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Aaron Rodgers threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns to continue his mastery of the NFL’s oldest rivalry as the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 45-30.

A person with knowledge of the decision says the New Orleans Saints are planning to practice this week at the home of the Dallas Cowboys after evacuating because of Hurricane Ida.

For 18 seasons, whether playing cornerback or safety, Charles Woodson was as dependable as they come.

From bone-rattling tacklers Troy Polamalu, Steve Atwater and Cliff Harris to hard-charging runner Edgerrin James to the pass-catching brilliance of Isaac Bruce and Harold Carmichael, the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2020 has something for everyone.

And Cowher’s entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the centennial class proves it. Johnson has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the centennial class. Polamalu has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 12-season career filled with spectacular performances, leadership and, well, winning. Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.

Johnson has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the centennial class. Polamalu has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 12-season career filled with spectacular performances, leadership and, well, winning. And his performances have led Hutchinson into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.

Polamalu has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 12-season career filled with spectacular performances, leadership and, well, winning. And his performances have led Hutchinson into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. He also performs a duet with Paisley on current hit song “Freedom Was A Highway.”___Former Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu has recovered from a bout with COVID-19 and will attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions.

Bruce was so good he has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 16-year career, 14 with the Rams and two with the 49ers. And now he has been recognized for his skills, being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the centennial class. And his performances have led Hutchinson into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.

And his performances have led Hutchinson into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The standout tackler and cover man for the Dallas Cowboys from 1970-79 has been inducted as part of the centennial class. What a journey.”___Eight members of the centennial class of 2020 are being recognized posthumously with video tributes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.

Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. If everyone would do their job, the whole world would be a better place.”___Hard-hitting safety Cliff Harris has gone from Ouachita Baptist University to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. What a journey.”___Eight members of the centennial class of 2020 are being recognized posthumously with video tributes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning.

Hall of Fame Football The members of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, and the Centennial Class line up on stage after receiving their gold jackets during the gold jacket dinner in Canton, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday:___Hard-hitting safety Cliff Harris has gone from Ouachita Baptist University to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. What a journey.”___Eight members of the centennial class of 2020 are being recognized posthumously with video tributes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Sprinkle was considered one of the hardest hitters in pro football for 12 seasons with the Bears. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning.

Polamalu has recovered from a bout with COVID-19 and will attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions. (Anne Desrosiers via AP) (Anne Desrosiers)CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday:___Eight members of the centennial class of 2020 are being recognized posthumously with video tributes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Sprinkle was considered one of the hardest hitters in pro football for 12 seasons with the Bears. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. He missed the Gold Jacket Dinner on Friday night when other members of the classes of 2020 and 2021 received their hall jackets.

Polamalu has recovered from a bout with COVID-19 and will attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning. (Anne Desrosiers via AP) (Anne Desrosiers)CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday:___The owner of the Atlanta Falcons is using the induction of former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to sponsor a fellowship for a recent college graduate from a Historically Black College and University. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning.

The steely jaw.

The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat Dallas 16-3 in the first NFL preseason game in two years.

When the Rooney Rule was adopted by the NFL in 2003, Vincent was in his 12th of 15 seasons as an outstanding defensive back. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. Yet he knows the Rooney Rule, designed to advance opportunities for minorities in such areas as coaching and front office positions, hasn't been having the desired effect. Vincent makes note of the dozens of people who have pushed for diversity in the 17 years since the Rooney Rule was adopted.

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The roster of nominees consists of 65 offensive players, 49 defensive players and 16 special teams players. A maximum of five modern-era players will be chosen when the selection committee meets the Saturday before the Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida. Eighteen finalists will be presented to the full 48-member panel: the 15 modern-era finalists, and the recently nominated Drew Pearson (senior); Bill Nunn (contributor); and Tom Flores (coach). Enshrinement at the hall in Canton, Ohio, will take place next August, when members of the 2020 class and a special centennial class also will enter the football shrine.