Football Page 17 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Joe Flacco hurting, Bengals prep Jake Browning for possible start vs. Bears
A shoulder injury limiting quarterback Joe Flacco could force the Cincinnati Bengals to reinsert Jake Browning in the starting spot for Sunday's meeting with the Chicago Bears.,Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said the team considers Flacco day-to-day and offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher voiced optimi...
Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia Has No Business Being in Heisman Talks
Diego Pavia has powered Vanderbilt to 7-1, but his Heisman résumé doesn’t stack up. Here’s why the hype around him is more fiction than fact....
Report: Broncos sign TE Marcedes Lewis, 41, to practice squad
Denver signed veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to their practice squad, ESPN reported Wednesday, opening up an opportunity for the 41-year-old to make Broncos and NFL history.,Should Lewis be elevated to the game-day roster and play, he would be the oldest player to take the field for the Broncos, b...
Reports: Lions' Aidan Hutchinson lands $180M extension
The Detroit Lions are signing star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year, $180 million contract extension, his agent confirmed to multiple media outlets on Wednesday.,The Lions had not confirmed the reports by late morning, but did post a meme of Hutchinson dancing on the team's official X acc...
Vikings sign QB John Wolford with Carson Wentz out
The Minnesota Vikings signed John Wolford to the practice squad on Wednesday, one day after fellow quarterback Carson Wentz was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury.,Wolford adds depth for the Vikings (3-4) behind returning starter J.J. McCarthy and rookie backup Max Brosmer going into Su...
Report: Bears signing veteran S C.J. Gardner-Johnson
The Chicago Bears are signing well-traveled safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson following his visit on Tuesday, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The Baltimore Ravens released the 27-year-old veteran on Oct. 14 after just one week on their practice squad. He was released by the Houston Texans on Sept. 23 when his si...
Adrian Peterson asleep at wheel before DWI arrest, per police
Adrian Peterson was found asleep at the wheel before being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Sunday, according to court documents released Tuesday.,Peterson was released on bail from the Fort Bend County jail in Texas on Tuesday. His bond totaled $3,000 for both the DWI charge and t...
Reports: Patriots trade S Kyle Dugger to Steelers, DE Keion White to 49ers
The New England Patriots moved on from a pair of former defensive starters on Tuesday by trading safety Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive end Keion White to the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple media reports.,Both swaps are framed the same: The Patriots are sending a sev...
Ravens' Lamar Jackson 'extremely excited' to return Thursday night
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson said he is "very excited" to play against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.,Jackson missed three games since injuring his right hamstring in a loss against Kansas City on Sept. 28. He returned to full practice this week and is slated to start against the Dolph...
Desperate times for Dolphins, Ravens as QB Lamar Jackson expected back
The Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins each scored much-needed victories on Sunday.,But when the Ravens visit the Dolphins on Thursday night in Miami Gardens, Fla., likely only the winner will retain a slim chance of salvaging its season.,Since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, only four teams have made the...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (hamstring) expected to return to practice Wednesday
Washington star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who missed the loss on Monday night to the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hamstring injury, is expected to practice in some capacity on Wednesday, Commanders coach Dan Quinn said on Tuesday.,"He had a good rehab session on Sunday," Quinn said. "The team's...
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin sticking with embattled DC Teryl Austin
Head coach Mike Tomlin understands criticism directed at Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin in the midst of a two-game losing streak during which the Bengals and Packers combined for 68 points and six touchdown passes. ,The Steelers (4-3) are holding onto first place in the AFC North enteri...
Saints make switch to start rookie QB Tyler Shough
The 1-7 Saints are handing the keys of the offense to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.,New Orleans coach Kellen Moore informed Spencer Rattler and Shough of the change on Tuesday.,Shough replaced Rattler late in the third quarter of last weekend's 23-3 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.,Shough w...
Report: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (MCL sprain) week-to-week
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is considered week-to-week with an MCL sprain, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Pacheco sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of Kansas City's 28-7 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday. He received a hard hit to his right knee on his...
Steelers work out safeties with DeShon Elliott out vs. Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers starting safety DeShon Elliott will sit out Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Mike Tomlin announced.,Elliott is considered week-to-week for the Steelers (4-3), who will work out veteran defensive backs Vonn Bell and Eddie Jackson...
Patriots CB Marcus Jones signs contract extension
New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones signed a contract extension on Tuesday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed, however NFL Network reported it was a three-year extension.,Jones, 27, has recorded 36 tackles, two interceptions and a sack in eight games (five starts) while playing on the fi...
Reports: Saints make switch to start rookie QB Tyler Shough
The 1-7 Saints are handing the keys of the offense to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.,According to multiple reports, New Orleans coach Kellen Moore informed Spencer Rattler and Shough of the change on Tuesday.,Shough replaced Rattler late in the third quarter of last weekend's 23-3 home loss to the...
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce lead surging Chiefs over Commanders
Patrick Mahomes threw three second-half touchdown passes and the Kansas City Chiefs pulled away for a 28-7 win against the visiting Washington Commanders on Monday night.,Mahomes completed 25 of 34 passes for 299 yards and overcame two first-half interceptions as the Chiefs (5-3) won their third str...
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce lead Chiefs to 3rd straight win
Patrick Mahomes threw three second-half touchdown passes and the Kansas City Chiefs pulled away for a 28-7 win against the visiting Washington Commanders on Monday night.,Mahomes completed 25 of 34 passes for 299 yards and overcame two first-half interceptions as the Chiefs (5-3) won their third str...
Reports: Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II (pec) out multiple games
Denver Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year, might land on the injured reserve with a left pectoral strain, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.,Per an ESPN report, Surtain will not play Sunday when the Broncos visit the Houston Texans ...