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Ben Roethlisberger and Steelers 'stunk,' but their key is to keep that in past tense

The Steelers didn't do much right on Sunday, but a veteran Ben Roethlisberger has the secret to staying positive in the coming weeks.

Mike DeCourcy

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The Blitz Read: Turnovers help Bills, Vikings pull off upsets of NFC favorites

Three weeks into the season, both the Panthers and Cardinals are 1-2 while the Vikings, Eagles, Ravens, Patriots and Broncos are 3-0.

Ron Clements

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Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott shine again as Cowboys top Bears

A Tony Romo-less Dallas Cowboys backfield is decidedly less interesting, but don't tell that to Dak Prescott or Ezekiel Elliott.

Brandon Schlager

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Will the Bengals ever prove themselves as true AFC contenders?

The Bengals looked like the Bungles again, and it's getting to be an old narrative in Cincinnati.

Bill Bender

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Cardinals flopping early in face of Super Bowl expectations

The Cardinals are too good to be 1-2 and to lose to the Bills. Except, maybe, they're not.

David Steele

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Packers rush defense doing things we've rarely seen

Green Bay has allowed just 1.8 yards per carry through three games, which puts them in some elite company.

Alex Novick

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Nasty knee injury forces Russell Wilson out of Seahawks-49ers game

The Seahawks were expected to address the severity of Wilson's injury after the game.

Tadd Haislop

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Odell Beckham Jr. helps Giants with talent, hurts them with emotion vs. Josh Norman

Washington got its first win even though Josh Norman struggled to contain Odell Beckham Jr. Beckham helped by not containing his emotions.

David Steele

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Late interception saves Redskins' win over Giants

DeSeanJackson injured his left knee and ankle on the same play late in the first half.

Ron Clements

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​Panthers lose to Vikings to cap tumultuous week in Charlotte

The Panthers fell to 1-2 with a loss at home to the Vikings on Sunday after an unsettling week in Charlotte.

Marcus Dinitto

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Is Trevor Siemian legit? Broncos QB deals against Bengals

The new Broncos quarterback has led his team to a perfect start, finishing Sunday with four touchdowns against the Bengals.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Odell Beckham cries, hits net, has weird day

He beat Josh Norman though.

Sean Gentille

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Vikings frustrate Cam Newton all day long using a familiar gameplan

The Vikings harassed Cam Newton all day long, proving Minnesota's defense should be mentioned in the same breath as Denver's last season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Aaron Rodgers looks like old self again; Packers hold off Lions

Just like Aaron Rodgers told Packers fans last year: Relax.

Ron Clements

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Adrian Peterson wants you to know your Vikings-Panthers predictions were stupid

Adrian Peterson took a jab at doubters after the Vikings' win over the Panthers.

Tadd Haislop

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Aaron Williams' botched field goal return for TD punctuates Bills' win vs. Cardinals

Williams gave his team a 30-7 in the third quarter after returning a botched field goal attempt 53 yards for a touchdown.

Ron Clements

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Another catch-no-catch gaffe erases Washington interception, gives Giants points

The Giants got a gift from the continued mess that is the catch rule, when an Eli Manning interception was ruled and confirmed as an incompletion.

David Steele

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Protest outside Panthers-Vikings game was equally peaceful and powerful

Charlotte football fans and protesters had no problem coexisting Sunday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Cardinals should play Patrick Peterson at WR after this incredible one-handed interception

We all know Patrick Peterson is a freak athlete, but yeah, Patrick Peterson is a freak athlete.

Jordan Greer

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Washington DB injuries are bad, clock management is even worse

Somehow, after losing Bashaud Breeland and DeAngelo Hall, Washington stayed close to the Giants, then blew a chance to score before halftime.

David Steele

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Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley did his part to help his team protect a 7-0 lead over the Jaguars with a sick first-quarter interception.

Marcus Dinitto

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Joe Flacco shatters own Ravens record for consecutive completions

Joe Flacco was on fire in the first half against Jacksonville.

Tadd Haislop

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Emmanuel Sanders copies Antonio Brown, twerks in end zone

Young Money!

Sean Gentille

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Josh Norman says football is 'barbaric,' and that's why he loves it

Josh Norman was in the spotlight Sunday in advance of his highly anticipated matchup with Odell Beckham Jr. Norman also had some interesting comments prior on The Players Tribune.

Michael McCarthy

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Josh Norman-Odell Beckham Jr. matchup becomes hilariously physical

Josh Norman gave Odell Beckham Jr. a ride for no reason. It was weird.

Tadd Haislop

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Adrian Peterson expects return to Vikings sooner than later

Of course Peterson thinks he'll be back on the field as soon as he's taken off IR.

Ron Clements

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Kyle Rudolph risks missing birth of twins as Vikings play Panthers

Doctors reportedly will try to prolong the birth if Rudolph's wife goes into labor Sunday.

