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Denver Broncos scout Sae Woon Jo measures the flexiblity of Ball State defensive back Nic Jones at the NFL football scouting combine Friday, March 3, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo Erin Hooley)

NFL combine a TV spectacle, moneymaker; value under scrutiny

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Jon Gruden, left, talks with Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen, right, on the sideline during organized team activities at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 11, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NFL facing renewed calls for Washington workplace report to be released

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) **FILE**

Jon Gruden again says he’s not a racist after Raiders loss

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Cleveland. The NFL players believe the season can be completed on time without the league moving into a version of a postseason bubble like other sports have as long as everyone follows the rules already in place meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus. NFLPA President JC Tretter and Executive Director DeMaurice Smith held a virtual news conference on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 to discuss the challenges the players have felt this season while playing during a global pandemic and address how things will change in the future. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

NFL union sees no current need for bubble to slow COVID-19

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to throw in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott and NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry of Tennessee will play whatever becomes of the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag after failing to reach long-term deals with their teams. Prescott is set to make $31.4 million after earning slightly more than $4 million under his four-year rookie contract. The 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year negotiated for more than a year without coming to terms on a deal. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

NFLPA wants players tested daily for virus when camps open

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page and former NFL player speaks during the NFL Players Association annual state of the union press conference on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Miami Beach, Fla., The San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Union basically goes silent on labor negotiations

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2015, file photo, NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith speaks during a news conference for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game, in Phoenix. Leaders from the NFL and NHL players associations have contributed to unveiling a universal declaration of player rights. Among the 17 articles laid out in the declaration are rights to unionize and collectively bargain, express opinions freely and receive equal pay for equal work. The declaration was made by the World Players Association on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

DeMaurice Smith suggests NFL look at NBA to help ratings

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2015, file photo, NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith speaks during a news conference for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game, in Phoenix. DeMaurice Smith has been re-elected as executive director of the players' union in a special committee vote. The 14-0 vote took place Tuesday night, Sept. 19, 2017.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

NFLPA executive director blasts owners for not protecting players during anthem

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, file photo, New York Jets' Wayne Chrebet lies unconscious while a San Diego Chargers trainer looks over him after he took a hit on a reception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. Chrebet sustained a season-ending concussion on the play. Chrebet suffered at least six or seven concussions during his career. At halftime of the Jets' game against Miami, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, Chrebet will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor along with late former owner Leon Hess. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen, File)

NFL players union chief mocks Trump on ‘soft’ football, invites him to sidelines

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, address members of the media during a football safety clinic for mothers, Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the team's facilities in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Goodell responds to NFLPA criticism

By MATT CARROLL - Associated Press

NFLPA lambasts Saints-backed workers’ comp bill

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

NFLPA head: Union concerned about draft info leaks

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2012 file photo shows Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) avoiding a tackle by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. The Eagles have released Jackson. The team cut Jackson on Friday, March 28, 2014. He was coming off a career-best season in Philadelphia, leading the team with 82 catches for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns.(AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

NFLPA investigating Eagles over DeSean Jackson matter

By Rich Tandler - CSNwashington.com

Union: NFL HGH testing held up by appeals process

Associated Press

Attorney says Martin was harassed by teammates

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

NFLPA: Redskins’ Meriweather ‘sorry’ for comments

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

NFLPA sets up safe rides program

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Union head takes on NFL on player safety issues

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma arrives to testify at Federal Court in New Orleans, Thursday, July 26, 2012. Vilma seeking a temporary restraining order that would allow him to return to work while his lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is pending. Goodell suspended Vilma for the entire season for what the NFL has said was his leading role in a player-funded bounty program that paid cash bonuses to Saints defensive players for hits that injured opponents. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NFLPA challenges Roger Goodell’s bounty case declaration

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

NFLPA challenges Goodell’s bounty case declaration

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press