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Greg Landry, former Lions QB and assistant coach, dies at 77
Former Detroit Lions quarterback and assistant coach Greg Landry has died at age 77, the team announced.,"We join the NFL community in mourning the loss of former Lions quarterback and coach Greg Landry," the Lions posted Friday on social media.,His cause of death was not given.,A New Hampshire nati...

Without star rookie Malik Nabers, Giants press on vs. Seahawks
The New York Giants had a couple of extra days to prepare for their Sunday road game against the Seattle Seahawks.,But that still will not be enough for Malik Nabers.,The rookie, who leads the NFL in receptions, missed practice this week because of a concussion sustained late in a 20-15 loss against...

Pro Football Hall of Fame G Billy Shaw dies at 85
Billy Shaw, a Hall of Fame left guard for the Buffalo Bills in the 1960s, died Friday at age 85.,He died at home with his family alongside in Toccoa, Ga. The cause, according to the family, was hyponatremia, a blood disorder.,The Pro Football Hall of Fame, in a statement, lauded Shaw for his place a...

Falcons in comfort zone after consecutive comeback victories
If there is a constant with Raheem Morris' Atlanta Falcons, it is a flair for the dramatic.,Through five games of the Morris regime, the Falcons sit 3-2, with each contest decided by eight points or less. Over the past two weeks, Atlanta has been able to get the job done late in each game.,After bea...

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons out, CB Trevon Diggs questionable vs. Steelers
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons is out Sunday night at Pittsburgh, where injuries are a major storyline for the visitors.,Parsons wore a protective boot and used a knee scooter to motor around the team facility this week, a strong signal he would be a no-go with the injury he sustain...

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) out vs. Bills
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon's ailing ankle will sideline him for a third consecutive game on Sunday against the visiting Buffalo Bills.,The Texans (3-1) ruled out Mixon as well as defensive ends Derek Barnett (shoulder) and Jerry Hughes (hip) on Friday for the game against the Bills (3-1)....

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...