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Reports: Patriots to start Bailey Zappe, bench Mac Jones
All signs point to Bailey Zappe replacing Mac Jones as the starting quarterback for the Patriots on Sunday....
Steelers prepare for Cardinals, reunion with RB James Conner
Homecoming arrives a bit late this season when former University of Pittsburgh running back James Conner takes on his original NFL team on the field he called home for the Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers....
Saints target takeaways, welcome Detroit, Dan Campbell 'home'
Pride runs deep with Dan Campbell, who has the Detroit Lions in first place in the NFC North....
Panthers pack bags to visit Baker Mayfield, Bucs
Not often does the team with the NFL's worst record grab headlines entering the final month of the season, but here the Carolina Panthers stand as their 12th game of the season approaches....
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III (oblique) doubtful
Seattle Seahawks starting running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) is expected to miss a second straight game....
Joe Flacco named Browns backup QB, gets first-team reps
The Cleveland Browns confirmed Wednesday that Joe Flacco is the primary backup quarterback and will get the start this week if Dorian Thompson-Robinson is unable to clear concussion protocol....
Chiefs open practice window for LB Nick Bolton
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton returned to practice Wednesday with a heavy wrap on his surgically repaired left wrist....
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...