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A misdemeanor battery charge against Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander was dismissed Tuesday.

Ryan Nielsen, who had been close to a deal to become defensive coordinator at LSU, instead has received a new three-year contract with the Saints and will replace Dan Campbell as assistant head coach, sources told ESPN.

Robert Saleh has been confirmed as the new head coach of the New York Jets, making him the first Muslim to take charge of an NFL team.

R&B star Jazmine Sullivan and country singer Eric Church will join forces to sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LV.

Super Bowl LV will feature Sarah Thomas as the first female official to work the NFL's title game, the league announced on Tuesday.

Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl when Super Bowl LV takes place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 7.

Michael Thomas, who played in just seven games this season due to multiple ankle injuries, will have procedures for a torn deltoid and other ligaments in his high ankle, a source told ESPN.

The Falcons have named Terry Fontenot their new general manager.

Some Patriots fans are happy to see their former QB shine in different colors, but for others, the pain of his departure is still too fresh.

Running back Mark Ingram will be released by the Ravens on Tuesday, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.