NFL judge: Lawyers for Black players can join mediation
PHILADELPHIA — The federal judge presiding over the NFL’s $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims on Thursday invited lawyers for Black players who...
Ruggs ready for bigger role in second season with Raiders
LAS VEGAS — While some critics may have deemed Henry Ruggs III’s rookie season with the Las Vegas Raiders a bust, he insists it...
NFL pledges to halt ‘race-norming,’ review Black claims
PHILADELPHIA — The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of “race-norming” — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning...
Dalton says ‘mindset didn’t change’ when Bears landed Fields
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Andy Dalton insisted he understood the situation when he signed with the Chicago Bears and wasn't blindsided when they drafted...
Bengals sign Chase, all draft picks now under contract
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday signed their remaining two draft picks, including fifth overall selection Ja’Marr Chase, a wide receiver who won...
Jerry Jeudy a big fan of Denver Broncos’ QB competition
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Jerry Jeudy, for one, is glad the Denver Broncos are in the midst of a quarterback competition.
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49ers center Weston Richburg retires
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg has retired after a knee injury derailed his career.
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Downing trying to tune up Titans’ offense, not replace Smith
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Downing has no plans to fill Arthur Smith's shoes as Tennessee's new offensive coordinator. His real challenge is keeping the...
Panthers moving rookie standout Jeremy Chinn to safety
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers plan to move Jeremy Chinn to safety, one year after a stellar rookie season at linebacker.
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Ravens receiver Watkins moves from one contender to another
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Since joining the Baltimore Ravens this offseason, Sammy Watkins has noticed some similarities between his new team and his previous...