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. 

Washington Redskins dropping name Monday, according to reports

Whispers that a name change for the Washington Redskins could arrive sooner rather than later are getting louder.

Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be recognized a 'hero' like Pat Tillman

The Hall of Fame quarterback said Kaepernick will receive “hero status” because he was willing to sacrifice his NFL career to protest racial inequality and social injustice. Favre compared him to the late Pat Tillman – the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left his football career to join the Army after Sept. 11.

NFL commissioner Goodell encourages teams to sign Kaepernick

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is encouraging teams to sign 32-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played the past three seasons.

NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices

The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday. 

Rams to face Saints in first preseason game at new stadium

The first NFL preseason game at SoFi Stadium will match the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints on Aug. 14, the team announced on Wednesday.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested for alleged domestic battery

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested Friday afternoon in Palm Desert for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, the latest in a series of legal troubles dating back to 2009.

NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask

With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.

NFL player, second man sue United Airlines over female passenger's conduct

An unnamed NFL player and a second man sued United Airlines on Wednesday, alleging the airline flight crew did little to help them after they complained about the alleged sexual misconduct of a female passenger during a February flight from Los Angeles to Newark, N.J.