ROB MAADDI

Pro football writer

Maaddi is senior NFL writer for The Associated Press. He’s covered the league for 24 years, including the first two decades as the Eagles beat writer.

Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Baseball has played a major role in Charlie Manuel’s recovery from a stroke

Charlie Manuel is back to sharing his knowledge of the game with anyone who wants to learn from a World Series champion.

1 of 12 full-time female NFL coaches, Jill Costanza is an asset for the Lions and Dan Campbell

Jill Costanza’s interest in studying ACL injuries and passion for learning new ways to improve performance led the former high school basketball coach and PE teacher on a journey from college sports to the Army to the Air Force to the NFL.

NFL’s dedication to expanding flag football starts at the top with Commissioner Roger Goodell

The NFL’s dedication to expanding flag football starts at the top. Commissioner Roger Goodell has been fully invested in growing the non-contact version of the most popular sport in the United States.

Wide receivers’ salaries are expected to keep pace with rising NFL salary cap: Analysis

Justin Jefferson reset the market for wide receivers when he became the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback. That distinction shouldn’t last too long.

NFL increases its commitment to flag football, creating a new VP position to help grow the sport

The NFL has hired Stephanie Kwok to a newly created position of vice president, head of flag football.

Aspiring NFL coaches get an opportunity to hone their craft through Buccaneers coaching academy

Ester Alencar plays quarterback for the Brazilian women’s flag football national team and coaches QBs on the men’s squad.

AP NFL draft grades: Bears earned highest mark after landing Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze

Some teams see an immediate impact from a draft class. Others have to wait on a return. The Houston Texans went from worst to first in their division last season after selecting quarterback C.J.

Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early

Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round.

Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft

Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.

Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. is back at the NFL draft, encouraging youngsters, promoting new cleats

Will Anderson Jr. is back at the NFL draft a year after the Houston Texans selected the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year with the third pick overall.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he’d be ‘blessed’ to go No. 2 overall

Jayden Daniels handled the media with the same poise and command he displays in the pocket. Asked a few times Wednesday about speculation that he doesn’t want to play for Washington and whether he prefers going to another team, Daniels understandably took a diplomatic approach one day before the NFL

NFL draft has potential to set a record for most players on offense selected in the first round

The 2024 NFL draft has the potential to set a record for most players on offense selected in the first round.

The sons of several former NFL stars are ready to carve their path into the league through the draft

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. wears his dad’s No. 54, plays the same position and celebrates sacks and big tackles with the same signature axe swing.

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP’s final mock draft

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP’s 2024 mock draft. Eight trades in the first round. Two swaps in the top five.

NFL’s first medical summit brought teams together to collaborate on improving player safety

The NFL has implemented new rules, banned another type of tackle and introduced equipment aimed toward improving player safety.

DeForest Buckner and the Colts have agreed on a $46 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal says three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and the Indianapolis Colts have agreed on a $46 million, two-year contract extension through 2026.

Before murder charges tarnished his legacy, O.J. Simpson was one of the NFL’s greatest running backs

Long before the Bronco chase gripped a national television audience and the “Trial of the Century” captivated the country, O.J.

NFL and its players’ union approve 8 new position-specific helmets for quarterbacks and linemen

Eight new position-specific helmets for quarterbacks and linemen have been approved by the NFL and the NFL Players Association.

Linebacker Kyle Van Noy is returning to the Ravens on a $9 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the terms says linebacker Kyle Van Noy is returning to Baltimore after agreeing on a two-year, $9 million contract.

Carson Wentz, Clyde Edwards-Helaire agree to 1-year deals with the Chiefs, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the deals say quarterback Carson Wentz and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire have agreed to one-year contracts with the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL arbitrator orders Cardinals to pay former executive Terry McDonough nearly $3 million in damages

An NFL arbitrator ordered the Arizona Cardinals to pay nearly $3 million to former team executive Terry McDonough for making “false and defamatory” statements about him to the media.

AP source: Jets acquire 2-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Eagles

A person with knowledge of the trade says the New York Jets have acquired two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional third-round pick in 2026.

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit agrees to a contract with the Chiefs, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press that Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has agreed to a contract with the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Giants have Daniel Jones but coach Brian Daboll is evaluating quarterbacks ahead of the draft

The New York Giants’ belief in Daniel Jones won’t preclude them from at least scouting quarterbacks. They could end up taking one with the sixth pick in the NFL draft.

NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL

Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL. Team owners have approved a new rule that will take what essentially had become “a dead play” and make it an integral part of the game again.

MLB baserunners went wild last summer. In Year 2 with new rules, steals could keep piling up

Trea Turner’s speed and instincts helped him go perfect on the bases. The Philadelphia Phillies’ star shortstop set a major league record for most steals in a season without getting caught, going 30-for-30 on the basepaths last year.

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has ‘pole position’ for starting QB job

Russell Wilson’s resume and experience give him the edge over Justin Fields. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Wilson is considered Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback but Fields will get a chance to compete.

NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent.

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL’s international player pro day

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was dripping sweat and still catching his breath after finishing up receiving drills when several NFL scouts approached him at the University of South Florida’s pro day.

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