Football Page 26 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
NFL Coaching Cycle 2025: Jobs, Candidates, and Hot Coaching Rumors
The 2025 NFL coaching cycle is underway. See which teams may fire coaches, the top candidates, and coaching tree connections to watch this season....
Bears place CB Kyler Gordon (groin) on injured reserve again
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a groin injury, which means he will miss at least the rest of the regular season.,The team already had announced Gordon would not play in Sunday's home game against the Cleveland Browns after not practicing all week du...
49ers standout RB Christian McCaffrey (back) added to injury report
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was added to the team's injury report Saturday due to a back injury.,McCaffrey was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the visiting Tennessee Titans. Despite the status designation, ESPN reported that McCaffrey is expected to pla...
Rams activate WR Tutu Atwell (hamstring) from IR
The NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams activated wide receiver Tutu Atwell from injured reserve in advance of Sunday's home game against the Detroit Lions.,Atwell, 26, has not played in a game since Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars at London because of a hamstring injury. Los Angeles opened At...
QB Philip Rivers added to Colts roster, reportedly will start
The Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Philip Rivers to the 53-man active roster on Saturday, and The Athletic reported he will start his first game in nearly five years in Seattle against the Seahawks.,Also Saturday, the Colts put tackle Braden Smith on the injured reserve list with a concussion...
Colts reportedly turn to Philip Rivers in battle vs. Seahawks, Father Time
Philip Rivers didn't sound like a guy coming out of retirement to sit on the bench.,Rivers, 44, an eight-time Pro Bowl participant and Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist, was signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis on Wednesday, and coach Shane Steichen reportedly has decided the veteran wi...
Report: Colts to add QB Philip Rivers to active roster
The Indianapolis Colts plan to move newly signed quarterback Philip Rivers from the practice squad to th 53-man active roster, meaning he could play Sunday in Seattle against the Seahawks, ESPN reported Saturday.,The 44-year-old Rivers has not played since January 2021, a long enough absence to beco...
Dolphins RB De’Von Achane set to play vs. Steelers
Dolphins running back De'Von Achane will be ready to play Monday against the host Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel announced Saturday.,Achane, who is nursing a rib injury, is listed as questionable to play for the Dolphins (6-7) versus the Steelers (7-6).,Perhaps the news comes as...
How the Pittsburgh Steelers Can Survive Without T.J. Watt
T.J. Watt is sidelined after lung surgery. Examining how the Steelers can survive a crucial stretch without their defensive star....
Raiders' Kenny Pickett, an ex-Eagle, to face former club
The Las Vegas Raiders made it official Friday, naming backup Kenny Pickett the starting quarterback for their Sunday game against the Philadelphia Eagles.,Pickett played for the Super Bowl champion Eagles in 2024, backing up Jalen Hurts and starting one game, a 41-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys in We...
Why a Joe Burrow Trade to the Vikings Actually Makes Sense
Joe Burrow hasn’t demanded a trade, but frustration is showing. Examining why the Vikings make sense if the Bengals ever decide to reset....
AFC Super Bowl Picture: Ranking the Conference’s Top Contenders
Despite strong records, AFC teams are being overlooked in Super Bowl odds. Ranking the Broncos, Patriots, and other contenders....
Steelers' T.J. Watt has surgery for collapsed lung
Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt is recovering from surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J. Watt posted Friday on social media.,According to J.J. Watt, the Steelers' star linebacker sustained the injury during a dry needling session Wednesday at the team's practice fa...
Jets rookie QB Brady Cook to start vs. Jaguars
Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook will make his first career NFL start on Sunday against the host Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Aaron Glenn announced Friday.,Cook, 24, is being given the opportunity with fellow quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields ruled out due to their respective in...
Jets sign C Josh Myers to contract extension
The New York Jets signed center Josh Myers to a multi-year contract extension on Friday.,The team did not announce contract details, but ESPN reported Myers' deal is for two years and $11 million and keeps him with the Jets through the 2027 season.,Myers, 27, has started all 13 games this season and...
Why the Army vs. Navy Rivalry Remains College Football’s Last Tradition
In a sport transformed by NIL and transfers, Army vs. Navy stands alone. Here’s why this historic matchup remains college football’s purest tradition....
Falcons' last-second field goal caps rally, sinks Bucs
Zane Gonzalez drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the visiting Atlanta Falcons to a stunning 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday.,After Atlanta, which trailed by 14 in the fourth quarter, forced a Tampa Bay punt at the two-minute warning, the Falcons took over a...
Red-hot Dolphins head to frigid Pittsburgh with T.J. Watt's status in doubt
The Pittsburgh Steelers and visiting Miami Dolphins each are working to improve their chances of making the playoffs as they prepare to clash on Monday night.,The Dolphins (6-7) are riding a four-game winning streak and need to extend that run to keep their slim playoff hopes intact.,The Steelers (7...
Week 15 TNF: Falcons-Buccaneers Preview, Props, Prediction
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suddenly find themselves in desperate need of a victory when the Atlanta Falcons visit to kick off Week 15 in the NFL on Thursday night.,Upset by New Orleans last week, Tampa Bay is now tied atop the NFC South at 7-6 with the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, the 4-9 Falcons are...
NFL fines and suspends Texans' Javier Loya for off-field conduct
Javier Loya was suspended indefinitely and the Houston Texans' minority owner was fined $500,000 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, closing a league investigation into rape and sexual abuse allegations after most criminal charges in the case were dropped.,Loya was initially charged wit...