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Aaron Rodgers, 42, undecided about playing in 2026
As his Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for Sunday's playoffs-or-bust clash with the rival Baltimore Ravens, Aaron Rodgers said he remains undecided about returning for a 22nd season in 2026.,Playing on a one-year contract this season, the four-time NFL MVP has posted his 15th season with at least 3,000 ...
Miami’s Cotton Bowl Win Over Ohio State Was a Throwback to The U’s Glory Days
Miami’s 24-14 Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State delivered nostalgia, redemption, and a defensive stand that erased decades of Hurricanes heartbreak in the College Football Playoff....
Bye, bye: NFC's top prize goes to 49ers-Seahawks winner
There will be plenty on the line Saturday night when the Seattle Seahawks meet the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.,Namely, the NFC West title, the conference's top playoff seed and a first-round playoff bye.,Both the Seahawks (13-3) and 49ers (12-4) carry six-game winning streaks into the...
Inconsistent Panthers aim to clinch NFC South in rematch with Bucs
It's not exactly a winner-takes-all situation when the NFC South rival Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clash for the second time in three weeks on Saturday in Tampa.,However, the Panthers can dictate their fate when it comes to qualifying for the postseason.,"We're aware of all those scen...
Reports: Packers claim former Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs
The Green Bays bolstered an ailing defensive secondary on Wednesday by claiming cornerback Trevon Diggs off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys, according to multiple media reports.,The Cowboys released the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback on Tuesday. Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that Di...
Reports: Eagles plan to start QB Tanner McKee, rest Jalen Hurts, other starters
The Philadelphia Eagles plan to start little-used quarterback Tanner McKee and rest Jalen Hurts and several other starters in the regular-season finale at home Sunday against the Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,The Eagles (11-5) cannot fall any lower than their cur...
Falcons coach Raheem Morris' prospects looking up with late-season success
The Atlanta Falcons have known for the better part of December that they won't be playing in the postseason for the eighth straight year.,Atlanta (7-9) also will post an eighth consecutive losing record after a five-game midseason losing streak dug a hole too deep to emerge from -- even in the unimp...
Packers QB Jordan Love (concussion) practicing, but not cleared yet
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will participate in practice Wednesday but still needs to clear concussion protocol, head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters.,Love and backup Malik Willis were both injured Week 16 at Chicago. Love practiced while in concussion protocol last week but wasn't f...
Cardinals shut down WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (foot)
The Arizona Cardinals ruled wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. out for Sunday's season finale against the Los Angeles Rams, ending his injury-plagued second season.,Already dealing with a right heel injury sustained in a Week 13 loss at Tampa Bay, Harrison injured his left foot during last Sunday's l...
Pats DT Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor domestic assault charge from an alleged incident on Aug. 8 in Mansfield, Mass.,Barmore, 26, was in a relationship with the alleged victim, according to court documents revealed Wednesday in a report from WCVB TV in Bosto...
Cards' Calais Campbell undecided about a 19th season
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell said he will take some time before deciding whether to return for his 19th NFL season in 2026.,Campbell, who will be 40 by the time next season kicks off, has started every game this season heading into Sunday's season finale against the host Los A...
Report: Packers signing QB Desmond Ridder
The Green Bay Packers are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder to their practice squad, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.,With starter Jordan Love and backup Malik Willis both dealing with shoulder injuries, Clayton Tune is the only healthy signal-caller on the roster.,The Packers (9-6-1) are locked ...
Commanders place C Tyler Biadasz (ankle, knee) on IR
The Washington Commanders placed starting center Tyler Biadasz on injured reserve on Wednesday.,Biadasz, 28, started the first 16 games this season before sustaining ankle and knee injuries in the Christmas Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys.,He has played in career 92 games (84 starts) with the Cowboys...
Texas Tech’s $28 Million Bet Faces Its Biggest Test Against Oregon in the CFP
Texas Tech’s $28 million roster investment faces its biggest test against Oregon in the College Football Playoff. A breakdown of roster construction, defense, and what’s at stake in the Orange Bowl....
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, LT Trent Williams miss practice
The San Francisco 49ers practiced Tuesday without two key pieces of their offense, running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams.,They were not mere veterans' rest days. McCaffrey appeared on the injury list with a new back issue, and Williams was listed with the right hamstring in...
Bucs denote QB Baker Mayfield limited on estimated practice report
During his three years in Tampa Bay, quarterback Baker Mayfield has yet to miss a starting assignment. It's unlikely he's going to miss Saturday's regular-season finale.,There have been many injury obstacles for the veteran to overcome, especially in 2025, and another set are at work as the Buccanee...
Matthew Stafford may have thrown MVP away in 3-pick loss
Matthew Stafford's march toward his first NFL Most Valuable Player award went from one of the league's feel-good stories of 2025 to a significant longshot over four shocking quarters in Atlanta on Monday night.,With only two regular-season games remaining -- both against teams out of playoff content...
Cowboys release veteran CB Trevon Diggs
The Dallas Cowboys released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday.,The 27-year-old veteran will be subject to the waiver process and if unclaimed, will become a free agent.,Diggs confirmed the news to NFL Network, telling a reporter that "he will miss his time in Dallas, he assures me...
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs facing strangulation, assault charges
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation or suffocation and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery.,The charges were announced Tuesday morning in Dedham (Mass.) District Court with Diggs' attorney, Michael DiStefano, calling in via phone, accord...
NFL Playoff Picture: Week 18 wins equate to No. 1 seed for Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks
The Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are starting the playoffs one week early.,At least that's the mindset shared by Broncos coach Sean Payton with Denver (13-3) in line to secure the No. 1 seed, first-round bye and home-field advantage in the AFC by beating the Los Angeles C...