​Cowboys’ Rolando McClain suspended indefinitely, NFL future in doubt

Rolando McClain's return to the NFL seems doubtful at this point.

Bucs center angry at Seahawks lineman who spit in his face

Joe Hawley thinks rookie Jarran Reed is the Seattle spitter.

Eric Dickerson meets with Rams but still won't attend games if Jeff Fisher is coach

Dickerson said he had "a very good meeting" with Rams COO Kevin Demoff, but isn't backing down from his stance.

Don't be shocked when Kirk Cousins becomes NFL's highest-paid player

Kirk Cousins' contract will be the talk of the Redskins offseason. At this point, the quarterback can't lose.

Buccaneers present Melvin Gordon, Chargers one of 2016's toughest tests

San Diego needs a huge day from its offensive line and running game against Tampa Bay if it wants to stay alive in the playoff hunt.

A.J. Green plans return from injury, reminding Bengals why he's so special

A.J. Green's hamstring injury doesn't change his attitude. The wide receiver refuses to "bail" on his team.

Von Miller gifts every AFC West player custom bottle of wine

The Broncos linebacker gave bottles and a thank you note to about 290 players in the AFC West.

Joe McKnight's former teammates outraged after release of suspected killer Ronald Gasser

Gasser has not been charged.

Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott already the best offensive rookies in NFL history

The Dak Prescott-Ezekiel Elliott debate doesn't end at offensive rookie of the year. This is some all-time stuff we're watching.

Joe McKnight shooting suspect released from custody

Ronald Gasser, identified by police in the immediate aftermath of Thursday's shooting, has not been charged.

NFL plans to find solution for 'Thursday Night Football' scheduling

A league official says scheduling issues "on the agenda" following reports about the future of Thursday night games.

Vikings' comeback bid vs. Cowboys ends in controversial no-call

Sam Bradford has every right to be angry the Cowboys were not called for hands to the face on a potential game-tying play.

Chargers expected to relocate to LA in 2017, per reports

The Chargers could join the Rams in Los Angeles and give the city its second NFL franchise after it was without one for more than two decades.

Patriots, Rob Gronkowski's family confirm surgery, expect him to miss rest of season

Gronk is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing back surgery on Friday.

Former USC star, NFL player Joe McKnight shot to death in Louisiana

Joe McKnight rushed for more than 1,000 yards with USC in 2009, but his career as an NFL running back was derailed by injuries.

NFL to hire full-time officials

The new batch of hires will increase game-day officiating crews from seven to eight members.

Dak Prescott tells NBC his Cowboys success was 'supposed to happen'

The rookie quarterback isn't surprised one bit by his performance.

Bucs' Gerald McCoy: 'The NFL's put handcuffs on us'

The Pro Bowl defensive tackle blasts the hypocritical NFL.

Gronkowski to undergo back surgery

Gronkowski has been diagnosed with a ruptured disk.

Jeff Fisher seems to be channeling George Costanza in effort to get fired

Another year of mediocrity with the Rams hasn't put Jeff Fisher on the hot seat, and somehow neither have the foolish distractions this week.

'Walking Dead' star Jeffrey Dean Morgan wants 12th Man love from Seahawks

Why haven’t the Seahawks asked mega-fan Jeffrey Dean Morgan to participate in their 12th Man pregame flag-raising ceremony? Morgan would love to know the same thing.

Patriots play big part in Darrelle Revis' burnout with Jets

The Patriots have a habit of burning the Jets. Turns out, they can also play them without, well, playing them. Take the not-so curious case of Darrelle Revis.

'Daily Show' covers Kaepernick

The conservative commentator isn't backing down on her opposition to the 49ers quarterback's national anthem protests.

Mike Zimmer won't coach Vikings against Cowboys after emergency eye surgery

The Vikings announced Mike Priefer will take over coaching duties for now.

