Cowboys are running out of milestones to reach this season

The Cowboys strengthened their case to be put at the top of NFL power rankings with a solid win over the Ravens.

Watch FOX sound guy get obliterated by Vikings' Linval Joseph

A poor man who works for FOX was in the wrong place at the wrong time Sunday.

NFL kickers break record for missed extra point attempts in a week

NFL kickers had missed seven (!) extra point attempts before halftime of Sunday's early games.

A.J. Green's injury makes Bengals' worst nightmare a reality

A.J. Green went down on the second play from scrimmage Sunday with what looked like a hamstring injury.

Patriots won't let anybody steal Martellus Bennett the way they did

New England wants to lock up its tight end with a contract extension.

Chiefs' long snapper to play in honor of father, who was killed in OKC shooting

James Winchester missed all three practices this week to mourn his father's death.

Luke Kuechly's injury is exactly what the Panthers feared

Luke Kuechly did indeed suffer a concussion Thursday night — they type of injury Carolina can't seem to avoid.

Cowboys' Rolando McClain can't stop getting suspended

The troubled linebacker has been suspended yet again, meaning he won't see the field until at least November of 2017.

Tony Romo trade rumors gaining merit, include AFC contenders

Tony Romo reportedly has his eyes on a few teams as trade destinations, and they include the Broncos.

Rams DE Robert Quinn was simply dehydrated when rushed to hospital

Quinn was thought to be suffering from a seizure. The actual cause was more ... manageable.

Joe Flacco doesn't care what Ray Lewis thinks of his personality

The two former teammates aren't friends, Lewis said. Flacco doesn't seem to mind.

Aaron Rodgers ‘wasn't put on Earth to lead,’ ex-Packer says

Former Packers tight end Jermichael Finley said Rodgers isn’t the leader Green Bay needs.

Donald Trump talks like he's Tom Brady's biggest fan

President-elect Donald Trump deemed Tom Brady "totally innocent" in the Deflategate saga.

Eagles-Seahawks stats that pop: Philadelphia's trouble begins on the plane

The numbers say the Eagles don't have much of a chance against the Seahawks this week.

Response to Ray Lewis' Joe Flacco burn includes mic-drop moment

Safety Eric Weddle had the perfect response to ex-Raven Ray Lewis' assessment Joe Flacco's lack of passion hurts him.

People 'don't understand the scale' of Los Angeles Rams' new stadium

The shovels officially hit the ground this week to build North America's most expensive sports facility.

Cowboys-Ravens stats that pop: history on the line in Dallas

Baltimore has never lost to Dallas, but it also has never played against Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott.

Aaron Rodgers' bizarre relationship with family detailed in story

The Packers quarterback reportedly once mailed back Christmas presents from his family.

RGIII might get chance to lead Browns to first win of season, after all

Cleveland's starting QB has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his left shoulder in Week 1.

Thomas Davis provides the Luke Kuechly injury update we've been wanting

Panthers coach Ron Rivera had no update Friday, other than confirming Luke Kuechly was in the concussion protocol.

Key connection for Buccaneers and Chiefs is ... 49ers?

An interesting 49ers connection leads our stats that pop for Sunday's game between Tampa Bay and Kansas City.

Donald Trump can't poison healthy, thriving relationship between NFL, Mexico

To the NFL, Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall along the Mexican border is of little consequence.

Packers-Redskins stats that pop: Green Bay's next problem might come from special teams

The Packers can't afford another loss, but they have their hands full with Jamison Crowder and the Redskins.

Russell Wilson's ankle is fine, and that's bad news for the Eagles' defense

The ankle injury that bothered Russell Wilson in September no longer is an issue and the Seahawks quarterback has been on a tear. This spells trouble for the Eagles' defense

Luke Kuechly goes down, Panthers go from hangover to heartbreak

Carolina's best defender left the field in tears after suffering a possible concussion. His teammates felt the pain just as acutely.

