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PGA Tour to hire NFL executive Brian Rolapp as CEO of business enterprise, AP source says
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted June 12 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
The PGA Tour is hiring longtime NFL executive Brian Rolapp as the first CEO of its new commercial division, created two years ago when tour reached a tentative agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, The Associated Press confirmed Thursday.

It didn't take DK Metcalf long to show the Steelers what they're getting in their new wide receiver
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
The scene looked familiar. Maybe that's because it was.

Aaron Rodgers says his decision to play in Pittsburgh this season was 'best for my soul'
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 7:29 a.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers doesn't need to keep doing this. He knows that.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen shows off new ring following marriage to actor Hailee Steinfeld
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted June 10 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
Josh Allen's broad grin was familiar. The wedding band on the quarterback's ring finger was brand new.

Aaron Rodgers is off the free agent and dating markets. Steelers QB says he recently got married
The Associated Press | Posted June 10 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers added another ring to his collection before he even signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Micah Parsons shows up for minicamp with Cowboys, has lengthy chat with Jerry Jones
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Posted June 10 - 3:09 p.m. | Save Story
Micah Parsons showed up for mandatory minicamp with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday and had a long conversation with owner Jerry Jones on the practice field while his teammates went through drills.

Buffalo Bills RB James Cook in attendance for team's mandatory practice amid contract concerns
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated June 10 - 2:56 p.m. | Save Story
However unhappy James Cook is over his stalled contract negotiations, the Buffalo Bills running back wasn't going to risk getting fined for missing the start of the team's three-day mandatory series of practices on Tuesday.

Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs keeping his discussions with team about viral boat video private
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Posted June 10 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs declined to share specifics about his conversations with coach Mike Vrabel and the team in the aftermath of a viral video that showed him passing what appeared to be a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat last month.

Steelers star linebacker TJ Watt skips the start of mandatory minicamp
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated June 10 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt skipped the start of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, sending a not-so-subtle message to the only team he's ever played for about his desire to iron out a new contract before next season begins.

Packers release Jaire Alexander after injuries had limited the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated June 9 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
Jaire Alexander has been released by the Green Bay Packers, ending a seven-year run in which he emerged as one of the NFL's top cornerbacks before injuries limited his availability.

The late Jim Irsay's 3 daughters take charge of Colts under his transition plan
The Associated Press | Posted June 9 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Indianapolis Colts are moving forward with the late Jim Irsay's transition plan for ownership, which calls for his three daughters to take charge of the club.

Bengals to release linebacker Germaine Pratt, saving $5.6M on salary cap, AP sources say
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted June 9 - 11:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing linebacker Germaine Pratt, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

Former NFL player Kelvin Joseph facing charges after crash that killed motorcyclist
The Associated Press | Updated June 7 - 11:37 p.m. | Save Story
Former NFL player Kelvin Joseph is facing charges for his involvement in a crash that killed a female motorcyclist on a Dallas-area freeway, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Mass in the past: Josh Hines-Allen and his Jaguars teammates slim down in hopes of turning up
Mark Long, Associated Press | Posted June 7 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
Josh Hines-Allen tipped the scales like never before in 2024.

Action! Derrick Henry can parlay a 2,000-yard rushing season into a movie cameo with Adam Sandler
The Associated Press | Posted June 6 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
"King Henry" finally has the attention of "The Waterboy."

Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin are kindred spirits. Their union carries plenty of stakes for both
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated June 6 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin share a competitive stubbornness. An inherent arrogance, too.

Some of the most notable accomplishments and moments of Aaron Rodgers' career so far
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Updated June 5 - 9:59 p.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers isn't done playing just yet.

Aaron Rodgers ends months-long dance with Steelers by agreeing to a 1-year deal
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated June 5 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers is back for a 21st season. The four-time NFL MVP agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The decision ends months of  "Will he? Or won't he?" speculation for Rodgers, who even visited the team's facility in March but took his time before deciding to join Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. Rodgers is coming off a season in which he threw 28 touchdowns against 11 interceptions for the Jets, who limped to a 5-12 finish. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson is sidelined indefinitely with a right shoulder injury
The Associated Press | Posted June 5 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has a shoulder injury that will sideline him indefinitely, coach Shane Steichen said Thursday.

'The heat got to us:' Giants' practice ends with a fight as players push, shove and throw punches
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Posted June 5 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Giants went from running plays to squaring off, ready to rumble in the middle of the field.

Mac Jones embraces fresh start with the 49ers after getting passed over by team in 2021 draft
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted June 5 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Mac Jones is happy finally to be with coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers even if it came four years after many expected.

Shedeur Sanders shows promise but faces challenges in Browns' QB competition
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated June 4 - 5:24 p.m. | Save Story
The dichotomy that is Shedeur Sanders' development as a rookie quarterback and the heightened expectations for him with the Cleveland Browns was again evident Wednesday.

