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There is very little in the world stupider than the Tommy DeVito 'Pizzagate'
Let me tell you about the dumbest story in the sports world this week that’s more than just a big dog sitting courtside at the Lakers game. (To be fair, it was a big, fluffy dog.) New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito got snapped by the cruel rubber band of fame after his agent, Sean Stellato, pulled the ...

Titans to start Ryan Tannehill if QB Will Levis (ankle) is out
Ryan Tannehill welcomes the chance to return to the starting lineup even with the Tennessee Titans eliminated from playoff consideration....

Texans QB C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol
Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud could miss a second consecutive game with a concussion and remains in the league-mandated protocol for head injuries....

Jaguars backup QB preparing to start with Trevor Lawrence idle
Jacksonville Jaguars backup quarterback C.J. Beathard is preparing to play this week with starter Trevor Lawrence in concussion protocol....

Jets activate QB Aaron Rodgers for practice, insist he won't play
The New York Jets activated quarterback Aaron Rodgers from injured reserve in a procedural move with no intention of putting him on the field for another game this season....

Falcons noncommittal on Arthur Smith, will 'let season play out'
Arthur Smith remains head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, but owner Arthur Blank wants to see the season play out after the team lost back-to-back games in a span of eight days....

Reports: Eagles G Landon Dickerson out after thumb surgery
Eagles guard Landon Dickerson is out after undergoing thumb surgery on Wednesday, according to multiple reports....

Saints face Rams with potential playoff spot at stake
The Los Angeles Rams have won four of their last five games to move into the final wild-card playoff spot in the NFC....

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....

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....

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....