Panthers' defense steps up in time to salvage playoff hopes, but Kuechly injury clouds outlook

Carolina's defense was much better against New Orleans than in the teams' first meeting. It might have suffered a terrible blow, however.

Panthers LB Luke Kuechly leaves field in tears after possibly suffering another concussion

Luke Kuechly was crying on the field after lying on his back for several minutes.

Cam Newton wears foxtail cleats

Cam Newton's unique fashion sense was on display again Thursday night.

Tony Romo brilliantly shills for his favorite product: Tony Romo

The now-backup quarterback did more than graciously pass the baton to Dak Prescott; he also made a compelling sales pitch to teams that will need a starter next season.

NFL changing schedule process for greater flexibility with international games

NFL executive vice president/International Mark Waller says that the process of finalizing dates and venues will be different than during the past decade.

NFL coaches on the hot seat: Who's most under fire?

From the hottest to ice cold, here's what the perches look like for all 32 coaches before the season's stretch run.

With Jared Goff in and Rams still losing, who won the RG3 trade after all?

That fleecing of Washington in 2012 was supposed to set the Rams up long-term. Five seasons later, they're still the Rams, with another new QB.

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Saints, Panthers eager to play despite short week

For the Saints and Panthers, who are both coming off gut-wrenching losses Sunday, this week’s game offers a chance to erase a bad taste.

Decker buys homeless man dinner

One day after undergoing surgery, Decker stopped to buy a homeless man dinner.

NFL scoffs at Harvard study arguing against team doctors

The report recommends teams employ a doctor only to review “Player Health Reports” crafted by neutral doctors and trainers.

Memo has long list of warnings for Texans while in Mexico City

"DO NOT leave the hotel."

Clay Matthews' injury has more to do with Packers' woes than you think

Green Bay's defense goes as Clay Matthews goes, which is why the Packers stink without him.

Tom Brady laughs off Deflategate commercial: ‘I don’t know what was going through my mind’

The Patriots quarterback teamed up with Foot Locker to find the humor in his Deflategate suspension.

Isaiah Pead lost part of leg in car crash, Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville says

The former NFL and Bearcats running back suffered career-ending injuries when he was ejected from his vehicle Saturday.

Rams' Case Keenum 'wasn't happy' with demotion to backup QB

Less than a week after Case Keenum said he wants to make the Rams "offense great again," he was replaced as the starting quarterback.

Semifinalists for 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame class revealed

The Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed its initial list of 94 nominees for the Class of 2017 to 26 on Wednesday.

Terrell Suggs tries to fool Dak Prescott as 'Hacksaw Smithers'

Dak Prescott may be a rookie, but he wasn't exactly fooled by Sizzle's alter ego.

Josh Norman calls Aaron Rodgers 'Gandalf the White'

Josh Norman dropped a "Lord of the Rings" reference when describing Aaron Rodgers.

Packers claim RB Christine Michael one day after release from Seahawks

The Packers need help at running back and hope they found it in the former Seahawks running back.

SN sources: Vincent Jackson done for season, maybe finished with Buccaneers

Vincent Jackson's knee injury might spell the end of his NFL career.

Roddy White details questionable police encounter: 'I could've died'

Roddy White plans to report a Georgia police officer after his traffic stop Wednesday.

Ben Roethlisberger calls out NFL Network: 'Do they bug everything?'

The Steelers quarterback is upset about a recent NFL Network report.

Isaiah Pead's NFL career is over because of injuries from car accident

The former Rams and Dolphins running back won't play football again.

Jerry Jones seems willing to keep Tony Romo, even with his big backup QB cost

Jerry Jones has paid a lot for backup quarterbacks over the years, and now former starter Tony Romo falls into that category.

McCourty twins' dream playoff matchup getting closer to reality

All twin brothers Devin and Jason McCourty want is a chance to finally meet in the postseason. With the Titans improving, it's possible.

Tom Brady jokes about Deflategate in hilarious Foot Locker ad

The Patriots quarterback finally is able to laugh about Deflategate.

