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For the record at NFL Combine

Former Petersburg High and Hampton University standout Jerome Mathis was the fastest man in 2005 at the NFL Combine. Mathis’ 40-yard clocking of 4.26 still ranks ninth fastest all-time.

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Gettin’ down to the nitty-gritty

NFL playoffs first round schedule

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Record 10 Black quarterbacks open NFL season

Black quarterbacks were not so long ago an NFL rarity.

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Expect the unexpected as NFL kicks off season Sept. 10

The NFL is entering uncharted land.

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Beyond no fans in the stands, big changes in the NFL

The 2020 NFL season will take some getting used to.

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Washington NFL team shot down by federal court

Can the government ban trademark registration of the racist mascot name of Washington’s pro football team? Yes, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in throwing the team for a big loss in its efforts to defend and maintain the name. The decision is the biggest setback for the defiant team since the Richmond Free Press and other media outlets banned the use of the name. The Free Press took the action in October 2013, after deeming the name on a par with the “n” word for black people.