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Magic Johnson, a member of the group buying the Washington Commanders, speaks at an introductory NFL football news conference at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Friday, July 21, 2023. Magic Johnson made a surprise appearance at Washington Commanders practice Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, talking to players and coaches for the first time since becoming a part-owner of the NFL franchise. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Magic Johnson expects to be ‘emotional’ for first Commanders game as owner

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Saints reserve rookie QB Jake Haener suspended 6 games

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris chats with head coach Ron Rivera before his team hosts the Baltimore Ravens at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., August 21, 2023. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

‘The city was yearning’: Josh Harris pushes to revive the Commanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Nick Bosa's lengthy contract holdout ended four days before the start of the season for the San Francisco 49ers when he agreed to a contract extension that will make him the NFL's richest defensive player ever. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 that the two sides agreed to the contract and that Bosa is on his way to the team facility. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)

49ers sign Nick Bosa to record-setting contract extension to end his lengthy holdout

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) is seen on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. Edge rusher Carl Nassib, the NFL’s first openly gay player to play in a regular-season game, announced his retirement on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Nassib came out in 2021 while with the Raiders. He spent last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari, File)

Carl Nassib, first openly gay player to play in NFL games, announces his retirement

Associated Press

YouTube TV ready for its first season as the carrier of ‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ package

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass before San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) caused him to fumble which 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw returned for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Dec. 4, 2022. The 49ers are still waiting for Bosa to arrive in camp with less than three weeks before the start of the season. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)

Nick Bosa’s holdout from 49ers is endangering his status for the start of the season

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Producer and singing coach Derrick Milano, left, coaches Los Angeles Rams defensive liner Kobe Turner as he records an extended play at Interscope Records Studios In Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The NFL, Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Electronic Arts Sports have partnered to empower players to pursue their passion of music and create the extended play project "Crowd Control." Songs from the EP were inserted into the video game "Madden NFL 24," released last month. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

NFL players follow musical passion to create songs featured on Madden 24 video game

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Titans’ Derrick Henry ready to remind everyone what running backs mean to NFL

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks on the field during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. He’ll become a folk hero if he can lead the Jets to a Super Bowl for the first time since Broadway Joe Namath.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Aaron Rodgers’ quest to turn Jets into contenders is NFL’s top storyline entering the season

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watches warmups for the team's preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

The Vikings will find 13 wins tough to match. The NFC North is still wide open for the taking

Associated Press

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris applauds his team after an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Commanders sale boosts NFL valuations after record price tag

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - Former executive Gil Brandt poses during induction ceremonies at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. Gil Brandt, overshadowed by coach Tom Landry and general manager Tex Schramm as part of the trio that built the Dallas Cowboys into “America’s Team” in the 1970s, has died. He was 91. The Pro Football Hall of Fame says Brandt died Thursday morning, Aug. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, who helped build Cowboys into ‘America’s Team,’ dies at 91

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

The Lions, losers no more, are the NFC North favorite. Can they top the Vikings, Packers and Bears?

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

FILE - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 17-yard touchdown pass ahead of New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. Jefferson has exceeded high expectations.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Washington Commanders wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (86) being congratulated by quarterback Jake Fromm (11) after making a catch for a 37-yard completion during the 3rd Quarter of a preseason NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FedEx Field in Landover, MD, August 26, 2023. The play was originally called a touchdown but was overturned on replay. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Commanders set 53-man roster: Wide receiver shakeup, surprise at tight end

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) tackles Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Warner has been the lynchpin of the Niners defense since arriving in 2018. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Fred Warner claims the top spot in AP’s NFL linebacker rankings

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Wales' George North, left, is tackled by Australia's Anthony Fainga'a during their bronze medal Rugby World Cup game at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on Oct. 21, 2011. The Rugby World Cup will take place to the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File)

NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch walks off the field after NFL football practice in Renton, Wash., Dec. 27, 2019. A trial date has been set for former NFL player Lynch on misdemeanor charges that led to his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving when he was found asleep in the driver's seat of a damaged luxury sports car on a downtown Las Vegas street. A Las Vegas municipal court judge Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, scheduled a two-day trial beginning Nov. 8 on charges also including failure to drive in a travel lane and driving an unregistered vehicle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Former NFL player Marshawn Lynch gets November trial date in Las Vegas DUI case

Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) sets back to pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. It's no surprise Mahomes was an unanimous choice by The Associated Press for the top spot among quarterbacks. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Patrick Mahomes is unanimous choice by AP for the top spot among NFL quarterbacks

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press