SN exclusive: Aaron Rodgers says the flag ‘represents the greatest ideals’ of America

Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers doesn’t look at the stars and stripes in the same way as Colin Kaepernick.

Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers doesn’t look at the stars and stripes in the same way as Colin Kaepernick.

Releasing Colin Kaepernick would be costly for 49ers

The 49ers already owe Colin Kaepernick more than $12 million this season. Getting rid of him because of his suspect play and national anthem stance might be cost prohibitive.

The 49ers already owe Colin Kaepernick more than $12 million this season. Getting rid of him because of his suspect play and national anthem stance might be cost prohibitive.

Chargers-Joey Bosa dispute leaves plenty of collateral damage

The contract dispute between the San Diego Chargers and first-round draft pick Joey Bosa has plenty of collateral damage. At the top of the list is head coach Mike McCoy.

The contract dispute between the San Diego Chargers and first-round draft pick Joey Bosa has plenty of collateral damage. At the top of the list is head coach Mike McCoy.

There’s only one thing big enough to get Jared Allen back on a football field

The man who is ninth on the NFL’s all-time sacks list is OK with how his career ended. He played the game — and left it — on his terms.

The man who is ninth on the NFL’s all-time sacks list is OK with how his career ended. He played the game — and left it — on his terms.

Jeremy Mincey retires; D-lineman wanted to return to Cowboys, turned down other offers

The defensive lineman decided it was the Cowboys or nothing, and Dallas wasn’t interested in re-signing him.

The defensive lineman decided it was the Cowboys or nothing, and Dallas wasn’t interested in re-signing him.

NFL to use former assistants — not head coaches — as officiating advisors in 2016

The league is looking for a new perspective, particularly for special teams officiating.

The league is looking for a new perspective, particularly for special teams officiating.