Associated Press Profile

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell has been arrested on drug possession charges in the Dallas area, according to online jail records posted Saturday.

The Colorado Rockies are bringing in Denver Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment from the Penner Sports Group.

The first National Football League game to be played in Australia in September is already proving to be an economic boost for Melbourne and the rest of Victoria state.

James Pearce Jr. did not report to the Falcons' voluntary offseason workouts, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday. Pearce was arrested near Miami on Feb. 7 after an incident involving his former girlfriend.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actor-singer Hailee Steinfeld are proud parents of a baby girl.

The Chicago Bears hope to choose a site for an enclosed stadium in Illinois or Indiana late this spring or early in the summer, team president Kevin Warren said on Wednesday.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league's Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida's attorney general, who wrote that the league's minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.

On Tuesday, NFL owners unanimously approve Camping World Stadium in Orlando as temporary home for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2027 NFL season.

The NFL's competition committee approved a one-year rule for the upcoming season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct "clear and obvious mistakes made by on-field officials that impact the game" in case of a work stoppage involving the NFL Referees Association.

Fernando Mendoza won't start right away for the Las Vegas Raiders if coach Klint Kubiak has his way.

Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins, largely known for leaving the Oakland Raiders' team hotel on the eve of their most recent Super Bowl appearance in 2003, died at 52, the team confirmed Friday.

Robert Griffin III is heading to another training camp. This time, for flag football. The Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback received an invitation from USA Football to two training camps starting next month in Chula Vista, California.

Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. The quarterback went through a 40-plus-minute throwing session Wednesday for dozens of the league's key decision makers.

Star Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder on New Year's Eve.

The Titans took reporters on tours Tuesday showing off the progress that has been made and update what remains to be done on the new Nissan Stadium project that broke ground Feb. 29, 2024.

With flag football set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 LA Olympic Games, Team USA came out victorious in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic against current NFL players and influencers.

For a franchise mired in four straight losing seasons, the Titans had a lot of selling points to go along with a ton of salary cap money to spend in free agency.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin was re-elected as president of the NFL Players Association's Board of Player Representatives on Sunday. The nine-year pro begins his second two-year term.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wouldn't rule out re-engaging in trade talks for edge rusher Maxx Crosby while saying he didn't anticipate such a move since his club is "pretty far down the road" in free agency.

As a two-time Super Bowl champion, Trent McDuffie is embracing the expectations of helping the Rams get back to the top after being tantalizingly close in each of the previous two seasons.

The Raiders introduced four of their newest players Thursday, a reminder of how much money Las Vegas invested in free agency to try to turn around the long-struggling franchise.

The Dolphins signed and introduced Malik Willis, their new presumptive starting quarterback, on Thursday, three days after striking the deal to land him -- a move that followed the decision to part ways with Tua Tagovailoa.

Matt Snell, the powerful running back who scored the go-ahead touchdown in the New York Jets' Super Bowl win in 1969, has died. He was 84.

Flag football quarterback Darrell "Housh" Doucette III speaks on facing NFL players in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21.

Massachusetts prosecutors said Monday that they will drop a domestic assault and battery charge against New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore because they do not believe they can prove their case.

Tom Brady and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic are moving closer to home for their inaugural event, switching from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles.

The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, the team announced Friday.

The average viewer numbers for the Super Bowl increased to 125.6 million after Nielsen released its final viewer figures on Thursday for the Feb. 8 game. It was a 700,000 increase from the original number of 124.9 million.

The Arizona Cardinals broke ground on a new performance center and team headquarters in Phoenix on Thursday, which is expected to be ready in time for preseason training camp in 2028.

The Chicago Bears' potential move to Indiana took another step forward on Thursday when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built.

The former girlfriend of Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice alleges in a lawsuit filed this week that he physically assaulted her multiple times over a year-and-a-half, causing injuries that included bleeding and bruising.

Cleveland Browns defensive back Ronnie Hickman Jr. was assaulted on Monday morning in New York and subsequently treated for minor injuries, according to the team.

Tre' Johnson, a former standout Washington offensive lineman who went on to become a Maryland high school history teacher, died Sunday. He was 54.

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef.

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski introduced the team's offensive, defensive and special teams coordinators on Wednesday, but not without making a statement on James Pearce Jr.'s arrest first.

Dan Quinn formally introduced two key additions to his Commanders staff on Tuesday: offensive coordinator David Blough and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones. They replaced Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr.

The Seattle Seahawks will celebrate their 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX with a parade on Wednesday.

Ray Handley, who served as an assistant coach for two Super Bowl champion New York Giants teams before a two-year stint as their head coach, has died. He was 81.

Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.

The final two of nearly 30 civil lawsuits that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had faced from women accusing him of sexual misconduct have been dismissed, according to court records.

The attorney for Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. says Pearce "maintains his innocence" as he faces five felony charges following his arrest near Miami on Saturday night.

Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested Saturday on two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking and fleeing/eluding police, according to Miami-Dade County (Florida) court records.

The Pro Bowl was rebranded in 2022 as the league was beginning to prioritize flag football in an effort to increase the sport's popularity globally, create opportunities for females to play the game and set it up for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame will consider making changes to the voting panel and process of choosing Hall of Famers following a year when Bill Belichick's omission from the 2026 class generated outrage.

The NFL announced on Friday the next round in the HealthTECH Challenge series, a crowdsourced competition designed to accelerate the development of cutting-edge football helmets and new standards for player safety.

Bad Bunny said on Thursday he's approaching his highly anticipated Super Bowl LX halftime performance with a mix of excitement, gratitude and perspective.

Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst remains optimistic about the Packers' long-term outlook as they head into the offseason after a gut-wrenching playoff loss to the Bears.

Mike LaFleur has spent more than a decade in the NFL learning from some of the best in the profession. Now he'll try to use that knowledge to turn around the Arizona Cardinals, who have usually been among the league's worst teams over the same time period.

New Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham impressed Matt Ryan with his pedigree and now hopes to bring the same electricity back to Atlanta he witnessed while cheering for sports teams living there in the 1990s.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell discussed a number of topics during his Super Bowl week news conference on Monday, including a potential 18-game schedule and diversity hiring efforts.

The NFL will look into New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and his association with Jeffrey Epstein after his name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Epstein.

San Francisco team president Al Guido is being promoted to chief executive officer of the franchise. The 49ers announced the move on Monday at the start of the week that the team is hosting its second Super Bowl.

The NFL will discuss using video review to assess penalties for player safety-related violations that are missed by officials, the league said Friday.

Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner expressed confidence in general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton as he took stock of a fruitful season that came up short after Bo Nix broke an ankle in the playoffs.

Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN.

Kevin Stefanski praised his new quarterback and fended off an old one during his introductory news conference as the Atlanta Falcons' coach on Tuesday.

Sean Payton said at his season-ending news conference Tuesday that Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a preexisting ankle condition that make a fracture inevitable.

Geoffrey Mason, who had a five-decade career in sports television and was best known as the coordinating producer for ABC's coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games hostage crisis, has died. He was 85.

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, according to the medical examiner.

Last weekend's NFL divisional round playoff games averaged 39.2 million viewers according to Nielsen, the second-most watched since audience average numbers started being tracked in 1988.

Joe Mixon's status for next season remains uncertain after the Houston Texans running back missed all season with what general manager Nick Caserio called a "freak" foot injury Wednesday.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will not be charged with misdemeanor trespassing, after the case against him was dismissed one week following his arrest.

Green Day will kick off the Super Bowl with an opening ceremony Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the league announced Sunday.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft.

Matt Ryan said he is motivated to take care of unfinished business in his new role as the Falcons president of football. Ryan's first priority is leading the search for a new coach and general manager.

The week of the Super Bowl next month in San Francisco will feature not one but two marquee flag football games. First, the NFL's elite take the field on Feb. 3 as part of the Pro Bowl festivities. Then, the flag football specialists will stage an exhibition match two days later, with Team USA taking on rival Mexico.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba highlight The Associated Press 2025 NFL All-Pro Team.

The matchup is set for the College Football Playoff National Championship, with Indiana set to take on Miami on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium.

The NFL averaged 18.7 million viewers per game during the regular season, the second-highest since audience averages began being kept in 1988.

The Titans have had the most time in the NFL to start searching for their next head coach. General manager Mike Borgonzi has no timeline for hiring that person with the search officially underway.

Darren Mougey showed no hesitation when asked how quickly the New York Jets can rebound from one of the worst seasons in franchise history.

Colts co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon acknowledge the disappointment of Indianapolis' collapse during the second half of the season, but kept her head coach and general manager with the understanding that a sense of urgency would continue.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf returned to work on Monday, relieved that his team's season is still alive following his two-game suspension for making contact with a fan in Detroit last month.

An offense that was nearly unstoppable during a six-game winning streak could generate almost nothing against the Seattle Seahawks in a 13-3 loss Saturday night that cost the San Francisco 49ers a shot at the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.

Sunday's game between the Saints and Falcons will determine the NFC South title after the Buccaneers' beat the Panthers on Sunday.

Lamar Jackson says he's expecting to play when the Baltimore Ravens take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the AFC North title Sunday night.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that he plans to return next season, batting away any thought of an impending retirement by making a joke about his status with a franchise he has led to three Super Bowl titles.

The Texans had five sacks in their 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday that extended Houston's winning streak to eight and clinched a third consecutive playoff berth for the first time in franchise history.

With their 23-10 loss to the Vikings on Thursday, when Jared Goff threw two interceptions and was charged with three lost fumbles, the Lions were eliminated from postseason contention -- clinching at least a wild-card berth for the Packers.