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FILE - A Washington Commanders helmet is seen before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. Dan Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson for a North American professional sports team record $6.05 billion. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

NFL finance committee unofficially approves Josh Harris’ purchase of Commanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Aug. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. The Tennessee Titans hope they have filled their major need at wide receiver with three-time All-Pro wide receiver Hopkins by agreeing to terms on a two-year deal worth $26 million with incentives that could push that to $32 million, a person familiar with the agreement said Sunday, July 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File) **FILE**

Titans landing 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs through drills at the team's NFL football minicamp in Metairie, La., Thursday, June 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Saints RB Alvin Kamara pleads no contest to misdemeanor charge in Las Vegas

By Ken Ritter and Mark Anderson - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 24, 2017. The Carolina Panthers announced they're inducting defensive end Julius Peppers and wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad into the team’s Hall of Honor. The inductions will take place at Bank of America Stadium at halftime of the team’s Oct. 29 game against the Houston Texans.(AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Carolina Panthers inducting Julius Peppers, Muhsin Muhammad into Hall of Honor

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) gestures on the field during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Kelce announced Tuesday that he’ll host his first-ever festival called “Kelce Jam” during NFL Draft weekend. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Bud Light struggles to recover from Dylan Mulvaney fiasco with ad of Travis Kelce grunting

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - Then-Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Rashod Berry cools off while taking a break during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The NFL suspended three players indefinitely Thursday, June 29, 2023, for violating the league's gambling policy and a fourth was sidelined for six games. Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts along with free agent Demetrius Taylor received indefinite suspensions through at least this season for betting on NFL games in 2022.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

The NFL is addressing gambling suspensions with training, conversations with the players’ union

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) during an NFL football games, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The NFL is finalizing disciplinary action against more players including Indianapolis Colts defensive back Isaiah Rodgers Sr. for gambling violations, two people familiar with the plans told The Associated Press on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

NFL suspends three players indefinitely, fourth gets 6 games for violating gambling policy

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Fans walks past a sportsbook attached to the Footprint Center, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Phoenix. Sportsbook branding has prominent placement in stadiums and arenas, including some with on-site betting. Major League Baseball — long the most gambling-averse of the U.S. leagues — now permits its players to be ambassadors for gambling companies. It’s the backdrop for an era of legal sports betting in the U.S. that’s brought in huge revenues but also has some experts sounding cautionary notes. (AP Photo/Matt York)

A look at sports gambling rules among Big 4 pro leagues

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

FILE - Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. J.J. Watt has signed a multi-year deal with CBS Sports to serve as a studio analyst. The announcement was made Thursday, June 29, 2023, by CBS Sports President David Berson.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

J.J. Watt signs 3-year deal to be a studio analyst for CBS Sports

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. (34) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Rodgers did not practice with his teammates Wednesday, June 7, 2023, two days after the team said it was aware of an NFL investigation into gambling allegations about one of its players. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

NFL finalizing discipline for several players linked to gambling violations

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Fans watch as the Washington Commanders face the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders have been sued again by the District of Columbia, this time accused of scheming to cheat fans out of ticket money. D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, announced the filing of a lawsuit in civil court against the NFL team for the team's actions in taking season-ticket holder money and keeping it for its own purposes. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

NFL RedZone channel will be available on DirecTV after agreement with NFL Media

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FILE - Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta catches a pass during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, June 8, 2023. LaPorta was one of nine tight ends selected in the first three rounds of this year’s draft, the highest total since the common draft era began in 1967. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

History says highly touted rookie tight ends don’t always make a major impact right away

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Josh Harris, managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers, stands on the court prior to Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) ** FILE **

NFL schedules July 20 meeting for Commanders vote

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) watches from the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Veteran NFL tight end Marcedes Lewis wants to go out on top. The 39-year-old Lewis is a free agent and is anxiously awaiting a chance to play an 18th season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Free-agent tight end Marcedes Lewis awaits call for a record-setting 18th NFL season

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown’s brief and chaotic tenure as a National Arena League owner appears to be over after the league terminated the Albany Empire’s membership over a failure to make its monthly payments. The NAL on Thursday, June 15, 2023, announced its board of owners unanimously reached the decision after “exhausting all avenues” over the Empire’s refusal to make its past two payments, as well as Brown refusing to pay a $1,000 fine conduct detrimental to the league over recent comments. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) **FILE**

Antonio Brown’s tenure as arena league owner ends; NAL terminates Albany for missed payments

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, left, listens to offensive coordinator Matt Canada during the first day of the NFL football team's minicamp, in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett enters Year 2 focused on the details

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson pulls off his helmet during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings get Jefferson back for minicamp as star WR takes contract talk in stride

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Fans walks past a sportsbook attached to the Footprint Center, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Phoenix. Major League Baseball — long the most gambling-averse of the U.S. leagues — now permits its players to be ambassadors for gambling companies. It’s the backdrop for an era of legal sports betting in the U.S. that’s brought in huge revenues but also has some experts sounding cautionary notes. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

CORRECTS CITY AND STATE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) performs stretching drills with quarterback Zach Wilson (2) at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Jets’ Zach Wilson putting struggles behind, embracing chance to learn from Aaron Rodgers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

New York Cosmos' Pele gestures during a press conference in New York, Sept. 29, 1977. After two decades competing against Real Madrid, Manchester United and Brazil, Lionel Messi will be going against the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA.(AP Photo/Ira Schwarz, File)

MLS hopes Messi will boost attendance, TV viewers and market share

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press