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NFL, Goodell close to finalizing 3-year contract extension; new deal would end in 2027

May. 23, 2023 16:49 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL have agreed on the framework of a three-year contract extension that will keep him in place until 2027, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed Tuesday at the league meetings. Goodell's current deal expires in 2024. He...

NFL approves limited flexible scheduling for Thursday night games

May. 22, 2023 20:11 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Thursday nights in the NFL have long been the most drastic feature of its made-for-TV schedule, a prime-time slot that raised concerns about player safety and produced plenty of competitive duds before it moved to a streaming-only platform. Now the league will...

QB Matt Ryan joins CBS as analyst, says he's not retiring as player

May. 15, 2023 13:28 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan has joined CBS as an analyst, though he's not giving up on landing with another team as a quarterback. CBS announced Monday that Ryan, a four-time Pro Bowler and the 2016 NFL MVP with the Atlanta Falcons, will serve as a studio and game analyst across...

Jets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule process

May. 12, 2023 06:12 AM EDT

Aaron Rodgers nearly upended the NFL schedule two years ago when he told some within the Green Bay Packers organization he didn’t want to return to the team. For the sake and sanity of those in the league’s scheduling department, cooler heads prevailed. Rodgers was...

Jaguars will play twice in London, 2 Germany games set

May. 10, 2023 10:36 AM EDT

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars will become the first NFL team to play two international games in the same season when they spend back-to-back weeks in London this year. The Jaguars will “host” the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 and “visit” the...

Colts owner warns NFL teams about tampering with Andrew Luck

May. 08, 2023 14:08 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts want other NFL teams to know they consider contacting former quarterback Andrew Luck or his representatives to be tampering. Team owner Jim Irsay made it clear in a Twitter post late Sunday night following a weekend report from ESPN that...

Colts release Foles to create roster space, salary cap room

May. 05, 2023 17:05 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts released veteran quarterback Nick Foles on Friday, saving about $2 million in salary cap space while creating room for the 12 rookies it added last week in the draft. Foles lost both of his starts in 2022, his only season with the Colts....

Williams, Harrison, Maye are top prospects in 2024 NFL draft

Apr. 30, 2023 10:16 AM EDT

The 2024 NFL draft class could quickly transform losers into winners. With a full season of college football still to be played, two future franchise quarterbacks are already being penciled into the top of draft boards: Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams of Southern California and...

Colts chart new QB path with 1st-round pick Richardson

Apr. 29, 2023 20:59 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts faced a crossroads in their approach to the quarterback position during this year's NFL draft. The franchise long led by conventional pocket passers, including Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, moved in a new direction by...

Raiders trade up to select Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer

Apr. 29, 2023 00:29 AM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A noticeable void at tight end made the Las Vegas Raiders an attractive destination for Michael Mayer. The feeling was mutual because the Raiders traded up three spots Friday to select the Notre Dame tight end 35th overall in the NFL draft. Las...