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Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael holds a Chicago Slaughter jersey during a news conference Feb. 19, 2010, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Steve McMichael has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy. McMichael died last year at 67 after a five-year fight with ALS.

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza looks to throw a pass during the school's NFL football pro day Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Fernando Mendoza to watch the NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says

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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh talks with reporters at the annual NFL football meetings, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

No Dexter Lawrence looms over the start of John Harbaugh’s first offseason program as Giants coach

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This cover image released by Legacy Lit shows "The Perilous Fight" by Colin Kaepernick. (Legacy Lit via AP)

Colin Kaepernick to publish memoir ‘The Perilous Fight’ in September

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (11) speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

AP Mock Draft 2.0: The Raiders take Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall

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Ravens sign punter Luke Elzinga as a possible replacement for Jordan Stout

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Dexter Lawrence asks Giants for a trade and won’t attend offseason workouts, AP sources say

Buffalo Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson (23), front left, celebrates his goal with the bench against the Ottawa Senators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Buffalo Sabres clinch a playoff spot to end the longest drought in NHL history

A spectator gestures as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker is introduced onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Edge rusher Travon Walker and the Jaguars agree on a 4-year, $110M contract extension

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sept. 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announces his retirement

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kaiir Elam (20) stands for the national anthem before playing against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Nov. 17, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)

Chiefs add defensive back Kaiir Elam after trading Trent McDuffie and losing Jaylen Watson

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sept. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Topps will release NFL trading cards for the first time since 2016

Augustana University and Concordia University, St. Paul players compete during a women's college flag football game, April 7, 2025, in St. Paul. Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Big South to sponsor women’s flag football as its 19th sport starting in 2027-28

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Dec. 21, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Kirk Cousins and Raiders agree to a deal as veteran is expected to help Fernando Mendoza transition

Josh Allen, of the Buffalo Bills, and Hailee Steinfeld appear at the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game in New Orleans on Feb. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Hailee Steinfeld says she and Bills quarterback Josh Allen have welcomed a baby girl

Croke Park is seen in Dublin on Aug. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Ken Maguire, File)

Ireland’s Croke Park to host Man United-Leeds friendly for its first club soccer game

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Nov. 30, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)

Rams WR Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault and battery by a woman, attorney says

Soldier Field is seen for an MLS soccer match between the Chicago Fire and the CF Montréal, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza looks to throw a pass during the school's NFL football pro day Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza puts on impressive show at Indiana’s biggest pro day

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker plays during a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

Titans add 4 free agents, including QB Hendon Hooker

Ian Cunningham, general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, left, watches players work out during the school's NFL football pro day, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Falcons hire assistant general manager Jeff Scott from Eagles to join revamped front office

Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

NFLPA’s JC Tretter urges NFL to avoid having to use replacement officials

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference at the NFL football annual meetings, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressure

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Dec. 28, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht confident about Baker Mayfield’s future in Tampa Bay

LVCVA Chief Sports Officer Janis Burke, LVCVA board member Michael Naft, and Las Vegas Raiders Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Justin Carley talk during a press conference announcing Las Vegas as the host city for Super Bowl LXIII at Allegiant Stadium Monday, March 30, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029

Ian Cunningham, general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, left, watches players work out during the school's NFL football pro day, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says ‘work to be done’ in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushback

The NFL’s Rooney Rule has long been a topic of conversation, even debate. What does it do?

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh talks with reporters at the annual NFL football meetings, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Options vary for veteran QBs Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson

Referee Clay Martin (19), far left, talks with the officiating crew during an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar, file)

NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP sources say

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Former Vikings safety Joey Browner receives the ring of honor by Zygi Wilf, the majority owner of the team, during the halftime of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers, Oct. 27, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Joey Browner, 3-time All-Pro defensive back with the Minnesota Vikings, dies at 65

Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL’s annual meeting

Denver Summit FC forward Yazmeen Ryan, right, drives past Washington Spirit defender Lucia Di Guglielmo in the second half of an NWSL soccer match Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Summit and Washington Spirit draw 0-0 before a record NWSL crowd of 63,004

U.S. National Flag team's Isaiah Calhoun celebrates with teammate Shawn Theard Jr. the Fanatics Flag Football Classic against the Wildcats FFC, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Team USA has already shown it doesn’t need the NFL’s help in flag football for the 2028 Olympics

Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins smiles on the bench during the Raiders' 34-31 overtime win over the San Diego Chargers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Ptoto/Paul Sakuma, File)

Former Raiders All-Pro center Barret Robbins dies at 52

Ravens sign center Danny Pinter, who spent 5 seasons with the Colts