Weekend Kickoff: Cowboys look to stay hot before weekend of inter-conference matchups

If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has emergency eye surgery

The Vikings announced Wednesday that Zimmer may not be available for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio dons black glove in solidarity with Derek Carr

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio has a pretty good sense of humor.

Revis likely in his final season

One person close to Revis said Revis Island will be closing soon.

Richard Sherman: Panthers' struggles 'karma' for Cam Newton's playoff antics

The Seahawks cornerback hasn't forgotten when Newton crumpled a "12" flag following last year's divisional round meeting.

D'Onta Foreman turns pro

Texas' record-setting running back D'Onta Foreman announced Wednesday he will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.

Matthews says cheap shot to blame

Clay Matthews says a cheap shot from Philadelphia's Allen Barbre on Monday night is to blame for separated AC joint in his left shoulder.

Lions' crazy season calculated

The Lions have had an insane season so far filled with a comeback in every single game.

Leon Orr arrested

Dolphins defensive tackle Leon Orr was arrested after police pulled him over and smelled a marijuana odor coming from his car.

Kelly not interested in Oregon

Say it with me now, "Chip Kelly is not going back to coach at Oregon!"

Bill Belichick gives huge praise to an unlikely Rams player

There are a lot of talented players in Los Angeles, but Bill Belichick had a lot to say about one.

Jeff Fisher has no clue who plays running back for the Patriots

The Rams coach take on New England Sunday

J.J. Watt donates $10K to high school player in coma

A high school player from the Houston area is in a coma after he suffered a brain injury in a playoff game last week.

LOOK: Special NFL cleats

The NFL is allowing players to wear special cleats for their intended causes in Week 13, and a few players previewed what they will wear.

Even with 0-16 in sight, give Browns leadership benefit of the doubt

Rome wasn't built in a day, and the Browns are a bigger ruin than that. Hue Jackson and Sashi Brown never misled anyone about the rebuild in store.

Giants or Steelers overdue for deep playoff run, but which one?

Two veteran passers and Super Bowl champions go head-to-head Sunday.

Mike Pennel sues NFL, NFLPA

Pennel is seeking additional neutral arbitrators because the arbitrator currently assigned to handle his case was "improperly assigned."

Hernandez sues over calls

The former Patriots tight end's calls were accessed by an unauthorized person while he was awaiting trial for murder in 2014.

WATCH: Jadeveon Clowney is not very good at yoga

Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney found out that yoga is a lot harder than it looks.

NFL to ditch early London kickoffs

Starting next season, the NFL will stop playing London games separate and apart from the usual 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday window.

Sharper sentenced to 20 years

“I can only imagine myself lying there like a vegetable while he took advantage of my body."

Jeff Fisher has backing of Rams COO, who says looking just at record 'unfair'

The Los Angeles Rams, an "expansion team with roots," are on their way to a 10th straight losing season. The current coach appears to be safe, however.

Cardinals searching for clues in curious case of John Brown

The wide receiver has been hampered by sickle cell trait all season. The condition flared up again last weekend.

Jeff Fisher insists Eric Dickerson is welcome at Rams games, practices

Eric Dickerson has said he won't attend any more Rams games as long as Jeff Fisher is the head coach.

Bills' Logan Thomas makes funny movie reference in discussing switch to TE

Logan Thomas was drafted as a quarterback in 2014, but moved to tight end this week. He'll need to be a quick study.

Peyton Manning helps brother Eli, Giants plan for Steelers

The Manning brothers are teaming up to game-plan for the Giants' Week 13 opponent.

Ravens' Justin Tucker backs idea of 'reward' for kickoffs that split uprights

The Ravens kicker has 35 touchbacks this season. He believes there should be a reward for combining power and accuracy.

Bills' Seantrel Henderson mulls legal action against NFL after latest ban, report say

The Bills offensive lineman has maintained he uses marijuana to help manage the pain of Crohn's disease.

Brandin Cooks reportedly growing upset with role in Saints offense

Cooks wasn't targeted in Sunday's blowout win over the Rams, adding to his already brewing frustration within the potent Saints offense.

