Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY

Ron Rivera is intent on making Washington competitive now, but his decision to bench QB Dwayne Haskins could have long-term ramifications.

In what was billed as a battle of the NFL’s two best teams, the Chiefs quickly separated from the Ravens to stay unbeaten.

Houston Texans safety Michael Thomas helped unify NFL players with a single message ahead of their regular-season openers.

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.

In a rematch of last season’s AFC divisional playoff matchup, the Chiefs once again found an offensive spark to surge past the Texans.

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.

Owners accept players’ demand to play no exhibition games amid COVID-19 pandemic, will reduce training camp roster sizes to 80 amid social distancing concerns.

Number of preseason games, terms of player opt-outs among major negotiating points that still require joint agreement between league and union.

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