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Analysis: NFL kicks off amid nation’s rising covid-19 rates

CANTON, Ohio — As covid-19 and Delta variant positives increase across America, the NFL kicks off its first preseason since 2019 expecting the usual crowds. The numbers in the nation are of concern to some, staggeringly disappointing to others, and ignored by many. Within the NFL, though, it must be...
Officiating head Al Riveron, NFL’s 1st Hispanic ref, retires

CANTON, Ohio — NFL officiating chief Al Riveron, a Cuban who became the league’s first Hispanic referee, retired Friday. Riveron worked as an on-field official for nine years and became a member of the NFL’s officiating staff in 2013 as a senior director. He will be replaced by two of...
How Jimbo Covert ended up at Pitt on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

When Jimbo Covert was a senior at Freedom High School in 1977, he attracted interest from some of the finest college football programs in the land, Pitt and Penn State among them. The truth: The future Pro Football Hall of Famer never seriously considered going anywhere but Pitt. Penn State?...
Colts plan to showcase RBs Jonathan Taylor, Marlon Mack

WESTFIELD, Ind. — Jonathan Taylor spent the offseason preparing for a heavier workload. Marlon Mack focused on getting healthy. Now the two 1,000-yard runners are back at training camp, getting acclimated to their new roles and giving Colts coach Frank Reich a glimpse of how this two-man tandem could be...
Clowney Show: Healthy defender dominating in Browns campVideo

BEREA, Ohio — Jadeveon Clowney is shattering preconceived notions, harassing quarterbacks and making quite an impression in his first training camp with the Cleveland Browns. “I’m just trying to make plays, be flashy,” Clowney said. “Show those guys I’m still me.” Signed by Cleveland to a one-year, $8 million free...
Browns get good news on injured LB Anthony Walker

BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns dodged their first major injury of this season. Starting middle linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. will not need surgery but is expected to miss an extended period with a right knee injury suffered on a noncontact play in training camp Monday. Coach Kevin Stefanski said...
Panthers receiver carted off; player who hit him is cut

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood was hit in the neck area during practice Tuesday, carted off the field and taken away by ambulance. The player who struck him was kicked out of practice and waived. Kirkwood suffered a concussion, was released from the hospital and is...
Nick Chubb inks 3-year extension with BrownsVideo

BEREA, Ohio — Nick Chubb signed a three-year, $36.6 million contract extension Monday with the Cleveland Browns, an indication of the team’s regard for his skills as an elite running back and his quiet, unassuming leadership. The Browns made sure they locked him up early in training camp as they...
NFL Alumni, CDC fight covid-19 vaccination hesitancy

Marshall Faulk’s high school football coach died of covid-19 early on in the pandemic. The coronavirus hit home for Rod Woodson when he and his family got sick and his daughter’s boyfriend lost his father. They are two of 15 Hall of Famers among 40 current and former players who...
Colts’ QB Carson Wentz out 5-12 weeks with broken foot

WESTFIELD, Ind. — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to miss five to 12 weeks because a broken left foot, coach Frank Reich said Monday. He was to have surgery Monday to remove a piece of bone, coach Frank Reich said. Doctors determined Wentz had broken the foot years...
No. 2 pick Zach Wilson bounces back, sparkles in 2nd Jets camp practiceVideo

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Now, that was more like it. Zach Wilson shook off a rough training camp debut by showing off the type of eye-popping playmaking ability that made him so coveted by the New York Jets. And the No. 2 overall draft pick did it Saturday in front...
Saints’ Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill in bid to succeed Drew BreesVideo

METAIRIE, La. — Even as Jameis Winston insists he is going to make better decisions with the football, the potential successor to Drew Brees in New Orleans doesn’t want to give the impression he is going to shy away from aggressive, downfield throws. There’s “no checkdown mentality,” Winston asserted after...
Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence gets ‘plus, plus’ grades; ‘real stuff’ nextVideo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As impressive as Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was during his first week of training camp, his performance came with an asterisk. “Everybody’s got to remember the defense is not allowed to make a play on the ball right now,” coach Urban Meyer said Saturday. While Meyer...
Pitt product Brian O’Neill, now leader of Viking line, on track for big new dealVideo

EAGAN, Minn. — Starting just his fourth NFL season, Brian O’Neill suddenly has found himself as one of the senior members of Minnesota’s oft-fluctuating offensive line. Soon the Pitt product might be paid like it, too. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, O’Neill is likely the next player...
Haslam family enters season with realistic expectations for BrownsVideo

BEREA, Ohio — After so many miserable seasons, including a winless one four years ago, numerous coaching mistakes, front-office flubs and busted draft picks, Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam finally have a legitimate team. Maybe even a Super Bowl contender. They’re optimistic — and cautious. “Listen,” Jimmy Haslam, a...
Browns, QB Mayfield not yet talking contract extensionVideo

BEREA, Ohio — Baker Mayfield’s path to a massive pay day looks pretty straightforward. “Honestly, all he needs to do is work, perform, and he’s going to be fine,” Browns general manager Andrew Berry said when asked what the next step is for Cleveland’s quarterback. It might be a little...

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