Football Page 46 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Roger Craig, Ken Anderson among Hall of Fame semifinalists
Running back Roger Craig and quarterback Ken Anderson are among nine semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 in the seniors category.,Wide receivers Henry Ellard, Stanley Morgan and Otis Taylor, defensive lineman L.C. Greenwood, offensive lineman Joe Jacoby, cornerback Eddie ...
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. undergoing third ACL surgery, out for season
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. required season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.,Atlanta's first-round pick in the 2024 draft, Penix received a second medical opinion before opting to head back to the operating table. ,It will be his third ...
Browns to start rookie QB Shedeur Sanders vs. Raiders
Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders gets his first career start on Sunday when the Las Vegas Raiders visit Cleveland for a matchup of two-win teams. ,Sanders, who made his NFL debut last week, was elevated from the backup spot with fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel in concussion protocol. Gabriel went to the l...
Bengals clear TE Mike Gesicki to return to practice
The Cincinnati Bengals cleared tight end Mike Gesicki and safety Daijahn Anthony to return to practice on Wednesday.,Gesicki has been on injured reserve since Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury and Anthony has been on the list since Aug. 26 with a hamstring injury.,Gesicki, 30, caught eight passes for 6...
Dan Campbell’s Aggressive Approach Sparks Debate About NFL's Fourth-Down Decisions
Dan Campbell’s aggressive fourth-down calls cost the Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles. Explore NFL coaches’ addiction to going for it....
Team president says Saints to play first NFL game in Paris
A team official says the New Orleans Saints are expected to participate in the NFL's first game in France, playing in Paris as early as next season.,Team president Dennis Lauscha confirmed this week that the league is finalizing plans and said an announcement is expected in the coming weeks.,"You mi...
Viewership of NFL Network international games sets record
The 2025 NFL International Games on NFL Network set the record for viewership.,The network said Wednesday that the six games -- one in Dublin, three in London, one in Berlin and one in Madrid -- drew an average of 6.2 million viewers via television and digital media.,The average number of viewers wa...
Lane Kiffin Rumors: The Case for Staying at Ole Miss Over Florida or LSU
Lane Kiffin is entertaining interest from Florida and LSU, but leaving Ole Miss could be the biggest mistake of his career. Here’s why the Rebels remain his best long-term fit....
One-game ban for Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase upheld on appeal
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase will serve a one-game suspension for spitting on an opponent after his appeal was denied on Tuesday.,The punishment stems from Chase's actions involving Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey in a game that Pittsburgh won 34-12. Ramsey punched Chase in the fourth quar...
Bills praise 'unreal' Josh Allen ahead of game vs. Texans' stout D
Reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen may have reached the point in the campaign where he's decided to single-handedly carry the Buffalo Bills.,Fresh off an epic performance, Allen aims to be in top form during a short week when the Bills visit the Houston Texans on Thursday night.,Allen passed for three touc...
WR Odell Beckham Jr. reinstated after 6-game PED suspension
Former Pro Bowl receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who has not played in the NFL since being released by the Miami Dolphins in December, is eligible to sign with any team after serving a six-game suspension for failing a drug test.,During an October appearance on "The Pivot" podcast, Beckham said the ban s...
Home of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders burglarized during debut
The Ohio home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was burglarized and three suspects made off with about $200,000 in stolen property this weekend, local police revealed Tuesday.,The Medina County sheriff's office said in a news release that the trio of suspects entered Sanders' residence...
Texans' QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) to miss third straight game
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills due to his concussion, Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said.,Stroud took part in a light practice Tuesday but has not yet cleared concussion protocol and will miss his third straight game.,Davis Mills will sta...
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III in line for 'more opportunities'
Kenneth Walker III is 18th in the NFL in carries and narrowly within the top 20 in rushing yards (606), but the Seattle Seahawks are closer to turning him loose. ,Walker played 51% of the offensive snaps in a 21-19 loss to the Rams on Sunday with Zach Charbonnet working in behind him. But he's about...
Texans' QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) back at practice
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud took part in a light practice Tuesday but has not yet cleared concussion protocol.,The team in on a short week, with the Buffalo Bills coming to Houston for a Thursday night game.,Stroud, 24, missed the past two weeks. Davis Mills started at quarterback and led...
Steelers contemplate QB Aaron Rodgers playing with fractured wrist
A small break in Aaron Rodgers left wrist is not necessarily enough to force a break in his season, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed on Tuesday. ,Rodgers asked to return to Sunday's 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals despite a fracture in his left wrist and is leading the push for ...
Giants RB Cam Skattebo ignites 'skirmish' at WWE event
New York Giants injured rookie running back Cam Skattebo had no issue getting physical off the field on Monday.,Seated ringside with fellow Giants rookie linebacker Abdul Carter at WWE's "Monday Night Raw" at Madison Square Garden in New York, Skattebo was involved in what can best be described as a...
Report: Cards RB Emari Demercado (ankle) likely out vs. Jaguars
Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and is unlikely to play against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Demercado sustained the injury in Arizona's 41-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday.,Fellow running...
No explanation behind Cowboys WRs sitting out first drive vs. Raiders
Dallas Cowboys starting wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens didn't take the field to start Monday's game against the host Las Vegas Raiders because of a disciplinary matter all parties are keeping undisclosed.,"It's tough. Made a coach's decision, some things that were missed," Dallas coac...
Las Vegas Raiders Stuck in Familiar Freefall as 2026 NFL Draft Looms
The Raiders dropped to 2-8 after a loss to the Cowboys, continuing a familiar late-season collapse. With a weak offensive line, limited playmakers and tough schedule ahead, Las Vegas turns its focus to the 2026 NFL Draft....