Browns not naming starting quarterback against JaguarsVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Joe Flacco’s second straight start for the Browns appears inevitable, if not essential. It’s just not official. Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski remained noncommittal about his starter for Sunday’s crucial game against Jacksonville despite Flacco getting all the first-team quarterback reps during the portion of Friday’s practice open...
Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for referencing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting 4 years ago
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their coordination during a team meeting four years ago. McDermott had cited the hijackers while stressing the importance of communication. Upon realizing how his message was being interpreted, McDermott said...
Jags employee charged with stealing $22M gambled away 99% of funds, plans guilty plea, lawyer says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise has a gambling addiction and plans to plead guilty to resolve federal charges against him, his attorney said Thursday. Attorney Alex King of First Coast Criminal Defense in Jacksonville released a...
QB Joe Flacco set for 2nd start as Browns meet Jaguars with AFC playoff ramifications
CLEVELAND — Joe Flacco has gone from the couch to contention. Signed three weeks ago by Cleveland as emergency protection when quarterback Deshaun Watson was lost with a season-ending shoulder injury, Flacco has a chance to get the Browns into the playoffs — a scenario not even he could have...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence returns to practice in hope of playing Browns
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, taking another step toward playing at Cleveland despite a high ankle sprain. Lawrence took snaps, moved around on his right ankle and threw passes during the portion of practice open to reporters. It came...
Longtime NFL kicker, Penn State walk-on Robbie Gould retires after 18-year career
Longtime NFL kicker Robbie Gould is retiring following an 18-year career that established him as one of the game’s best in the clutch. Gould announced his retirement on The Player’s Tribune on Thursday. Gould had been a free agent after the San Francisco 49ers opted not to bring him back...
Ravens back from bye in good health with even bigger division lead
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — John Harbaugh admitted he was rooting against the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend, so in that sense, the Baltimore coach got his wish. “Absolutely, you root against all the teams that are in your way,” he said. “So, that’s what we did. We had...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence making progress toward ‘hopefully playing’ at Browns on Sunday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence has ditched the crutches and the walking boot. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback feels “a lot better” than he thought he would two days after suffering a high ankle sprain against Cincinnati. Lawrence sat out practice Wednesday but wouldn’t rule out playing Sunday at Cleveland (7-5),...
Vikings will stick with Joshua Dobbs at QB after bye week assessment
EAGAN, Minn. — Joshua Dobbs still has the starting quarterback job for the Minnesota Vikings. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced Wednesday that Dobbs will remain the starter this week, after he threw four interceptions — three of them off deflections of varying degrees — during a damaging 12-10 loss at...
Bills’ Von Miller to practice, play while facing domestic violence charge
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Though disappointed in the allegations of domestic violence made against Von Miller, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane stressed Wednesday that he wants the legal process to play out and not rush to making any judgments. Otherwise, Beane said, Miller will participate in practice and is...
Browns waiting to make call on starting QB as Dorian Thompson-Robinson returns to practice
BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation remains cloudy and somewhat convoluted. At least they’re consistent. Coach Kevin Stefanski declined to announce his starter for this week’s game against Jacksonville on Wednesday, saying he wants to evaluate practices before choosing between Joe Flacco and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson. “We’ll make...
Greenfield native, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy out with appendicitis, expects to be on sideline against Eagles
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is away from the team to undergo surgery for appendicitis but expects to be on the sideline Sunday night for a highly anticipated rematch with Philadelphia. The team said McCarthy was hospitalized after experiencing abdominal pain Wednesday morning. He was expected to...
Tommy DeVito to remain Giants starting QB over Tyrod Taylor
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tommy DeVito will remain the New York Giants’ starting quarterback, while veteran Tyrod Taylor expressed disappointment with the decision. Coach Brian Daboll made the announcement Tuesday morning before the Giants (4-8) started practicing for Monday night’s home game against the Green Bay Packers (6-6). “I think...
Bailey Zappe appears likely to make his 2nd straight start for the offensively challenged PatriotsVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — All signs point to quarterback Bailey Zappe making his second straight start for the New England Patriots on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2022 fourth-round pick addressed the media from the podium Tuesday, usually a good sign when trying to figure out who will be...
Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decadeVideo
LAS VEGAS — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sees football becoming a global sport within the next decade, with his league at the forefront of that effort. That includes, Goodell said Tuesday, adding another international market to next year’s regular-season schedule. He wasn’t specific, but Brazil and Spain are the front-runners....
Analysis: Jake Browning’s 354-yard performance rekindles Bengals’ playoff hopes
CINCINNATI — With Joe Burrow out for the season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ chances of making the playoffs seemed slim. Jake Browning’s performance Monday night has rekindled those hopes. Burrow’s backup threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second start. He also had a 1-yard TD run and a...
Jets waiving QB Tim Boyle, signing QB Brett Rypien off Seahawks practice squad
The New York Jets are waiving Tim Boyle after two starts and signing Brett Rypien off the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad Tuesday in the team’s latest shuffle at the quarterback position, according to multiple reports. Boyle mostly struggled while replacing the benched Zach Wilson the past two games. He was...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has high ankle sprain, no timetable for return
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has a high ankle sprain that could force him to miss the first game of his NFL career. Coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday that tests on Lawrence’s right ankle showed “everything’s stable, everything’s good.” He added that surgery “is not necessarily something...
Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick
The Patriot Way has lost its direction. Robert Kraft’s once-proud franchise is a disaster and Bill Belichick can’t fix it because he contributed to the mess. The New England Patriots fell to 2-10 following a 6-0 loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers that saw their offensive futility sink to...
Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars in overtime
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jake Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second career start, and the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in overtime Monday night. Browning also ran for a score as the Bengals (6-6) won on “Monday Night Football” for the first time since...
Heisman winner Caleb Williams to skip USC’s Holiday Bowl trip, fueling NFL expectations
LOS ANGELES — Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams will not play for Southern California in the Holiday Bowl, fueling the expectation he will enter the upcoming NFL draft. Williams won’t be in the lineup when the Trojans (7-5) face Louisville in their bowl game in San Diego on Dec. 27,...
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro ejected in NFC title game rematch
PHILADELPHIA — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday’s 42-19 win against Philadelphia for putting his hand in the face of the Eagles’ chief security officer. Dom DiSandro, a constant presence on the Eagles’ sideline and whenever players are out in public, pulled Greenlaw off Eagles wide...
Jordan Love throws 3 TD passes, Packers beat Chiefs 27-19 for 3rd straight win
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love showed the Kansas City Chiefs just how much he’s learned since the last time he faced them. Love connected with Christian Watson on two of his three touchdown passes and the resurgent Green Bay Packers won their third straight game, 27-19 over Patrick Mahomes...
Matthew Stafford throws 3 TD passes as Rams win 3rd straight, 36-19 over BrownsVideo
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes, Puka Nacua became the first Rams rookie wide receiver to reach 1,000 yards in a season and Los Angeles extended its winning streak to three games with a 36-19 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Rams have won three...
Bengals, Jaguars have plenty at stake on MNF, including the ‘Taylor Bro Bowl’ trophy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The “Taylor Bro Bowl” trophy used to mean a lot more to Zac and Press Taylor. It’s still a fun reminder of their head-to-head coaching record and a chance to regale matchups that might get fuzzy over time. But it’s way down on the list of what’s...
