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Reports: Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologizes to Commanders TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized to Washington tight end Zach Ertz for his comments during a heated exchange following the Commanders' victory on Sunday, according to multiple reports.,The player and coach were seen meeting for the routine postgame handshake, with Ertz instead offe...
Rams OT Rob Havenstein slowed with shoulder injury
After opening the week with a perfectly clean injury report, Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein is dealing with a shoulder injury that occurred in practice, putting his status up in the air in advance of Saturday's home game against the Arizona Cardinals.,The Rams (9-6), who are on a f...
Browns place DT Shelby Harris (elbow) on injured reserve
The Cleveland Browns placed starting defensive tackle Shelby Harris on injured reserve on Thursday because of an elbow issue.,The Browns (3-12) host the Miami Dolphins (7-8) on Sunday before completing their season against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. ,Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who s...
QB Teddy Bridgewater to unretire, rejoin Lions
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Detroit Lions, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Thursday.,Bridgewater, 32, appeared in one game (three snaps) for the Lions last season. He announced his retirement in February and spent the 2024 season coaching his alma mater Miami...
Report: QB Teddy Bridgewater to unretire, rejoin Lions
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Detroit Lions, NFL Network reported Thursday.,Bridgewater, 32, appeared in one game (three snaps) for the Lions last season. He announced his retirement in February and spent the 2024 season coaching his alma mater Miami Northwe...
Titans, Jaguars seek spark in battle of struggling AFC South teams
If the Tennessee Titans' contest against the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday were a bowl game, some might term it the Tank Bowl.,In a matchup of 3-12 AFC South teams playing out the string of forgettable seasons, it could be argued that the loser will come out ahead in the long run. After all, t...
Short-handed Eagles add QB Ian Book to practice squad
With the quarterback position suddenly an uncertainty, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Ian Book to the practice squad on Thursday.,Book, who was brought in for a visit on Christmas Day, has some familiarity with the organization. He was waived by the Eagles in August 2023 as they finalized their 53-m...
Buccaneers place S Christian Izien (pectoral) on IR
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed starting safety Christian Izien on injured reserve Thursday, likely ending his season.,Izien, 24, sustained a pectoral injury during last Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.,The second-year player has 75 tackles, one interception and one for...
Dolphins waiving LB Shaq Barrett from reserve/retired list
The Miami Dolphins are waiving two-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Shaquil Barrett from the reserve/retired list on Thursday, his agent confirmed to ESPN.,Barrett, 32, would be eligible to play again this season if he clears waivers and signs with another team. If another team claims him, however, the vet...
Eagles bring in QB Ian Book for visit with Jalen Hurts (concussion) ailing
With the quarterback position suddenly an uncertainty, the Philadelphia Eagles brought QB Ian Book in for a visit on Christmas Day.,Book, 26, has some familiarity with the organization. He was waived by the Eagles in August 2023 as they finalized their 53-man roster.,Starter Jalen Hurts is in the co...
With question at QB, Eagles bid to wrap up NFC East vs. Cowboys
The Eagles are looking to clinch the NFC East title while completing a rare sweep of the rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Philadelphia. ,The Eagles (12-3) may have to play without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who sustained a concussion during last weekend's 36-33 loss at Washington that snappe...
Pete Carroll Coaching the Chicago Bears Might Actually Work
Pete Carroll has expressed interest in the Chicago Bears head coach opening, and it's such a crazy idea that it might actually just work....
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle) out vs. Bears
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the host Chicago Bears due to an ankle injury.,Walker returned from a two-game absence due to an ailing calf on Sunday before injuring his ankle in the Seahawks' 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.,Zach C...
Chasing playoff berth, Buccaneers take on Panthers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have done enough to stay in the chase for a postseason spot, but they can't afford a slip-up.,The Carolina Panthers will try to knock an opponent out of playoff contention for the second week in a row when they visit the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at Tampa, Fla.,"We unde...
NFL Christmas Day Games on Netflix Fall Completely Flat
The much-anticipated arrival of NFL games on Netflix were disappointing on Christmas Day, as both games were massive blowouts and not competitive. ...
Bills not satisfied with recent play, aim to be better vs. Jets
The playoff-bound Buffalo Bills are far from satisfied.,It's been four weeks since Buffalo punched its ticket to the postseason, but the Bills still have plenty of work to do as they prepare for a meeting with the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon in Orchard Park, N.Y.,Buffalo (12-3) believes it has...
Rams on rise entering matchup with hurting Cardinals
Riding a four-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Rams are playing some of their best football as they close in on a possible NFC West title.,The Rams will aim to maintain their impressive form Saturday night against the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif.,Los Angeles (9-6) is coming off a 19-9 ...
Saints, smarting from shutout loss, seek turnaround vs. Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders aren't going to the playoffs. Neither are the New Orleans Saints.,When the two teams meet Sunday in New Orleans, it will be largely an audition for future employment for coaches and players on both teams.,Las Vegas (3-12) hired Antonio Pierce as head coach after the team had an...
Lamar Jackson breaks QB career rushing record
Lamar Jackson is officially the most prolific rushing quarterback in NFL history.,The Baltimore Ravens star on Wednesday broke the record for most career rushing yards by a quarterback, getting just enough to pass Michael Vick as the Ravens demolished the host Houston Texans 31-2.,Entering the game ...
This time, Chargers looking for more than win at New England
The Los Angeles Chargers notched a rare win for the franchise in Foxborough, Mass., last season. Another one Saturday will clinch a playoff berth.,The Chargers blanked a lowly New England squad 6-0 in December 2023 to move to 2-12 all-time in Foxborough, including the postseason.,The previous victor...