Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

Tom Brady said he knew Bill Russell, the former Celtics great who died Sunday, “pretty well” during the quarterback’s time in New England.

With all 32 NFL teams back in action this week to prepare for the season, being mindful of high temperatures is a priority for training staffs.

Lamar Jackson, entering option year of his rookie deal, is running late when it comes to striking mega contract that other QBs have already received.

Colin Kaepernick was treated as a pariah for protesting during the national anthem, but Giants manager Gabe Kapler hasn’t faced the same blowback.

One NFL owner says if allegations of financial improprieties against Washington owner Daniel Snyder hold up, “That’s the nail in the coffin.”

Maybe the Bills-Rams NFL opener will be a preview of Super Bowl 57 as Buffalo, led by QB Josh Allen, again looms as one of the favorites in the AFC.

The Steelers have interviewed a horde of candidates but have yet to decide on a successor to longtime general manager Kevin Colbert.

Kevin Colbert was known for his stoic demeanor during his run as Steelers GM, but he showed some rare emotion as he wound down his lengthy tenure.

Jacksonville’s pattern of first-round busts has dogged the franchise for years, but owner Shad Khan is optimistic the team now has things right.

In selecting Travon Walker over Aidan Hutchinson and Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Jaguars made a massive bet on the Georgia defensive end’s potential.