Did Packers' Randall Cobb send an indirect message to Aaron Rodgers?

Randall Cobb thinks the Packers need to come together.

'Dak all day': Rodney Harrison thinks Cowboys should trade Tony Romo

Rodney Harrison of NBC Sports has a straightforward solution to the Cowboys' quarterback controversy: Trade veteran Tony Romo and keep rookie Dak Prescott.

Seahawks' Doug Baldwin keeps burning Patriots, Devin McCourty — this time in Madden

The Seahawks receiver, fresh off a three-TD performance in Foxborough, takes down the Pats defender in a charity event.

Father of Chiefs long snapper James Winchester killed in Oklahoma City airport shooting

Mike Winchester was shot to death at Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Cam Newton, noted celebration artist, sings praises of fellow 'entertainers' like OBJ

The Panthers quarterback infamously referred to himself as an “entertainer and icon” at the 2011 NFL Combine.

Seahawks cut Christine Michael with Thomas Rawls eyeing Week 11 return

The Seahawks backfield is getting a bit of a shakeup with second-year rusher Thomas Rawls expected to play Sunday.

Cam Newton's 'Honeycomb' nickname for Willie Snead sticks in mind of Saints WR

When Snead was a member of the Panthers practice squad in 2014, his hair earned him a special nickname from Panthers QB Cam Newton.

Tony Romo's latest clutch performance, this time in backup role, earns him perfect rating

If Tony Romo never steps on the field for the Cowboys again, everyone should remember for a long time how he went out on Nov. 15, 2016.

Tony Romo's deep, emotional speech might make you cry

Tony Romo handed the Cowboys QB job to Dak Prescott in a way only Romo can.

Leonard Fournette on NFL Draft: ‘I’m not ready for the real world’

Fournette said he “would never jump ship” on his team, and may need one more season before running headlong into “32-, 36-year-old men."

Josh Norman has an idea for the NFL to rid itself of Roger Goodell

Josh Norman is hoping he won't get fined for what he said this week about the NFL's leadership.

Rams might be starting Jared Goff at the perfect time

Rookie QB Jared Goff will start for Los Angeles on Sunday, just in time for a "postseason push."

How the Lions, Jim Caldwell stayed the course and shut everybody up

Four weeks into the season, Jim Caldwell faced questions about getting fired. Now his Lions lead their division and can strengthen their hold by Thanksgiving night.

Vikings finally solve their Blair Walsh problem, maybe too late

Blair Walsh is out in Minnesota. We're not sure what took so long.

Antonio Brown gets Skittles machine

The Steelers wide receiver loves the fruity candy so much, the company gave him a vending machine that holds 125 pounds of Skittles.

Packers' problems begin, but definitely don't end with Mike McCarthy

Don't expect a quick fix in Green Bay. The entire organization is out of sync.

Mike Evans vows to stand for national anthem despite 'strong emotions'

Mike Evans apologized to military members and fans who were offended by his kneeling for the national anthem Sunday.

Tom Coughlin's 'Doppler' is up, but he's not eager to coach again

The former Giants coach is non-committal about coaching again.

Bob Costas has great idea on how NFL should handle protesting players

Leave it to Costas to come up with one of the most intriguing ideas we've heard on how the NFL can handle protesting players such as Colin Kaepernick.

Odell Beckham Jr. inspired by Conor McGregor, dancing like Michael Jackson

The Giants' receiver took 36 games to hit the 3,500-yard mark, surpassing Chargers legend Lance Alworth's mark of 37.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 10

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.

Another win masks New York's giant offensive deficiencies

The Giants are right where they want to be ... despite their offensive woes.

Rams' Robert Quinn 'feeling much better' after seizures

The Rams defensive end is feeling much better since admitting himself into the hospital Monday morning after experiencing seizures.

Wilson joins fight for Sonics

The Oklahoma City Thunder will probably never again be the Seattle SuperSonics, but that isn't stopping Russell Wilson from hoping.

