rejoin the team this year after time away with another team. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence

By Dave Campbell Sep. 06, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

This photo provided by Sylvia Crawley Spann, shows former WNBA player Sylvia Crawley Spann and her husband Brian, seated bottom right, celebrating their wedding with Las Vegas Aces WNBA basketball team owner Mark Davis, standing at center, and other former members of the franchise and their guests at a restaurant in Las Vegas on May 29, 2021. Mark Davis has already left his imprint on the Las Vegas Aces franchise in his first year as the team's owner, connecting it's past to the present. Davis has been inviting back alums of the franchise dating to its time in Utah and San Antonio. (Sylvia Crawley Spann via AP)
Owner of WNBA's Aces connects franchise's past to present

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 20, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2014, file photo, Oakland Raiders strong safety Usama Young warms up before an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Young sold lemonade during NFL games in Washington as a kid. His father, Leroi Young, got him the job and helped him regain it when he was fired a couple times. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
NFL retirees mentoring players on fatherhood playbook

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 19, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) speaks with wide receivers Michael Gallup (13), Amari Cooper (19) and CeeDee Lamb (88) during an NFL football team practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dead and gone: Cowboys' Prescott moving past horrific injury

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 10, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - Former NFL player Warrick Dunn speaks at the "Beyond the Physical: A Symposium on Mental Health in Sports" hosted by the NFL, NFL Players Association and Cigna at Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta, in this Monday, May 14, 2018, file photo. Former NFL star Warrick Dunn is hosting a conversation centered on diversity and inclusion as part of his charity’s Juneteenth celebration. Dunn, a three-time Pro Bowl running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, will sit down with NFL Network host Steve Wyche on Thursday evening, June 10, 2021, for a virtual chat featuring guest appearances from various players past and present. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
Former NFL star Warrick Dunn tackles housing inequalities

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 10, 2021 11:30 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith yells to the team during an NFL football rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Ryan says he has more 'good football' to come at 36

By Charles Odum May. 18, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Fans cheer during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tampa mayor addresses maskless fans after Super Bowl

By Tamara Lush And Freida Frisaro Feb. 08, 2021 08:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, people walk down a sidewalk near Super Bowl 55 activities in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Officials plead: Don't let Super Bowl become superspreader

By Heather Hollingsworth And Curt Anderson Feb. 06, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

By Brett Martel Dec. 25, 2020 08:10 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Za'Darius Smith reacts after sacking Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Jets make $1 million donation among 4 organizations

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 01:21 PM EST

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett watches workouts before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The game marks the first time Garrett has returned to play against the team he was the head coach of last season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Chiefs to help Missouri schools with purpose-based athletics

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 04:01 PM EST

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Lions 20-0. (Detroit Lions via AP).
A Thanksgiving Feast? Maybe Ravens-Steelers on Sunday

By Barry Wilner Nov. 25, 2020 03:38 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Air Force-Army football rescheduled to December

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 10:36 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, then-Philadelphia Eagles tight end Trey Burton (88) has a photo taken with former Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Acho has enjoyed a spectacular rise off the field, beginning with his desire to take on racism. Acho celebrated his 30th birthday this week with the official release of his book: “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.” His YouTube series with the same name has already amassed over 65 million views in five months.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho tackles racism in new book

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 12, 2020 04:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LT teams with toy drives to help underprivileged children

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2020 11:04 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints "superfans" participate in a moment of solidarity outside the Superdome before an NFL football game between the Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. The game is being played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
New Orleans Super Bowl pushed back from 2024 to 2025

Oct. 14, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 10:08 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 28 Kansas City at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m. EDT. It’s a Monday night matchup between Patrick...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) gets away from Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers stay perfect, keep Texans winless in 28-21 victory

By Will Graves Sep. 27, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 24, 2020 file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during an NFL football training camp practice in Pittsburgh. The three Watt brothers will share the field for the first time ever on Sunday, Sept. 27, when J.J. Watt and the Texans visit T.J., Derek and the Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Brotherly love; Watts embracing unique family reunion

By Kristie Rieken And Will Graves Sep. 25, 2020 11:45 AM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles a Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Matt Judon (99) pressures him during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept.20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Steelers look to stay unbeaten as winless Texans visit

By Will Graves Sep. 24, 2020 02:13 PM EDT