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June 13 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Falcons Thursday got punishment for allegedly violating the National Football League's tampering policy in reference to free agent signings.

June 13 (UPI) -- Tom Brady's iconic No. 12 will never be worn again by another New England Patriots player, team owner Robert Kraft said at the former quarterback's franchise Hall of Fame induction.

June 11 (UPI) -- New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers skipped mandatory minicamp because of an event that is "very important to him," coach Robert Saleh told reporters Tuesday.

June 11 (UPI) -- San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will be on the cover of "Madden NFL 25," game developer EA Sports announced Tuesday.

June 6 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to re-sign wide receiver Mecole Hardman with a one-year contract.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., June 5 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins running backs surprised critics last season by helping the franchise rank inside the Top 10 for rushing yards for the first time since 2016. Coaches say a "supreme competition" could boost 2024 production.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., June 4 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle says he doesn't think he would have received his $84.75 million contract extension without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's help.

June 3 (UPI) -- Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013, died suddenly while vacationing with his family in Mexico, the team announced Monday. He was 52.

June 3 (UPI) -- All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension, his agency, WME Sports, announced Monday.

MIAMI, May 30 (UPI) -- The Miami Dolphins agreed to a three-year, $84.7M extension with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Thursday. The pact, which runs through 2028, includes $76 million in guarantees.

May 29 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Jauan Jennings to a one-year extension, keeping him under contract through the 2025 season, the team announced Wednesday.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., May 28 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has shown increased throwing power, while teammates touted his communication and physical preparation amid highly publicized, off-season contract talks.

May 22 (UPI) -- NFL team owners selected Pittsburgh as the host city for the 2024 NFL Draft, the league announced Wednesday.

May 21 (UPI) -- Longtime NFL wide receiver DeVante Parker, who spent the majority of his career with the Miami Dolphins, will retire from the NFL, his agent, Jimmy Gould, confirmed Tuesday to UPI.

May 20 (UPI) -- Hall of Fame center Jim Otto, who spent his 15-year career with the Oakland Raiders, has died, the NFL franchise announced. He was 86.

May 16 (UPI) -- Longtime Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers will retire from the NFL after 11 seasons, he announced Thursday on Instagram.