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A demonstrator wears a face mask and latex gloves while waving a placard along Lincoln Avenue during a protest Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Denver over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos stop football to talk about race relations, Floyd

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 02, 2020 09:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore runs against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Gore just turned 37, absolutely ancient by NFL running back standards. Entering his first season with the Jets, Gore is feeling fresh and ready to help carry the load with Le'Veon Bell in New York's backfield. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Age-defying Gore still running, excited to help Jets win

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 21, 2020 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore walks onto the field during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y. Running back Frank Gore has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New York Jets, agent Drew Rosenhaus announced Tuesday, May 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Agent: Jets, ageless Gore agree to terms on 1-year deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 05, 2020 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) watches during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing two-time Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt, whose 15-year career with the franchise allowed him to set numerous club records, including the most games played and most postseason appearances. Colquitt, who turns 38 next month, posted a farewell on Instagram late Monday, April 27, 2020, in which he said that “all things come to an end, sometimes sooner than you hoped, prayed and pleaded for them to.” A person familiar with the team's decision confirmed it to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because it had not been announced. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Fle)
Chiefs to release 2-time Pro Bowl P Colquitt after 15 years

By Dave Skretta Apr. 28, 2020 10:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2015, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) leaps after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Houston. J.J. Watt was selected to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday, April 6, 2020, by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Texans draft history highlighted by 2011 pick of J.J. Watt

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 21, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 1993, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Andre Ware (11) runs from the pocket while trying to avoid the tackle of Phoenix Cardinals outside linebacker Freddie Joe Nunn (50) during the first quarter in Pontiac, Mich. The Motor City has witnessed a lot of losing seasons in the league in large part because the Lions have missed more than hit the mark with draft decisions. Taking quarterback Andre Ware seventh overall in 1990 is only one example. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)
Lions lean on Barry Sanders as a good memory from NFL draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 21, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, Lenoir Rhyne's Kyle Dugger, left, intercepts a pass intended for Vanderbilt's Jared Pinkney as the South squad runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Dugger made Hickory, North Carolina, a must stop for NFL scouts last fall. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Division II star leads class of small-school draft prospects

By Michael Marot Apr. 15, 2020 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday,. Armed with a new contract after being traded from Jacksonville to Baltimore, five-time Pro Bowl defensive end hopes to be a difference-maker in the Ravens' bid to reach the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Ravens DE Campbell took unusual path after trade from Jags

By David Ginsburg Mar. 26, 2020 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars' Calais Campbell raises the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy before the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade a fifth-round draft pick in the upcoming draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars for veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
AP Source: Jags trading Campbell to Ravens for 5th-rounder

By Mark Long Mar. 15, 2020 01:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 30, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Christian Kirksey walks off the field after an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. The Browns on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, released linebacker Christian Kirksey, a veteran who left his mark on the field and throughout the community during his six seasons in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Browns release veteran LB Christian Kirksey after 6 seasons

By Tom Withers Mar. 10, 2020 11:23 AM EDT

AP Source: Greg Olsen agrees to 1-year deal with Seahawks

By Steve Reed Feb. 18, 2020 07:01 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen has agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with...

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner, front, celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on the turf rear, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: A sellout for Super Bowl, but with a twist

Feb. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson speaks after winning the AP Most Valuable Player award at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jackson wins MVP as Ravens take 3 awards; Harbaugh top coach

By Barry Wilner Feb. 01, 2020 06:53 PM EST

Baltimore Raven's John Harbaugh winning the AP Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2020 05:01 PM EST

Randle wowed by being among members of NFL's all-time team

By Barry Wilner Feb. 01, 2020 04:33 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — John Randle looked around the ballroom like a child at the Magic Kingdom. "Unbelievable," was his...

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) hugs tight end coach Pete Hoener following an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Greg Olsen's playing days with Panthers over after 9 seasons

By Steve Reed Jan. 30, 2020 07:23 PM EST

Rating Super Bowls: Classics, Memorables and Duds

By Barry Wilner Jan. 26, 2020 12:12 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Not all Super Bowls are super. Some are classics, some are memorable but not quite fit for total greatness. Some have elements...

In this Feb. 7, 2012 file photo New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the team's NFL football Super Bowl parade in New York. Manning, who led the Giants to two Super Bowls in a 16-year career that saw him set almost every team passing record, has retired. The Giants said Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 that Manning would formally announce his retirement on Friday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, file)
Giants' Eli Manning retires after 16 seasons, 2 Super Bowls

By Tom Canavan Jan. 22, 2020 06:38 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (28) during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Glove love: Rudolph's mitts go from scam to fundraiser

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2020 04:35 PM EST

File-This Feb. 7, 2012, file photo shows New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holding up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the team's NFL football Super Bowl parade in New York. The man who has been the face of the New York Giants since 2004 is probably going to make his final appearance this weekend. Manning's 16-year Giants' career that has included two Super Bowl titles likely will come to an end Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, when New York tries to spoil the Philadelphia Eagles bid to win the NFC East. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez,File)
Eli Manning likely making his final NY Giants appearance

By Tom Canavan Dec. 27, 2019 02:05 PM EST