Koetter 'disappointed' in Evans

The Buccaneers wideout did not stand during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of Sunday's 36-10 win over the Bears.

Rob Gronkowski could miss a game with punctured lung, report says

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas gave new meaning to "Gronk Smash" Sunday night.

Packers' Mike McCarthy defends himself as 'highly successful NFL head coach'

Mike McCarthy has come under some harsh scrutiny this season. The Packers are 4-5 and on a three-game losing streak.

Robert Griffin III 'on pace' to play again this season for Browns

RG3 was supposed to be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns this season.

Cris Collinsworth just owned Bill Simmons in the most brutal fashion

Packers' biggest problem is false expectations, not declining Rodgers

The Packers got away with a lot on their playoff run last year. This year, their flaws are too much to overcome, even when Aaron Rodgers is hot.

Bears WR Alshon Jeffery suspended 4 games for PED use

The Bears will be without Pro Bowl wide receiver Alshon Jeffery for the next four games.

Bucs' Mike Evans is protesting Donald Trump but didn't vote in election

The Bucs receiver was very vocal about Donald Trump but did not do his part on Election Day.

Miko Grimes rips 'horrible, dead' Buccaneers fans

Miko Grimes isn't one to mince her opinions.

Ex-Bengals coach Sam Wyche held team meeting in the nude, Boomer Esiason recalls

It was awkward for everyone.

Russell Wilson's career arc is bending just like Tom Brady's did

The Seahawks now are more dangerous when Russell Wilson throws. His role shift looks a lot like Tom Brady's with the Patriots.

Darrelle Revis on why he's not a star CB anymore: 'Because I'm old'

Revis Island is beginning to crumble.

NFL Week 10 Local Headlines: Twinkle-toes Parks thanks ballet for PAT return

Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.

Deshaun Watson hurting own NFL draft stock more than Clemson's playoff hopes

Several good players, including Clemson's Deshaun Watson, had their NFL draft stock affected by upsets Saturday.

Rob Gronkowski says Earl Thomas delivered one of hardest hits he's had

Gronkowski left Sunday night’s game in the first half to get evaluated for a concussion.

SN exclusive: Skip Bayless still worried Jerry Jones will 'screw' up Dak Prescott vs. Tony Romo

In an interview with SN, Bayless talks about his worry that Jerry Jones will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. He also discusses leaving behind former partner Stephen A. Smith on ESPN2's "First Take."

Rob Gronkowski vs. Kam Chancellor: One play, six views, no excuses

After the Seahawks' hard-fought win, the views from the two locker rooms regarding the last play were remarkably measured.

Ben Roethlisberger appears to be putting blame on young Steelers players

Big Ben things the Steelers are "undisciplined."

NFL playoff picture: Chiefs rise in AFC, Lions slide up in NFC

The NFL playoff picture is getting clearer with seven weeks remaining in the 2016 season.

The Blitz Read: Does anyone want to win the NFC South or North?

The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.

Seahawks' offense rolling, scaring NFL? Must be November

Everyone moves the clock back for November. The Seahawks remember it's also time to push their offense forward.

Cardinals handling 49ers this season, but not much else

The Cardinals still looked unconvincing even while winning, barely over the awful 49ers. They're a shadow of the team that reach the NFC title game.

Tony Romo to return Week 11 as Dak Prescott's backup

Riding an eight-game win streak, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones insists there's no quarterback dilemma.

Emotional Dez Bryant has 'special' night following death of father

The Dallas receiver's 50-yard touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday was a tribute to his late father.

Steelers look like they should be winning, but keep losing

The Steelers looked like world-beaters in Week 1, but now they've lost four in a row. Even in a weak division, their season is slipping away.

Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott runs epic rookie season right into MVP lead

It took a lot for Ezekiel Elliott to prove he was both the best rookie and best running back on the field in Pittsburgh on Sunday. But as we've already learned from his legendary first NFL season, he's often the best player on either team, period.

