Eric Christian Smith / AP Star NFL Player Under Police Investigation as Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Pile Up Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is being investigated by police for alleged sexual misconduct. By The Associated Press April 2, 2021
Matt Patterson - File / AP Top NFL Free Agent J.J. Watt Stuns League by Signing with Unexpected Team Before the announcement, Watt broke the news on Twitter. By The Associated Press March 1, 2021
Rick Osentoski / AP Trump Has Fiery 2-Word Response After NFL Players Kneel for Anthem at Thanksgiving Game President Trump commented after seeing that two high-profile quarterbacks and other NFL players decided to take a knee during the national anthem. By Kipp Jones November 27, 2020
Jamie Squire / Getty Images TV Ratings Crash for NFL's Social Justice-Tinged Opening Game The NFL officially kicked off its 2020-2021 season on Thursday, and the returns on the ratings appear to be troubling. By Bryan Chai September 11, 2020
Jamie Squire / Getty Images NFL Superstar JJ Watt Responds to Booing Fans: 'There Was No Flag Involved' After a controversial moment before the start of the NFL season, Houston Texans star JJ Watt responded to the booing fans in Kansas City. By Bryan Chai September 11, 2020
@deshaunwatson / Twitter Star NFL Players Give Back to Front-Line Workers Hours Before Big Game Watson and Mahomes worked together to do something extra special - not just putting aside their differences, but honoring them. By Amanda Thomason September 11, 2020
@NFL / Twitter screen shot Social Media Erupts After NFL Fans Boo During Social Justice 'Moment of Silence' Social media erupted after NFL fans were heard booing a 'moment of silence' that took place before the first game of the season. By Bryan Chai September 10, 2020
@NFL / Twitter screen shot NFL Opening Night Marred by Protests as One Team Boycotts Anthem The NFL is clearly not alone when it comes to social justice issues and prominently displaying them. But will the audience appreciate it? By Bryan Chai September 10, 2020
Ron Schwane / AP Photo Baker Mayfield: 'I Absolutely Am' Going To Kneel During National Anthem 'What's being addressed now obviously has been going on for a long time. So now everybody's finally coming together to address it.' By The Associated Press June 13, 2020
Michael Hickey / Getty Images NFL Coach Announces He Will Kneel During the National Anthem Houston Texans head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien will begin kneeling for the national anthem. Will it help him keep his job? By Bryan Chai June 12, 2020