Football Page 114 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

YouTube touts 16.2M viewers for Chiefs-Chargers game in Brazil
YouTube reported a Nielsen-measured audience of 16.2 million viewers of its broadcast of the second game of the NFL season last Friday. ,The AFC West showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil, which took place in Sao Paulo, kicked off the league's International Serie...

Tua Tagovailoa’s ex-Miami teammate says Colts got him to ‘panic’
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavien Howard had some choice words for how his new team handled his old squad in Week 1.,Given how long Howard was teammates with Tua Tagovailoa on the Miami Dolphins, his words stood out.,Tagovailoa was rendered ineffective in a 33-8 loss at the Colts on Sunday. Only ...

Week 1 MNF: Vikings-Bears Preview, Props, Prediction
Week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season concludes with a matchup of bitter division rivals with the Minnesota Vikings traveling to take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.,It's a significant litmus test for both teams to kick off their NFC North slates.,The Bears open at home seeking to prove they'...

Falcons to search for PK Younghoe Koo's replacement after latest miss
One day after the Falcons failed to put away the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and lost an opener for the eighth time in 10 seasons, Atlanta has immediate plans to address the kicker position.,The Falcons missed a chance to begin the 2025 season with a victory over division rival and reigning NFC South champ...

Bears CEO: Arlington Heights only viable option for new stadium
The Chicago Bears will open their season on "Monday Night Football" against the division rival Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, but the historic stadium's days as the Bears' home may be numbered.,In an open letter addressed to fans Monday, team president and CEO Kevin Warren said the Bears will m...

John Harbaugh: No word from NFL about Lamar Jackson shoving fan
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the NFL hasn't contacted the team about Lamar Jackson shoving a fan who slapped the top of his helmet and did the same to DeAndre Hopkins after they connected for a touchdown in a loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.,Jackson said postgame his emotions ...

Report: Dolphins not thinking of trading Tyreek Hill right now
The Dolphins didn't exactly get the bounce-back performance from Tyreek Hill they were likely hoping for in Miami's 33-8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, but the team is not currently considering trading the five-time All-Pro, according to ESPN.,Hill caught just four passes for 40 yards in Sun...

Titans coach Brian Callahan admits he didn't know rule on botched challenge
Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan admitted Monday that his interpretation of the NFL catch rule was "wrong" and that the Titans should have challenged a key play in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Denver Broncos.,"Ultimately, my interpretation of the rule was wrong. I'll own it," Callahan told reporter...

Raiders expect 'way better' version of RB Ashton Jeanty in Week 2
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty ran in overdrive during his NFL debut, which included the go-ahead touchdown in a 20-13 win at New England on Sunday. ,Jeanty averaged two yards per carry (19 rushes, 38 yards) and caught two passes for two yards. Head coach Pete Carroll chalked up the modest produ...

Report: Texans TE Cade Stover (foot) out indefinitely
Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover is out indefinitely after breaking his foot Sunday vs. Los Angeles, KPRC2 in Houston reported Monday.,Stover, 24, caught a team-high four passes for 22 yards in the 14-9 season-opening loss to the Rams. A fourth-round pick in the 2024 draft, he had 15 receptions ...

Status of Chiefs WRs Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals unclear for Sunday vs. Eagles
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was non-committal about the status of wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals for Sunday's home opener against Philadelphia when addressing media members Monday.,Coming off a rookie season where he led all Chiefs wide receivers with 638 yards and six tou...

Giants still rolling with QB Russell Wilson in Week 2
The New York Giants aren't ready to park the Russ bus, with head coach Brian Daboll confirming Monday that veteran Russell Wilson will remain the starting quarterback in Week 2.,Daboll had been noncommittal Sunday after Wilson struggled in his Giants debut, completing 17 of 37 passes for 168 yards i...

Report: Saints fear torn labrum for S Julian Blackmon
New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon is reportedly feared to have sustained a torn labrum in Sunday's season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals.,NFL Network reported Monday that the team is awaiting test results to confirm the diagnosis, which would likely require season-ending surgery.,Blac...

WR Kendrick Bourne returns to 49ers on 1-year deal
Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is set to return to the San Francisco 49ers with a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, according to multiple reports Monday.,The New England Patriots granted Bourne's request for release on Aug. 27 after reportedly attempting to work out a trade with the Minnesota Vik...
Micah Parsons Makes Instant Impact in Green Bay Packers Debut
Micah Parsons made his Green Bay Packers debut unforgettable, sacking Jared Goff and fueling Green Bay’s win over the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field....

Report: Browns RB Quinshon Judkins could debut Sunday after league meeting
After missing the season opener, Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins is expected to meet with NFL officials this week and could make his debut on Sunday, according to an ESPN report.,Judkins, an early-second-round pick in this year's draft, only signed his four-year, $11.4 million ...

Reports: Eagles working out ex-Bengals CB Mike Hilton
The Eagles are working out former Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton on Monday, multiple outlets reported.,The Dolphins released Hilton on Aug. 25. He signed with Miami in free agency on July 26 after four seasons each with Pittsburgh (2017-20) and Cincinnati (2021-24).,Hilton has recorded 13 intercepti...

Lions CB Terrion Arnold (groin) optimistic he can play through injury
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is optimistic that he'll be able to play through the groin injury he sustained in Sunday's 27-13 season-opening loss at Green Bay.,Arnold, who sustained the injury early in the game, remained in the game in the first half before he was labeled as questionable ...

Mike Vrabel: Bill Belichick welcome at Pats' facility
New England head coach Mike Vrabel says six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick is welcome at the Patriots' facilities "to the best of my knowledge.",Vrabel gave that statement Monday, responding to Belichick's recent claim that he wasn't welcome in Foxborough.,Vrabel added that "nothing surprises...

49ers RT Colton McKivitz lands 3-year, $45M extension
The 49ers and Colton McKivitz have agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract that keeps the right tackle in San Francisco through the 2028 season.,The deal includes $27 million guaranteed, agents Doug Hendrickson and CJ LaBoy confirmed to ESPN on Monday.,McKivitz, 29, has started 40 of 63 games s...