NFL players open season silently protesting racial injustice amid empty stadiums

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 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: 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.

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.

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

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 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.

'We are not puppets': Miami Dolphins coach, players say they'll stay inside during national anthem

'We are not puppets': Miami Dolphins coach, players say they'll stay inside during national anthem

Black and white Miami Dolphins players and coach Brian Flores released a video on social media Thursday saying they’ll protest racial injustice by remaining in their locker room during the national anthem.

Black and white Miami Dolphins players and coach Brian Flores released a video on social media Thursday saying they’ll protest racial injustice by remaining in their locker room during the national anthem.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Texans remain in locker room for national anthem

Texans remain in locker room for national anthem

The Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display meant to bring awareness to Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives.

The Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display meant to bring awareness to Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives.

Boasting a dream team, Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians has his eyes on the prize

Boasting a dream team, Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians has his eyes on the prize

During his long coaching career, Bruce Arians has worked with the who’s who of quarterbacks between Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Andrew Luck and Carson Palmer.

During his long coaching career, Bruce Arians has worked with the who’s who of quarterbacks between Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Andrew Luck and Carson Palmer.

The 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: More than just Tom Brady

The 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: More than just Tom Brady

Move over Dallas; the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now America’s Team. At least, that’s what it seems like now that Tom Brady has taken the helm of the Bucs’ ship and some other big names have jumped aboard. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 Bucs.

Move over Dallas; the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now America’s Team. At least, that’s what it seems like now that Tom Brady has taken the helm of the Bucs’ ship and some other big names have jumped aboard. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 Bucs.

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

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.

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.

Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announces retirement after 2017 injury

Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announces retirement after 2017 injury

The 28-year-old said in a social media post that while he still loves the game, it is time to get on to the next chapter in his life.

The 28-year-old said in a social media post that while he still loves the game, it is time to get on to the next chapter in his life.

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

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.

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.

Cardinals, WR Hopkins agree to 2-year extension through 2024

Cardinals, WR Hopkins agree to 2-year extension through 2024

The team announced the deal on Sept. 8 but didn’t disclose terms. The NFL Network reported that the extension is worth $54.5 million over two years. The receiver is guaranteed $42.75 million.

The team announced the deal on Sept. 8 but didn’t disclose terms. The NFL Network reported that the extension is worth $54.5 million over two years. The receiver is guaranteed $42.75 million.

NFL now bets big on once-taboo gambling industry

NFL now bets big on once-taboo gambling industry

It wasn't that long ago that the NFL didn't want to have anything to do with gambling operations at all because they feared it would lead to a lack of integrity with their games.

It wasn't that long ago that the NFL didn't want to have anything to do with gambling operations at all because they feared it would lead to a lack of integrity with their games.