So long, Russell Wilson Russell Wilson has played his last game as a Seahawk. We dig into why Wilson is being traded to the Denver Broncos, the legacy he leaves behind and what his departure means for the team next season and beyond. Clare McGrane
The NFL and players' union agree to suspend COVID protocols for the 2022 season With the change in protocol, league players and staff will no longer have to wear face coverings at NFL facilities, regardless of their vaccination status. Jonathan Franklin
Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn't led to more minorities in top coaching jobs The NFL's Rooney Rule set out to correct inequities at the top of pro football's hierarchy. But today, there are still few minorities in head coaching positions. Scott Neuman
Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit Flores alleges that the league is "managed much like a plantation" charging that its 32 owners, none of whom are Black, profit from the labor of its players, 70% of whom are African American. Sharon Pruitt-Young
Internet sleuths think they figured out the Washington Football Team's new name The team is scheduled to reveal its new name on Wednesday. But did a newly acquired domain name spoil the surprise? Jonathan Franklin
Ex-Raiders player was driving 156 mph before a deadly crash, prosecutors say Henry Ruggs III, a wide receiver with the Las Vegas Raiders, was released by the team hours after details were made public of Tuesday's fatal crash. Jaclyn Diaz
Maia Chaka Is The 1st Black Woman To Officiate An NFL Game Chaka said she hopes she can inspire and empower others "to step outside the box and to do something different." She is the second woman hired as a full-time NFL official. Dana Farrington
15 Ex-NFL Players Have Pleaded Guilty Over A Scheme To Steal From A Health Care Fund Clinton Portis, Tamarick Vanover and Robert McCune are the latest players to admit to their involvement in the scheme where they were reimbursed for medical equipment they never actually obtained. Deepa Shivaram
People Are Wondering If An Ohio School Even Exists, After A Football Blowout On ESPN Questions continue to be raised about how the game was scheduled and whether the Columbus, Ohio high school even exists. Jonathan Franklin
After 17 seasons with FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi is leaving "Due to economic and structural obstacles" in LaLiga regulations, Leo Messi will depart FC Barcelona less than a month after making a verbal agreement on a 5-year deal, the club said in a statement. Josie Fischels
