Coaches Pete Carroll and Sean Payton both cautioned that it’s still early in the season.For Payton, it was in reference to New Orleans’ passing game. The Saints are second-to-last in the NFL with 1… MORE
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Broncos LB Von Miller leaves game with ankle injury
Denver linebacker Von Miller exited the Broncos’ Thursday night game against the Cleveland Browns due to a left ankle injury.Miller was hurt when he collided with teammate Dre’Mont Jones while pass… MORE
Case Keenum guides Browns past slumping Broncos
D’Ernest Johnson rushed for a career-best 146 yards and a touchdown in his first career start for the Browns (4-3). Johnny Stanton caught his first career scoring pass as Cleveland halted a two-game l… MORE
J.J. Watt says Texans ‘not the same organization that I remember’
Arizona defensive end J.J. Watt will face his old team for the first time Sunday when the Cardinals visit the Houston Texans. But to Watt, while the city and the fans haven’t changed, the Texans thems… MORE
Congressional Democrats seek info from WFT
The investigation into the Washington Football Team’s reputed toxic work atmosphere moved to a new level Thursday when two Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives sought to get Congres… MORE
Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater, OBJ set to play on âTNFâ
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is set to play against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night despite being banged up.Bridgewater has been listed as questionable all week with a foot i… MORE
Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) misses practice
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill missed another practice Thursday while All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce was limited.Hill is battling a quadriceps injury sustained in last week’s win over… MORE
Jets S Marcus Maye claims he doesnât want to be traded
Less than 15 months since trading Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks, the New York Jets could have another disgruntled safety on their hands in the form of Marcus Maye.Except that Maye insisted Th… MORE
Unvaccinated Bears RB Damien Williams (COVID) remains out
Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams can’t be cleared from the reserve/COVID-19 list until Saturday given that he’s unvaccinated, ESPN reported Thursday.Williams, who tested positive, needs t… MORE
Giants’ Evan Engram, Sterling Shepard added to injury report
Tight end Evan Engram and wide receiver Sterling Shepard joined the New York Giants’ growing injury report on Thursday.A calf injury prevented Engram from participating in Thursday’s practice, one… MORE
Browns favored without Baker Mayfield but action split vs. Broncos
Baker Mayfield continues to insist his injured left shoulder isn’t a problem.The Cleveland Browns apparently disagreed.It will be Case Keenum at quarterback for the Browns Thursday night when th… MORE
Bengals RB Samaje Perine activated off COVID list
The Cincinnati Bengals activated backup running back Samaje Perine off the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.Perine, 26, was put on the list Oct. 11 and missed last week’s contest against the Detroit… MORE
Giants’ Joe Judge takes blame: âFish stinks from head downâ
New York Giants coach Joe Judge took blame Thursday for the team’s 1-5 start, saying the “fish stinks from the head down.”The Giants have dropped two straight and Judge is 7-15 overall since taking… MORE
Browns activate WR Jarvis Landry for Thursday night
The Cleveland Browns activated wide receiver Jarvis Landry ahead of Thursday night’s game against the visiting Denver Broncos.The five-time Pro Bowl selection landed on injured reserve with a knee… MORE
Eagles activate TE Dallas Goedert from COVID list
The Philadelphia Eagles activated tight end Dallas Goedert from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.Goedert landed on the list on Oct. 12 and missed last Thursday’s 28-22 loss to the Tampa Bay Bu… MORE
Report: Baker Mayfield (shoulder) needs surgery but hopes to delay it
He has been playing through a torn labrum suffered in Week 2, and he aggravated the injury Sunday in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He has been ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Denver… MORE
Colts S Julian Blackmon lands on IR with torn Achilles
Colts safety Julian Blackmon suffered a torn Achilles during practice on Wednesday and was placed on injured reserve.Indianapolis has put 20 players on IR this season, including those designated to… MORE
Tom Brady takes aim at 600th TD pass as Bucs face Bears
Tom Brady could reach yet another career milestone when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon.The 44-year-old quarterback has 598 career touchdown passes, and he could… MORE
Jared Goff returns to L.A. to face Matt Stafford-led Rams
It’s the Jared Goff revenge game on Sunday as the Detroit Lions travel out West to take on the Los Angeles Rams.The Cal product will face his former team for the first time since the Rams engineere… MORE
Falcons eye .500 against beleaguered Dolphins
Every time Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has faced the Dolphins, Miami has had a different player at his position.That trend will continue Sunday when the Dolphins (1-5) play host to the Fa… MORE
Thriving Carson Wentz leads Colts into San Francisco
Carson Wentz is proving to be a difference-maker for the Indianapolis Colts just as coach Frank Reich forecasted.The former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback will look to throw multiple touchdown pas… MORE
Still missing Kliff Kingsbury, 6-0 Cardinals prep for sinking Texans
As the lone remaining unbeaten team in the NFL, the Arizona Cardinals displayed no signs of slippage last Sunday in Cleveland despite playing without head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who was sidelined by C… MORE
Packers look to light up Washingtonâs NFL-worst defense
After scoring the clinching touchdown in a Week 6 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasted little time telling the arch-rivals’ fans that he owns… MORE
Seahawks claim former UW QB Jacob Eason off waivers
The Seattle Seahawks claimed quarterback Jacob Eason off waivers Wednesday, one day after he was let go by the Indianapolis Colts.Eason is a native of Washington state and played collegiately in Se… MORE
Raiders set sights on road-happy Eagles
The Las Vegas Raiders are off to a good start in the post-Jon Gruden era.Meanwhile, the only success the Philadelphia Eagles have enjoyed this season has come on the road.Looking to head into th… MORE
