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The Vikings’ coach and GM are having a staring contest with the sun
It’s no surprise that journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs re-entered the atmosphere. Players are backups for a reason, and it was only a matter of time before Dobbs reminded folks why he was available multiple times this season. What is a surprise about this current predicament is after the Vikings us...
Lions open practice window for rookie QB Hendon Hooker
The Detroit Lions designated quarterback Hendon Hooker for return from the non-football injury list, opening a 21-day practice window for the rookie who tore his ACL more than a year ago while still in college....
Don’t let Aaron Rodgers convince you not to use sunscreen
Not content to have spread misinformation about the COVID vaccine, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the therapeutic effects of the sounds of dolphin sex, and “the softening” of society, Rodgers, a man who took courses in “American Studies” at Cal Berkeley, where he did not graduate with a degree in anything relat...
Texans place OL Tytus Howard on IR, waive CB Shaquill Griffin
The Houston Texans placed offensive lineman Tytus Howard on injured reserve Wednesday with a knee injury....
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers cleared for return to practice
The New York Jets on Wednesday opened the 21-day practice window for Aaron Rodgers, less than three months after the star quarterback sustained a torn Achilles in the team's season opener....
Aaron Rodgers gets a step closer to likely reinjuring himself
Aaron Rodgers has been cleared to return to practice 11 weeks after tearing his Achilles four plays into the New York Jets’ season opener. ...
Panthers sign veteran OL Gabe Jackson
The Carolina Panthers signed veteran offensive lineman Gabe Jackson to their practice squad on Wednesday....
Report: Commanders hire DBs coach Jim Salgado
The Commanders hired former Bills defensive backs coach Jim Salgado on an interim basis, ESPN reported Wednesday....
Explosive WR DeSean Jackson retires after 15 seasons
Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson retired Wednesday after 15 seasons with six NFL teams....
We’re witnessing the vindication of Steve Wilks
Once was a coincidence — but, not really. Twice was proof of the pattern. Steve Wilks keeps getting the short end of the stick. And the owners that fire him always wind up paying for it....
Suspended Broncos S Kareem Jackson to meet with Roger Goodell
Suspended Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said he is meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York on Wednesday to discuss his latest punishment....
Stumbling Seahawks seek turnaround vs. surging Cowboys
Usually when NFL teams play on Thanksgiving, they get a few extra days off ahead of the following game....
Patrick Willis should already be a Hall of Famer
Patrick Willis should already be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For eight seasons he was an enforcer for the San Francisco 49ers. He was drafted by a proud franchise that had fallen into disarray, and was intricate part in bringing it back to prominence. Willis did this all while playing a positi...
Cowboys LB Micah Parsons (illness) misses practice
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons missed Tuesday's practice due to illness ahead of the Thursday night matchup with the Seattle Seahawks....
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson activated from IR
The Minnesota Vikings activated All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson from injured reserve on Tuesday....
Aaron Rodgers' return depends on Jets' record
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting closer to returning to the field from a torn Achilles, but he isn't physically ready to make a decision about playing again this season....
Proximity to Aaron Rodgers once again working in Nathaniel Hackett’s favor
The great thing about fall guys in the NFL is they’re interchangeable. It could be a quarterback, a coordinator, a distraction, the head coach, the owner, or Roger Goodell, and usually there’s enough vitriol to spread around. Take the New York Jets for example. They’re one of the most scrutinized fr...
The new Barry Sanders documentary has brought out the love. And some hate
Barry Sanders is one of the greatest players to ever step onto a football field, so when he abruptly retired following the 1998, season it left everyone stunned. One individual who calls Sanders the GOAT RB is Grammy award-winning rapper Eminem. Growing up around Detroit during the Sanders era of do...
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts charging toward first MVP award
Jalen Hurts' latest dramatic comeback victory has helped the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback put more distance between himself and his closest pursuers for the Most Valuable Player award....
Patriots QB1 in Week 13? Ask Robert Kraft
Offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien perceives the QB call for the Patriots is coming from the top of the organization. In New England, that would imply owner Robert Kraft and not head coach Bill Belichick....