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Bills CB Benford draws on childhood memories to fulfill dreams of NFL career and as a budding author
By JOHN WAWROW ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Amid the violence and overdoses Christian Benford encountered, and countless funerals he attended growing up near one...
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Here’s how the new NFL rules on kickoffs and overtime will work
The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn’t quite as much as...
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NFL competition committee proposes moving touchback to 35 and making dynamic kickoff permanent
By Josh Dubow The NFL competition committee is recommending making the dynamic kickoff rule permanent and moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line in hopes of generating even...
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Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy sues woman who accused him of assault
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy sued his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her, alleging the woman assaulted...
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Banning the tush push and changes to playoff seeding are among proposed NFL rule changes
By Josh Dubow The Green Bay Packers have formally proposed a rule change to ban the tush push and the Detroit Lions proposed that playoff...
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Texans’ Derek Stingley agrees to deal to make him highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) — Derek Stingley Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Texans that will make him the highest-paid...
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NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks
Quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders figure to be among the top picks in next month’s NFL draft, though there’s no current consensus that either...
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Woman who accused Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy of attacking her granted protective order by Texas judge
By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The woman who accused Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy of attacking her last week, resulting in a...
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QB Sam Darnold agrees on a 3-year, $100.5 million deal with Seahawks, AP source says
By Rob Maaddi The Seattle Seahawks have found the replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Sam Darnold, a person with...
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Myles Garrett becomes the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at $40 million per year
Myles Garrett is staying in Cleveland after the Browns gave him a record four-year contract extension that makes the four-time All-Pro edge rusher the highest-paid...
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Buffalo Bills release NFL’s active sacks leader Von Miller in a salary cap-saving move
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills announced the long-anticipated decision to release Von Miller on Sunday, parting ways with the aging edge rusher...
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Only 2 NFL players get the franchise tag after the Vikings let Sam Darnold hit the market
By Josh Dubow Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the...
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NFL scouting combine helps some, raises questions about others and creates intrigue as draft looms
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When the NFL scouting combine opened, everyone wanted to see Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter work out at two positions and how the...
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Going through the NFL combine, Jack Bech inspired by brother killed in New Orleans attack
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jack Bech grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, hoping to emulate his older brother. It didn’t matter he was playing football games against...
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QB Shedeur Sanders uses vast array of football resources to emerge as possible No. 1 draft pick
By Michael Marot INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shedeur Sanders took advantage of the abundant resources to emerge as a potential starting NFL quarterback. He studied under six...
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With top players sitting out, Kain Medano, Shemar Stewart deliver impressive workouts at NFL combine
By MICHAEL MAROT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jihad Campbell, Teddye Buchanan and Kain Medano had the strongest performances among linebackers on the first day of workouts...
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UFL moves touchbacks to 35, eliminates onside kick to leave 4th-down play as only option
The UFL is moving the touchback on kickoffs into the end zone to the 35-yard line and eliminating the onside kick, leaving a fourth-down conversion...
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Broncos assistant coach Michael Wilhoite arrested after being accused of punching a police officer
An assistant coach for the Denver Broncos is facing a felony assault charge after being accused of punching a police officer in the face at...
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NFL investigators interviewed some massage therapists who have accused Ravens’ Tucker, report says
NFL investigators have been interviewing massage therapists who have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior, the Baltimore Banner reported Friday. The news...
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NFL rescinds Joe Mixon’s $25,000 fine after appeal from Texans running back
The NFL has rescinded a $25,000 fine Houston’s Joe Mixon received for comments about officiating in the Texans’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in...
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Baltimore Ravens’ Ben Cleveland is arrested on a charge of drunken driving in Georgia
By Jeff Martin ATLANTA (AP) — National Football League player Ben Cleveland of the Baltimore Ravens has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia, according...
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Seven more massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct, report says
BALTIMORE (AP) — Seven more massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct, the Baltimore Banner reported Sunday. The news website...
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NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney charged with assaulting woman
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (AP) — NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney has been charged with assaulting a woman in Georgia and preventing her from calling for help....
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Harry Kane in NFL? Maybe, but he first wants trophies at Bayern after latest Champions League goal
By Steve Douglas After scoring another goal in the Champions League, England soccer captain Harry Kane reiterated his desire to one day take his kicking...
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King Charles gets QB lesson at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III learned how to throw an American football like a quarterback. Thankfully, there was no tush push. The 76-year-old monarch visited Tottenham Hotspur...