Packers believe weekend film studies at Kenny Clark's home may produce more consistent pass rush
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated June 4 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
Kenny Clark is hosting his fellow Green Bay Packers pass rushers for weekend offseason gatherings in hopes of producing more frequent get-togethers in opposing backfields each Sunday this fall.

The Pittsburgh Steelers reached out to fans upset that Donald Trump received a jersey at a rally
The Associated Press | Posted June 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier called an audible when he presented President Donald Trump with a Steelers jersey with the No. 47 during a rally in western Pennsylvania last week.

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated June 3 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, one of the four members of the famed Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super Bowl teams, died Tuesday after a long hospitalization for an undisclosed illness. He was 87.

Eagles' Saquon Barkley announced as Madden NFL 26 cover athlete
The Associated Press | Posted June 2 - 8:59 a.m. | Save Story
Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was announced Monday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 26.

Bills QB Josh Allen and actor Hailee Steinfeld marry in Southern California
The Associated Press | Posted June 1 - 12:21 a.m. | Save Story
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actor Hailee Steinfeld tied the knot on Saturday, according to multiple media reports.

San Francisco 49ers acquire Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff, AP source says
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated May 30 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a deal to acquire Bryce Huff from Philadelphia after the pass rusher restructured his contract with the Eagles.

Vikings sign GM Adofo-Mensah to extension, keeping his contract in sync with O'Connell's
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated May 30 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Vikings signed general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a multi-year contract extension on Friday, keeping his status in sync with head coach Kevin O'Connell's for the long term.

Patriots say they will handle video of receiver Stefon Diggs internally
Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | Updated May 29 - 7:27 a.m. | Save Story
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he is aware of a video that showed receiver Stefon Diggs passing a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat. Vrabel declined to comment on whether he has spoken to Diggs about it. Vrabel spoke at an optional practice on Wednesday that Diggs did not attend. The football player is shown in a video on social media talking to three women on a boat before he produces a bag of pink crystals. Vrabel said he wants all of his players to make good decisions.

Tyreek Hill: 'I've got to prove myself' to Dolphins after last season's frustrations
Alanis Thames, Associated Press | Updated May 28 - 5:56 p.m. | Save Story
Tyreek Hill isn't expecting his Miami Dolphins teammates to vote him team captain again.

Harbaugh says cutting ties with Justin Tucker was a 'complex' decision for the Ravens
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Posted May 28 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
Before Baltimore cut ties with Justin Tucker early this month, coach John Harbaugh said whatever the Ravens decided to do would be a football decision.

Bears QB Caleb Williams addresses controversy from book excerpt
Gene Chamberlain, Associated Press | Posted May 28 - 4:22 p.m. | Save Story
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sought to quiet the controversy about how he hadn't wanted to come to his current team prior to the 2024 draft.

Bulked up Jayden Daniels looks to have put on weight coming off rookie season with the Commanders
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted May 28 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Jayden Daniels evades the topic as if he's an oncoming pass rusher and ducks away from the questions as if he's avoiding a sack.

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers not practicing with a toe injury that is 'nothing serious'
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Updated May 28 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
New York Giants star wide receiver Malik Nabers is not participating in practice while dealing with a toe injury.

Bills QB Josh Allen shows no signs of jitters with wedding to Hailee Steinfeld coming up fast
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 27 - 3:14 p.m. | Save Story
If Josh Allen is experiencing any pre-wedding jitters, they weren't evident when the Buffalo Bills opened voluntary practices on Tuesday.

Despite the 'constant noise' surrounding Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph happy to be back in Pittsburgh
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted May 27 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
Mason Rudolph has been in the NFL for more than half a decade now. And like any quarterback that has figured out a way to stick around, he's gotten pretty good at guessing where the pressure might be coming during a given play.

Bills edge rusher Bosa sidelined by calf injury. Running back Cook absent from voluntary practice
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 27 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
Buffalo Bills veteran edge rusher Joey Bosa is expected to miss all of the team's spring practices because of a calf injury, coach Sean McDermott announced Tuesday as the team opened its first series of voluntary sessions.

Raiders make AJ Cole highest-paid punter with $15.8M, 4-year extension, AP source says
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted May 26 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Two-time All-Pro AJ Cole agreed to a four-year, $15.8 million extension with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday that makes him the highest-paid punter in football.

Colts owner Jim Irsay remembered for love of football, commitment to music, animal welfare
The Associated Press | Updated May 22 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, fellow owners and former players are remembering Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay for his commitment to his team and the game. Irsay died Wednesday at age 65.

Indianapolis Colts' music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated May 21 - 7:20 p.m. | Save Story
Jim Irsay started his football career as a ball boy. He finished it as a team owner.

Brock Purdy avoided offseason drama before signing 5-year, $265 million extension with the 49ers
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
After watching drama-filled offseasons when it came to contract negotiations the past two years with his San Francisco 49ers teammates, Brock Purdy was intent on doing his best to avoid a repeat in his situation.