Joe Theismann: Any GM who trades for Cowboys' Tony Romo should be fired

The former quarterback says Tony Romo is "damaged goods."

NFL draft spotlight: Western Michigan deserves a lot more credit

Western Michigan is a team that should be valued higher than it is.

Bruce Arians plays with fire by throwing Cardinals players under the bus

Bruce Arians pointed at his Cardinals players' "selfishness,'' but ignored the fingers pointing back at him. He'll get away with it if they start winning again.

Tom Brady’s son describes dad's 'great' play against 'the green guys'

Tom Brady’s son Benny made a cameo appearance on his dad's radio show just a few weeks shy of his 7th birthday.

Rob Gronkowski's Patriots days are numbered, Bart Scott says

Gronk hasn't played in a full season since 2011 and an old rival thinks his nagging injuries is going to lead to the Patriots parting ways.

Ben Roethlisberger: 'We can't have' Antonio Brown’s celebration penalties

The veteran quarterback on Tuesday discussed the frequency of the wide receiver's flags and what the team is doing to manage it.

Multitude of injuries leads to frustration for Vikings, but can't be an excuse

How does an NFL team go from a 5-0 anticipated Super Bowl contender to a 6-5 team fighting for a playoff spot? Injuries to multiple key starting players is the easy answer, especially when one position group is hit extra hard.

The star Cowboys receiver has decided to back down from his feud with the NFC East foe.

Bruce Arians slams some Cardinals' 'selfishness,' calls out veterans

Bruce Arians thinks some players are playing just to fill up the stat sheet instead of doing what's in the best interest of the team.

Aaron Rodgers explains what he was doing in that tent on Packers sideline

What was that weird tent Aaron Rodgers entered?

Colin Kaepernick's Fidel Castro comments cause 'bad blood' for Miami's Kiko Alonso

Colin Kaepernick's positive comments about Fidel Castro made Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso want to hit him that much harder.

This Aaron Rodgers will bring Packers all the way back to playoffs

He's not the same Aaron Rodgers the Packers have had at quarterback over the past five weeks. He's even better than that.

Johnny Manziel allegedly breaks bar employee's nose in latest incident

The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback finds himself mired in another lawsuit, filed Monday in Texas.

Tim Tebow says Bill Belichick cost him $1 million in 2013

After Tebow signed with the Patriots in June of 2013, he had an opportunity for a million-dollar payday with a one-day commercial shoot.

Eric Dickerson livid with Rams, says he's banned from sidelines for criticizing team

The Rams and Jeff Fisher came out in full force Monday to deny the claims made by one of the franchise's all-time great.

Eagles troll Packers with 'Fourth-and-26' on scoreboard

"Fourth and 26." That phrase means two completely different things in Green Bay and Philadelphia.

David Carr wears glove on air in show of solidarity with injured brother Derek

David Carr supported his brother's dislocated pinkie by wearing a glove to his own job Monday morning.

Winless Browns ready to 'open up bag of tricks,' says coach Hue Jackson

The Browns are winless heading into their bye week. With four opportunities left to get a win, they're ready to throw caution to the wind.

Browns' Jamie Collins appears to take a shot at the Patriots on Instagram

The linebacker was traded from the Patriots to the Browns earlier in November.

Bruce Arians: 'Absolutely asinine' to suggest team would lose to improve draft position

Bruce Arians was not pleased when a reporter suggested the 4-6-1 Cardinals should not try in upcoming games to improve their draft position.

If Jon Gruden leaves to coach, bring in Peyton Manning for ESPN's 'MNF'

Jon Gruden could be in the mix for the Los Angeles Rams job, not that anyone in Bristol believes it.

Boomer Esiason: Browns would be undefeated with Tom Brady

Would the winless Browns be so much better off with Tom Brady?

NFL Week 12 Local Headlines: Derek Carr fights through pain; Justin Houston premonition comes true

Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.

Patriots QB Tom Brady makes fun of his hilariously bad blocking skills

He somehow managed to escape everything.