Seahawks outscore Patriots, get goal-line revenge

Highlights and commentary from Seattle's big win over New England on Sunday night.

Broncos, Chiefs prove what makes AFC West best in 2016

The Chiefs and Broncos both showed why the AFC West will go down to the wire this season.

Titans' DeMarco Murray leaving everyone behind, Packers and Chip Kelly included

The fiasco of his one year as an Eagle must seem like a distant memory for DeMarco Murray, who looked like his old self against the Packers.

Bucs' Mike Evans kneels for anthem in protest of Donald Trump presidency

The Buccaneers wideout became the first member of the team to protest during the national anthem, but he did so for a different reason.

Falcons starting to make own fans nervous, bailed out by NFC South rivals

Atlanta lost in Philly but dodged a few bullets as New Orleans and Carolina blew opportunities Sunday.

Broncos return blocked extra point to shock Saints

The Saints thought they had the game won … until the Broncos returned a blocked extra point for 2 points to claim an improbable victory.

Chiefs' Marcus Peters is lucky he's so good

Marcus Peters made the best and dumbest play of the day against the Panthers.

Evan Smith latest hit for suffering Buccaneers O-line

The O-line has been plagued by injuries all season.

Watch: Bears complete Hail Mary pass at end of half against Bucs

For all the Bears' struggles on Sunday, Chicago still managed to enter the half only down 17-10.

Titans' Taylor Lewan, noted hothead, ejected after contact with official

Taylor Lewan was trying to protect his quarterback. Unfortunately, he got a little too fired up against the Packers.

Bryce Petty, Jets trick Rams with nifty hook and lateral TD

New York already is more creative offensively with Bryce Petty in the lineup.

At some point, Blake Bortles needs to stop throwing terrible interceptions

If Blake Bortles wants to get paid, he better start playing better more consistently for the Jaguars.

Winless Browns experiencing more tension, which is 'the way they want it'

Stop us if you've heard this one before: There's chaos brewing in Cleveland.

San Diego fans better attend Chargers games while they can

Because of the severity of their defeat in this month’s stadium referendum, the Chargers believe their best option is to move to L.A.

DeSean Jackson's injury 'not good,' will keep Redskins WR out longer than expected

DeSean Jackson suffered a shoulder injury two weeks ago, and the Redskins don't know when he'll be back.

NFL still focused on Ezekiel Elliott, league's 'public enemy No. 1'

Given its history of mistakes in past domestic violence investigations, the NFL wants to be as detailed and thorough as possible.

Jets already in better shape with Bryce Petty as starting quarterback

Bryce Petty will make his first career start against the Rams. 'Bout time.

Jared Goff's first start for Rams might come sooner than later

Los Angeles might make the change if Case Keenum struggles against the Jets.

Stephen Jones believes Tony Romo would accept backup QB role

Jones, the Cowboys' executive vice president, believes Romo would accept being a backup with Dak Prescott in form.

Jim Brown now says Donald Trump presidency ‘eventually will work for the better’

Jim Brown gave perspective — and even optimism — on Donald Trump's forthcoming presidency.

Ratings

Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including a Super Bowl 49 rematch on Sunday Night Football and Cowboys-Steelers.

Isaiah Pead, 26-year-old former Dolphins and Rams RB, in critical condition

Former Rams and Dolphins running back Isaiah Pead is in critical condition after he was involved in a single-car accident.

Steelers' Antonio Brown's latest cleats are touching tribute to Pat Tillman

During warmups before the Steelers' game against the Cowboys, Antonio Brown will wear custom cleats honoring Pat Tillman.

NFL tells teams to stop giving updates on players with concussions

Troy Vincent told all NFL personnel to stop commenting on their players' concussion statuses.

Bucs RB Doug Martin has a 'chance' to return to action against Chicago

Martin has been sidelined pretty much all season, but the Bucs organization is being careful with his return.

