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FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers play during the second half of an NFL preseason football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will open defense of their Super Bowl championship by hosting Houston on Sept. 10 in the NFL's annual kickoff game — pending developments in the coronavirus pandemic, of course. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Kicking off: Texans at Chiefs to open season Sept. 10

by Barry Wilner Associated PressMay 8, 2020

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2020 file photo NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference in Miami. The NFL has set protocols for reopening team facilities and has told the 32 teams to have them in place by May 15. In a memo sent by Goodell and obtained Wednesday, May 6, 2020 by The Associated Press, several phases of the protocols were laid out. The first phase would involve a limited number of non-player personnel, initially 50 percent of the non-player employees (up...

NFL sets protocols for reopening of team facilities

by Barry Wilner Associated PressMay 7, 2020

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2014, file photo, sans arrive at Wembley Stadium before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions in London. The NFL is moving its five games scheduled for London and Mexico City this season back to U.S. stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic. All five regular-season games will now be played at the stadiums of the host teams. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

NFL moving London, Mexico City games back to US stadiums

by Barry Wilner Associated PressMay 4, 2020

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La. Burrow is a posible first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Logistics share NFL draft spotlight with Joe Burrow, Chase Young

by Barry Wilner Associated PressApril 22, 2020

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La. Burrow is a posible first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Look for 3 QBs in first 5 picks of NFL draft

by Barry Wilner Associated PressApril 20, 2020

With new game ahead, NFL to hold practice remote draft

by Barry Wilner Associated PressApril 17, 2020

FILE - At left, in an April 26, 2018, file photo, SiriusXM host Pat Kirwan is shown in Arlington, Texas. At right, in a June 3, 2013, file photo, Bill Polian speaks with reporters during a press conference in Batavia, N.Y. Bill Polian ran many an NFL draft, making him the main man in the room for several successful franchises. Next week, the Pro Football Hall of Famer knows who the guys in demand will be for all 32 teams: the techs. That said, Polian and former NFL executive Pat...

Former NFL execs Polian, Kirwan look ahead to strange draft

by Barry Wilner Associated PressApril 14, 2020

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller celebrates a sack against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game in San Diego. Miller was selected to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday, April 6, 2020, by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, FIle)

8 unanimous picks for All-Decade Team include Brady, Watt

by Barry Wilner Associated PressApril 6, 2020

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are waiving Joe Flacco with a failed physical designation, putting another veteran NFL quarterback on the open market. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the decision. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Rams release star RB Todd Gurley as NFL moves continue

by Barry Wilner Associated PressMarch 19, 2020

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates with fans after an AFC wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills, Jan. 4 in Houston. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired the three-time All-Pro receiver in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

Trades dominate, including DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona

by Barry Wilner Associated PressMarch 16, 2020