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NFL holding its inaugural General Manager Forum next week
The NFL is holding its inaugural General Manager Forum next week in an effort to increase minority hiring in front offices. The forum, named after Ozzie Newsome, will be held virtually on Monday ahead of the fourth annual Quarterback Coaching Summit. There are only four...
Defend NY: Jets bond while supporting Islanders in playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders had their jumbo-sized man advantage in the stands again at the Old Barn. Several Jets players were at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday night to root on the Islanders during their 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of their...
Chiefs wrap up 3-day mandatory minicamp with optimism
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp Thursday with a sense of optimism that comes from playing in the last two Super Bowls and the offseason additions to the roster. These three days comprised the final practices...
NFL suspends 49ers D-lineman Jordan Willis for doping
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Jordan Willis of the San Francisco 49ers was suspended without pay for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Willis, 26, remains eligible to participate...
Broncos quarterback competition goes on hiatus for 6 weeks
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos' quarterback competition took an early summer hiatus Thursday when coach Vic Fangio canceled the final day of the team's mandatory minicamp in favor of a team bonding field day featuring tug of war and a home run derby. Fangio...
Solid start to NFL education for Jets' 'unflappable' Wilson
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson was walking off the field after his final practice of New York Jets minicamp when fellow rookie Michael Carter shared an observation that resonated with him. “It’s hard to know sometimes,” the running back said to Wilson,...
Former Washington QB Haskins seeks fresh start with Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Dwayne Haskins wants to put a very forgettable run with Washington in the past. The 24-year-old is looking for the chance to start fresh and to carve out a role in a crowded quarterback room that’s headlined by...
Titans wrap minicamp, offseason with reminder camp is coming
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No bowling. No golfing. No skeet shooting. The Tennessee Titans wrapped up their three-day minicamp Thursday by running, meeting and running some more. No practice — but the kind of in-person experience everyone in the NFL missed in the...
Clowney having fun with Browns, forming bond with Garrett
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney burst out of his three-point stance, spun around a couple of tackling dummies and celebrated finishing first in a drill by thrusting his index finger in the air and letting out a loud yell. By all accounts, he's happy, healthy and...
Chargers QB Herbert getting better handle on new offense
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers began their six-week vacation following Wednesday's final minicamp practice but the quarterback still plans to do a lot of studying leading up to the start of training camp next month. Herbert likes the...
