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FILE - 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)

Analysis: After draft, some obstacles ahead for NFL in 2021

by Barry Wilner Associated PressMay 3, 2021

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence greets fans as he arrives for the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

NFL draft: No suspense as 3 QBs dominate early picks

by Barry Wilner Associated PressApril 29, 2021

Workers continue preparing the NFL Draft Theatre for the 2021 NFL Draft, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Cleveland. After going all virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the three-day draft, which has grown into one of America's biggest, non-game sporting events, returns with thousands of fans who will be separated by their loyalties, and whether they've been vaccinated. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

NFL seeks return to normalcy with draft on Lake Erie shores

by Barry Wilner Associated PressApril 28, 2021

FILE - Commissioner Roger Goodell gestures during the NFL Honors ceremony as part of Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Fla., in this Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, file photo. The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games, as expected, and reducing the preseason to three games. Team owners on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, approved the 17th game, marking the first time in 43 years the regular season has been increased.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

NFL owners approve 17-game regular season, 3 preseason games

by Barry Wilner Associated PressMarch 30, 2021

FILE - Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills in Houston, in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The team announced the deal with the free-agent edge rusher on Monday, March 1, 2021. Watt was released last month by the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with free agent edge rusher JJ Watt

by Barry Wilner AP Sports Writers, and David Brandt AP Sports WritersMarch 1, 2021

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, because they weren’t authorized to discuss the request publicly. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

NFL carousel will spin soon, and not just for quarterbacks

by Barry Wilner Associated PressFebruary 10, 2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Analysis: Credit or blame Tom Brady for all things Super Bowl

by Barry Wilner Associated PressFebruary 8, 2021

NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a press conference ahead of Super Bowl 55, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL via AP)

Roger Goodell: Many lessons NFL learned in 2020 will carry forward

by Rob Maaddi Associated Press, and Barry Wilner Associated PressFebruary 4, 2021

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs through a drill during NFL football practice in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team in a wild-card playoff game on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Bucs, Browns reach territory Brady visits annually

by Barry Wilner Associated PressJanuary 8, 2021

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith (11) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Malik Jackson (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

NFL Playoffs: Powerhouses, pretenders and a 7-9 team

by Barry Wilner Associated PressJanuary 4, 2021