Brian Flores

FILE - In this July 30, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux walks off the field after the teams NFL football training camp in Davie, Fla. A person familiar with the deal says the New England Patriots have come to terms with free agent defensive tackle Godchaux on a two-year, $16 million deal with $9 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Pats focus on defense at unofficial start of free agency

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 15, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, in this Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, file photo. om Brady has agreed to a contract extension with the Buccaneers that provides the Super Bowl champions with much-needed salary cap relief and will help the seven-time NFL champion reach a goal of playing until he’s at least 45. Brady posted a picture of himself on Twitter, signing the extension Friday, March 12, 2021, with the message: “In pursuit of 8 ... LFG@ Buccaneers we’re keeping the band together.” (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)

Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday

By Barry Wilner Mar. 13, 2021 01:20 PM EST

Importance of Senior Bowl increases for NFL teams, prospects

By John Zenor Jan. 26, 2021 05:34 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — With whistles blowing and players moving from station to station, everything appeared to be business as usual Tuesday at the Senior Bowl —...

The Galen Arena is closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 as the Southern California men's basketball team canceled an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2021 11:14 AM EST

Virginia coach Tony Bennett claps for the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. Virginia won 66-57. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

The Latest: Duke-Florida State basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 11:44 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Miami Dolphins need a good game Sunday to ensure they get to keep playing, and that's especially true for Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores has benched Tagovailoa twice in the fourth quarter, including last week at Las Vegas, when backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick helped Miami overcome a pair of deficits in the final 10 minutes. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19

By Steven Wine Dec. 31, 2020 04:26 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford, left, celebrates with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Fitz will watch as Dolphins try to get him into the playoffs

By Steven Wine Dec. 28, 2020 01:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and coach Mike Tomlin during the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger, who went out in Game 2 last season with an elbow injury, received lots of support as a candidate for comeback player of the year, at the halfway point of the season. Tomlin was lauded for coach of the year, at this point of the season, by Hall of Famer James Lofton and hall voter Rick Gosselin. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

On Football: Halfway through season, who are awards leaders?

By Barry Wilner Nov. 13, 2020 10:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2020, file photo, signs about COVID-19 stand outside a door to enter the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse during an NFL football practice at the headquarters of the Denver Broncos in Englewood, Colo. The pandemic has determined much of what we've seen thus far, and almost certainly will continue to with the predicted spikes in the coronavirus as the calendar heads toward winter. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Halfway through NFL season, uncertainty reigns off the field

By Barry Wilner Nov. 11, 2020 03:30 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AFC features plenty of star power even without Tom Brady

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 10, 2020 03:18 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins free safety Eric Rowe (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Tagovailoa, Dolphins rally for 34-31 win over Cardinals

By David Brandt Nov. 08, 2020 08:50 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (15) catches the ball during NFL football practice in Davie, Fla., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Miami Dolphins assistant coach tests positive for COVID-19

By Steven Wine Nov. 06, 2020 02:25 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce, left, celebrates his touchdown as Buffalo Bills' Tre'Davious White, right, looks on, during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

LT teams with toy drives to help underprivileged children

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2020 11:04 AM EDT

Dolphins' Tagovailoa misses practice because of illness

Sep. 30, 2020 09:38 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed practice Wednesday because of an illness that wasn't related to the coronavirus, coach...