Packers will face Eagles in Brazil in Friday night season opener
The Green Bay Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles when the NFL holds its first regular-season game in Brazil on Sept. 6. The matchup in Sao Paulo will mark the first time since 1970 that the NFL has played a Friday night game on the season’s opening weekend. NFL Commissioner...
What charges could Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice face after a crash in Dallas?
DALLAS — Nearly a week has passed since Saturday evening’s multivehicle hit-and-run collision involving Kansas City Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice, and it’s not yet clear what charges the 23-year-old might face for his role. Rice’s attorney, state Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, said he expects Dallas police to file charges soon...
Dolphins signing defensive tackle Teair Tart to 1-year deal
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are signing defensive tackle Teair Tart to a one-year deal to further bolster their defense, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not...
Buffalo Bills agree to trade top receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston TexansVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are trading their top receiving threat, Stefon Diggs, to the Houston Texans in a deal that was agreed to on Wednesday. In announcing the trade, the Bills acquired the Texans’ second-round pick in the 2025 draft, which Houston acquired in a trade with...
Carson Wentz agrees to 1-year deal with Chiefs to back up Patrick Mahomes, AP source says
Carson Wentz has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract hasn’t been announced. Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick in 2016, joins his fifth team...
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice cooperating with police after sports car crash in Dallas, attorney saysVideo
DALLAS — An attorney for Kansas City Chiefs player Rashee Rice said Monday that the wide receiver is cooperating with authorities after a speeding Corvette and Lamborghini sport utility vehicle caused a chain-reaction crash on a busy Dallas highway over the weekend. A total of six vehicles were involved in...
Former NFL player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida homeVideo
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. — Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected. Police in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Davie said they responded to a medical emergency at Davis’ home Monday...
Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice suspected in connection with 6-vehicle crash in DallasVideo
Police are looking for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection with a major multi-vehicle accident Saturday evening in northeast Dallas, law enforcement officials confirmed to The Dallas Morning News. A vehicle believed to be registered or leased to Rice was involved in a crash in the 6600...
AP mock NFL draft 2.0: Quarterbacks and wide receivers are the top 6 picks
Caleb Williams will visit the Chicago Bears next week to meet more coaches, undergo medical testing and get more familiar with his future team. Williams going to the Bears at No. 1 is easy. Predicting the rest of the first round of the NFL draft is the challenge. Will Washington...
Carolina Panthers agree to terms with Jadeveon Clowney to bolster pass rushVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers bolstered their pass rush, agreeing to terms Wednesday with veteran free agent Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft. Terms of the deal were not immediately released. Clowney grew up in Rock Hill, S.C., about 20 minutes from where the...
NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL. Team owners on Tuesday approved a new rule that will take what essentially had become “a dead play” and make it an integral part of the game again, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person...
NFL owners unanimously vote to ban hip-drop tackle
ORLANDO, Fla. — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in fines for players. NFL executive Jeff...
NFL retirees who say the league’s disability plan is a sham can proceed to trial
PHILADELPHIA — A lawsuit accusing the NFL’s disability plan of violating its duty to retired players by routinely denying valid injury claims can proceed to trial on most counts, a federal judge in Maryland has ruled. The lawsuit, filed last year, accuses officials who oversee the program of bad faith...
NFL competition committee proposes ban on hip-drop tackles, radical change to kickoffs
The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. The proposals will be presented to owners at the league meetings later this month, with 24 out of 32 votes needed for approval. The...
Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant
TAMPA, Fla. — Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida, where authorities on Wednesday asked for tips to help find him. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, which includes Tampa, said on the X social media platform that the warrant is for domestic...
Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special playerVideo
Justin Fields went from being considered a franchise quarterback to disregarded by the Chicago Bears in just three seasons. It’s quite a fall for a former first-round pick who showed promise. After more than a dozen QBs switched teams last week in the opening days of the NFL’s free-agent frenzy,...
Pittsburgh vies for ’26 NFL Draft after Philly snags MLB, FIFA, NCAA events
Pittsburgh is running an all-out blitz to host a future NFL Draft, and now the effort is getting support from Pennsylvania’s top public official. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday that he sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell last week indicating support for Pittsburgh to host a draft in...
Saints, defensive end Chase Young agree on 1-year contract for former No. 2 overall pick
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms of a one-year contract with free agent defensive end Chase Young, a move that provides reinforcements to an edge pass rush that periodically struggled to pressure quarterbacks last season. “I definitely plan to add a good piece,” Young said...
Leighton Vander Esch retires from NFL after multiple neck injuries with Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Leighton Vander Esch retired Monday following six NFL seasons, with the linebacker stepping away after missing 12 games for the Dallas Cowboys last year because of the latest in a series of neck injuries. The announcement by the 28-year-old former first-round draft pick came three days after...
Running backs had plenty of options this week, even if the position still faces challengesVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A year after his position was in crisis, Derrick Henry still feels a bond with his fellow running backs. And this was a week he could enjoy. “I was definitely happy to see those guys go off the market pretty fast. I think that speaks volumes...
Former Pitt star Aaron Donald announces his retirement after a standout 10-year career with the Rams
LOS ANGELES — Defensive lineman Aaron Donald has announced his retirement after a standout 10-year career with the Los Angeles Rams. The three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, who began his football career at Penn Hills and went on to dominate at Pitt, made his surprising announcement on...
WR Marquise Brown agrees to 1-year deal with Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and Marquise Brown agreed on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $11 million, according to multiple reports Thursday night. The move gives quarterback Patrick Mahomes the upgrade at wide receiver the team had been searching for since the Super...
Chargers to trade WR Keenan Allen to Bears for 4th-round pick
The Chicago Bears are acquiring wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers for a fourth-round pick. Two people familiar with the decision confirmed the move to the Associated Press on Thursday night on condition of anonymity because the trade hasn’t been announced. Allen has spent his entire 11-year...
Seahawks trade for Commanders QB Sam Howell
WASHINGTON — The Seattle Seahawks are acquiring quarterback Sam Howell from the Washington Commanders in a swap of draft picks, according to a person familiar with the trade. Seattle is getting Howell and fourth- and sixth-round picks from Washington for third- and fifth-rounders, the person said. The person spoke to...
Lions extend contracts of coach Dan Campbell, GM Brad Holmes
DETROIT — With the franchise coming off its best season in 32 years, the Detroit Lions extended the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes through the 2027 season. “They have been the driving force behind the rebuild of our football team and the success that we...
