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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

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a two-yard touchdown pass as Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Trubisky throws 3 TDs in 4th to help Bears beat Lions 27-23

By Larry Lage Sep. 13, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

Lions likely need turnaround to save Quinn, Patricia's jobs

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 06:26 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1) CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: Lost last nine games and 12 of 13 to close season...

Falcons coach and GM could be on hot seat this season

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 12:38 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Flowery Branch, Georgia LAST YEAR: Atlanta won its last four games to save jobs of...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. Falcons coach Dan Quinn opened his virtual classroom for his players' offseason program on Monday. He says there will be "freshness and newness" to that first day of class as he tries to make sure his players maintain conditioning and also stay sharp mentally _ all while sheltering at home during the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/John Hefti, Fle)
Virtual school opens with Falcons players, coaches at home

By Charles Odum Apr. 20, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Dimitroff will be operating his 13th NFL draft as the Atlanta Falcons' general manager from the solitude of his home, following the mandate placed on each team by commissioner Roger Goodell. Dimitroff has made a trade in each of his 12 previous drafts. Don't bet against the trade-happy GM extending that streak this year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Falcons' 'Trader Tom' Dimitroff expects more draft-day deals

By Charles Odum Apr. 16, 2020 12:10 PM EDT

Update on the latest sports

Apr. 04, 2020 08:59 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS Warning from NFL medical officer UNDATED (AP) — Days after the NFL revealed its hopes of...

Update on the latest sports

Apr. 03, 2020 11:09 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS Preakness looks for a new date UNDATED (AP) — Days after the NFL revealed its hopes of conducting...