Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY

From the 30-10 loss to his paltry stats, Alex Smith didn’t have the most fruitful return to action in the NFL. But the QB’s day was still a triumph.

The NFL and its players put their resolve on display Thursday by taking a big step in efforts on health and safety as well as social justice.

The Houston Texans committed to quarterback Deshaun Watson in a big way, a contract that puts pressure on the team to win.

Training camps typically provide ample opportunity for unproved young players to make waves. This year, however, reps will be in short supply.

League lays out itinerary for camps, specifics for opt-out provisions and a way to spread expected financial losses over future salary caps.

Washington owner Daniel Snyder plans to announce the retirement of the “Redskins” nickname and reveal a new team name Monday.

Patrick Mahomes managed to score a record contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, but the money isn’t all that set the QB apart from the field.

It’s time for Daniel Snyder to do his part to help inspire the progressiveness the U.S. badly needs by ditching “Redskins” on his Washington NFL team.

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots could be greatly rewarded for this gamble on the low-risk, high-reward move to sign Cam Newton.