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Chris Ivory could make Jaguars debut Sunday

The Jaguars were supposed to be a team on the rise in 2016, but their season is off to a disappointing start. They’re 0-2 after a 27-23 home loss to the Packers and a 38-14 loss at San Diego. They could get a Week 3 boost if Chris Ivory plays. The Jaguars signed the running […]

Ken Norton Jr. takes blame for Raiders’ awful defense

The Raiders have some problems on defense. They’re the first team since the merger in 1970 to allow more than 500 yards in the first two games of the season, according to Pro Football Talk. Defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. says it’s on him. “I’m accountable for it,” Norton told the East Bay Times. “We’ve […]

Ben Roethlisberger sees a lot of himself in Carson Wentz

Even though he has two Super Bowl rings, there are some things Ben Roethlisberger might have done differently earlier in his career. He said that Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, who opposes Roethlisberger on Sunday, could benefit from that wisdom. It was supposed to take a little time before Wentz became the Eagles’ starting quarterback. […]

Julian Edelman’s dad scouts son’s QB ability

Julian Edelman might have to play quarterback for the Patriots Thursday night against the Texans. If that happens, Edelman’s father told ESPN.com what to expect. Frank Edelman coached his son in youth football all the way to high school, and he sounded like a coach just as much as he did a father when assessing […]

Five potential upsets in NFL Week 3

NFL teams are broken into three record groupings with Week 3 of the 2016 season upon us. There are 2-0 teams, 1-1 teams and 0-2 teams. In other words, there are unbeaten teams, .500 teams and winless teams. The soup is just starting to cook, however. This week’s games will stir the pot and further blend the […]

Judge issues warrant for Josh Gordon’s arrest in paternity case

Just what the Browns needed, more Josh Gordon distractions. The wide receiver is halfway through his four-game substance abuse suspension, but there’s a warrant out for his arrest in connection with a paternity suit, according to Cleveland.com. Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Judge Alison Floyd authorized the arrest warrant Aug. 31 after Gordon failed to respond to […]

Jay Cutler expected to miss 2-3 weeks

The news on Jay Cutler could have been worse for the Bears. Cutler is expected to miss two to three weeks with a sprained thumb, according to NFL.com, but Bears coach John Fox said a lot will depend on how it heals over the next three days. On Tuesday, Fox said that Cutler isn’t likely […]

Ben Roethlisberger says he pondered retirement after last game in Philadelphia

When the Steelers visit Philadelphia Sunday, they’ll try for a better result than their last trip there. It will be a better turnout as long as Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t consider retirement after the game. The Eagles beat the Steelers 15-6 in Week 3 of the 2008 season. Roethlisberger was sacked eight times in that game. Only […]

Andy Reid: Texan’s ‘flop’ wiped out Chiefs TD

The Chiefs would have had a better chance to come back and beat the Texans Sunday if it weren’t for a bad call, Chiefs coach Andy Reid told The Kansas City Star. Tyreek Hill returned a kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown with less than three minutes left, but it was negated by a holding […]

Doug Pederson says Carson Wentz is like a 10-year veteran

So far, so good for Carson Wentz. The Eagles’ rookie quarterback completed 21 of 34 passes for 190 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in the Eagles’ 29-14 win at Chicago Monday night. Wentz is the first rookie quarterback to start and win the first two games of his career without any turnovers, according […]

Five biggest coaching mistakes in NFL Week 2

Week 2 of the 2016 NFL season is in the books, and it might have turned out differently for some teams if their head coaches made better decisions. One coach got away with his mistake. Others weren’t so lucky. One coach who was hailed for his gutsy decision in Week 1 got a cold splash of […]

Seahawks lose draft pick for offseason practice violation

The practice police have pulled the Seahawks over again. The team will pay fines, lose a draft pick as well as OTA sessions for violating the “no-live contact” rule of the collective bargaining agreement during a practice on June 6, according to NFL.com. This

DeAngelo Williams: Super Bowl is ‘only thing I care about’

