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FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates as he walks off the field following a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ Chiefs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2021 02:52 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) runs away from Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kemoko Turay (57) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
The Latest: KC clinches home field; Steelers grab division

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 04:49 PM EST

Packers, Seahawks, Ravens, Chiefs each have 7 Pro Bowlers

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2020 07:15 PM EST
Led by their star quarterbacks, the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers each had seven players selected to the Pro Bowl. ...

FILE - Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 file photo, Georgia Tech defensive lineman Sylvain Yondjouen of Belgium (32) poses with linebacker Demetrius Knight II (17) and running back Jamious Griffin (22) after an NCAA college football game against Miami, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Football in Europe usually means "soccer." But increasingly European kids are excelling at American football. So much so that Europe has become a pipeline of recruits for college football programs — and increasingly for schools from the Power Five conferences. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, file)
Europe the 'next frontier' in US college football recruiting

By Ken Maguire Dec. 17, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) and Vernon Butler (94) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Bills recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes )
Bills D flexing its identity in time for late-season push

By John Wawrow Dec. 16, 2020 06:31 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
49ers to play 2 upcoming home games in Arizona

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2020 01:32 PM EST

Clemson cornerback Mario Goodrich (31) celebrates after making an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)
No. 4 Clemson, QB Lawrence throttle Pittsburgh 52-17

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 28, 2020 07:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Jerry Rice smiles an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif. Rice's son, Brenden, is following in his father's footsteps by playing as a wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes in this coronavirus-shortened season. (AP Photo/John Hefti, File)
Rice & shine: Son of Jerry Rice carving own path at Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 17, 2020 07:30 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 01:34 PM EST

Young QBs lead surging Dolphins and Cardinals on Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 12:27 PM EST
MIAMI (4-3) at ARIZONA (5-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Cardinals by 6 RECORD VS....

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs in a touchdown against New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Murray runs for TD, throws another, Cardinals rip 0-5 Jets

By Tom Canavan Oct. 11, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, shakes hands with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. The= Seahawks have had a nasty habit of starting slowly. If their debut at Atlanta last weekend is any indication, Carroll and Wilson have the motors revving from the jump. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Top-flight Seahawks await Cam Newton, Patriots in Week 2

By Barry Wilner Sep. 18, 2020 12:53 AM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Brady's 1st game with Bucs ends in 34-23 loss at New Orleans

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 08:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2020, file photo, The playing field and seating areas of SoFi Stadium, future home for NFL football's Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is viewed in Inglewood, Calif. Welcome to Sofi Stadium, Stan Kroenke's billion-dollar palace where the Rams and Chargers will call home. The fans will be at home due to COVID-19, and look for huge TV ratings for this prime-time affair. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Life at 40-plus: Brady vs Brees is tastiest of NFL matchups

By Barry Wilner Sep. 11, 2020 12:12 AM EDT

Fans watch the Kansas City Chiefs during NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs opened the stadium to 5,000 season ticket holders to watch practice as the team plans to open the regular season with a reduced capacity of approximately 22 percent of normal attendance. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texans-Chiefs set to kick off NFL season unlike any other

By Dave Skretta Sep. 09, 2020 02:24 PM EDT

Texans look to take next step in 2020 behind QB Watson

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:48 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-7) New faces: RB David Johnson, WRs Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb, SSs Eric Murray and Jaylen Watkins, OTs Roderick...

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien calls directions to his players during an NFL training camp football practice Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP, Pool)
Chiefs, Texans fine-tuning for NFL opener Thursday night

By Dave Skretta Sep. 08, 2020 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during NFL football training camp in Cincinnati. Teams that could struggle mightily after an offseason of constant upheaval are the Giants, Panthers, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars and Lions — all non-playoff clubs a year ago. Do not expect an easy transition for top draft pick Burrow, either. A young quarterback going to a tailender is difficult enough under normal circumstances. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
NFL 2020: Who really knows what to expect on field and off?

By Barry Wilner Aug. 28, 2020 12:07 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (32) leads teammates onto the field during an NFL football training camp Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Muscular Murray, Cardinals ready to show big improvement

By David Brandt Aug. 27, 2020 04:15 PM EDT