Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, will pay $5M fine

Because of the bye week schedule, Deshaun Watson will be eligible to return for the Browns in Week 13 – facing his former team in Houston.

Video: Fan injured after more fights break out at Panthers, Pats joint practice

A day after five players were kicked out of the first joint practice between the Panthers and Patriots for fighting, two more incidents nearly brought an end to Wednesday’s practice session.

Carl Nassib, first openly gay active player in NFL, returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Outside linebacker Carl Nassib is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year contract. He left the Bucs after his two most successful season in 2018 and 2019 when he totaled twelve and a half sacks.

Ex-Jet Frank Gore assaulted woman in Atlantic City hotel, police say

Former NFL star Frank Gore is accused of assaulting a woman in a "domestic violence incident" at the Tropicana Atlantic City.

NFL: Aaron Rodgers' use of ayahuasca hallucinogen didn't violate league's drug policy

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn’t considered a violation of the NFL’s drug policy.

Marshawn Lynch arrested for DUI in Las Vegas, police say

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Las Vegas, police said.

Demaryius Thomas died from seizure complications, autopsy says

An autopsy found former NFL and Georgia Tech football star Demaryius Thomas died from seizure complications.

Aaron Rodgers talks ayahuasca experience, how it helped get him back in the game

Aaron Rodgers is entering the 2022 season as the two-time reigning NFL MVP and in a recent podcast interview, he credited a groovy experience with a psychedelic that helped his mindset.

NFL appeals 6-game suspension for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson

In her 16-page report, Former federal judge Sue L. Robinson described Watson’s behavior as “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.”

Miami Dolphins stripped of draft picks for 'unprecedented' tampering with Tom Brady, Sean Payton

The NFL says the Miami Dolphins violated the league's integrity of the game policy for tampering with quarterback Tom Brady -- twice -- and former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton.

NFL: Julio Jones signing 1-year deal with Buccaneers

According to the NFL Network's Tom Pelisserro, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing former All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones to a one-year contract. 

NFL announces streaming platform 'NFL+'

The NFL is making its move into offering its own media streaming platform.

Former Dallas Cowboy Marion Barber died of heat stroke, medical examiner says

TMZ Sports reports his body was found in his apartment with the heat on at 91 degrees. Investigators found exercise equipment at the scene, noting Barber had a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."

Browns trade QB Baker Mayfield to Panthers

Baker Mayfield's rocky run with Cleveland officially ended Wednesday when the Browns traded the divisive quarterback and former No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

Late NFL, Georgia Tech football player Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE, researchers say

The Boston University CTE Center confirmed Tuesday that former Georgia Tech football standout and NFL star Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE when he died suddenly in December 2021.