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Colts QB Riley Leonard healthy, on edge with role in limbo
Life is moving in fast-forward for rookie quarterback Riley Leonard since he grabbed his helmet and ran onto the field to replace injured Indianapolis Colts starter Daniel Jones in Jacksonville last Sunday. ,Leonard, a sixth-round pick, had thrown only two passes -- a pair of fourth-quarter incomple...
Steelers star LB T.J. Watt hospitalized with lung issue
Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt is undergoing medical evaluation of a lung at a local hospital after experiencing discomfort at the team's practice facility on Wednesday.,"He will not be at practice on Thursday, and his status for Monday night's game vs. Miami is in question," the Stee...
Ravens DT Travis Jones agrees to 3-year extension
Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Travis Jones agreed to a three-year contract extension on Thursday that ties him to the team through the 2028 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $40.5 million. NFL Network added that the contr...
Cowboys, Vikings cling to playoff hopes in crucial NFC tilt
The Philadelphia Eagles are singlehandedly keeping the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East race.,That's fine with the Cowboys, who can apply more pressure on the Eagles if they can knock off the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night in Arlington, Texas.,Philadelphia (8-5) has lost three consecutive games. Da...
Cam Ward, Brock Purdy face off as Niners host Titans
Two quarterbacks at the opposite end of the draft spectrum go head-to-head for the first time when Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans visit Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon in Santa Clara, Calif.,The game matches teams coming off wins in Cleveland a week apart, with the Tit...
Colts could turn to Philip Rivers in battle vs. Seahawks, Father Time
Philip Rivers didn't sound like a guy coming out of retirement to sit on the bench.,Rivers, 44, an eight-time Pro Bowl participant and Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist, was signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis on Wednesday, and coach Shane Steichen didn't rule out the possibility River...
Panthers' Dave Canales sees Saints game as 'championship opportunity'
The Carolina Panthers had a very productive bye week.,While they were resting and recharging for the final four games of the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were losing to the New Orleans Saints and dropping into a tie with the Panthers (7-6) for first place in the NFC South.,Carolina can stay in f...
On hot stretch, Texans out to avoid letdown vs. lowly Cardinals
Riding a five-game winning streak built mainly against fellow AFC playoff contenders, the Houston Texans enter the trap-game portion of the schedule when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.,The Texans (8-5) are inside the playoff bubble as a wild-card team entering Week 15 after beating Jacks...
Lions matchup presents pivot point for Rams, Matthew Stafford
The Los Angeles Rams have moved into the No. 1 spot in the NFC after winning seven of their last eight games.,They can clinch a postseason berth with a victory over the visiting Detroit Lions on Sunday. With a loss, the Rams (10-3) could find themselves tied for second place in their own division.,"...
Division leaders peaking as Packers, Broncos duel in Denver
With a 10-game winning streak and two-game lead in the division, the Broncos are climbing with no time for a breather with the Green Bay Packers coming to Denver on Sunday. ,The Broncos (11-2) are two wins clear of the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West and can clinch a playoff berth with a win ag...
Bears not viewing clash vs. floundering Browns as 'trap game'
The forecast calls for single-digit temperatures when the Chicago Bears host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon along the shores of Lake Michigan.,Bears safety Kevin Byard III has an idea: Fans might stay warm by standing up and screaming at the top of their lungs.,"Be as loud as possible, esp...
Jaguars continue playoff push, Jets' plan jumbled by injuries
It's hard not to feel like everything is coming up Jacksonville Jaguars right now.,The Jaguars (9-4) jumped into sole possession of first place with their fourth straight win last week, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 36-19 to take over the top spot in the AFC South.,They are home again Sunday and ...
Eagles not sounding alarms ahead of Raiders matchup despite skid
The Las Vegas Raiders bring a seven-game losing streak to Philadelphia on Sunday to face an Eagles team trying to avoid a repeat of 2023., ,The only previous meeting between coaches Pete Carroll of the Raiders (2-11) and Nick Sirianni of the Eagles (8-5) occurred during Philadelphia's late-season sw...
Giants, Commanders search for win near end of lost seasons
Two NFC East rivals carrying lengthy losing streaks meet on Sunday when the Washington Commanders visit the New York Giants in East Rutherford, NJ.,Washington (3-10) has dropped eight straight -- the longest current streak in the NFL -- while New York (2-11) has lost its last seven. Barring a tie, o...
Patriots host Bills in crucial AFC East showdown
The New England Patriots can win their first AFC East title this decade by taking down the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass.,The Patriots will be seeking their 11th straight victory, a streak that includes a 23-20 triumph over the host Bills on Oct. 5.,Buffalo (9-4) has won the ...
Desperate Chiefs host Chargers fighting to keep playoff streak alive
With their decade-long streak of playoff appearances in jeopardy, the Kansas City Chiefs will try to ignite their long-shot postseason chances when they play host to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.,The Chiefs (6-7) are on the outside of the playoff field, two games behind the Houston Texans, who...
Riled Ravens on rebound as Bengals fight to avoid elimination
The Baltimore Ravens find themselves outside the playoff picture with four games remaining and a razor-thin margin for error. ,"We're 6-7. The urgency becomes a little more urgent," safety Kyle Hamilton said. "There's no excuses that are to be made at this point.",After losing consecutive games to A...
Seahawks RB coach Kennedy Polamalu takes leave of absence
Seattle Seahawks running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced on Wednesday.,Polamalu, 62, joined the staff in February 2024 when Mike Macdonald took over as head coach. Polamalu's duties will be assumed by run game specialist/assistant of...
Bucs activate WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan from IR
Tampa Bay wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan were activated from injured reserve on Wednesday and listed as questionable to play Thursday night against the visiting Atlanta Falcons.,Evans was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 22, two days after he broke his collarbone in the Buccaneers' 24...
One practice in, Colts not ruling out Philip Rivers for start at Seattle
Philip Rivers might not just return to the NFL after a five-year hiatus, the 44-year-old could be in play to start for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Seattle.,The Colts made their reunion with former quarterback Rivers official Wednesday, adding him to the practice squad before his first team w...