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Chiefs OL icon Ed Budde dies at 83
Legendary Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Ed Budde, a Super Bowl champion, died Tuesday. He was 83....
Reports: Tim Boyle joins Texans' practice squad with C.J. Stroud ailing
The Houston Texans signed quarterback Tim Boyle to their practice squad on Tuesday, multiple reports said, while C.J. Stroud's availability for Week 16 remains in doubt....
Texas A&M's Evan Stewart enters portal; LT Overton picks Alabama
Texas A&M receiver Evan Stewart entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, according to multiple reports....
Giants QB Tommy DeVito attends pizzeria event for free after squabble
Tommy DeVito's fairy-tale NFL story added a less-flattering chapter this week when a New Jersey pizzeria canceled his appearance and claimed his agent tried to double the fee, but the New York Giants starting quarterback on Tuesday made for a happy ending....
Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin agrees to extension ahead of Peach Bowl
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin agreed to a contract extension with the school on Tuesday....
Week 16 playoff scenarios: 49ers can clinch top seed, bye
The San Francisco 49ers' Christmas gift could be the No. 1 seed in the NFC....
Dolphins waive Jason Pierre-Paul
The Miami Dolphins waived pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul on Tuesday in order to make room for rookie running back Chris Brooks, who was activated off injured reserve....
49ers' Brock Purdy now odds-on MVP favorite
Brock Purdy can stump for teammate Christian McCaffrey all he likes, but the reality is that oddsmakers view the San Francisco 49ers' second-year quarterback as the odds-on favorite to win Most Valuable Player honors this season....
NFL refs making offensive offside calls during crucial moments
Why are there so many penalties on offensive players showing up in the NFL as of late, and why do they all seemingly come at the most crucial times?...
Ravens sign Melvin Gordon III, place Keaton Mitchell on IR
The Baltimore Ravens promoted Melvin Gordon III from their practice squad to their 53-man roster on Tuesday and placed fellow running back Keaton Mitchell on injured reserve....
Bengals coach on Ja'Marr Chase: 'We'll see as the week goes'
Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor isn't prepared to make any rash decisions on the availability of wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for Saturday's game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers....
A Black vs. white NFL game might teach league talent evaluators to give white players a chance at all positions
I do not agree with Rashard Mendenhall, entirely. In my humble opinion, people of all races and ethnicities talk entirely too spicy about professional athletes. No professional is above criticism just because the critic is not one. However, regardless of whether someone can dunk at an open gym or be...
Colts suspend CB Tony Brown, WR Isaiah McKenzie for 3 games
The Indianapolis Colts suspended cornerback Tony Brown and wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie on Tuesday for the final three games of the regular season for conduct detrimental to the team....
Aaron Rodgers: ' I don’t think next year will be my last year'
New York Jets injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers has turned his attention to 2024 and beyond after spending the last three months talking about returning to the club before the end of this season....
Panthers grant LB Justin Houston's request for release
The Carolina Panthers granted veteran linebacker Justin Houston's request to be released on Tuesday....
Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa opts out of bowl game
Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa is opting out of the Music City Bowl to prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft....
Washington's Kalen DeBoer voted AP Coach of Year
Kalen DeBoer was voted the 2023 Associated Press Coach of the Year on Tuesday after guiding Washington to a 13-0 record, the Pac-12 championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff....
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Derrick Ward pleads not guilty to robbery charges [Updated]
Updated Jan. 4: Ward pleaded not guilty to the charges....
The NFL and NCAA football have a coaching-carousel problem
Raise your hand if you weren’t surprised that a Matt Patricia-coordinated defense caved during the waning minute of the Eagles-Seahawks game Monday. Now, keep them raised if you’re not shocked that Matt Nagy and Nathaniel Hackett are struggling to get their respective offenses in rhythm. Alright, to...
Utah meets resilient Northwestern in Las Vegas Bowl
Quarterback Bryson Barnes is set to start for Utah in Saturday's Las Vegas Bowl against Northwestern in what the program already knows will be his swan song....