Neither Jonathan Allen nor Daron Payne is considered by pundits among the most elite defensive linemen in the NFL.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is optimistic that All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones will be on the field when the Super Bowl champions kick off the NFL regular-season against Detroit next week.

Chase Young says he feels like himself again nearly two years since tearing the ACL in his right knee.

A person with knowledge of the deal says All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and the New York Jets have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million.

The Washington Commanders have released quarterback Carson Wentz.

Jalen Hurts has become an MVP candidate for the Philadelphia Eagles this season.

Chase Young is expected to practice with the Washington Commanders this week for the first time since tearing the ACL in his right knee 11 months ago.

Aaron Rodgers and the offense sputtered as the Green Bay Packers' losing streak reached three with a 23-21 defeat at the Washington Commanders.

Coach Ron Rivera says Chase Young will not be ready to play for the Washington Commanders in their season opener.

Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, DeMarcus Lawrence returned an interception for a score and the Dallas Cowboys routed Washington 56-14.

The biggest star at Washington Football training camp this week is a small bird who has been hanging out on the field and roaming the sideline every day.

(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)The NFC playoff field features the usual cast of quarterbacks in Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson. Last Lombardi: Super Bowl 45, 31-25 over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 6, 2011, at Arlington, Texas. Last Lombardi: Super Bowl 48, 43-8 over the Denver Broncos on Feb. 2, 2014, at East Rutherford, N.J. Last year: No. The Bears’ leading tackler left in the first quarter of the Green Bay game with an elbow injury. DBs Buster Skrine, rookie Jaylon Johnson and Deon Bush missed the loss to Green Bay.