Football Page 17 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Chiefs' Travis Kelce accepts blame for injury to teammate
Tight end Travis Kelce said he accepts full responsibility for his role on the play in which teammate Xavier Worthy was injured during the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo.,Speaking on the "New Heights" podcast that he co-hosts with his brother, Jason, ...

Jets cut Xavier Gipson after costly fumble
The New York Jets on Wednesday cut Xavier Gipson, whose fumbled kickoff helped the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the team in Week 1.,The Jets signed wide receiver/kick returner Isaiah Williams in a corresponding move on Wednesday.,With the Jets up 26-24 after a Pittsburgh touchdown at the start of the fo...

Reports: Free agent Jadeveon Clowney visiting Cowboys
Free agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney is meeting with the Dallas Cowboys, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The potential addition of Clowney would come on the heels of the Cowboys acquiring defensive tackle Kenny Clark from the Green Bay Packers as part of the blockbuster trade involving Micah...

Reports: Jets to cut Xavier Gipson after costly fumble
The New York Jets will cut Xavier Gipson, whose fumbled kickoff helped the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the team in Week 1, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,With the Jets up 26-24 after a Pittsburgh touchdown at the start of the fourth quarter, Gipson coughed up the ball on the ensuing kickoff, reco...

Report: Packers extend WR Christian Watson
Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson has agreed to a one-year, $13.25 million contract extension, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.,Watson, 26, is currently on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, which means he will miss at least the first four games of this season as he recovers from th...

Reports: 49ers sign K Eddy Pineiro after waiving Jake Moody
The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody on Tuesday and reportedly signed Eddy Pineiro to take his place.,The Niners moved on from Moody after he missed two field goals in the season opener. A third-round draft pick in 2023, he missed a 27-yard attempt in the second quarter and had a 36-yard...

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) headed to IR
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and will miss at least the next four games.,The six-time Pro Bowl selection sustained a hamstring injury in the first half of Sunday's season-opening 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.,Kittle caught a 5-yard touc...

Reports: Giants LB Micah McFadden (foot) to miss significant time
New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden will miss significant time this season after injuring his right foot in the first quarter of the season-opening loss at Washington, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,McFadden is expected to return at some point this season after having foot surgery, ...

Micah Parsons-boosted Packers take on fellow 1-0 Commanders
The Green Bay Packers and star rusher Micah Parsons will be looking to build on an impressive defensive showing in their opener when they host the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.,Green Bay opened with a dominating 27-13 victory over division rival Detroit, the defending NFL North champion, ...

Dolphins sign G Cole Strange from Browns' practice squad
The Miami Dolphins on Tuesday signed guard Cole Strange, a former first-round pick, to the active roster off the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.,The Dolphins placed James Daniels, who started at right guard in the team's 33-8 loss at Indianapolis on Sunday, on injured reserve due to a pectoral inj...

Micah Parsons warns Jayden Daniels, touts Packers' 'horse engine' pass rush
Packers linebacker Micah Parsons has more sacks against the Washington Commanders than any other opponent and plans to be more involved Thursday night in his second game in Green Bay since being traded by the Dallas Cowboys.,Parsons sacked Jared Goff of the Lions in his debut, pushing beyond a prega...

Falcons sign K John Parker Romo to practice squad
The Atlanta Falcons signed kicker John Parker Romo to the practice squad on Tuesday.,The signing came two days after Younghoe Koo misfired on a game-tying 44-yard field goal in the final seconds of Atlanta's 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Koo converted an earlier try by banking it off an up...

Eagles DT Jalen Carter fined, not suspended for Week 2 after Spit-Gate
Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter will be eligible for their Week 2 Super Bowl rematch at the Kansas City Chiefs after spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott last week.,Carter was ejected from the Cowboys game Thursday when he spat on Prescott before the first play ...

Week 2 Power Rankings: Dynasties don't last forever
The first off day of the NFL regular season arrived Tuesday and a collective deep breath could be in order. ,A loss by the three-time defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens' lateral of a sure victory into the hands of the Buffalo Bills are no cause for immediate panic. ,A...

Broncos announce plans for retractable-roof home, eye 2031 season
The Denver Broncos have identified Burnham Yard as a preferred site for a privately funded, retractable-roof stadium, the team announced on Tuesday.,The stadium, which would be located less than a mile southeast of Empower Field at Mile High -- the Broncos' current venue -- is tentatively planned to...

Report: 49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) headed to IR
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will be placed on injured reserve and miss at least the next four games, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The six-time Pro Bowl selection sustained a hamstring injury in the first half of Sunday's season-opening 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.,Kittle caught...

Report: 49ers waiving K Jake Moody after rough opener
The San Francisco 49ers are waiving kicker Jake Moody after missing two field goals in the season opener, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,Moody, a third-round draft pick in 2023, missed a 27-yard attempt in the second quarter and had a 36-yarder blocked in the third of Sunday's 17-13 win at Seattle.,M...

Rule change prompts highest kickoff-return rate since 2010
NFL teams returned 75.6 percent of the kickoffs in Week 1, the highest rate in the league in 15 years, after moving the touchback to the 35-yard line.,The rate last season with touchbacks spotted at the 30-yard line was just 32.8 percent.,The rate of 75.6 percent (118 of 156) was the highest since W...

Report: Falcons signing K John Parker Romo to practice squad
The Atlanta Falcons are signing kicker John Parker Romo to the practice squad, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,The report comes two days after Younghoe Koo misfired on a game-tying 44-yard field goal in the final seconds of Atlanta's 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Koo converted an earlier ...

Report: Steelers signing veteran S Jabrill Peppers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a deal with veteran safety Jabrill Peppers, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,Peppers, 29, was released by New England in a surprising move on Aug. 29. He signed a three-year, $24 million extension with the Patriots in July 2024, but injuries and a league ...