Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12Video
BALTIMORE — Josh Johnson completed all 11 of his pass attempts, and Emory Jones added a long touchdown throw in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. The Falcons scored with 36 seconds remaining on a 3-yard run by...
49ers GM John Lynch on Brandon Aiyuk contract saga: ‘I don’t like that it’s taken this long’Video
With the season opener three weekends away, the San Francisco 49ers are starting to have more concern about the Brandon Aiyuk contact situation. In an interview with KNBR 680 AM on Friday, general manager John Lynch said, “I’m always hopeful. I’m an optimistic person (by) nature, and so I’m always...
Bengals, kicker Evan McPherson agree to 3-year, $16.5 million contract extension
CINCINNATI — “Money Mac” is getting paid. Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has agreed to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension, eliminating any chance of him hitting free agency in March. McPherson, who earned the nickname “Money Mac” because of his penchant for making clutch kicks, will earn $10 million...
ESPN fires football host Sam Ponder, analyst Robert Griffin III in shocking shakeup
ESPN has reportedly fired football analyst Robert Griffin III and “Sunday NFL Countdown” host Samantha Ponder in a stunning shakeup designed to cut significant costs. Both on-air personalities had been earning over seven figures and were still under contract with the network when they were informed of the decision Thursday...
Bills starting LB Matt Milano out indefinitely with torn biceps
The Buffalo Bills once again will have to make due without the backbone of their defense with linebacker Matt Milano out indefinitely and expected to miss at least the first few months of the season because of a torn left biceps. Bills coach Sean McDermott called it “an unfortunate situation,”...
Vikings WR Jordan Addison to miss time but appears to avoid major injury
BEREA, Ohio — The Vikings dodged a second significant injury loss in two days. Minnesota No. 2 wide receiver and former Pitt star Jordan Addison is expected to miss some time with a left ankle injury suffered Wednesday — just hours after Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ruled out...
Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from PatriotsVideo
The New England Patriots traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. Judon had 28 sacks in his first two seasons with the Patriots before finishing with four in four games last year when he was limited...
Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new teamVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Diontae Johnson is relishing the prospect of being a No. 1 wide receiver again. When Johnson was acquired by the Panthers in an offseason trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was informed by new coach Dave Canales that he would be the primary option in Carolina’s passing...
Titans QB Will Levis gives sample cologne spritzes from new mayo endorsement dealVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Will Levis turned into a fragrance salesman Wednesday after Tennessee’s first joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks, spritzing reporters’ wrists with the new scent developed with his new endorsement deal with a mayonnaise company. “Will Levis No 8” is yes, a parfum de mayonnaise that sold out...
Brandon Aiyuk saga takes interesting twist at 49ers practiceVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brandon Aiyuk wore a bright red T-shirt, black shorts, and the focused gaze of a very interested observer at 49ers training camp Wednesday. A day after the 49ers reportedly agreed to a trade that would send Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers, he looked very much like...
Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah gets 3-year, $39 million extension after Pro Bowl seasonVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has received a three-year, $39 million contract extension on the heels of his Pro Bowl season. A second-round pick in 2021 from Notre Dame, Owusu-Koramoah was entering the final year of his rookie deal. The sides had been working on an agreement...
Lions coach Dan Campbell says leg injury to RB Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be ‘fine’Video
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, dressed in shorts, watched training camp from the sideline Wednesday after he left practice earlier in the week with a leg injury. As a rookie last season, Gibbs rushed for 945 yards with 10 touchdowns along with 316 receiving yards...
Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season after right knee surgeryVideo
BEREA, Ohio — J.J. McCarthy’s rookie year with the Minnesota Vikings is already over. The former Michigan star quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick will miss the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee, which he injured in his preseason debut last week. McCarthy had the operation on Wednesday...
Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock rosterVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills placed receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve Tuesday and made several other moves to restock their injury-depleted roster. The Bills signed quarterback Ben DiNucci (Pine-Richland) and receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain to one-year contracts. Buffalo also released...
Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge after fight with fianceeVideo
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was arrested Tuesday and charged with domestic violence after police said he threatened his fiancee with a gun during a fight. Hall was booked and arraigned at Avon Lake Municipal Court, said James M. Drozdowski, a public information officer with...
Raiders bring back former Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders signed backup free-agent quarterback Nathan Peterman on Tuesday, rejoining an organization in which he was on the roster for three seasons. Peterman, who played for the Raiders from 2018-21, likely would be the backup to Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew, who are competing...
Bills place Chase Claypool on injured reserve, sign 3 players
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills placed receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve on Tuesday and made several other moves to restock their injury-depleted roster. The Bills signed former Pitt quarterback Ben DiNucci and receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain, all to one-year contracts....
Jets GM Joe Douglas says the team won’t honor Haason Reddick’s request to be tradedVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Haason Reddick’s holdout from the New York Jets has gotten ugly as it enters its third week. Shortly after a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press that the star edge rusher requested a trade Monday, Jets general manager Joe Douglas said the team...
Rookie Bo Nix outperforms veteran QBs as Broncos beat Colts 34-30 in preseason openerVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw one touchdown pass and took Denver on long scoring marches to close the first half and open the second half Sunday as the Broncos picked up a 34-30 victory at Indianapolis in their preseason opener. Nix, the No. 12 overall draft pick in...
Browns’ plans for move to new dome stadium hits snag as county backs city’s renovation proposal
CLEVELAND — The Browns’ proposal to leave the lakefront and play in a new domed stadium in Cleveland’s suburbs has hit a major snag. In a letter sent to team owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Cuyahoga County officials said Sunday they’re backing a proposed $1.2 billion renovation of the team’s...
QB Caleb Williams oversees 2 field-goal drives in preseason debut as Bears rout Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Though the ever-confident quarterback never doubted himself, Caleb Williams still found his NFL preseason debut performance reassuring in helping lead the Chicago Bears to a 33-6 win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. After all, it had been nearly nine months since the rookie No. 1...
Backup Jameis Winston confident QB Deshaun Watson can bounce back, lead BrownsVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Jameis Winston’s role with the Browns isn’t limited to simply being quarterback Deshaun Watson’s backup. Yes, he’s the No. 2 QB. Also, first-team hype man. A former top overall NFL draft pick, Winston, who signed as a free agent with the Browns in March, said Thursday that...
U mad, bro?: Colin Holderman can’t pitch; Oneil Cruz can’t field; Steelers can’t get Brandon Aiyuk to Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers can’t pull off a trade for Brandon Aiyuk, and fans can’t escape me discussing it. Colin Holderman can’t pitch, and Oneil Cruz can’t get out of his own way. Also, readers apparently can’t find our Olympics coverage, and I apparently can’t find my dictionary. It’s the dog...
NCAA hands former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show cause order for recruiting violations
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The NCAA announced a four-year show-cause order for former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday for impermissible contact with recruits and players while access was restricted during the covid-19 pandemic, effectively banning him from college athletics until August 2028. The NCAA said Harbaugh, who left his...
Cause of death revealed for ex-Ravens Super Bowl star Jacoby Jones who played for Steelers
Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl star Jacoby Jones died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease caused by high blood pressure, according to a New Orleans medical examiner. Jones was just 40 years old when he died on July 14. The listed cause of death was natural. Jones helped power the Baltimore Ravens to...
