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Florida AG Uthmeier subpoenas NFL over diversity, inclusion initiatives

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James Uthmeier, Florida’s attorney general, has intensified his scrutiny of the National Football League’s diversity and inclusion policies by issuing a subpoena.

This escalation comes after Uthmeier penned a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in March asking the league to stop enforcing the “Rooney Rule,” which requires teams to ...Read more

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Dolphins agree to contract extension with star RB De'Von Achane

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New Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said he was set on keeping star running back De’Von Achane in Miami, and he delivered.

The Dolphins and Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension Wednesday evening that keeps him signed to the team through 2030 and is worth a base of $64 million and can reach $68 million with incentives, ...Read more

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Seahawks schedule: Super Bowl LX rematch vs. Patriots set for opener, report says

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SEATTLE — It appears we know the answer to one of the biggest questions about the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 schedule — who they will play to open the season on Sept. 9 at Lumen Field as they begin defense of their Super Bowl title.

And it will reportedly be a rematch of the Seahawks’ 29-13 Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots last ...Read more

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NFL's turf fields under renewed scrutiny as stadiums adopt grass for World Cup

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NEW YORK — The NFL’s use of turf fields is under renewed scrutiny as North America prepares for the World Cup.

Last week, MetLife Stadium — home of the Giants and Jets — kicked off a two-day process to install grass fields before it hosts eight World Cup matches, including the final on July 19.

MetLife Stadium is one of 15 NFL venues ...Read more

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Patriots 'aware' of reported charges against seventh-round pick Quintayvious Hutchins

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BOSTON — Patriots seventh-round pick Quintayvious Hutchins was arraigned Wednesday morning on domestic assault and battery charges on a family or household member in Newton District Court, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office stated.

Hutchins, 23, pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance, the DA’s office said. The ...Read more

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Netflix adds three more NFL games including Thanksgiving eve

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LOS ANGELES — Netflix picked up the rights to three more NFL contests amid government scrutiny over the migration of games from free TV to streaming.

The NFL's first-ever regular season game in Melbourne, featuring the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers, will stream Sept. 10 on Netflix, the company announced Wednesday at its upfront...Read more

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Mike Vorel: New Seahawks owners may want to replace Lumen Field, following NFL trend

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SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks don’t need a new stadium.

If you’ve attended a game at Lumen Field, where the 12 flag reliably rises over nearly 70,000 fans; where sound bounces between its iconic, steel-tied arches; where the Seahawks have won 66% of their regular-season games and 85.7% of their playoff games, surfing the cresting ...Read more

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Eagles to play the Cowboys on Thanksgiving this season on Fox

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PHILADELPHIA — Thanksgiving will have a little more juice in Philly this season.

The Eagles will face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12 as part of the NFL’s annual turkey day lineup at 4:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 26, Fox announced Monday.

The last time the Eagles played on Thanksgiving was in 2015, when they lost in a blowout to the Detroit Lions. ...Read more

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Chargers agree to deal with former Cleveland tight end David Njoku

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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Chargers added a notable veteran to their tight end ranks Monday, agreeing to terms with former Cleveland Browns standout David Njoku.

The deal is for one year and worth up to $8 million, according to NFL Media.

Njoku, 29, played nine seasons in Cleveland after being drafted by the team in 2017. His best season ...Read more

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Lions to play first game at Bills' new stadium in Week 2

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DETROIT — The 2026 Detroit Lions schedule won't be fully released until Thursday, but we know for sure they'll be playing the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.

Amazon Prime announced Monday the Lions will play at Buffalo on Sept. 17 on Thursday Night Football. It'll be Buffalo's first game at Highmark Stadium, which is set to open later this year. The...Read more

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Adrian Peterson to be inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor

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MINNEAPOLIS — Months before he’s considered as a first-ballot candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Adrian Peterson will be the newest inductee to the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor.

The team announced Monday morning that it will make Peterson the 29th member of the Ring of Honor, officially recognizing him at a Vikings home game ...Read more

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Troy Renck: Broncos' Garett Bolles is man of the people, whether honoring military veterans or changing tires

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — There is no blindside with Garett Bolles. Or blind spot. He cares about everything. And everyone. Kindness runs through his veins.

“My mom always taught me,” Bolles said, “love God, love people.”

Bolles’ compassion and respect for others brought him to the USAA office on Saturday. The organization hosted ...Read more

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Omar Kelly: Journey to NFL dream begins and ends at rookie camp

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MIAMI — Imagine a place of employment where everyone in the building is laboring to live out their childhood dream.

Whether they were a draft pick, earlier or later than expected.

Or maybe signed as an undrafted rookie free agent. Some could simply be tryout players such as former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who was working...Read more

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Inseparable since high school, Eli Heidenreich and Alex Tecza get one more reunion with the Steelers

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PITTSBURGH — Every player sort of feels like a kid again at rookie minicamp. It’s a function of your orientation at the NFL level.

But for Eli Heidenreich and Alex Tecza, they were going through drills together like it was the first time again. New team, new coaches, new colors, but the same two teammates from Mt. Lebanon, Pa., who starred ...Read more

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Noah Hiles: What's left to discuss between the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers?

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PITTSBURGH — We’ve officially reached the point in the NFL offseason where no one seems to know what’s going on with Aaron Rodgers.

On Thursday, it was reported that he would visit town over the weekend, potentially to finalize a deal to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026. Less than 24 hours later, other reports suggested that no ...Read more

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Dave Hyde: For Malachi Toney and mom, the good story is just beginning

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Toni Toney knows her family role. It’s to have all the right answers. Maybe your mom had the same job with some of the same questions.

“Mom, why can’t I stay up later?”

“Mom, can I watch this show?”

“Mom, where should I go to school?”

Toney was no different with her five children, though the questions are different with ...Read more

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Brad Biggs: Bears rookies get a crash course in NFL life -- including from a crafty veteran receiver

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CHICAGO — DJ Harris’ welcome-to-the-NFL moment came on the final play of Chicago Bears rookie minicamp Friday morning.

Scotty Miller, an eight-year veteran with a Super Bowl ring from his time running routes for Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ran a go route. Harris grabbed hold of Miller and tried to keep up as quarterback ...Read more

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Sources: Aaron Rodgers is in Pittsburgh, but the Steelers are still awaiting a meeting

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PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers has been in town for a couple days, but as of Saturday afternoon the Steelers had not met with him and instead have been talking with his agent, sources told the Post-Gazette.

Rodgers has stayed away from the team’s South Side facility while the Steelers’ three-day rookie minicamp takes place this weekend. But ...Read more

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Matt Calkins: Seahawks sale is likely inevitable. Here's what fans should hope to avoid.

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SEATTLE — There are these cheese, salami and taralli bread snacks I walk past regularly at QFC. It’s a moderately sized pack, maybe the size of a Lunchable, and I tried them once when they were discounted at about $2. Delicious.

The problem is that they’re usually $6.49, which is ridiculous despite their appeal. In other words, you could ...Read more

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Ty Simpson says he didn't notice criticism Rams received for drafting him

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LOS ANGELES — Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, was in a tower at the starting line.

Ty Simpson — the 13th pick in the draft — and the rest of the Los Angeles Rams rookie class were at the finish.

The Rams present and presumably heir-apparent quarterback bookended Saturday's WalkUnitedLA fundraising event at ...Read more