NFL denies report that 'Thursday Night Football' was in jeopardy

Will "TNF" be a thing of the past?

Robert Griffin III, girlfriend have money stolen from Browns garage during game

RGIII and his girlfriend thought it would be safe to leave money in their car when they went to the Browns game Sunday. They were wrong.

Raiders QB Derek Carr explains what happened to his pinky

The MVP candidate was able to lead his team back despite a painful injury.

Buccaneers learn the importance of family after big upset over Seahawks

It was a rough beginning for Tampa Bay, but they're finding ways to close out games thanks to words of advice from their rookie head coach.

Janoris Jenkins has no room to talk trash to Terrelle Pryor

The Giants defender took to Twitter to tease Terrelle Pryor for some reason.

NFL playoff picture: Patriots, Dolphins slide up; Broncos fall out

From the division leaders to the wild cards to the also rans. here's how all 32 teams stand:

Gary Kubiak punts on a tie and shanks Broncos' playoff hopes

Gary Kubiak's uber aggressive play calling in overtime set up the Broncos for sure failure. But more was at stake on Sunday night than just a single game vs. the Chiefs.

Chiefs outlast Broncos with OT bank shot field goal off the upright

The Chiefs had a little bit of "puck luck" on Sunday night in Denver.

Teary-eyed Hue Jackson struggles to confront Browns' winless season

The Browns dropped to 0-12 with a 27-13 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Raiders riding ahead of curve with Khalil Mack, Derek Carr

As the quarterback, Carr always gets most of the credit for the winning rallies. But the Raiders wouldn't be in their mighty AFC West position without Mack, the Shaq to Carr's "Mamba."

Colin Kaepernick addresses 'false narrative' on Fidel Castro comments after Miami boos

Some of the boos heard Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium were for remarks the 49ers quarterback made about the controversial late Cuban president.

For Patriots, no Gronk, big problem as AFC chase hits home stretch

The Patriots barely squeezed by the Jets without Rob Gronkowski, but his health is their Achilles' heel when they face real Super Bowl contenders.

Tom Brady joins Peyton Manning as NFL's all-time winningest QBs

Move over, Peyton Manning, there's another member of the 200-win club.

Rams' Jeff Fisher now three losses away from NFL infamy

Jeff Fisher is on the verge of becoming the NFL's biggest loser. Ever.

Browns can officially say bye to winning a game in 2016

Hopefully the 2008 Lions kept a seat warm for the 2016 Browns.

Raiders QB Derek Carr somehow returns after gruesome pinkie injury

The Raiders QB fumbled a snap early in the third quarter that led to a Panthers touchdown. But that was least of Oakland's concern.

Bengals' season bombed long before A.J. Green injury

There's no one reason the bottom fell out of the Bengals' season, but their latest frustrating loss all but signals an end to their playoff streak.

Patriots' Gronkowski injures back

Gronk tried to go Sunday, but it doesn't appear he was quite ready to play.

Bucs' Alterraun Verner pays tribute to late father after interception

After dedicating Sunday’s game against Seattle to his late father, Tampa Bay cornerback Alterraun Verner delivered in a big way.

Sean Payton fired up to put Gregg Williams, 'Bountygate' on ice

Sean Payton had a long time to stew over his Gregg Williams' role in Bountygate. He let it all out against his former assistant on Sunday.

Bizarre ending to Bengals-Ravens

The Ravens took advantage of an inequity in the NFL rule book to seal a win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Angry Texans fans should boo Bill O'Brien, not just Brock Osweiler

Brock Osweiler engineered another Texans offensive debacle, but Bill O'Brien's the one who handed him the job. He's struck out on a QB three straight years.

Falcons burn Browns for cutting WR Taylor Gabriel

This might surprise you, but something bad happened involving the Browns.

​How the Patriots helped Matt Forte sign with the Jets

Word that Forte was on his way to meet with the Patriots was the catalyst for the Jets to sign the free agent running back.

