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Kicker’s lawsuit could shed light on Urban Meyer’s time with Jags
By Mark Long JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Placekicker Josh Lambo’s lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars could uncover more details about former coach Urban Meyer’s tumultuous...
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Ex-kicker sues Jags, cites Urban Meyer for hostile workplace
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL placekicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars, seeking more than $3.5 million in salary and...
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Mississippi sues Brett Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and three former pro wrestlers along with...
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First Asian American among NFL’s 10 new on-field officials
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has hired 10 new on-field officials, including the first Asian American to officiate in the league and a former...
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Column: Spring football league’s time has come … and gone
By Paul Newberry Pro football in the springtime. An idea that once had so much promise. Now, no matter how many of these leagues keep...
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Top of NFL draft could lack skill position players
This year’s NFL draft has the chance to be unlike any other in recent years with a possible long wait before any of the players...
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Tight end position has undergone quite an evolution in NFL
By Rob Maaddi No position in the NFL has undergone more changes to the style of player over the years than tight end. Long gone...
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Deion Sanders Highlights HBCU Prospects Ahead of NFL Draft
By ROB MAADDI, AP Pro Football Writer Deion Sanders did his part to make sure NFL teams don’t overlook players from historically Black colleges in...
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Football helped immigrant brothers embrace being different
By Arnie Stapleton DENVER (AP) — Komotay Koffie steps outside Landow Performance in suburban Denver where he’s just finished another training session in his quest...
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Johnny Manziel still playing football with a new perspective
Johnny Manziel is still playing football, with a new perspective. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and first-round bust will make his season debut Saturday in...
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Record 8 teams head into NFL Draft without 1st-round pick
By Josh Dubow The Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams should have plenty of company sitting out the first round of the NFL draft next...
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Malik Willis, Matt Corral only QBs attending NFL draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Matt Corral are among 21 prospects who will attend the NFL draft in Las Vegas this month....
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New USFL hoping to succeed where other spring leagues failed
NBC Sports president Jon Miller knows the perils of starting a spring football league. He was with NBC when the network teamed with Vince McMahon...
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Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins killed in auto accident
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed in an auto accident Saturday in Florida. Haskins’ agent, Cedric Saunders, told ESPN about the quarterback’s death, and...
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2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination
By Larry Neumeister NEW YORK (AP) — Two Black coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL when there...
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Attorneys General warn NFL to improve treatment of women
NEW YORK (AP) — The attorneys general of six states have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , expressing concern over the league’s treatment of...
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NFL opening pathway for African players with 1st camp
The NFL is opening a pathway for African players with a developmental camp in Ghana. Following a camp this past weekend with Cleveland Browns linebacker...
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Bruce Arians retires as Bucs’ coach, Bowles promoted to top spot
By Fred Goodall TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Arians unexpectedly retired as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a stunning move Wednesday night that the...
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NFL owners approve rule change for OT in playoffs
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs. Concerned...
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NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring
By Barry Wilner PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive...
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Efe Obada Becomes Latest Ex-Panthers Player Added By Commanders
The Washington Commanders continue to add players from Ron Rivera’s days with the Carolina Panthers. Washington signed defensive end Efe Obada, who made his NFL...
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NFL helping USFL launch in April with officiating crews
The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline. Those crews all have...
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Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL
By Rob Maaddi TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his...
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Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court
Brian Flores wants the NFL to reject the Miami Dolphins’ request for an arbitration hearing regarding his class-action lawsuit against the team and the league...
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Plenty of studs, paucity of duds at NFL scouting combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — If this was a farewell to Indianapolis, the return to an in-person NFL scouting combine after a year’s hiatus was a successful...