Associated Press Profile

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise's old home in the nation's capital.

Michael Vick has agreed to become the head coach at Norfolk State in a return to football for the former NFL star, who has never coached at any level.

NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss announced that he has been battling a cancer found outside of his bile duct between his pancreas and liver on Instagram live on Friday.

Las Vegas Raiders football player Charles Snowden was arrested in Las Vegas on a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge and released from police custody with a court date set for April, authorities said Thursday.

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow kept his comments short Wednesday when addressing the media about having his home broken into two nights earlier while he and the Bengals were on the road against the Dallas Cowboys.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S., authorities said Tuesday.

Oregon's Dillon Gabriel, Colorado's Travis Hunter, Boise State's Ashton Jeanty and Miami's Cam Ward were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday night.

The NFL has closed an investigation into sexual assault allegations against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The league has been reviewing the case for months, trying to determine whether Watson should be punished.

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst role for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge, the network said in a statement.

The NFL and the NFLPA agreed to modify their substance abuse policy and performance-enhancing substances policy, the league announced in a memo on Wednesday.

The San Francisco 49ers were hit by another family tragedy with the announcement that star left tackle Trent Williams' wife gave birth to a stillborn son late last week.

Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir announced Saturday that Andrew Luck has been hired as the general manager of the football team, tasked with overseeing all aspects of the program that just finished a 3-9 season under coach Troy Taylor.

NBC Sports and Peacock will present an alternate broadcast featuring elements of the EA Sports Madden 25 video game during a Dec. 21 matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs.

Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a September altercation with police have been dismissed after the charging officers didn't attend a court hearing.

The NFL removed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to participate in practice and play in the team's games.

The homes of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were broken into within days of each other last month, law enforcement reports show.

Berlin's city government launched an official bid campaign on Tuesday to host NFL games over a five-year period from next year.

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

Ahead of Sunday's Giants-Panthers game in Munich, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is working "very hard" to host a game in Berlin.

The 1-year-old daughter of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died after battling heart problems since her birth.

Prince William played catch with British teenagers at a flag football event organized by the NFL on Tuesday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to arrive to London later than expected Friday because of Hurricane Milton, the team confirmed ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

Abdul Salaam, a member of the Jets' famed "New York Sack Exchange" in the 1980s, has died. He was 71.

The Chicago Bears remain focused on the city's lakefront as the location for a nearly $5 billion stadium development project, team president Kevin Warren said Wednesday.

Pat Fischer, an All-Pro cornerback who was chosen three times for the Pro Bowl during his 17-year NFL career with St. Louis and Washington, has died. He was 84.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has resolved the latest civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman claiming sexual assault and battery.

Greg Landry, a quarterback for the Detroit Lions and assistant coach, has died. He was 77. Landry played 15 years in the NFL for the Lions, Baltimore Colts and Chicago Bears.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has been hit with an eight-year show-cause order by the NCAA for violations during his time as an assistant coach at Arizona State.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole have made an initial $3 million commitment to Hurricane Helene relief efforts through their foundation. 

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer has been diagnosed with dementia, he announced on social media.

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday.

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. pleaded no contest in court Thursday to a domestic violence charge, and remains away from the team.

Arch Manning passed for four touchdowns and ran 67 yards for another score after taking over for injured starter Quinn Ewers in the second quarter, leading No. 2 Texas to a 56-7 win over UTSA on Saturday night.

New Orleans Saints coaches decided to spend Wednesday night at team headquarters as Hurricane Francine struck southeast Louisiana, figuring it would be safer and more productive than trying to commute home right when the worst weather was arriving.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill acknowledged Wednesday that he could have handled himself better in the initial moments of a weekend traffic stop that left him handcuffed and pulled out of his car by police officers near the team's stadium.

The NFL averaged 21.0 million viewers per game during the league's opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the rest of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs open the NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens with a 27-20 victory. 

A 17-year-old high school senior charged with attempted murder in the daytime weekend shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was arraigned in juvenile court Wednesday and said through his attorney that he was sorry for what happened.

Olympic track start and life-long Giants fan Rai Benjamin made a Big Blue visit. 

The Browns on Tuesday announced a 20-year agreement with Huntington National Bank, a partnership that includes naming rights. Cleveland's lakefront stadium will now be called Huntington Bank Field.

Tom Brady's pending bid to become a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders has triggered restrictions on his access to teams around the NFL as part of his role as a Fox Sports broadcaster, a league spokesperson said Thursday.

The Washington Commanders' home field now will be known as Northwest Stadium after the team announced an agreement Tuesday with Northwest Federal Credit Union.

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris said Sunday night he is hopeful a new stadium can open in time for the 2030 season.

Several Chargers players and other members of the travelling party crawled through a ceiling panel to escape a stuck hotel elevator Friday night. The NFL said on social media that around 7:30 p.m. Dallas Fire-Rescue assisted the people on the elevator through the ceiling panel to an adjacent elevator.

