Marshawn Lynch’s return provides spark for Seahawks locker roomVideo
RENTON, Wash. — When Marshawn Lynch played his last game for Seattle in January 2016, a playoff loss to the Carolina Panthers, the idea of him ever wearing a Seahawks uniform again seemed preposterous. Yet here was Lynch on Tuesday going through his first practice with Seattle in nearly four...
Division champion Packers proud of another not-so-pretty winVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — The first time the Green Bay Packers formally gathered in the spring, new coach Matt LaFleur presented the goal of reclaiming the NFC North. Division titles are standard preseason talking points around the NFL, and for the past quarter-century they’ve been the minimum expectation for the Packers. Considering...
Patriots DE, Thomas Jefferson grad Chase Winovich pays school’s lunch debt
New England Patriots rookie defensive end Chase Winovich hasn’t forgotten his roots in Thomas Jefferson High School’s Jaguar country. As a special treat just before the holidays, Winovich, 24, paid for the entire free and reduced lunch debt of 96 students in the West Jefferson Hills School District. “The district...
Packers beat Vikings, clinch NFC North titleVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — Aaron Jones rushed for 154 yards and two second-half touchdowns, Za’Darius Smith had five tackles for loss to lead a stifling performance Green Bay’s defense, and the Packers became NFC North champions by beating the Minnesota Vikings, 23-10, on Monday night. The Packers (12-3) made Matt LaFleur the...
Beast Mode returns? Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks on verge of reunionVideo
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks could be reuniting with former star running back Marshawn Lynch, coach Pete Carroll said during his radio show on Monday. Carroll said Lynch is flying to Seattle and will undergo a physical later Monday. Seattle is in desperate need of running backs after Chris...
Bengals officially NFL’s worst, clinch top pick in next draftVideo
CINCINNATI — The Bengals have secured the top pick in next year’s draft. All that is left is a send-off for the quarterback who had a hand in their best — and most frustrating — moments in the past decade. Andy Dalton gets to wrap up his tenure as the...
First Call: Steeler fan’s quick change goes viral; Browns collapse official in ClevelandVideo
In Monday’s “First Call,” a Steelers fan pulls off an epic quick change. The Browns meltdown continues. We take a look at Will Grier’s debut with Carolina and Saquon Barkley’s huge day. Way to come prepared Here’s one Steelers fan who planned ahead. He was ready to cheer for Devlin...
Saints set more records in win against TitansVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Last week, Drew Brees took his latest turn writing his name into the NFL record book. Now, Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has grabbed his piece of league history with the most catches in a single season. For now, those records are mere guideposts to where the...
Dolphins survive late collapse and beat Bengals in overtimeVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A laugher became a thriller for the Miami Dolphins, and they needed overtime to beat the Cincinnati Bengals. Miami gave up 16 points in the final 29 seconds of regulation but regrouped, and Jason Sanders kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired for a 38-35...
NFL Week 16 review: Saints chasing NFC’s top seed rally to beat TitansVideo
NASHVILLE — Drew Brees threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns and Alvin Kamara ran for two TDs as the New Orleans Saints kept their chase of the NFC’s No. 1 seed alive by rallying from a 14-point deficit to beat the Tennessee Titans 38-28 Sunday. The Saints (12-3) had...
Ravens win 11th straight, clinch top seed in AFC playoffsVideo
CLEVELAND — The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC goes through Baltimore, where its MVP candidate will be waiting. Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes — two to tight end Mark Andrews late in the first half — and rushed for 103 yards as the Ravens won their...
Patriots beat Bills 24-17, win 11th straight AFC East crownVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady appeared for his postgame media session with an ice pack on his right elbow. Bill Belichick was sporting a brand new AFC East championship hat. The New England Patriots had things a little tougher this year, but they came out on top again. Brady passed...
