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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches practice Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

NFL encourages coronavirus vaccines through strict protocols for unvaccinated players

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - Washington Football Team's Montez Sweat (90) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. Sweat says he isn't a fan of the organization attempting to convince players to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Sweat says he “probably won’t get vaccinated” until he has more facts. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Montez Sweat highlights vaccine hesitancy among athletes

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Navy special teams defender Cameron Kinley celebrates a missed field goal by Memphis during an NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP) **FILE**

Navy’s handling of NFL hopeful Cameron Kinley raises questions

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel reacts after referees overturned a ruling on a completed Philadelphia Eagles pass in the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, file photo. Fassel, a former coach of the New York Giants who was named NFL coach of the year in 1997 and led the team to the 2001 Super Bowl, has died. He was 71. Fassel's son, John, confirmed the death to the Los Angeles Times on Monday, June 7, 2021. According to the Los Angeles Times, Fassel was taken to a hospital in Las Vegas with chest pains and died of a heart attack. (AP Photo/Jeff Zelevansky, File) **FILE**

Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel dies at 71

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 file photo, Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Kyle Allen talk to field judge Dale Shaw (104) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Landover, Md. The first game between 1-5 Washington and the 2-4 Dallas Cowboys since the name change is also the longtime NFC East rivals’ first meeting with this bad a combined winning percentage since 2001. That was a 9-7 game kicker Tim Seder won with a 26-yard field goal as time expired after a collision with a horse on the field during warmups. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Allen’s ‘must-see-TV’ includes ‘The Bachelor’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder walks off the field before the start of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. Dan Snyder is buying out the Washington Football Team's minority owners and will become the sole owner of the club. An NFL spokesman confirmed Snyder's application for a debt waiver of $450 million was approved by the finance committee and that the deal is pending approval from owners. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) **FILE**

Dan Snyder could be forced out by NFL if no stadium deal is reached

By Thom Loverro

The San Francisco 49ers play the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman) **FILE**

NFL expects full stadiums this season, remains cautious

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. The 48-year-old former Colts and New England Patriots star told former teammate and SiriusXM radio host Pat McAfee that he plans to retire. “By Friday, if paperwork goes in, you heard it here first,” Vinatieri said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire after 24-year career

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2015, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tim Tebow throws a pass before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. Tebow and coach Urban Meyer are together again, this time in the NFL and with Tebow playing a new position. The former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, May 20, 2021, and will attempt to revive his pro career as a tight end. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, FIle)

EDITORIAL: There’s no ‘white privilege’ in NFL’s disparate treatment

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Jonathan Williams during drills from Washington Football Team OTA practice at Inova Sports and Performance Center, Ashburn, VA, May 25th 2021. (All-Pro Reels)

‘No-brainer:’ Why Washington’s players showed up for OTAs despite NFLPA push

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Kelly Kleine, the Minnesota Vikings coordinator of college scouting, poses during NFL football practice in Eden Prairie, Minn., in this Sept. 5, 2017, file photo. The Denver Broncos have hired Kelly Kleine as executive director of football operations and special advisor to the general manager, Monday, May 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) **FILE**

Broncos’ Kelly Kleine highest-ranking female scouting executive in NFL

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wis. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading up in the first round to draft the three-time MVP’s potential successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File) **FILE**

NFL schedules get off to strong starts with Week 1 twin bills

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) dives to score a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers Kevin Minter (51) and Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Landover, Md., in this Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, file photo. Washington re-signed quarterback Taylor Heinicke to an $8.75 million, two-year contract, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Washington opens 2021 schedule against Chargers, closes with NFC East stretch

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 1, 2008, file photo, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, left, and coach Urban Meyer celebrate in the fourth quarter against Georgia during an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Florida beat Georgia 49-10, the season after Georgia defeated Florida 42-30. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton, File) **FILE**

Tim Tebow’s potential return to NFL nothing but polarizing: ‘Got a job before Kaepernick’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

NFL football fans arrive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers in London, in this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, file photo. The NFL is returning to London in October. The first game in London since the coronavirus pandemic will be played on Oct. 10 as the Atlanta Falcons face the New York Jets. A week later, the Jacksonville Jaguars meet the Miami Dolphins. Both games will be played at the stadium of Premier League soccer team Tottenham. The Falcons and the Jaguars will be the home teams. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File) **FILE**

Tom Brady-Dak Prescott matchup kicks off NFL season plus a return to London

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) gets ready to block during an NFL football game between the between the Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Two people with direct knowledge have confirmed to The Associated Press the Indianapolis Colts have signed Eric Fisher to play left tackle. Kansas City selected Fisher with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft but the Chiefs released their longtime starter in March. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)

AP source: Colts sign Fisher to fill need at left tackle

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - Washington Football Team cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo. The Washington Football Team will not have cheerleaders for the 2021 season as part of an organizational rebranding. Washington hired Petra Pope, who managed the &quot;Laker Girls&quot; and brings three decades of NBA experience as an adviser to take on the task of reinventing the group.(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

Washington valued at $3.5 billion in Forbes report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Former Florida football player Tim Tebow speaks to fans after he was inducted in the Ring of Honor at Florida Field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo. Tebow and Urban Meyer are apparently getting back together, this time in the NFL. The former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback is expected to team up with his college coach by signing a one-year contract to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the NFL Network reported Monday, May 10, 2021. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) **FILE**

Tim Tebow-Urban Meyer reunion on verge of becoming official

By Mark Long - Associated Press

In this Jan. 16, 2021, photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wis. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading up in the first round to draft the three-time MVP’s potential successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) **FILE**

Aaron Rodgers to Washington just crazy enough to work

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

NFL renews 9 social justice grants totaling $2.5 million

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press