Colin Kaepernick Nike jersey sells out, ex-QB says No. 7 a 'symbol'

Colin Kaepernick said Thursday upon the release of his all-black Nike jersey that his No. 7 has come to mean more than just a number he had when he played for the San Francisco 49ers.

Ditka again on kneeling: 'If you can't respect this country, get the he-- out of it'

Following the start of the 2020 NFL season and players continuing to kneel during the national anthem, former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka again is saying that "if you can't respect this country, get the he-- out of it."

Patrick Mahomes enters 2020 NFL season with 2nd Super Bowl win on his mind

Mahomes is taking up a big chunk of Kansas City’s cap space, around 20 percent, depending on the annual contract breakdown and final cap numbers.

Tom Brady and Drew Brees’ historic face-off draws ratings high, opens an unforgettable NFL season

On paper, the statistical greatness of Tom Brady and Drew Brees made the game a truly once-in-a-lifetime moment in sports history, and likely the most-watched telecast of any kind since Super Bowl LIV

NFL reminds teams to follow sideline rules on face coverings

"Must remain vigilant and disciplined in following the processes and protocols put in place by not only the league, union and clubs, but also by state and local governments.”

New York Giants 2020 Season Preview - New coach, young players look to lead Big Blue to glory

The New York Giants are preparing to kick off their 2020 season on Monday with a new coaching staff, a new starting quarterback for the home opener, and an empty MetLife Stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NFL players open season silently protesting racial injustice amid empty stadiums

NFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms or raised fists in protest for pregame ceremonies on the first full Sunday of the football season.

NFL: Poor air quality index due to wildfires could impact start time of season opener between Rams, Cowboys

NFL officials have announced that they will be closely monitoring the air quality index ahead of Sunday night’s season opener between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys, potentially delaying the start time due to smoke from wildfires raging across the region.

New York Jets 2020 Season Preview: Five storylines to watch

As the New York Jets prepare to kick off a season unlike any other in NFL history, we take a look at five storylines that will define their year.

NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss

NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.

NFL player Josh Bellamy charged in $24M COVID relief loan scam

The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.

Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same

During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs nix face paint, headdresses to start NFL season

Kansas City Chiefs fans who file into Arrowhead Stadium for a masked and socially distanced start to the NFL season won’t be wearing headdresses or face paint amid a nationwide push for racial justice following the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

These are the NFL Coach of the Year favorites, oddsmakers say

The NFL’s Coach of the Year award is given to the head coach of a team who is determined to have had the best season in the league and who has made the biggest improvement.