Bills out to end Patriots’ run of AFC East dominanceVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — For years, the Buffalo Bills have been one of three chasers in the AFC East, annually trying and failing to knock the New England Patriots from their decade-long run atop the division. Buffalo enters its Week 16 matchup with New England clinging to its best hope in...
Jerry Rice leads 10 wide receivers on NFL’s all-time teamVideo
Career receiving leader Jerry Rice is among nine Pro Football Hall of Famers selected to the NFL’s All-Time Team on Friday night. Rice, who holds nearly every major receiving record, is joined by one active player, Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald (Pitt), now in his 16th season. A select panel of NFL...
Jamal Adams expects more Pro Bowls, wants to stay with Jets
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jamal Adams insisted he was excited, even if his toned-down reaction to making his second straight Pro Bowl didn’t quite match last year’s emotional moment. The New York Jets safety was home relaxing Tuesday when he received the news — an announcement that a year earlier...
A.J. Green done for season, won’t practice if Bengals tag himVideo
CINCINNATI — The Bengals kept receiver A.J. Green on the active roster all season, hoping he could return from ankle surgery and put some life back into their foundering offense. Turns out that was wishful thinking. Green said Wednesday he has decided not to try to play in either of...
Odell Beckham on future with Browns: ‘I’m not going anywhere’Video
BEREA, Ohio — Tired about speculation over his future, Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said Wednesday he doesn’t want to leave Cleveland after one frustrating season. Beckham dismissed reports he is unhappy with the Browns and said he’s committed to helping the team win. “It’s done. It’s over...
Drew Brees sets NFL all-time TD mark as Saints rout ColtsVideo
NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees became the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdown passes, throwing for four scores to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 34-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. The scoring strike that broke Peyton Manning’s record of 539 career touchdown passes came in the...
Source: WVU product Will Grier to start Sunday for Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers plan to make a quarterback change Sunday, starting rookie Will Grier in the team’s Week 16 game at Indianapolis instead of the struggling Kyle Allen, according to a source. Grier, who grew up in Davidson, will be making his first NFL start and taking his...
Chiefs sign veteran pass-rusher Terrell Suggs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs claimed veteran pass rusher Terrell Suggs off waivers Monday, filling a massive hole at defensive end after losing Alex Okafor to a torn pectoral muscle a day earlier against the Denver Broncos. The 37-year-old Suggs spent the first 16 years of his...
‘Funky season’ provides Jets early evaluating for 2020
NEW YORK — Jonotthan Harrison entered training camp as the New York Jets’ center, eager to establish himself as a reliable starter. It all changed in a snap in early August when Ryan Kalil was lured out of retirement — sending Harrison to his familiar backup role. That is, until...
NFL suspends Seahawks WR Josh Gordon indefinitelyVideo
RENTON, Wash. — The troubles that have followed Josh Gordon throughout his career continued Monday as the Seahawks wide receiver was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league’s drug policy again. Gordon tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and “substances of abuse,” the league said in a statement. Gordon...
First Call: Watch Patriots’ video of Bengals sideline; Texans help Steelers
In this Monday’s “First Call,” you can see what the Patriots filmed on the Bengals sideline. Three former Nittany Lions have big afternoons in the NFL. And the Steelers get a little help from Houston. View for yourself On their Sunday NFL pregame show, Fox aired the footage of what...
Larry Fitzgerald’s future again hot topic after Cardinals’ final home game of 2019
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Larry Fitzgerald wandered the field after the Arizona Cardinals ended a six-game losing streak, searching for hugs and handshakes. He went through what seemed like half the Cleveland Browns sideline, stopping to share a laugh or a pat on the back and posing for a few photos....
Cleveland dominated in defeat as its playoff hopes are buried in desertVideo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Frustration mounted and tempers flared as the Browns had their playoff hopes buried in the desert Sunday. The Browns are on the brink of being mathematically eliminated from postseason contention after falling 38-24 to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Coach Freddie Kitchens needed...