D.J. Fluker doesn't regret unnecessary roughness penalty vs. Titans

The right guard plans to appeal the $9,115 fine levied by the NFL, but his reasoning for doing so is almost justified.

Hue Jackson feels safe despite Browns' 0-10 start

The Browns have six more chances to win, starting next week against the Steelers, but it’s tough to find that victory on the schedule.

Travis Kelce fined nearly $25K for throwing towel at referee

Upset with a pass interference no-call, Kelce threw a tantrum.

Giants OT Ereck Flowers won't be disciplined for pushing reporter

Flowers shoved ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan last month after a loss to the Packers.

Merciless NFL investigating Browns, RGIII's pre-game throwing

The Browns are bad. RGIII is hurt. The NFL is ruthless. Nothing is new.

Adam Jones respects Odell Beckham Jr.; Giants WR should respect Bengals CB, too

Monday night's matchup between the Bengals and Giants will be fun to watch thanks to these guys.

Randy Gregory reportedly fails (another) drug test, faces 1-year suspension

The Cowboys defensive end is currently serving the second of two suspensions for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Ezekiel Elliott vs. Cowboys offensive line: Who deserves the credit?

SN explores who's most responsible for Dallas' NFL-best running game.

Jimmy Kimmel tries to convince Rams' William Hayes dinosaurs are real

William Hayes doesn't believe in dinosaurs, so Jimmy Kimmel tried to convince the Rams player otherwise.

Five good reasons why the Packers will win the NFC North

Despite being .500, Green Bay is the best team in its division — easily.

Roger Staubach: Cowboys' locker room belongs to Dak Prescott

The Cowboys are having one of their most successful seasons in years, something legend Roger Staubach attributes to Dak Prescott.

Ravens bring #MannequinChallenge to Thursday Night Football

Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco and company celebrated with their own version of the social media craze.

Seahawks LB explains why stolen 'Magic' cards are so important to him

Cassius Marsh will give free tickets to the person who returns his missing cards. That's dedication.

Georgia icon Bill Stanfill, member of unbeaten '72 Dolphins, dies at 69

A College Hall of Famer, he went on to be a member of two Super Bowl-winning Dolphins teams, including the 14-0 1972 team.

Ravens' Steve Smith calls out Rodney Harrison for being jealous

The great receiver takes some shots at the retired safety.

Cowboys' Tony Romo not expected to be active against Steelers

The Cowboys got Romo back for practice this week, but the veteran quarterback is not expected to suit up Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Browns face real possibility of 0-16 season after loss to Ravens

Cleveland led at halftime before the wheels came off in Baltimore.

Troy Aikman signs 3-year extension with Fox Sports despite feud with Skip Bayless

The Hall of Famer will continue on as the network's No. 1 NFL game analyst.

Bucs' Gerald McCoy asks for prayer, forgives teen who broke into home

Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy says he forgives the 17-year-old who tried to break into his home last Thursday night.

Roger Goodell: Donald Trump's comments about women 'makes my job harder at home'

The NFL commissioner said the president-elect’s comments about women have made it more difficult on him as a father.

Jay Cutler voted Trump

Jay Cutler already has a love-hate relationship with Bears fans. His proclivity for turnovers has been a sticking point for years.

Officiating crew reportedly won't be disciplined for botching Bills/Seahawks calls

Richard Sherman was fined $9,115 by the NFL for the hit.

Saints' Kenny Vaccaro faces four-game suspension, will play against Broncos

Roman Harper would take Vaccaro's place in the starting lineup should he miss any time.

Cubs win, so who are most 'lovable losers' now? Look to NFL

American pro team sports need to find their new biggest losers. Being as lovable as the Cubs, too? That's the difficult part.

Vikings' Alex Boone acknowledges concussion dangers, ditches old helmet

"I know what’s going to happen to me someday," Alex Boone said after he sustained a concussion Oct. 31.

Richard Sherman fined for hit on Bills kicker Dan Carpenter

Sherman was called for offsides on the play, but defended his hit on Carpenter by saying he was simply playing through the whistle.

