NFL fines five head coaches, teams over $1.7M for failing to wear masks in Week 2

The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.

Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 77

Gale Sayers was one of the NFL’s best running backs and later celebrated for his friendship with Bears teammate Brian Piccolo, depicted in the film “Brian’s Song.”

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.

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.

SoFi Stadium officially open, but COVID-19 keeps it fan-free

It's unclear when any fans will get to see it, but the $5 billion home of the Rams and Chargers was officially opened Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, setting the stage for a spectator-less debut this weekend.

Los Angeles Chargers postpone practice in response to Jacob Blake shooting

The Los Angeles Chargers joined a growing list of NFL teams that opted not to hit the gridiron for practice Thursday in solidarity in the fight against racial injustice following the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Los Angeles Rams, Chargers to play NFL season without fans in attendance 'until further notice'

The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will play home games at the brand new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the 2020 NFL season, but without fans in attendance until further notice. 

Cincinnati Bengals player leaves camp to search for missing father in Florida

A player for the Cincinnati Bengals left training camp to help search for his father who went missing during a berry-picking trip in Okeechobee County, Florida, reports say.

Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 fans at home opener

The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.

NFL positive COVID-19 tests from New Jersey lab could be false

The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. The New York Jets said they had 10 false positives and the Chicago Bears said they had nine.

Rams fans can help fill SoFi Stadium seats with cutouts of themselves

The Los Angeles Rams announced that fans can purchase cardboard cutouts of themselves to help fill stadium seating for the Sept. 13 SoFi Stadium home-opener against the Dallas Cowboys and for games held amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

NFL commissioner announces cancellation of 2020 preseason games over coronavirus concerns

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in an open letter published on Monday that the league’s preseason games have been canceled due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.