The New England Patriots signed him during his dreadlocks phase ... That's not the reason why I'm not in the NFL.'" Newton reportedly turned down an offer from at least one team last season.

Late in the third quarter, Ellington got a handoff, rushed into the crowded line of scrimmage, and felt a tug of his long dreadlocks from ... considered part of the NFL uniform, so Babin was ...

It's one of the things that NFL coaches dread during this down time between the conclusion of offseason workouts and training camp, getting that phone call in the middle of the night that ...

N.F.L. players who wear dreadlocks risk being tackled by their hair and face helmet-fitting challenges. But they say expressing their identities and showing off their style is worth it. About 18 ...

Credit : David Eulitt/Getty You’d think Rashee Rice was just minding his business during the offseason, getting his dreads done like any other NFL star. But the internet never sleeps ...