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Former UCLA defensive coordinator Bill McGovern passes away at 60

May. 30, 2023 15:37 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill McGovern, who was an assistant coach for 39 years in the college ranks and in the NFL, has died. He was 60. UCLA announced McGovern died on Tuesday due to cancer. The family informed the school of his death. McGovern was the Bruins' defensive...

Analysis: NFL can’t shake perception it doesn’t care what players and coaches think

May. 26, 2023 14:07 PM EDT

Even when the NFL institutes a rule designed to reduce concussions, it can’t shake the perception that it doesn’t care what players and coaches think. The league took a step toward eliminating kickoffs this week by enhancing the touchback rule for a one-year trial with a priority...

Tight end Darren Waller brings size, speed and a big-play threat to Giants

May. 25, 2023 16:09 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Less than two months after being acquired in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, tight end Darren Waller has impressed his new teammates on the New York Giants. The 2020 Pro Bowler has worked hard in the meeting rooms and indoor workouts, gotten to know...

Steelers add depth behind Watt, Highsmith, sign Markus Golden to 1-year deal

May. 24, 2023 18:09 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden to a one-year contract on Wednesday, giving them some depth behind star edge rushers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. The 32-year-old Golden has spent most of his eight seasons in the...

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...

Chargers add depth to defensive line with signing of Nick Williams

May. 19, 2023 14:39 PM EDT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed Nick Williams on Friday, which adds some depth to their defensive line. Williams played eight games for the New York Giants last season, including seven starts. He had 15 tackles before his season was cut short due to a...

Seahawks sign veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards

May. 15, 2023 13:57 PM EDT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards on Monday, continuing their offseason remodel on the defensive side of the ball. A former second-round pick of the Raiders in 2015, Edwards has played for five teams previously. He spent last...

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp

May. 12, 2023 17:08 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Bijan Robinson has a new number with a big Atlanta history, a newly signed contract and huge expectations no rookie Falcons running back has faced in recent years. The Falcons announced Friday on the opening day of the team's three-day rookie minicamp...

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...