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The NFL draft’s trip to Pittsburgh ends with record crowds and a late emotional jolt
By Will Graves PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jermod McCoy’s lengthy wait to hear his name called at the NFL draft came to a quick end on Saturday. The...
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NFL draft in NIL era includes players taking a pay cut to go from college to the pros
By Mark Long JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman might do something this weekend he’s never done in his storied NFL career: draft a...
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QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft
By Rob Maaddi PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fernando Mendoza’s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders...
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The NFL draft is the light at the end of the tunnel for many. No wonder Pittsburgh is a fitting host
By Will Graves PITTSBURGH (AP) — The runway up to the NFL draft can feel endless for the young men who put themselves under its exacting process....
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Fernando Mendoza embraces the marathon draft process as he embarks on his 1st step in NFL career
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Some NFL draft prospects get worn out by the league’s marathon draft process. Fernando Mendoza embraced it. He did the interviews, made the...
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Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
By Sudhin Thanawala ATLANTA (AP) — In early 2024, a former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama put on makeup and a wig and...
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NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini
By Rob Maaddi The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna...
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Likelihood of NFL replacement refs enters new stage with background checks, physicals
By Rob Maaddi The NFL’s process of hiring replacement referees has reached another stage, according to a memo sent to teams. Several replacement officials have completed hiring...
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The NFL’s best teams use Day 3 of the draft to build winning rosters
By Rob Maaddi Winning Day 3 of the NFL draft is a building block for success in the league. While most of the draft buzz centers on top...
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QBs taken No. 1 overall in the NFL draft this century have rarely experienced Super Bowl success
By Mark Anderson HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — If the Raiders take Fernando Mendoza with the first pick of the NFL draft, as is widely expected, Las Vegas may...
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Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell is arrested on drug possession charges near Dallas
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell was arrested on drug possession charges following a traffic stop in the Dallas area, police...
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The NFL faces increased federal scrutiny as more games shift to streaming
By Joe Reedy The NFL is facing increased scrutiny from the federal government over the league’s moves to put more games on streaming services. The Justice Department is...
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Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says
By JOE REEDY and ERIC TUCKER The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official. The official, who was not...
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James Pearce Jr. not at Falcons’ voluntary offseason workouts after February arrest
James Pearce Jr. did not report to the Atlanta Falcons’ voluntary offseason workouts, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday. “I will tell you guys, James Pearce is...
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Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing
By LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three...
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressure
PHOENIX — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league’s Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida’s attorney general, who...
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Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029
By Mark Anderson LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Super Bowl will return to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after...
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Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL’s annual meeting
By Rob Maaddi Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL...
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Former NFL QB Robert Griffin III receives invitation to Team USA flag football training camps
Robert Griffin III is heading to another training camp. This time, for flag football. The Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback received an invitation from...
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Team USA has already shown it doesn’t need the NFL’s help in flag football for the 2028 Olympics
By Rob Maaddi Team USA doesn’t need NFL players to help it go for the gold when flag football debuts at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028....
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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn’t particularly receptive to...
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NFL will open 2026 season on a Wednesday for 2nd time ever with the champion Seahawks as host
By Josh Dubow The NFL will open the season on a Wednesday night for the second time ever with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks set...
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Tom Brady can still sling it but Team USA dominates flag football
By Rob Maaddi Tom Brady started out like the GOAT of flag football before Team USA dominated the day. Brady fired a perfect touchdown pass...
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Hall of Famer Darrell Green taking field for USA flag football trials at 66 in bid to earn a spot
By PAT GRAHAM Darrell Green already has a gold jacket as a pro football Hall of Famer. He’s returning to the field at 66 years...
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NFL will consider a rule change allowing draft pick trades up to 5 years in the future
By Josh Dubow The Cleveland Browns are proposing a rule change that would allow NFL teams to trade draft picks five years into the future...