On Friday, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus says cornerback Douglas Coleman III is "in good spirits" after he was immobilized on a stretcher in Thursday's preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was immobilized on a stretcher and taken from Arrowhead Stadium in an ambulance on Thursday night after tackling the Chiefs' Cornell Powell on the first play of the second half of their preseason game.

The NFL has increased its gambling policy education and integrity monitoring efforts after a successful offseason.

A fire was reported Tuesday in an empty guest room at the hotel in California where the Dallas Cowboys stay for training camp but there were no injuries, according to the team.

Two weeks after getting diagnosed with blood clots, Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore was a spectator for Tuesday's joint practice between New England and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker said Wednesday he was "very intentional" in the comments he made during a polarizing college commencement speech in May and that he stands behind what he said then.

The Browns appear poised to move out of their lakefront home. The NFL team made it clear on Wednesday that its preference is to build a $2.4 billion dome in Brook Park, Ohio.

The NCAA announced a four-year show-cause order for former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday for impermissible contact with recruits and players while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duane Thomas, a running back for the Dallas Cowboys when they finally broke through and won a Super Bowl to cap the 1971 season, has died. He was 77. The team said Thomas died Sunday but had no other details.

Jets punter Thomas Morstead announced Tuesday he's donating $1,000 for each kick he drops inside the opponent's 20-yard line as part of his Punt for ALS campaign in honor of former New Orleans Saints special teams star Steve Gleason.

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh on Monday said he has no reason to apologize as he continued to deny having any knowledge of the impermissible-scouting operation that triggered an NCAA investigation of his Michigan program during its championship run last year.

NFL executive Gary Brantley told The Associated Press the league will test Sony's Hawk-Eye technology during some preseason games. The system most likely wouldn't be ready for full implementation until next season, though it could happen sooner.

New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener revealed Friday that he was recently diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer.

Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to break the post-practice team huddle on Friday.

A 15-year-old who was among those charged with opening fire during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally has been sentenced to a state facility for youths.

Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne Jannik sentenced Buggs on July 19 to a year of hard labor, ordering him to serve 60 days. 

Vikings WR Jordan Addison said he'd been advised by his attorney and agent not to address specific details about his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence earlier this month in California. Addison, however, expressed plenty of contrition, humility and remorse in an interview with reporters. 

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spent much of his season-opening news conference on Monday discussing plans to honor Khyree Jackson, who was killed in a car crash on July 6 ahead of his rookie season. 

Colts QB Anthony Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of helmets to the school's football program Thursday as part of a promotion with two companies, VICIS and Certor Sports, that are trying to provide safer helmets.

Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will not be prosecuted on charges related to illegal online gaming that police said took place while he was underage and still a player at LSU, a Baton Rouge prosecutor said Tuesday.

Monte Kiffin, legendary Buccaneers defensive coordinator and architect of the "Tampa 2" scheme, died Thursday at the age of 84, the University of Mississippi announced.

Former Cleveland Browns star quarterback Bernie Kosar has been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and Parkinson's disease, according to a story in Cleveland Magazine.

Veteran safety John Johnson has re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams after his successful return to the team last season. The Rams announced the new deal Thursday for Johnson, a third-round draft pick in 2017.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from being lured across state lines to new stadiums in Kansas.

Retired NFL safety Steve Gleason, who has been fighting ALS since 2011, will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS on July 11.

The city of Jacksonville approved a $1.4 billion "stadium of the future" Tuesday that should keep the Jaguars in one of the NFL's smallest markets for at least another 30 years and end decades of speculation about the franchise being a potential relocation candidate.

The Charlotte City Council voted Monday night to approve a joint $800 million stadium renovation plan with the Panthers that ties the NFL team to the city for the next 20 years.

The Cleveland Browns cut defensive end Lonnie Phelps on Thursday following his arrest on drunken driving charges after he crashed his SUV into a Florida restaurant.

The Washington Commanders have settled a lawsuit with Virginia over their handling of season-ticket deposits under previous ownership, the last litigation remaining from that situation a decade ago.

The Chargers' first day of minicamp included an afternoon walkthrough at Camp Pendleton in front of 5,000 people. It was the first time since 2006 that the Chargers have conducted a practice at the Marine Corps base.

The Carolina Panthers and the City of Charlotte have proposed a partnership deal that would include an $800 million renovation to Bank of America Stadium and keep the NFL team here for 20 years.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs turned himself in to the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Thursday on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Buggs was later released on $600 bond for two counts of cruelty to dogs in the second degree.

The Washington Commanders said Monday they were made aware of a lawsuit filed in civil court last week against kicker Brandon McManus, and the Jacksonville Jaguars acknowledged they are also being sued.

The New Orleans Saints made an $11.4 million payment toward Superdome renovations Friday, diffusing a public standoff between the NFL club and state officials who oversee the stadium that will host the next Super Bowl.

The state commission that oversees the Superdome and the New Orleans Saints are at odds over the club's financial contributions to renovations scheduled for completion before the stadium hosts the next Super Bowl.

Australia is among the countries the NFL is scouting as potential hosts for regular-season games for the 2025 season and beyond.