Whether you’re a Steelers fan or not, it’s hard not to like DeAngelo Williams. The oldest running back in the NFL at 33, Williams leads the league with 237 rushing yards as he again fills in for a suspended Le’Veon Bell. Last year, Williams ran for 204 yards through two games while Bell was suspended. As […]

Kwon Alexander takes blame for Buccaneers’ 40-7 loss

No one player is completely responsible for the Buccaneers’ 40-7 loss at Arizona on Sunday, even if middle linebacker Kwon Alexander is willing to take all of the blame. “I blame the whole thing on me because I need to set the tempo. If I don’t do better, then the defense isn’t going to be […]

Top 6 NFL rivalries right now

Before referee Pete Morelli tosses the coin to decide who gets the ball to start Sunday’s game between the Bengals and Steelers at Heinz Field, he should introduce each team with the preface “In this corner … .” Morelli and his crew have been put on “high alert” by the NFL, according to ESPN.com, because of […]

Andre Johnson: Tajae Sharpe will be ‘great player’

Titans rookie wide receiver Tajae Sharpe might still be a secret to casual football fans, but that’s about to change if Andre Johnson is right about him. “I think he’s going to be a great player,” Johnson, a seven-time Pro Bowl receiver, told The Tennessean. Sharpe, who the Titans drafted in the fifth round from […]

Ranking the top 10 NFL Week 2 games by upset potential

Get ready for more surprises in Week 2 of the 2016 NFL season. We learned a lot in Week 1, but there’s a lot we still don’t know. More could be revealed in the form of upsets. (Covers.com odds through Thursday night were used for point spreads.) No. 10: Baltimore at Cleveland (+6.5) Josh McCown might have been […]

Mike Zimmer says Packers, Vikings aren’t rivals yet

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer would like to see his team beat the Packers more frequently for the twice-annual matchup to be considered a rivalry, according to NFL.com. The Packers (1-0) visit the Vikings (1-0) in the first NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday night. Even if the Vikings are 1-3 against the Packers since […]

Mike Pereira: NFL didn’t follow concussion protocol with Cam Newton

The controversy over whether or not the NFL followed the concussion protocol with Cam Newton last week won’t go away, especially not after a call from the principal’s office. Well, Mike Pereira isn’t exactly a principal to the guys who currently wear stripes on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. But he used to be. He’s the league’s former […]

Cam Newton deflects concussion questions, says ‘I worry about winning’

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was asked Wednesday about the NFL’s investigation into whether or not he should have been taken out of last week’s game against the Broncos after repeated hits to the head. Newton didn’t want to hear it. “I worry about winning. That’s it. Winning. Winning football games. That’s why I’m here,” Newton said, […]

Rex Ryan goes off at team meeting in documentary

Bills coach Rex Ryan might not be letting on publicly that he’s worried about his job security if the Bills don’t make the playoffs. Behind closed doors, however, he said he’s willing to fall on the sword if the Bills fall short of the postseason. The message was laced with f-bombs and filmed in a […]

Darian Stewart fined $18K for hit on Cam Newton

Broncos safety Darian Stewart has a bill coming, and one of his teammates might get one as well. The NFL has fined Stewart $18,231 for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Cam Newton on the final drive of Thursday night’s season-opening game, according to ESPN.com. Several Broncos helmets clanked off of Newton’s helmet during the Broncos’ 21-20 […]

Dez Bryant eager to face Josh Norman

Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant told the Dallas Morning News that he “can’t wait” to go up against Redskins cornerback Josh Norman. If the Redskins’ 38-16 loss to the Steelers on Monday night is any indication, Bryant might have to wait. Norman rarely covered Antonio Brown. Instead, Bashaud Breeland was the one who was burned […]

Eight overreactions from Week 1 of NFL season

Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season is behind us. Like every Week 1, the developments are ripe for overreaction. Some observers are taking what they saw in Week 1 and jumping to conclusions for the entire season. It’s too early for that. Here are eight takes that could be laughed at in December. AFC […]

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