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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton was back home in Atlanta enjoying being a father and about to partake in one of his new favorites — “taco Tuesday” — for dinner when he glanced at his phone and noticed he’d missed a call. “Matthew Rhule,” Newton said to himself as he...

Sam Huff, the hard-hitting Hall of Fame linebacker who helped the New York Giants reach six NFL title games from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s and later became a popular player and announcer in Washington, died Saturday. He was 87. Huff family lawyer Deborah Matthews told the Associated Press...

NEW ORLEANS — Star New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, starting left tackle Terron Armstead and prominent defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson have been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Tennessee. Kamara has not practiced this week after injuring his knee — but continuing to play — during a loss...

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden has sued Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, alleging a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy Gruden’s career by leaking old emails he had sent that included racist, misogynistic and homophobic comments. The suit was filed in district court in Clark...

CLEVELAND — Bill Belichick doesn’t have to worry about his New England defense containing the Cleveland Browns’ best offensive player. Star running back Nick Chubb will miss Sunday’s game against the Patriots after testing positive for covid-19 earlier this week and then not passing protocols in time to be eligible...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams on Thursday, choosing Los Angeles and its burgeoning super team over several potential free-agent destinations. The Browns released Beckham on Monday midway through his third season in Cleveland. He cleared waivers Tuesday with no...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Superman has returned. Whether Cam Newton can save the Carolina Panthers’ sinking season remains to be seen. The Panthers (4-5) announced they’ve agreed to a one-year contact with Newton, bringing him back to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011 — and later cut...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs coach Andy Reid wouldn’t say Wednesday whether the reigning AFC champs were pursuing Odell Beckham Jr. Then again, he didn’t say they weren’t. Beckham became a free agent Tuesday after the wide receiver’s acrimonious split with the Browns, and the Chiefs — with star quarterback...

MINNEAPOLIS — A vaccinated Vikings player went to the emergency room Tuesday evening with breathing troubles from a covid-19 infection and remains hospitalized in stable condition Wednesday morning, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. The Vikings coach did not identify the player, but sources said it’s guard Dakota Dozier, who...

CLEVELAND — The Browns didn’t have much time to celebrate their biggest win this season before being hit with another off-field issue. Star running back Nick Chubb is being placed on the covid-19 list after testing positive and could miss this week’s game at New England, a person familiar with...

CLEVELAND — Browns running back Nick Chubb is being placed on the covid-19 list after testing positive and could miss this week’s game at New England, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. One of the NFL’s best backs, Chubb is going on the list...

Dak Prescott won’t suit up every week in the NFL’s first 17-game regular season because he’s already had to sit once with a strained right calf. The star Dallas quarterback can still see the big picture of the added game. “Just making sure that we stay locked in and focused,”...

CLEVELAND — Odell Beckham Jr. is up for grabs. The challenging wide receiver, who has battled injuries the past few seasons, was waived Monday by the Cleveland Browns and can be taken by any NFL team at a $7.25 million price tag for the rest of this season. Beckham essentially...