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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs during the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Pop and power: Travis Kelce wins home run hitting contest as girlfriend Taylor Swift tours in Europe

Travis Kelce’s power extends beyond the football field or dating one of the world’s most famous women.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to the media before an NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lions lose 1 day of offseason workouts after violating NFL rules relating to on-field contact

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. makes a reception during the team's NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr., the 23rd overall draft pick, signs a 4-year deal worth roughly $14.6M

FILE - Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (5) walks off the field at the the end of the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Gregory is suing the NFL and the Broncos claiming discrimination over being fined $532,500 for taking medication containing THC for disabilities during his brief time in Denver. In the complaint filed this week in Arapahoe County District Court, the 31-year-old pass rusher who now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers said he was prescribed Dronabinol for social anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders but was denied accommodations to treat those disabilities with that medicine. The NFL and the Broncos both declined to comment on Gregory's lawsuit when reached by The Associated Press on Friday, June 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Randy Gregory sues the NFL and the Broncos over $500K in fines for THC use he says was therapeutic

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs' B.J. Thompson (53) walks to the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition Thursday, June 6, 2024, after the defensive lineman experienced a cardiac event during a team meeting, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Chiefs’ BJ Thompson is alert and responsive a day after having a seizure, going into cardiac arrest

On Football

Analyzing the biggest topics in the NFL each week.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) takes part in drills during NFL football practice at the team's minicamp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) takes part in drills during NFL football practice at the team’s minicamp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Wide receivers’ salaries are expected to keep pace with rising NFL salary cap: Analysis

Justin Jefferson reset the market for wide receivers when he became the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback. That distinction shouldn’t last too long.

Past games

NFL’s late Sunday afternoon doubleheader window continues to get the most scrutiny and viewers

Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special player

Pro Picks

AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. The San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Pro Picks: Purdy will lead the 49ers to another comeback win, ruining Chiefs’ repeat bid

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's minicamp in Lake Forest, Ill., Thursday, June 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams is encouraged by his early progress in a 3-day minicamp

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams emerged from his first exposure to veteran NFL players at organized team activities and minicamp with a greater appreciation for what he’s up against.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll wipes down the podium before speaking with the press before NFL football practice, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The Giants are still waiting for veteran TE Darren Waller to make a decision on playing in 2024

The New York Giants are waiting patiently for veteran tight end Darren Waller to decide whether he wants to play this season.

San Francisco 49ers' Chris Hubbard (61) and Colton McKivitz (68) takes part in drills during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

49ers OL coach explains why the team didn’t need to make a big investment to upgrade the line

The amount of talent on the San Francisco 49ers’ offense can be staggering at times. The Niners have five skilled position players who have been first- or second-team All-Pros the past three seasons, an MVP finalist in quarterback Brock Purdy and the best left tackle in football in All-Pro Trent Wil

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill runs through drills during an NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Tuesday, May 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

At 33, versatile Taysom Hill gratified by opportunities in Saints’ new offense

The New Orleans Saints are continuing to test the bounds of Taysom Hill’s versatility under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson runs a drill during NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Colts rest QB Anthony Richardson on final day of minicamp with soreness in throwing shoulder

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson played it safe on the final day of minicamp, resting his sore right shoulder.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs' B.J. Thompson (53) walks to the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition Thursday, June 6, 2024, after the defensive lineman experienced a cardiac event during a team meeting, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Chiefs backup lineman taken to hospital after cardiac event during team meeting, AP source says

Kansas City Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson has been taken to the hospital in stable condition after the defensive lineman experienced a cardiac event during a team meeting, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) and quarterback Aidan O'Connell watch during an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

O’Connell and Minshew wage friendly competition to become the Raiders’ starting quarterback

Easygoing Gardner Minshew never seems to get stressed out about anything. Aidan O’Connell said he has enjoyed getting to know and work with his new teammate who’s also his competitor.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) stands with defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) and other teammates during NFL football practice in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Star pass rusher Micah Parsons believes in benefits of offseason time away from Cowboys

Micah Parsons believes in his offseason approach even when it means the star pass rusher spends time away from the Dallas Cowboys.

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) follows the action during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Jacksonville, Fla. Hufanga aims to be ready to return to action in time for the season opener after tearing a ligament in his knee last November. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez, File)

49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga aims for Week 1 return following knee surgery

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga aims to be ready to return to action in time for the season opener after tearing a ligament in his knee last November.

Indianapolis Colts' Michael Pittman Jr., left, talks with Jonathan Taylor (28) and Mo Alie-Cox during NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Colts player representative says he’s opposed to expanding NFL season to 18 games

Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly says he’s opposed to expanding NFL seasons from 17 games to 18 games.

FILE - Detroit Lions defensive back Khalil Dorsey (30) looks to defend during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Dorsey was carted off the field with a lower leg injury during the team’s mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, FIle)

Lions DB Khalil Dorsey carted off field with lower leg injury during team’s mandatory minicamp

Detroit Lions defensive back Khalil Dorsey was carted off the field with a lower leg injury during the team’s mandatory minicamp on Wednesday.

FILE - Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Speaking for the first time since his 2023 season was ended in Week 2 by a gruesome knee injury at Pittsburgh, Cleveland's star running back said Wednesday, June 5, 2024, that his rehab is on track and he's looking forward to returning to the field for the Browns. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File0

Browns running back Nick Chubb makes steady progress in rehab from knee injury, hopes to play in ’24

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb spoke to the media for the first time since suffering a gruesome left knee injury in Week 2 last season.

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers center Corey Linsley (63) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Linsley, a three-year team captain for the Chargers, was released on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Chargers release center Corey Linsley, who is expected to announce his retirement

Corey Linsley, a three-year team captain for the Los Angeles Chargers, was released on Wednesday. Linsley is expected to retire after playing in only three games last season due to a non-football, heart-related condition.

