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NFL

American  
  1. National Football League.


NFL British  

abbreviation

  1. National Football League

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Myles Garrett is in a hurry to become the greatest pass rusher in NFL history.

From Los Angeles Times

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl Drew Dalman shocked the NFL by retiring at age 27 with two years left on a lucrative contract.

From Los Angeles Times

His father also retired prematurely from the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times

Garrett, 30, and the Browns agreed to a four-year contract extension in March 2025 that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

He set the NFL single-season sack record with 23.0 last season, surpassing the 22.5 accumulated by T.J.

From Los Angeles Times