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FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, former Kansas City Chiefs player Tony Gonzalez poses with fans in the stands after he was inducted to the Chiefs Hall fo Fame, at halftime of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. After 17 seasons in the NFL and several years as a broadcaster, Gonzalez stepped away from the studio this season to pursue acting. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Darius Rucker to sing national anthem at Bills-Dolphins

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
'Hard Knocks' to showcase Colts for first in-season episodes

By Joe Reedy Sep. 16, 2021 10:05 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
NFL's opening week averages 17.4 million on TV

By Joe Reedy Sep. 14, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) fires a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Thanks, Tom Brady! Ageless quarterback helps NBC in ratings

By David Bauder Sep. 14, 2021 06:10 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) celebrates his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
NFL Kickoff game posts highest TV numbers since 2015

By Joe Reedy Sep. 10, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

CBS, Nickelodeon will team up again for NFL playoff game

Sep. 10, 2021 01:05 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS Sports will once again team with Nickelodeon to do a kids-focused broadcast during the first weekend of the NFL playoffs. ...

Austin FC fans celebrate by throwing water and beer in the air after the team scored its third goal against the Portland Timbers during an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
MLS playoff game set for Thanksgiving Day on Fox

Sep. 09, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

FILE- In this Feb. 3, 2021, file photo, a man walks by as betting odds for NFL football's Super Bowl 55 are displayed on monitors at the Circa resort and casino sports book in Las Vegas. Three years after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act and allowed states to legalize sports betting, the NFL has embraced gambling as part of the landscape. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Gambling wave coming to NFL TV screens, but in moderation

By Joe Reedy Sep. 07, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) runs the ball next to New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder placed on COVID-19 list

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2021 07:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Cleveland. Cleveland’s star running back has partnered with a charity close to his heart with the launch of “Chubb Crunch,” a cereal being gobbled up by Browns fans in record numbers. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Giants to retire Hall of Famer Strahan's jersey in November

By The Associated Press Sep. 03, 2021 12:32 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, former NFL official Mike Pereira walks across the field before a football game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. While the NFL rightfully boasts about a player vaccination rate above 93%, the other folks on the field for games, the officials, are nearly at 100%. According to the league, the 121 officials are 99% vaccinated, which should make their jobs a bit easier, says former NFL officiating chief Mike Pereira. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Pereira encouraged by NFL officials' vaccination rates

By Barry Wilner Sep. 03, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tries to elude Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cardinals place CB Malcolm Butler on reserve/retired list

By David Brandt Aug. 31, 2021 07:06 PM EDT

This image released by CBS News shows "CBS Mornings" hosts, from left, Tony Dokoupil, Gayle King, and Nate Burleson on the set in New York on Aug. 30, 2021. Burleson will join the show on Sept. 7. (Michele Crowe/CBS via AP)
New co-host Burleson set for 'CBS Mornings' debut next week

By Joe Reedy Aug. 31, 2021 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 30, 2004, file photo, National Football League commissioner Paul Tagliabue smiles at a reporter questions during the NFL annual meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. Tagliabue's new memoir “Jersey City to America's Game,” sticks to his journey and lets the facts speak for him. It's a terrific ride, a look into the inner workings of the nation's most popular sport. (AP Photo/Steve Mitchell)
Tagliabue memoir a strong look into the NFL's inner workings

By Barry Wilner Aug. 30, 2021 03:40 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci, front right, runs the ball as Houston Texans defensive end Shaq Lawson (93) pursues in the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. The New York Jets have acquired edge rusher Lawson from the Texans in exchange for a sixth-round pick in next year's NFL draft, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
AP source: Jets acquire edge rusher Shaq Lawson from Texans

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 29, 2021 02:25 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) smiles while talking to Nick Chubb during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns' Mayfield playing in preseason finale against Falcons

By Tom Withers Aug. 27, 2021 01:50 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson passes during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Green Bay Packers Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Jets' Wilson enjoys 'fanboy' moment with Packers' Rodgers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 18, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

This image provided by CBS shows Nate Burleson on the set of "CBS This Morning." The former NFL player will join Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil on the show. (Michele Crowe/CBS via AP)
Former NFL player Nate Burleson joins 'CBS This Morning'

Aug. 11, 2021 03:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy remains hopeful Rodgers the three-time MVP will play for them this season, but says he does not know whether Rodgers will arrive for the start of training camp. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Rodgers arrives in Green Bay for start of training camp

By Greg Bates Jul. 27, 2021 10:22 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 30, 1994 file photo, Dallas Cowboys' head coach Jimmy Johnson, right, talks with running back Emmitt Smith on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at the Super Bowl in Atlanta. Jimmy Johnson is being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin, File)
For Hall-bound Jimmy Johnson, Cowboys' Honor Ring can wait

By Steven Wine Jul. 27, 2021 02:13 AM EDT