Jordy Nelson still not feeling 'normal' after ACL injury

Nelson still has seven touchdowns through eight games this season.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers thanks voters who chose him over Harambe

The Packers quarterback received some write-in votes, but plans on playing football.

How instant replay impacts the psyche and performance of officials

Most sports fans agree that instant replay is a good thing, holding referees and officials accountable and making sure they get the call right. But what does it do to an official's confidence and how does it impact their performance?

Mic’d-up Philip Rivers will get your rear in gear

In his 13th season in the league, Rivers hasn’t lost an ounce of enthusiasm for the game.

Someone stole Magic cards from the Seahawks' Cassius Marsh

Please help him find his missing cards.

NFL considering showing fewer ads to improve low ratings

The NFL is thinking about copying Netflix.

Weekend Kickoff: Five reasons to watch the Browns-Ravens, seriously

Against an opponent the Browns know very well, they could get their first win. Do you really want to miss that?

Ben Roethlisberger on concussions: 'You can't replace a brain'

Roethlisberger self-reported a concussion last season. He explained why Wednesday on the MMQB Podcast.

NFLPA to study use of marijuana as possible pain treatment for players

Tuesday's election results could bolster efforts to permit NFL players to use marijuana to help them deal with pain.

Colin Kaepernick didn't follow election between 'lesser of two evils'

The 49ers quarterback did not vote in Tuesday's elections. He explained why on Wednesday.

Patriots' Martellus Bennett pens open letter to daughter after Donald Trump election win

Bennett wrote his two-year-old daughter, Jett, an open-letter in the wake of Donald Trump's improbable win.

Richard Sherman does not accept Kaela Carpenter's 'BS' apology

The Seahawks cornerback is still upset with the wife of Bills kicker Dan Carpenter.

Stephen A. Smith gets riled up talking about Colin Kaepernick not voting

The "First Take" debater shared his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick not voting.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera suggests college-style targeting rules in NFL

During his Wednesday news conference, Rivera suggested the NFL follow college football’s lead and eject players for targeting.

Chargers' future won't be decided until after 2016 season

Team owner Dean Spanos has until Jan. 15 to decide what he plans to do with the team.

If you equated Colin Kaepernick voting to his cause, you never cared about his cause

All you need to know about Colin Kaepernick, athlete activism and the elections is that Kaepernick was right — whether he ever entered a voting booth or not.

Ty Montgomery's fantasy value will remain strong as Packers get healthier

Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy considers Ty Montgomery his "three-down back."

Solution to NFL's QB officiating issue? Another official

The best way to help protect NFL quarterbacks are more sets of eyes, former NFL official Gerry Austin believes.

Dan Carpenter's wife denies racism in 'lighthearted' castration tweet about Richard Sherman

In a tweet Wednesday, Kaela Carpenter said the tweet was intended as a "lighthearted" joke.

Norv Turner deserves another chance, and these teams should call him

If former Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner wants one last shot in the NFL, these teams should be at the front of the line to get him.

Tom Brady banned from talking politics by wife Gisele

The Patriots quarterback on Wednesday claimed his supermodel wife wants him to keep his political opinion private and focus on football.

Ben Roethlisberger sees plenty of similarities in Cowboys' Dak Prescott

Big Ben sees a lot of himself in the Dallas rookie.

Tony Romo ready to return; decision now rests with Cowboys' coaches

It's no longer a medical decision but now a coaching decision when Tony Romo plays next.

Watch Bill Belichick respond to all questions about Donald Trump with 'Seattle'

After explaining his motivation for sending the letter to Trump, Belichick shot down every related follow-up question by repeating "Seattle"

San Diego's Prop C fails, but Chargers may not leave city

Voters in San Diego shot down a proposal on Tuesday's ballot that would have provided public funds to build the Chargers a new stadium.

Colin Kaepernick's Election Day pass exposes once more true nature of 'plan'

No matter what Colin Kaepernick thinks of Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, he made himself and his fellow players look bad by not participating in the electoral process.

