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Mark Sanchez to plead guilty in Indy altercation
Mark Sanchez, the former NFL quarterback turned broadcaster who was arrested on battery charges related to a public scuffle in Indianapolis last October, has filed a motion to plead guilty to at least one charge, online court records showed Thursday.,Sanchez, who was stabbed in the chest during the ...
Reports: Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Rome Odunze injured at practice
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift and wide receiver Rome Odunze made early exits from practice on Thursday due to apparent injuries, according to multiple reports.,Swift carried the ball late in practice on first-and-10 from the offense's 1-yard line and left the field holding his midsection ...
Giants RB Cam Skattebo 'definitely' considered retiring after ankle injury
A season-ending ankle injury led New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo to consider retirement as a rookie last year, he said on Thursday.,Skattebo was injured in his eighth NFL game, a 38-20 loss at Philadelphia on Oct. 26. He said on Kay Adams' "Up and Adams Show" that he "definitely" contempla...
Rams name Aaron Donald starter for season opener vs. 49ers
The Los Angeles Rams do not intend to ease Aaron Donald into his much-anticipated return, even with the three-time Defensive Player of the Year missing the past two seasons following his retirement.,Donald was listed as the Rams' starter at defensive end for the season opener next Thursday against t...
Seahawks officially complete sale to Khosla family
The Seattle Seahawks officially closed the sale of the franchise to the Khosla family on Thursday.,NFL owners unanimously approved the sale -- at a league-record price of $9.612 billion -- on Aug. 26.,"We are honored and excited to begin this next chapter," the Khosla family said in a statement. "Th...
Cardinals WR Michael Wilson signs 3-year extension
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $75 million, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Per reports, the extension could boost to $78 million and includes $47 million guaranteed. ,Wilson, who had a year left on his rookie deal, is now ...
The Athletic: Dianna Russini violated company rules in Mike Vrabel situation
Dianna Russini violated workplace rules at The Athletic by not disclosing her relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, but the former NFL insider's reporting was not biased in his favor, according to the website's investigation into Russini.,The Athletic released the findings o...
Nick Bosa practices, George Kittle progressing as 49ers jet to Australia
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa participated in practice Wednesday for the first time since a season-ending ACL injury last September, joining tight end George Kittle on the field. ,"It was a long road," Bosa said. "I kind of ramped it a little too fast with the football stuff a month ag...
Justin Tucker among 3 kickers to work out for Jets
Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was one of three kickers to work out Wednesday for the New York Jets, multiple media outlets reported.,Also at the workout were Michael Badgley and Joshua Karty.,Tucker, 36, has the best resume of the trio.,In 13 seasons in the NFL -- all with the Ravens ...
QB J.J. McCarthy still 'developing,' Vikings GM says
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's descent from starter to possibly third on the Minnesota Vikings' depth chart doesn't mean he's on his way out, first-year general manager Nolan Teasley said Wednesday.,Teasley said that he anticipates the former first-round draft pick will be on the team's roster when the...
Emmitt Smith accused of cheating solar investor out of $2.5M
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith has been accused of cheating an investor in a Texas solar energy project out of $2.5 million.,A lawsuit filed Monday in Delaware's Chancery Court claims the NFL's all-time leading rusher and his business partners used the money loaned by a Native A...
Raiders tab Kirk Cousins as starting quarterback
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza's time is coming.,It's just not now.,On Wednesday, the Raiders announced veteran Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for their season opener against the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13. Cousins was battli...
Jalen Hurts: 'Clearly' grew apart from A.J. Brown last season
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts confirmed former teammate A.J. Brown's assessment that the two had grown apart last season, albeit with a bit of prodding.,In an interview with GQ magazine published Tuesday, Hurts was asked if he and Brown -- who is now with the New England Patriots -- ha...
Lions expect Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph back after PUP stints
Lions safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch will both return this season, general manager Brad Holmes said on Wednesday, but when exactly they suit up for a game is uncertain.,Joseph (knee) and Branch (Achilles) were placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Sunday, meaning both wi...
Raiders GM on Fernando Mendoza: 'His time is coming, but he's got to earn it'
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza experienced both highs and lows during the preseason, and that's to be expected in the eyes of general manager John Spytek.,While Mendoza's results on the field are just starting to play out, Spytek said the top overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft...
Report: 49ers' Nick Bosa, George Kittle to travel to Australia
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa will travel Wednesday to Australia for next week's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, NFL Network reported.,The Week 1 contest in Melbourne takes place next Thursday night.,Kittle, 32, was activated from the physically ...
Reports: Vikings agree to deal with LB Kyle Van Noy
The Minnesota Vikings added veteran depth at linebacker on Tuesday, agreeing to a deal with Kyle Van Noy, multiple media outlets reported.,Van Noy, 35, visited the Vikings' camp on Tuesday. He will begin on the team's practice squad "to ramp up," according to The Ringer.,A two-time Super Bowl champi...
Colin Kaepernick says NFL blackballing him: 'I watch college football'
A decade after his stance against racial injustice made headlines far beyond the sports world, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says that while his mission goes on, his love for the NFL is long gone.,Speaking with NBC News, the 38-year-old admitted he no longer watches the NFL...
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) closer to return than 'some think'
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty might be back in the lineup for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas general manager John Spytek said. ,Jeanty did not participate in Tuesday's practice as he recovers from an ankle injury. Spytek said he could be back on the field sooner than ex...
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. hints he may sit without new deal
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. hinted at the possibility of sitting out regular-season games without a new contract.,Porter Jr. is entering the final year of his contract but practiced Tuesday for the first time since being activated from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday. A back ...