Beckham injures thumb vs Browns

The Giants receiver went to the locker room early, but did return. He left again late in the first quarter following a 7-yard reception.

Vontaze Burfict vs. Steve Smith: Two pops, one flop, one bad penalty

Bears could keep Jay Cutler in 2017

The veteran quarterback is dealing with a partially torn labrum and painful tendonitis in his throwing shoulder.

Seantrel Henderson to appeal

In a case for which the NFL is being called out for its marijuana policy, Bills tackle Seantrel Henderson is facing another suspension.

Raiders' Aldon Smith could have reinstatement request decided this week

The suspended linebacker applied for reinstatement from his one-year suspension on Oct. 3 and is expected to have an answer this week.

Patriots' Tom Brady to play Sunday with all weapons, including Rob Gronkowski

The Pats are back at full strength for their game against the Jets.

Brian Kelly denies he is eyeing Notre Dame exit

Kelly's Notre Dame team just finished its season with a 4-8 record.

Falcons’ Desmond Trufant out for season with torn pectoral

The star cornerback suffered the injury in a Week 9 win over the Buccaneers and is expected to undergo season-ending surgery.

Kirk Cousins expected to be paid at least $20 million per year

Kirk Cousins will likely be paid handsomely when his new contract is drawn up in the offseason, according to three NFL GMs.

Colin Kaepernick called a hypocrite by Miami columnist for defending Fidel Castro

Armando Salguero, who was born in Cuba and whose family has been victimized during Castro's regime, sharply criticized the 49ers quarterback for his inconsistency.

Vontaze Burfict, Doug Baldwin fined for obscene gestures

One-finger salutes from Burfict and Baldwin resulted in a $12,154 fine for each player.

Luke Kuechly out for Panthers game against Raiders

Luke Kuechly is still feeling the affects of a concussion he sustained against the Saints in Week 11.

Cowboys-Redskins game draws record viewership for Fox Sports

The Thanksgiving game was the most-watched regular-season NFL game in Fox Sports history.

Bill Belichick has fun with media while providing Tom Brady's injury update

Sometimes a question has to be asked, even if you know the answer.

Head2Head: Derek Carr could feast on depleted Panthers defense

The Raiders QB will look to stay hot against a Panthers defense that is young and wounded.

Dez Bryant and Josh Norman's 'Thanks-taking' spirit is embarrassing

Bryant and Norman made it all about themselves in a game they did little to affect.

NFL playoff picture: Steelers, Lions take control of divisions with Thanksgiving wins

From the division leaders to the wild cards to the fading contenders, here's how all 32 teams stand going into Week 12's Sunday and Monday action.

Tom Brady goes deep with heartfelt Thanksgiving post

The Patriots quarterback ditched his turkey suit this year to send a more sentimental message to his Facebook followers.

Josh Norman-Dez Bryant trash talk leads to scuffle after Redskins-Cowboys game

The two were going back and forth for much of the game, and the animosity continued after the final play.

Dak Prescott is Redskins' best reason to lock up Kirk Cousins

Washington officials have seen up close what they'll be facing the next few seasons. Their best answer is to keep the guy putting up huge numbers against their archrival.

Redskins' Jordan Reed separates AC joint, returns to catch two TDs vs. Cowboys

The Redskins' top pass-catcher fell hard on his left shoulder in the second quarter. He was "questionable" to return, the team said. He returned in the second half.

Brady not practicing, but will play

While Brady should play, there are questions around tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett.

Aretha Franklin sings national anthem at Lions-Vikings game

The legendary soul singer blessed the Thanksgiving Day crowd at Ford Field in Detroit back in 2016.

Jared Cook plans to eat Thanksgiving turkey after chicken wing fiasco

Jared Cook isn't afraid of cooked birds, even though he found a chicken head in his Buffalo Wild Wings order.

John Madden describes tasting turducken for first time

The first time John Madden experienced a turducken, he dove into the concoction right in the announcing booth before an NFL game.

