Football Page 306 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler clears concussion protocol, to play vs. Browns
Washington running back Austin Ekeler has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's home game against the Cleveland Browns, Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Friday.,Quinn also said starting running back Brian Robinson (knee) is trending in the right direction but will be a game-time decis...
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) ruled out vs. Jaguars
The Indianapolis Colts ruled out star running back Jonathan Taylor, defensive end Kwity Paye and cornerback Kenny Moore II for Sunday's game against the host Jacksonville Jaguars.,Head coach Shane Steichen, however, did not rule out quarterback Anthony Richardson as the Colts (2-2) prepare to face t...
Patriots placing OL David Andrews (shoulder), Caedan Wallace (ankle) on IR
The New England Patriots are placing veteran center David Andrews and rookie right tackle Caedan Wallace on injured reserve, coach Jerod Mayo said Friday.,The news for Andrews was expected after Mayo announced Wednesday that Andrews will have shoulder surgery and go on the IR. Wallace is dealing wit...
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) returns to practice
The Minnesota Vikings on Friday opened the 21-day practice window for Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson, who has been on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list since the start of training camp.,The Vikings have 21 days to activate Hockenson to the 53-man roster and could wait until the Week 8 g...
Bills WR Khalil Shakir, DT Ed Oliver out vs. Texans
Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, defensive tackles Ed Oliver and Austin Johnson and safety Taylor Rapp have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Houston Texans, Buffalo coach Sean McDermott announced Friday.,Shakir (ankle), Johnson (oblique) and Rapp (concussion protocol) did not prac...
Giants WR Malik Nabers out vs. Seahawks
New York Giants star rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the host Seattle Seahawks, head coach Brian Daboll announced Friday.,Nabers remains in concussion protocol and will not travel with the Giants (1-3) to the Emerald City to face the Seahawks (3-1). ,He ...
Aaron Rodgers on Davante Adams trade request: 'Out of my hands'
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared to choose his words carefully when asked about a potential reunion with three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams.,Rodgers played eight seasons in Green Bay with Adams, who recently requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders.,"I don't know how ...
Week 5 NFL Capsules
New York Jets (2-2) vs. Minnesota Vikings (4-0) in London,The Vikings are 4-0 for the first time since 2016 and own a 3-0 record in international games. Minnesota has won three games in a row against the Jets, who arrive frustrated by a 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos last week. Standing in their wa...
It’s Time for Russell Wilson To Retire, Pittsburgh Steelers Should Roll With Justin Fields
Russell Wilson is heading for retirement, and the Pittsburgh Steelers should move forward with Justin Fields as their starting quarterback....
Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson, James Harrison to fight in exhibition
Former NFL stars Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and James Harrison are scheduled to fight in an MMA exhibition bout in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl in February.,The duo confirmed the bout on X, formerly known as Twitter, though the length of the exhibition appears to be in question.,"I'm fighting J...
Kirk Cousins throws for 509 yards as Falcons top Bucs in OT
ATLANTA -- KhaDarel Hodge caught a game-winning 45-yard touchdown with 8:45 left in overtime and Kirk Cousins passed for a franchise-record 509 yards as the Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-30 on Thursday night.,After Younghoe Koo's 52-yard field goal sent the game to overtime as reg...
Kirk Cousins throws for team-record 509 yards as Falcons top Bucs in OT
ATLANTA -- Khadarel Hodge caught a game-winning 45-yard touchdown with 8:45 left in overtime and Kirk Cousins passed for a franchise-record 509 yards as the Atlanta Falcons beat the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-30 on Thursday night.,After Younghoe Koo's 52-yard field goal sent the game to overti...
Unbeaten Chiefs enjoying better fortune than 2-2 Saints
The Kansas City Chiefs have played four one-score games, while the New Orleans Saints are tied for largest scoring margin in the NFL.,Yet the Chiefs are 4-0 and the Saints are 2-2 as these teams prepare to meet Monday night in Kansas City.,The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs keep findi...
Chiefs place WR Rashee Rice (knee) on injured reserve
The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Rashee Rice on injured reserve on Thursday with a knee injury, meaning he will miss at least four games.,Rice was injured in the first quarter of the Chiefs' 17-10 victory over the host Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday when he took an inadvertent hit from hi...
OBJ practices, Dolphins to decide if he plays at Patriots
Following Odell Beckham Jr.'s first full practice with the Miami Dolphins, wide receivers coach Wes Welker heaped praise on the three-time Pro Bowl receiver, who was happy to be back on the field.,"Odell's looked great," Welker told reporters after Thursday's practice. "You know, just in some of the...
Football Hall of Fame pares list of senior nominees
Sixty former NFL players have made the cut to remain in consideration for selection into the seniors category of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.,The newly formed Seniors Screening Committee whittled the list from 182 players, the Hall of Fame announced Thursday. Each player last appea...
Giants WR Malik Nabers remains out of practice
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is making progress despite being scheduled to sit out practice on Thursday, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters.,Nabers remains in concussion protocol as New York continue its preparations for a road game against Seattle. The Giants (1-3) will tra...
Falcons P Bradley Pinion (neck spasms) to play Thursday
Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion is expected to play on Thursday night despite experiencing neck spasms earlier in the day, the team announced.,Pinion does not carry an injury designation on the game report for the Falcons (2-2) as they host the NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1).,Pinio...
Browns DE Alex Wright (triceps) out for season
Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright announced Thursday over social media that he is in need of season-ending surgery to repair a triceps injury.,Wright said he initially sustained the torn right triceps during a joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings in the summer and felt additional pain ...
Week 5 TNF: Bucs-Falcons Preview, Odds, Prediction
The Atlanta Falcons have an opportunity to pull even with Tampa Bay atop the NFC South when they play host to the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football.,This is already the fourth home game of the season for the Falcons (2-2), who claimed their first win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against New Orleans ...