NFL teams can keep using the tush push after ban proposal fails at owners meetings
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated May 21 - 3:44 p.m. | Save Story
NFL owners narrowly failed to pass a proposal to prohibit the tush push. The fate of the short-yardage strategy was on the agenda at their spring meetings. The ban on offensive players from pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping or encircling a runner was supported by a 22-10 vote, according to a person with knowledge of the proceedings, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because details weren't made public. That's two short of the three-quarters majority required by league bylaws. Health and safety committees for the players and owners and the league's competition committee all unanimously recommended the proposal.

Bengals' Joe Burrow credits Peyton Manning for his involvement in Netflix's 'Quarterback' series
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 12:43 p.m. | Save Story
Joe Burrow's desire for privacy might be on the same level as his drive to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.

George Pickens joins CeeDee Lamb in giving Cowboys QB Dak Prescott a new receiving duo
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
By the time Dak Prescott got to his phone after the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a trade for receiver George Pickens, the star quarterback said he had about six missed calls from owner Jerry Jones' assistant.

NFL owners unanimously approve player participation in Olympic flag football for 2028
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated May 20 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
NFL players in the past three Pro Bowls have had a taste of flag football under the new format for the all-star game.

49ers sign All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner to a 3-year, $63M extension, AP source says
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
The San Francisco 49ers locked up another core player with a lucrative extension, agreeing to a three-year extension with All-Pro Fred Warner that makes him the highest-paid off-ball linebacker in NFL history.

Shedeur Sanders signs rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
Shedeur Sanders reached his next NFL milestone on Monday as he signed his rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns.

NFL owners set to discuss tush push again, along with playoff and flag football proposals
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
The fate of the tush push will be up for discussion again along with the NFL's history of giving division champions with mediocre records home field in the playoffs.

Eagles give coach Nick Sirianni contract extension following Super Bowl win
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Nick Sirianni already won a Super Bowl this year. The Philadelphia Eagles rewarded Sirianni on Monday with a multi-year contract extension to pair with that championship ring.

Antonio Brown detained after gunshots outside Adin Ross' boxing event
The Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown says he was briefly detained by police following an altercation in which gunshots were fired outside Adin Ross' celebrity boxing event in Miami. Miami police confirmed in a written statement that officers responded to the area at about 3 a.m. after receiving an alert from the gunshot-detection system ShotSpotter. Officer Kiara Delva, a department spokeswoman, said police questioned several people but made no arrests. Brown posted on social media that he had been "jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me" at the popular streamer Ross' event.

Brock Purdy agrees to 5-year, $265 million extension with the 49ers, AP source says
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 5:52 p.m. | Save Story
Brock Purdy agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $265 million with the San Francisco 49ers, going from the NFL's biggest bargain to one of the league's highest-paid players.

Bears shift focus for new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the Chicago lakefront
Andrew Seligman, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Chicago Bears seem to have shifted their attention for a new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the city's lakefront, citing "significant progress" with local leaders to build on a tract of land they own in Arlington Heights.

Uncertainty about Aaron Rodgers played a factor in the making of the NFL schedule
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
Pittsburgh Steelers executives aren't the only ones eagerly awaiting a decision from Aaron Rodgers on whether he plans to play football this season. The NFL schedule makers also were following the Rodgers saga very closely.

Caleb Williams and his dad looked for ways to avoid him getting drafted by Bears, according to book
The Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
Caleb Williams wanted nothing to do with the Chicago Bears as last year's NFL draft approached, and the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and his father looked into how they could have a hand in which team selected him, according to a book to be published in September.

Colts apologize to Tyreek Hill and Microsoft for schedule release video
The Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 1:19 p.m. | Save Story
The Indianapolis Colts have apologized to Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and Microsoft for a video released on social media during the NFL schedule release. The video was a spoof of the video game Minecraft, which is owned by Microsoft. It poked some fun at Hill with a dolphin wearing a No. 10 jersey with Hill's name being stopped by a U.S. Coast Guard board with a blaring siren. The post was quickly deleted. The team apologized to Microsoft, saying the clip exceeded its rights, and to Hill for what it described as a "insensitive" clip. Hill was dragged from his vehicle by Miami-Dade deputies last September, forced to the ground and handcuffed after arriving at the Dolphins' stadium. Indy opens its season Sept. 7 against the Dolphins.

NFL owners to consider resolution allowing players to participate in flag football at the Olympics
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
NFL owners will discuss a proposal to allow players under contract to participate in flag football when the sport makes its Olympic debut in 2028 in Los Angeles.

NFL teams have kids in mind with videos for schedule reveals, while Bears draw the most laughs
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
From Minecraft to Mario Kart, plenty of NFL teams had younger fans in mind while revealing schedules in the growing tradition of videos on the social platform X.

Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl rematch in Week 2, Allen-Jackson showdown in Week 1 highlight NFL schedule
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated May 14 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will be featured in at least eight stand-alone games during the upcoming NFL season.