Don't assume Robert Kelley is Washington's running back savior

Robert Kelley is the new hot name at running back for the Redskins — for now.

Michael Irvin wants Cowboys to lose to Redskins

The Hall of Fame wide receiver thinks his former teams needs a loss to "re-identify, refocus."

Weekend Kickoff: Playoff implications loom large on Thanksgiving

For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.

Colin Kaepernick has tense exchange with reporter over Fidel Castro T-shirt

The controversial 49ers quarterback was forced to explain his views on the former president of Cuba on Wednesday.

Aaron Rodgers believes Packers can 'run the table'

Green Bay has lost four straight games, but its quarterback is confident things will turn around in time to make the playoffs.

Rams release CB Troy Hill following DUI arrest, but bring him back

Hill cleared waivers and was signed to the Rams practice squad on Wednesday.

Rob Gronkowski reportedly part of NHL's Vegas Golden Knights ownership group

Add NHL franchise to the Patriots tight end's growing list of off-field business interests.

Rex Ryan blasts wife's Thanksgiving cooking habits

Ryan will be eating a ton of green bean casserole Thursday for his Thanksgiving meal.

Ravens' Steve Smith has the best response to rookies' barbs

Two rookies have lost respect for Steve Smith, but the veteran Ravens receiver doesn't seem to care.

Bills still talking about the dildo, ban sex toy thrower for life

The Bills are thankful "nobody got hurt" when a fan threw a dildo onto the field last month. Seriously.

WATCH: Bill Belichick not amused by butt fumble question

Four years and one day after Mark Sanchez’s infamous play, the Patriots coach was asked if he had “found any excuse this week to analyze film of the butt fumble.”

Marcell Dareus claims he was hacked, didn't write 'F— the Bills, I love weed'

The Buffalo defensive tackle wanted to clear up an Instagram post from his account.

NFL Thanksgiving games are now infiltrated by Thursday night overkill

The negatives of Thursday Night Football are slightly watering down the most anticipated holiday of the NFL schedule.

NFL Thanksgiving games: Schedule, who's playing and how to watch

NFL games scheduled to be played on Thanksgiving in 2016 include Lions-Vikings, Cowboys-Redskins and Steelers-Colts.

Skip Bayless 'dumbfounded' Troy Aikman got upset over gay claim

Skip Bayless wants to bury the feud between him and former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman.

While Thanksgiving football has become a staple in the NFL, not everyone is a fan of playing on Thursday.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott shocked at popularity over trash can video

The rookie felt like he was just throwing trash away.

Redskins' Robert Kelley dishes 'Dallas Cowgirls' trash talk for Thanksgiving rivalry fodder

Riding high off a three-touchdown performance Monday night, the rookie got a little carried away talking about the key NFC East tilt.

Vikings' Xavier Rhodes on Adrian Peterson's rehab: 'He's obviously not human'

Some bad news for the rest of the NFC North: Adrian Peterson is starting to look like the Adrian Peterson of old.

Colts' Pat McAfee asks Antonio Brown not to mash his face in on Thanksgiving

The Colts punter has no interest in becoming the next Spencer Lanning come Thursday.

Franco Harris, other Penn State alums condemn DeAndre Levy's 'dirtbag' Paterno comments

Former Penn State players, including the Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, issued a statement Tuesday defending the late coach.

Kirk Cousins explains his 'How you like me now?' celebration

Kirk Cousins screamed into his GM's ear Sunday night, and he had to explain himself.

In a Jay Cutler-free world, Bears owe John Fox and Ryan Pace a real chance

Coaches, GMs and coordinators have come and gone during the Bears' Jay Cutler years. Now they can see if they can win without him.

Former Steelers player Will Allen upset at ESPN after misleading tweet

Will Allen is upset he was misrepresented.

Shannon Sharpe: NFL officiating so bad some fans think games are fixed

NFL officiating has become so bad some fans think games are fixed. That was the serious charge leveled by Shannon Sharpe on FS1's "Undisputed" Tuesday after poor officiating marred the Raiders' 27-20 win Monday night against the Texans in Mexico City.

