Ray Horton
FILE 0 Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. othing can slow the NFL’s popularity, but there are significant, unsavory off-field issues that are looming over the league as the season heads to the second half: multiple investigations of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder; the suspension and pending return of Browns QB Deshaun Watson; the lawsuit brought by Steelers assistant coach Brian Flores. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Snyder’s status, Watson’s ban, Flores’ lawsuit hang over NFL

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 10, 2022 02:23 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores works with the defense as they go through drills during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., on Aug. 8, 2022. Flores will make his return to South Florida Sunday night, Oct. 23, 2022, when the Steelers face the Miami Dolphins. Flores was fired by the Dolphins in January and later filed a lawsuit against the NFL, the Dolphins and two other teams. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Flores making an impact in Pittsburgh as Miami return looms

By Will Graves Oct. 20, 2022 04:56 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper speaks to the media after the firing of NFL football head coach Matt Rhule in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers fire Matt Rhule after 1-4 start; Wilks takes over

By Steve Reed Oct. 10, 2022 11:23 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores, right, watches as the team goes through drills during an NFL football practice on May 31, 2022, in Pittsburgh. A judge on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, quickened the time it will take to rule whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets to decide the merits of racial discrimination claims made by Black coaches against the league and its teams, saying that it appears an effort to gather more evidence is a try at “an impermissible fishing expedition.” Flores, who was fired in January as head coach of the Miami Dolphins and is now with the Steelers, filed the lawsuit in February. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Judge shortens road to decide NFL racial discrimination suit

By Larry Neumeister Aug. 04, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores, right, watches as the team goes through drills during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Flores focused on new job with Steelers, not NFL lawsuit

By Will Graves Jun. 08, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

FILE - The National Football League logo appears on the 50 yard line for NFL Super Bowl 56 in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. The NFL is telling a judge there are multiple reasons why a lawsuit brought against it by three Black coaches who allege racist hiring practices should fail. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Flores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit

By Larry Neumeister May. 02, 2022 01:14 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton talks to reporters after practice at the NFL football team's facility in Berea, Ohio Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013. Two coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general managers. The updated lawsuit in Manhattan federal court added coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination

By Larry Neumeister Apr. 07, 2022 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton talks to reporters after practice at the NFL football team's facility in Berea, Ohio Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013. Two coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general managers. The updated lawsuit in Manhattan federal court added coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Browns 12/19/2013

Apr. 07, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints 12/27/2021

Dec. 27, 2021 07:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in the midst of some 2,500 union members voting on a CBA, Tretter was elected as the new NFL Players Association's president, replacing Eric Winston, who no longer is eligible for the position. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns 12/8/2019

Mar. 10, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

A spectator wears a paper bag on his head while watching the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Redskins come back to beat Lions; Haskins misses final snap

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 24, 2019 04:26 PM EST

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterbacks Colt McCoy (12), Case Keenum (8) and Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) run drills during the NFL football team's training camp in Richmond, Va.The three are competing to be Washington's starter. Haskins, the 15th overall pick in the draft, may not be under center Week 1 but is expected to see plenty of action. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Redskins Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 file photo, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay makes a call against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Two years to the day after McVay became the youngest head coach in modern NFL history, he will attempt to earn his first playoff victory Saturday night when the Rams (13-3) host the Dallas Cowboys (11-6) for a trip to the NFC championship game. The Rams already have won 24 games and two NFC West titles under McVay, and they’re just two more victories away from their first Super Bowl trip in 17 years. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals 12/23/2018

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Redskins promote Kevin O'Connell to offensive coordinator

Jan. 29, 2019 05:23 PM EST
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have promoted Kevin O'Connell to offensive coordinator after he previously served as passing game coordinator and...