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Brandon Staley, Chargers GM fired after historic, embarrassing loss
Following a historic loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter....

Report: Panthers to put TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) on IR
The Carolina Panthers are expected to move tight end Hayden Hurst to injured reserve as he continues to battle the side effects of a concussion sustained Nov. 9 in a game against the Chicago Bears, The Athletic reported Friday....

Tyrod Taylor just cannot catch a break
Hasn’t Tyrod Taylor been through enough at this point? ...

Chargers subreddit becomes about phone chargers, not team
Things are looking very bleak for the Los Angeles Chargers. Not only is Justin Herbert done for the year, but the Bolts went out and got absolutely torched by the Raiders to the tune of 63-21 on Thursday Night Football....

The Cowboys and Lions are about to have their destinies — and histories — collide
One team is using this season to show people that they aren’t who they’ve always been. The other is hoping this postseason won’t end like it usually does — with embarrassment. When Detroit travels to Dallas in two weeks, we’ll have a better idea of which team is destined to repeat history....
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Tyreek Hill settles 1 paternity suit, still has others [Update]
Updated Feb. 29: Tyreek Hill settled the paternity suit brought forth by Brittney Lackner, according to the Daily Mail. ...

Raiders score team-record 63 points in blowout of Chargers
Aidan O'Connell threw for four touchdowns in the first half Thursday night and the Las Vegas Raiders set a franchise record for most points in a game in a 63-21 evisceration of the Los Angeles Chargers in Las Vegas....

Eagles, Seahawks aim to get back to winning on MNF
Despite back-to-back losses, the Philadelphia Eagles are still tied for first place in the NFC East and in contention for the conference's top playoff seed....

Dolphins sign 3-time Pro Bowl LB Melvin Ingram to practice squad
The Miami Dolphins signed outside linebacker Melvin Ingram, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who played in 17 games for the team last season, to the practice squad on Thursday....

Broncos LB Nik Bonitto, TE Greg Dulcich out vs. Lions
The Denver Broncos have ruled out outside linebacker Nik Bonitto and tight end Greg Dulcich for their game Saturday night at the Detroit Lions....

Packers RB AJ Dillon could play with broken thumb
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon did not practice on Thursday as he gauges whether he can play with a broken right thumb....

Report: Raiders RB Josh Jacobs to sit out vs. Chargers
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is not expected to play in Thursday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, NFL Network reported....

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson questionable vs. Bengals
Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson is listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game against the host Cincinnati Bengals....

Outlawing the 'hip-drop' tackle next season is going to wildly change the NFL. And not for the better
Tackling another human being is not easy. A good little-league coach teaches a step-by-step approach of facemask up, chest-to-chest contact, wrap, grab cloth, and drive. However, a live ball carrier does not stand still. In order to tackle fully equipped ball carriers who sprint, slide, spin and sha...

Cam Newton doesn't understand what 'game manager' actually means
Cam Newton has earned the right to stake his claim for the Content Clickbait King throne. He was a former MVP, Heisman Trophy winner, national champion and Super Bowl competitor. Newton recently caught a wave of backlash for classifying Brock Purdy, Dak Prescott, Jared Goff and Tua Tagovailoa as gam...

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe announces return in 2024
Quarterback Jalen Milroe said Thursday he's returning to Alabama for a final season in 2024....

Oregon State QB Aidan Chiles follows coach to Michigan State
Oregon State quarterback Aidan Chiles announced Thursday he is following his former coach to Michigan State....

Of course the NFL’s latest global expansion screws fans stateside
The NFL’s plan for global domination took another step forward this week as the league announced it will play a game in South America for the first time. Cue the trumpets, horns and dollar bills falling from the sky like confetti. Get ready, Brazil, here comes a little bloodsport to pique your morbi...

NFL officials have been asked to influence games because of betting: Ex-VP of officiating
One of the biggest names in NFL officiating revealed that there have been attempts to fix games for gambling purposes. ...