Ben Roethlisberger on concussions: 'You can’t rub dirt on the brain'

The Steelers quarterback has a message for Indy's Andrew Luck.

Josh McDaniels disputes claims he's waiting for Bill Belichick to retire

The Patriots OC didn't backtrack on his desire to be a head coach again, but he did say he isn't waiting to take Belichick's spot.

DeAndre Hopkins was in-bounds, and so are demands for NFL to get calls right

Texans coach Bill O'Brien's message is on point. Another officiating mistake that could have been fixed, wasn't.

Broncos QB Trevor Siemian reacts to rumor of Tony Romo taking his job

What does the young quarterback think about being replaced by a veteran?

Bengals have seen Andy Dalton's best, and it's not good enough

Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond thinks it's time for Cincinnati to find a new quarterback.

J.J. Watt almost lost his leg last season, thought about retirement

Texans star J.J. Watt had a close call last year that made him think twice about his football career.

Derek Carr could have solved all of the Texans' QB problems

Derek Carr is everything that the Houston Texans needed. But, unfortunately, he's only going to haunt them for years to come.

Raiders fans chant homophobic slur in Mexico City

The derogatory chant was picked up on ESPN's broadcast multiple times.

Texans QB Brock Osweiler says laser affected how he played

The Texans quarterback had a laser pointed right in his face during the Monday night game.

NFL's errant kickers have turned the extra point into must-see TV

NFL kickers blew a record 12 PAT's Sunday. They missed left. They missed right. They doinked them off the goalposts. And it was great.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 11

Steve Smith may be destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but that doesn't mean the veteran receiver has the respect of his opponents.

Texans coach Bill O'Brien questions officiating after loss to Raiders

The Texans had to deal with several questionable calls by officials and lasers in their 27-20 loss to the Raiders in Mexico.

New lawsuit from former players demands NFL recognize 'living CTE'

The NFL is facing another lawsuit related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

Some fool is shining a laser pointer at players on Monday Night Football

Mexico City, folks!

Why did Doug Baldwin flip off his coach before his TD pass to Russell Wilson?

Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin didn't like the play called by offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.

​Vikings target December return for Adrian Peterson, report says

Adrian Peterson may be back in action for the Minnesota Vikings by mid- to late-December.

Colts announce Andrew Luck is in concussion protocol

Could Scott Tolzien start for the Indianapolis Colts Thursday against the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Shoulder injury could end Jay Cutler's season, Bears tenure

The Bears already have lost QBs Brian Hoyer and Connor Shaw to injury this season.

Two ways to look at this historically unusual New York Giants season

There are some strange facts surrounding the 7-3 Giants; stats which can fuel the outlook of both optimists and pessimists.

Bengals expect A.J. Green to return this season

Cincy remains optimistic that Green, who reportedly suffered a "significant" tear in his hamstring, can return before the end of the year.

Charles Woodson calls out Cowboys QB Tony Romo for his 'selfish' speech

The retired cornerback thought Tony Romo's emotional speech was a bit much.

Jets' return to Ryan Fitzpatrick a dull decision that had to be made

We feel bad for New York coach Todd Bowles, whose job might depend on Ryan Fitzpatrick of all quarterbacks.

News of Luke Kuechly's return timetable made worse by Panthers' lack of depth

Carolina all of the sudden has major injury problems at linebacker.

TV sound guy trucked by Vikings: 'I didn't see anybody coming and then … boom!'

The Vikings reportedly are planning to present an autographed picture of the incident to Bernie Beaudry before their home game Dec. 1 against the Cowboys.

Falcons extend Ryan Schraeder's contract, make smart offensive line investment

Atlanta and right tackle Ryan Schraeder agreed to a five-year contract extension Monday.

