Tim Tebow offered contract by Omaha Beef

The Omaha Beef have a job waiting for Tim Tebow if he wants it — and the Nebraska indoor football team will even pay him $75 a game.

MORRISSEY: Tim Tebow was everything to everybody — except an NFL quarterback

RICK MORRISSEY: I feel bad for Tim Tebow. I mean that. By virtue of his strong religious beliefs, his squeaky clean lifestyle and his good looks, he found himself held up as something more than he was.

Tim Tebow era over in New York after Jets waive quarterback

NEW YORK — Tebow Time is over in New York — before it ever got started.

Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment in New York.

Coach Rex Ryan said in a statement by the team …

Ex-Bear Brendon Ayanbadejo speaks for gay marriage

Former Baltimore Ravens reserve linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo called on professional athletes Tuesday to stand up for marriage equality because he said it is “the right thing to do.”

Security beefed up for NFL draft

The NFL is increasing security for this week’s draft at Radio City Music Hall, with everyone subject to screenings, including use of metal detectors and pat-downs, and searches of personal property.

Ravens’ Rolando McClain arrested in Alabama

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Rolando McClain is facing new charges in his north Alabama hometown.

Missouri DT Richardson coming off huge season

While Missouri struggled in the SEC, defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson thrived last season, which is why he’s considered a top-20 pick. If he had stayed at Missouri, Richardson could have been drafted much higher in the 2014 NFL draft, but the decision to turn pro …

Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert has coveted skills

Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert, who got his first big chance when Kyle Rudolph suffered a season-ending injury in 2011, always seems to be at the right place at the right time.

‘‘I’m lucky to be coming in at a time when the type …

Marcus Vick misses hearing, judge orders arrest

A judge in Virginia has ordered the arrest of Marcus Vick after he missed a court hearing in a civil case.

Former NFL players call brain-injury panel a ‘sham’

PHILADELPHIA — Former NFL players trying to sue the league over concussion-linked injuries argued in court Tuesday that the NFL “glorified” violence and profited from damaging hits to the head. Players’ lawyer David Frederick also accused the league of concealing the emerging science about concussions …

Matt Hasselbeck will back up Andrew Luck with Colts

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts jumped at the chance to get a veteran backup for Andrew Luck. On Tuesday, this year’s busiest team in free agency signed former Tennessee quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to a contract. Terms were not immediately released. Indy needed a veteran backup …

NFL kicks off with Cowboys vs. Dolphins on Aug. 4

CANTON, Ohio — The Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins will meet in the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 4 to open the NFL’s preseason. The night game at Fawcett Stadium will follow the induction ceremonies the previous day. Entering the Hall of Fame will …

Quarterback Kevin Kolb released by Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals have released Kevin Kolb, ending the quarterback’s two injury-filled seasons with the team.

Packers’ Greg Jennings to visit Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings are interested in wide receiver Greg Jennings, the latest Green Bay Packers free agent pursued by their NFC North rival. The agent for Jennings, Eugene Parker, told The Associated Press his client was visiting the Vikings on Thursday. ESPN first …

NFL urged to investigate sexual orientation questions at combine

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman urged the NFL on Tuesday to investigate whether possible draft picks were improperly asked about their sexual orientation during the league’s combine, which he said would be illegal in New York.