Jayna Bardahl

If a new collective bargaining agreement isn’t reached, the NFL plans to begin hiring replacement refs as soon as May.

Sanders, who donned No. 12 as a rookie, had his No. 2 retired by Colorado following his final college season.

NFL owners also approved several other rule changes at the annual league meetings, including three related to kickoffs.

“Player safety requires trained, professional officials on the field,” said Tretter, the NFLPA's executive director.

Sorsby, who recently entered treatment for a gambling addiction, would need to be approved by the NFL to enter the supplemental draft.

O’Reilly downplayed the idea that pro flag leagues could be a development tool for the NFL, calling them distinct sports.

Smith-Njigba posted a video of the trophy, showing that it appeared to call him the "Defensive Player of the Year" instead of "Offensive."

The 'Celebrity Jeopardy' champion and ESPN analyst trades her 'NFL Live' seat for the host role at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

The league had sought to have Flores' case settled in arbitration rather than open court in New York.

The Bears have big shoes to fill after trading DJ Moore. They see big things ahead for Burden after a promising end to his rookie year.