Uneven Chiefs have to contend with Derrick Henry, Titans
One consistent factor behind a surprisingly average start from Kansas City has been the impressive abilities of the quarterbacks who opposed the Chiefs.A combination of turnovers and shoddy defense… MORE
Jimmy Garoppolo on track to start for 49ers, Trey Lance unlikely
The San Francisco 49ers are expecting to have Jimmy Garoppolo behind center when they host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night.Garoppolo was a limited practice participant on Wednesday as he rec… MORE
Ravens battle upstart Bengals for AFC North supremacy
First place in the AFC North will be on the line when the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.Those stakes might be hard to believe considering the results of their past three me… MORE
Rookie QBs take center stage again in Patriots-Jets II
After making an unflattering first impression, Zach Wilson will be looking for a better result when the New York Jets face the AFC East rival New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Ma… MORE
Raiders sign veteran CB Desmond Trufant
The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent cornerback Desmond Trufant on Wednesday.A 2013 first-round pick by Atlanta and a 2015 Pro Bowl selection, Trufant was released last week by New Orleans.He… MORE
Report: Texans discussing Deshaun Watson trade with Dolphins
The Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins are in trade discussions involving beleaguered quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Houston Chronicle reported on Wednesday.According to the Chronicle, the trade co… MORE
Bengals QB Joe Burrow still hampered by throat injury
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is still bothered by the throat injury he sustained against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 10.Burrow didn’t participate in his Wednesday media availability… MORE
Broncos’ Teddy Bridgewater (foot) questionable vs. Browns
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is considered questionable to play against the host Cleveland Browns after logging his third straight limited practice on Wednesday.Bridgewater, 28, is… MORE
Scuffling Panthers shifting gears on offense against Giants
The Carolina Panthers have pointed out their designs on making changes after being pushed around too much in recent games.The New York Giants need to change their formula as well.So whatever tea… MORE
Report: Chargers signing return specialist Andre Roberts
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing return specialist Andre Roberts, NFL Network reported Wednesday.The three-time Pro Bowl selection was released by the Houston Texans on Monday.Roberts, 33, p… MORE
Ravens TE Nick Boyle returns to practice
Baltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle was designated to return to practice, moving him a step closer for his first game action since suffering a major knee injury in November 2020.The Ravens have 2… MORE
Oddsmakers move line, credit Browns +1 minus Baker Mayfield
PointsBet was first to publicize the shift, crediting the Browns with a point off the spread against the Denver Broncos.Cleveland moved from a 3-point underdog to +2 with Keenum in the lineup.Th… MORE
Bucs WR Antonio Brown (ankle) sits out practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown was held out of Wednesday’s practice because of a sprained ankle, coach Bruce Arians announced.Brown sustained the injury during the Buccaneers’ 28-… MORE
Reports: Packers, pass rusher Whitney Mercilus agree to deal
Pass rusher Whitney Mercilus agreed to a deal with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, according to reports.Mercilus was released Tuesday by the Houston Texans. Mercilus has 57 sacks in 134 career… MORE
Colts star G Quenton Nelson designated to return from IR
The Indianapolis Colts designated All-Pro left guard Quenton Nelson to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. He now is eligible to practice and can be activated within the next 21 days.Nelson h… MORE
Eagles sign veteran TE Richard Rodgers to practice squad
The Philadelphia Eagles signed tight end Richard Rodgers to the practice squad, one of four roster moves by the team on Wednesday.The Eagles also activated the 21-day practice windows for two playe… MORE
Rookie Davis Mills to start for Texans vs. Cardinals
Davis Mills will start at quarterback Sunday when the Houston Texans visit the undefeated Arizona Cardinals, coach David Culley said Wednesday.Culley said the Texans hope starter Tyrod Taylor, who… MORE
Washington releases K Dustin Hopkins, signs Chris Blewitt
The Washington Football Team released longtime kicker Dustin Hopkins and signed replacement Chris Blewitt to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.Blewitt, who was signed to Washington’s practice squad on… MORE
Browns tab QB Case Keenum to start vs. Broncos
Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum will start Thursday’s game against the visiting Denver Broncos.Keenum will be under center in place of Baker Mayfield, who had started 51 consecutive games… MORE
Browns bruised, QB Baker Mayfield iffy, for battle with Broncos
Baker Mayfield continues to insist his injured left shoulder isn’t a problem.The Browns quarterback is planning on playing Thursday night when the Denver Broncos come to Cleveland for a battle of 3… MORE
Report: Cowboys S Damontae Kazee arrested for drunk driving
Dallas Cowboys free safety Damontae Kazee was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with driving while intoxicated, according to multiple reports.Kazee was arrested in The Colony, a suburb tha… MORE
Giants place LT Andrew Thomas (ankle) on IR
The New York Giants’ offensive line took another hit on Tuesday when left tackle Andrew Thomas was placed on injured reserve.Thomas injured his right ankle during the second quarter of New York’s 3… MORE
Colts waive backup QB Jacob Eason
The Indianapolis Colts waived third-string quarterback Jacob Eason on Tuesday.The Colts selected Eason in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and signed him to a four-year, $4.03 million contrac… MORE
Broncos’ Teddy Bridgewater (foot) expected to play vs. Browns
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is expected to play in Thursday night’s road game against the Cleveland Browns despite a foot injury.Bridgewater, 28, was seen limping onto the practice… MORE
Texans release DE Whitney Mercilus
The Houston Texans released veteran defensive end Whitney Mercilus on Tuesday.Mercilus, 31, told Sports Talk 790 that he was informed of the impending move on Monday by the Texans, who are looking… MORE
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