Football Page 559 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
The San Francisco 49ers need to take an improv class
When rolling, the San Francisco 49ers look like they’re never going to lose again. Until Monday night’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Niners were undefeated this season when Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffery, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle are healthy. And it looked as if that trend might continu...
Sean Payton laments Broncos' 'self-inflicted problems'
Coach Sean Payton was ready to call a spade a spade two days after the Denver Broncos' playoff hopes took a mighty hit in a 26-23 home loss to the New England Patriots....
Joe Flacco, Browns push for playoff clincher vs. Jets
All the New York Jets wanted in 2023 was one healthy and productive quarterback. Looking back, the Jets might wish they would have answered when Joe Flacco knocked in September....
Broncos cut king of unnecessary roughness Kareem Jackson
Bronco’s safety Kareem Jackson was released Tuesday after his roster exemption expired. Jackson has accumulated $89,670 in fines this season for repeated violations of unnecessary roughness. ...
Clemson streaks into Gator Bowl clash with Kentucky
Clemson is accustomed to playing on big stages, but falling short of double-digit victories for the first time since 2010 has ramifications....
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has sprained AC joint
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is dealing with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, coach Doug Pederson confirmed Tuesday....
Colts place S Julian Blackmon (shoulder) on IR
The Indianapolis Colts placed safety Julian Blackmon on injured reserve Tuesday and signed safety Henry Black from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad....
Rams cut former starting RB Darrell Henderson
The Los Angeles Rams cut running back Darrell Henderson from the practice squad on Tuesday....
Memphis takes on Iowa State in Liberty Bowl 'home' game
Iowa State's solid defense will be challenged by the high-powered Memphis offense in the Liberty Bowl on Friday in Memphis, Tenn....
Season over for Cardinals DL Jonathan Ledbetter (knee)
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter will miss the final two games of the season with a knee injury....
Lamar Jackson new MVP favorite as Brock Purdy plummets
The NFL's Most Valuable Player race took the primetime stage on Christmas night, and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson put together a performance that vaulted the 2019 award winner into the driver's seat....
Browns place QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson on IR
The Cleveland Browns placed rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson on injured reserve Tuesday and ruled out kicker Dustin Hopkins for Thursday's game against the visiting New York Jets....
Giants coach mum on starting quarterback vs. Rams
New York Giants coach Brian Daboll isn't ready to name his starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Rams....
Hot hand: Steelers to start QB Mason Rudolph at Seattle
Mason Rudolph will be the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting quarterback on Sunday at Seattle, coach Mike Tomlin confirmed on Tuesday....
Missouri motivated for Cotton Bowl test against Ohio State
Even though Ohio State is ranked higher and has more wins than No. 9 Missouri, the seventh-ranked Buckeyes also have uncertainty entering Friday's Cotton Bowl matchup in Arlington, Texas....
Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle dealing with ankle injury
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Jaylen Waddle is nursing a high-ankle injury, leaving the wide receiver's availability in jeopardy for Sunday's high-profile showdown against the host Baltimore Ravens....
Mark Davis is disrespecting Antonio Pierce by not removing the interim tag
This wouldn’t happen to Kellen Moore, Ben Johnson or Mike McDonald. But for “some odd reason,” Antonio Pierce has to deal with it....
Report: Purdue pass-rusher Nic Scourton to transfer
Purdue outside linebacker Nic Scourton, the Big Ten's leader in sacks this season, is entering the transfer portal, The Athletic reported Tuesday....
All this talk about Mike Tomlin needs to stop
The conversation surrounding Mike Tomlin is so confusing. Pittsburgh is a game over .500, and with trips to Seattle and Baltimore remaining, the worst-case scenario is the coach’s 16-year streak of winning seasons snaps with an 8-9 record....
NFL roundup: Ravens pick off 5 passes, shut down 49ers
Lamar Jackson threw for 252 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns while the Baltimore Ravens intercepted San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy four times in a 33-19 win Monday night in Santa Clara, Calif....