​Ray Lewis apologizes to Joe Flacco in the most Ray Lewis of ways

Ray Lewis took to Twitter on Monday to apologize to Joe Flacco for criticizing the Ravens QB's personality and lack of passion.

After Sunday, Cowboys rookie has 'no respect' for Ravens' Steve Smith

Anthony Brown probably can expect to hear back from Steve Smith.

Cardinals' Bruce Arians hospitalized; Tyrann Mathieu provides encouraging update

Bruce Arians was hospitalized with chest pain following Arizona's 30-24 loss to the Vikings.

J.T. Barrett's NFL draft stock will fall even more when Ohio State plays Michigan

J.T. Barrett simply is not a great quarterback, as you'll see again when the Buckeyes play the Wolverines.

Cardinals will miss playoffs unless turnaround begins immediately

Arizona's shocking demise is among our Week 11 NFL takeaways.

Packers at least can acknowledge the severity of their own predicament

Coach Mike McCarthy and a few Green Bay players bluntly admitted how bad they've been.

The 10 most annoying NFL TV cliches of the 2016 season

They take up air time, but add little to the broadcast or to viewers understanding of the game. They change from season to season, as NFL talking heads copy popular expressions from contemporaries and drop others.

Tommie Smith brings 1968 protest 'full circle' with Raiders ceremony in Mexico City

Just a few miles from where he once raised his fist at the Olympics, Tommie Smith will honor fellow "renegade" Al Davis before Monday night's Raiders-Texans game.

Kirk Cousins yells at Redskins GM, who actually has to answer QB's question

"How do you like me now?" That's the info Kirk Cousins wants from Scot McCloughan.

Texans, Raiders won't be able to breathe in Mexico City, ex-USMNT player says

Apparently playing in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium is "like breathing with a plastic bag on your head."

Giants awaken from slumber, march on as NFC contenders

If you've been sleeping on New York as a playoff team in the NFC, wake up.

Dan Snyder's awkward dancing ruined a great moment for Washington

Redskins owner Daniel Snyder was seen dancing during the team's win over the Packers, and it was very awkward.

Just what the heck's wrong with NFL kickers?

NFL kickers combined to miss 12 extra points Sunday, including a pair of misses by Giants kicker Robbie Gould and Cincinnati's Mike Nugent.

New Zealand's Jason Taumalolo latest rugby league star to eye NFL career

Following the trail blazed by Jarryd Hayne, the NRL and North Queensland Cowboys star has set out to pursue a career in the NFL.

Kirk Cousins comes up big vs. Packers, but revenge against Cowboys will be bigger

Kirk Cousins was at his best against Green Bay. Earlier this season against his Thanksgiving opponent, the Cowboys, he played his worst.

Pierre Garcon really does not like cheese, destroys foam cheesehead

Not the cheese, Pierre!

Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict flips off fan in home crowd

The troubled Bengals linebacker appeared to give the finger (on both hands) to a fan during Sunday's loss to the Bills at Paul Brown Stadium

Seahawks get healthier, heartier, make holes harder to find

It was only a matter of time and health before the Seahawks could dominate on both sides of the ball this season. It happened in Week 11.

Rams offense still inept with Jared Goff at quarterback

Things did not go so well for the Rams and the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft in a 14-10 loss at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Cowboys much scarier with Dez Bryant actually fitting in new offense

Just when we thought the Cowboys couldn't get any better on offense, Dez Bryant and Dak Prescott finally develop a smooth connection.

Actually, missed extra point attempts are awesome

Week 11 came with a record number of missed PAT attempts. Be thankful.

Andrew Luck plays like franchise player against Titans, has Colts on the move

The Colts have won two straight, are back at .500, and Andrew Luck is the big reason. In a so-so division, he's the X-factor, and he's playing like it.

Mike Zimmer was right; Vikings back to doing what they do best

When the Vikings began the season with five straight victories, they did so on the strength of their defense and special teams.

LeSean McCoy's thumb injury sounds worse than it is

The Bills are not worried about LeSean McCoy's latest injury.