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Rob Gronkowski’s exit could hasten the end of the Patriots’ dynasty … if he stays retired
Rob Gronkowski's retirement announcement Sunday night hurts the New England Patriots' chances of winning another Super Bowl considerably. Gronkowski's exit could hasten the end of the Patriots' dynasty.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he’s “truly sorry”
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, in his first public comments about the prostitution-related charges he faces in Florida, said Saturday he is "truly sorry" and regrets having caused pain...

NFL rule-makers working on proposal to expand instant replay, but with limitations
Members of the NFL's rulemaking competition committee are working on a proposal that would expand the use of instant replay as an officiating tool, although perhaps not to the extent...

NFL competition committee to discuss expanding use of instant replay
Members of the NFL's competition committee are scheduled to discuss the possible expansion of instant replay as an officiating tool, potentially to include reviews of pass interference and other judgment...

The Rams have plenty of work to do in regrouping from their Super Bowl debacle
It was a Super Bowl in which the Los Angeles Rams perhaps did not rightfully belong. And they did little to take advantage of the special circumstances that got them...

Patrick Mahomes named NFL’s MVP; Aaron Donald named top defender
Patrick Mahomes's breathtakingly rapid ascent to being the NFL's next big thing became official Saturday. The quarterback's prolific season, in his second year as a pro and first as the...

In Super Bowl address, what Roger Goodell says on pass interference and replay will matter
The league office presumably will break its public silence on the botched call that decided the NFC championship game when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media Wednesday at his...

Sorry, Saints fans: Roger Goodell was never going to overturn result of NFC title game
The historically dreadful officiating gaffe at the end of the NFC championship game has led to some calls, including by New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas, for NFL...

NFL and NFLPA say Eric Reid was not targeted for drug tests
The NFL and the NFL Players Association say they've concluded that Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid was not unfairly targeted for excessive drug testing, based on a report that the...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers choose Bruce Arians hoping he can fix Jamais Winston
Bruce Arians is not the next Sean McVay. That much is certain.