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Washington Commanders will retire Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green's No. 28 next season

Apr. 25, 2024 11:12 AM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders are retiring Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green’s No. 28 next season, the latest step in the organization's efforts to honor players of the past since new ownership took over last summer. The team announced Thursday that Green will...

LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be 'blessed' to go No. 2 overall

Apr. 25, 2024 10:05 AM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Jayden Daniels handled the media with the same poise and command he displays in the pocket. Asked a few times about speculation that he doesn’t want to play for Washington and whether he prefers going to another team, Daniels understandably took a diplomatic...

NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects

Apr. 25, 2024 07:47 AM EDT

The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects. The NFL Academy will open in September for student athletes aged 12 to 18, following...

With an assist from the Denver Broncos, Colorado becomes 11th state to sanction girls flag football

Apr. 24, 2024 19:29 PM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Colorado became the 11th state in the U.S. to sanction girls flag football as a high school sport this week, thanks to an assist from the Denver Broncos. The Colorado High School Activities Association's legislative council approved the fall sport following...

Ravens agree to 2-year extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman

Apr. 24, 2024 18:32 PM EDT

OWINGS MILLS, Md (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens gave wide receiver Rashod Bateman a two-year contract extension on Wednesday that will keep the 2021 first-round pick with the team through the 2026 season. The team announced the extension Wednesday, ending speculation about whether the...

Bengals pick up fifth-year option on WR Ja'Marr Chase's contract

Apr. 24, 2024 18:14 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have exercised the fifth-year option on the rookie contract for star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, the team said Wednesday. The 24-year-old Chase is entering the fourth year of the deal. By extending his rookie contract to a fifth year, the...

Bears unveil $5 billion plan for lakefront stadium and seek public funding to make it happen

Apr. 24, 2024 17:47 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city's lakefront, and they are asking for public funding to help make it happen. ...

First-round picks could be on the trading block on Day 1 of the NFL draft

Apr. 24, 2024 17:23 PM EDT

The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023. Based on recent history, plenty more first-round picks should change hands on Thursday night with teams...

Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says

Apr. 24, 2024 15:22 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have heavily invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons. The Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to a four-year contract extension worth more than $120 million with $77 million...

Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by NFL after yearlong gambling suspension

Apr. 23, 2024 18:37 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, who was suspended last season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, was reinstated Tuesday. The league said Rodgers, 26, is cleared to participate in team activities, effective immediately. The...