FILE - Detroit Lions cornerback Cam Sutton looks on after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, June 8, 2023. Sutton is getting a second chance in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who signed the veteran defensive back to a one-year deal on Wednesday, June 5, 2024,, more than two months after he was released by the Lions for his involvement in an alleged domestic violence incident in Florida. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Cam Sutton is getting a second chance with the Steelers following domestic violence incident

Cameron Sutton is getting a second chance in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers have signed the veteran defensive back to a one-year deal.

Green Bay Packers' Jayden Reed runs a drill during an NFL football OTA Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Packers’ receiving depth should give Jordan Love options even if nobody emerges as No. 1 target

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love might not have a clear-cut No. 1 receiver among his plethora of potential targets.

FILE - Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, stands with general manager Andrew Berry during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. The Browns have rewarded Stefanski and Berry with contract extensions after they brought success and stability to an organization that had little before their arrival. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, FIle)

Browns give coach Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry contract extensions following success, stability

The Cleveland Browns have rewarded coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry with contract extensions after they brought success and stability to an organization that had little before their arrival.

New York Jets safety Chuck Clark speaks with reporters at the NFL football team's facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)

Jets’ Chuck Clark still miffed by Ravens and fired up to prove himself again after missing last year

New York Jets safety Chuck Clark missed all of last season after tearing the ACL in one of his knees on the final play of the final practice of voluntary organized team activities.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston speaks during a news conference after NFL football practice Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

With a new coaching staff, Quentin Johnston hopes for a turnaround with Los Angeles Chargers

Sanjay Lal’s first bit of coaching to Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston didn’t have to do with route running or hand placement when vying with a cornerback while being covered.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen smiles as he listens to reporters during a news conference following practice at the NFL football teams minicamp in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears WR Keenan Allen insists he’s not sweating his contract situation

Keenan Allen insisted he’s comfortable letting his performance do the talking when it comes to a potential contract extension with the Chicago Bears.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson talks to the media during an NFL football press conference in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The Vikings and Jefferson agreed to a four-year extension that's the richest contract in the NFL for a non-quarterback. Jefferson will get $110 million guaranteed in the deal that’s worth as much as $140 million, with more than $88 million due at signing. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is done

Justin Jefferson earned the richest non-quarterback contract in NFL history for all his accomplishments on the field over four seasons with Minnesota.

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) runs a play during practice at the NFL football team's minicamp, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Texans’ Stefon Diggs pushes back against Super Bowl talk in first comments since trade from Buffalo

When Stefon Diggs was dealt to Houston from Buffalo in April, many believed the addition of the superstar receiver vaulted the Texans into Super Bowl contention.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, right, talks to teammates Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, left, and Calvin Ridley (0) during NFL football practice Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

On paper, vets see the Titans’ receivers among their best group yet in the NFL

DeAndre Hopkins is a three-time All-Pro wide receiver who built a strong connection with a rookie quarterback last season.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton looks on as players stretch during NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sean Payton says he expects receiver Courtland Sutton to show up for mandatory minicamp next week

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has skipped the entire offseason program but coach Sean Payton says that he anticipates his No. 1 wide receiver will attend next week’s mandatory minicamp.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks to members of the media after an NFL football practice at the team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Tua Tagovailoa not ‘concerned’ about contract situation, but wants something done; Hill talks future

Tua Tagovailoa said at Dolphins minicamp Tuesday that he’s confident a contract extension will get done.

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell runs a play during practice at the NFL football team's minicamp, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Texans receiver Tank Dell recalls ‘traumatic experience’ as victim of Florida restaurant shooting

As Houston Texans receiver Tank Dell recovered in the hospital after being wounded in a Florida restaurant shooting, one question dominated his thoughts.

FILE - Green Bay Packers place kicker Ramiz Ahmed (45) kicks a field goal during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Washington Commanders have begun the process of replacing kicker Brandon McManus. The team signed 28-year-old Ramiz Ahmed on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Commanders begin the process of replacing Brandon McManus by signing kicker Ramiz Ahmed

The Washington Commanders have begun the process of replacing kicker Brandon McManus. The team signed 28-year-old Ramiz Ahmed on Tuesday.

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward prepares to go through drills during NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Heyward made his first appearance at organized team activities on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The longtime defensive captain is hoping to sign a new contract with the team as he enters the final year of his current deal. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File

Steelers longtime captain Cam Heyward shows up at OTAs still eyeing a new contract

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is back at work. The longtime defensive captain is participating in the third week of organized team activities after skipping the first six voluntary sessions.

FILE - Cleveland Browns inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson looks on during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Cleveland. The former linebacker, who was one of the few positives during some lean, losing seasons in Cleveland, has been hired as a pro scout by the team. It was one of several hirings and promotions announced Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Browns hire former linebacker D’Qwell Jackson as pro scout, add exec Chris Polian as advisor to GM

D’Qwell Jackson is tackling a new role with the Browns. The former linebacker who was one of the few positives during some losing seasons in Cleveland has been hired as a pro scout.

FILE - Indianapolis Colts Daniel Scott walks to the field during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. Scott must wait another year to make his NFL debut. Coach Shane Steichen said Tuesday, June 4, 2024, the former California player will miss his second straight season with another injury suffered during the team's offseason workouts. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Indianapolis Colts lose safety Daniel Scott to 2nd straight season-ending injury

Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott will have to wait another year to make his NFL debut after tearing his Achilles tendon in offseason workouts.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, left, watches drills with running back coach Robert Turner Jr., right, during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extension

The San Francisco 49ers have rewarded All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey with a contract extension after he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award in his first full season with the team.