Vikings to stick with Blair Walsh after trying out multiple kickers, report says

Walsh, who was a Pro Bowler his rookie season, has missed at least one kick in four of the team’s eight games in 2016.

Ben Roethlisberger's message to uneasy Steelers fans: It's only 'halftime'

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Tuesday channeled his inner Aaron Rodgers.

Pro Football Hall of Fame maintains stance of no rings, jackets for deceased enshrinees

The family of former Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler was upset it would not be presented with a ring and jacket for "The Snake."

Rex Ryan calls Seahawks fan who heckled Bills assistant Kathryn Smith 'classless'

The Bills' head coach said he's "free game," but not the NFL's first full-time female assistant coach.

Colin Kaepernick won't vote in presidential election

Criticized as "un-American" for kneeling during the national anthem, Colin Kaepernick didn't vote in the presidential election.

Wanting Richard Sherman castrated says a lot about Kaela Carpenter

Dan Carpenter's wife knew what she was tweeting about Richard Sherman, and so does anyone else who knows the history of this country.

Blueprint for stopping Antonio Brown? Triple coverage and a lot of luck

Shutting down Antonio Brown goes a long way toward beating the Steelers, and the Ravens figured out how. But the Steelers helped them do it.

Wife of Bills' Dan Carpenter apparently wants to castrate Richard Sherman

Dan Carpenter's wife didn't appreciate the controversial dive by Richard Sherman.

Bears' Kyle Long voting for Harambe?

Kyle Long tweeted out a picture of the 2016 ballot with legendary (and deceased) gorilla Harambe marked as president.

The bright side of Bill Belichick's love letter to Donald Trump

Deflategate had made rooting against the Patriots pretty tough.

Cowboys never going to have QB situation 'totally sorted out,' Jerry Jones says

Dak Prescott or Tony Romo? "We're going to play it by ear, play it as it comes. We can do that," the Cowboys owner says.

Fans turned off and tuning out after latest officiating blunder

You can admit it: that mess at the end of the first half of Bills-Seahawks was the last straw. Why should fans waste time on a sport that gets calls wrong this bad this often?

It's time for Jared Goff to be the Rams' starting quarterback

Jeff Fisher says Case Keenum will start this week at the Jets. But at the first sign of trouble for the Rams' offense, give the ball to Goff and let the chips fall where they may.

NFL draft spotlight: Washington rivals Alabama in pro talent

Alabama might be the most dominant team in college football, but the undefeated Washington Huskies may rival the Crimson Tide in NFL prospects.

Richard Sherman blemishes his nasty reputation with dirty play

Richard Sherman has called out the NFL's officiating and criticized the league's current entertainment product. On Monday night, he plunged himself into the center of controversy with his own questionable play.

Seahawks' Richard Sherman: ‘They didn’t blow the whistle, so I played until the whistle’

Sherman was offsides as he went for a block and ran into Bills kicker Dan Carpenter. He was called for offsides, but there was no roughing call.

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 9

There is a growing distrust of the NFL by players and Monday night's game did little to remedy that.

Finally, Jimmy Graham gives Seahawks' offense the beast it needs

Monday Night Football was a great time for the dominant athletic receiving tight end to have his best game as a Seahawk.

Hardy indicted on felony charge

The former NFL defensive end faces up to two years in jail as well as a $10,000 fine.

Officiating mess costs Bills field goal before halftime vs. Seahawks

An officiating breakdown had Bills coach Rex Ryan incensed as he went to the locker room.

Donald Trump claims he has Tom Brady's vote, Bill Belichick's full endorsement

At Donald Trump's final rally before Election Day, the Republican presidential nominee went all out to get the New Hampshire audience on his side by invoking the name of two Patriots legends.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera 'concerned' about another questionable hit on Cam Newton

The Carolina Panthers will submit to the NFL for review video of another questionable hit on quarterback Cam Newton.