Tadd Haislop

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Dolphins to hold moment of silence in honor of late Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez

Jose Fernandez's death early Sunday morning in a boating accident shook the entire sports world.

Tadd Haislop

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Police in Charlotte prepared for protesters who reportedly plan to block stadium entrances

It should be quite a scene outside Back of America Stadium on Sunday.

Michael McCarthy

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Panthers-Vikings game in Charlotte declared ‘Extraordinary Event’

Protests in Charlotte were expected to continue Sunday.

Marcus Dinitto

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Matthews, Burnett out vs. Lions

Green Bay's defense was further depleted as the team also downgraded defensive tackle Letroy Guion and linebacker Datone Jones to doubtful.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Is Todd Gurley facing 12 defenders, or does it just seem that way?

This probably won’t make fantasy football owners feel better, but it seems to the Rams running back he’s playing against 12 defenders.

Marcus Dinitto

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High school football team takes anthem protest to next level as Kaepernick looks on

Castlemont High School players laid on their backs with their hands up prior to their game Friday night.

Jordan Greer

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Robert Griffin III aims to shut down rumors surrounding 'failed' marriage

Robert Griffin III is ready to "set the record straight."

Jordan Greer

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Usain Bolt says he has received offers to play WR in the NFL

While Bolt didn't say which team contacted him, he did reveal it was for playing wide receiver.

Joe Rodgers

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Falcons punter Michael Koenen remembers Saints' blocked punt from other side of history

The 2006 Saints marched into history with a single play — one in which the former Falcons punter will be forever remembered.

Alex Marvez

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Austin Seferian-Jenkins' release from Bucs was long time coming

Austin Seferian-Jenkins' high ceiling on the field couldn't make up for his lowlights off it.

Alex Marvez

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Dear Bill Belichick, please start Julian Edelman at quarterback

Can you imagine how much fun it'd be watching No. 11 sling the pill in Week 4?

Nick Birdsong

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Patriots' Jacoby Brissett has torn thumb ligament, might need surgery, report says

The QB apparently was injured in the second half of his impressive debut as an NFL starter Thursday night.

Marc Lancaster

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Adrian Peterson heads to IR; Vikings teammates reportedly irked by surgery call

Minnesota won't have Peterson for a while, and other players aren't thrilled about it.

Joe Rodgers

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Teammate to blame for Sammy Watkins' aggravated foot injury

Watkins' surgically repaired foot got stepped on during a walk-through earlier this week.

Jordan Heck

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Bill Belichick has a ball praising 'dedicated' Patriots rookie Jacoby Brissett

After Jacoby Brissett scored his first NFL touchdown, he handed the football to his coach. The Patriots rookie eventually got the ball back.

Ron Clements

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Seahawks' Doug Baldwin has totally reasonable solution to police shooting issue

Baldwin stood up for his belief that police in the U.S. need enhanced training.

Mike DeCourcy

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Head2Head: Ben Roethlisberger takes on younger version of himself in Carson Wentz

Eagles coach Doug Pederson says he sees “a lot of similarities” between Carson Wentz and Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.

Ron Clements

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Mike Ditka: 'I don’t see all the atrocities' Colin Kaepernick is protesting

Mike Ditka channeled his inner Donald Trump and told Colin Kaepernick to leave the country.

Jordan Heck

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Ratings

Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including Week 3 of the NFL season, college football and more.

Paulsen SMW

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Bill Belichick, Patriots make more Foxborough fools out of Texans coaches

Opponents keep coming to New England and getting dominated. There's a reason.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tulsa, Charlotte police shootings make Colin Kaepernick's point clearer than ever

The author was all ready to tell Colin Kaepernick to get off his knee. Now, maybe we all need to join him.

Jen Floyd Engel

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Austin Seferian-Jenkins waived by Buccaneers after latest DUI charge

It's the second DUI arrest for the former second-round draft pick.

Jordan Heck

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Rams partner with MADD to curb drunken driving after games in Los Angeles

The team will start its designated-driver program Oct. 9.

Alex Marvez

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Bills confront sobering reality: Their fans love to get hammered before games

There are many responsible tailgaters in Orchard Park, but the team wants the number to increase. It's working hard to make that happen.

Alex Marvez

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Whitlock logic: Move Panthers game now that NFL games have turned into protest stage

FS1's Jason Whitlock wants Sunday's Vikings at Panthers moved out of the city where protests have erupted.

Michael McCarthy

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Michael Bennett says NFL protest needs 'a white guy to join the fight'

So far there have been no white players to take a knee or demonstrate anything during the national anthem.

Jordan Heck

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Jacoby Brissett efficient in Patriots' shutout of Texans

The Texans were supposed to be the team in Thursday's game with a dominant defense and solid quarterback play. It was the other way around.

Ron Clements

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Vikings’ Terence Newman says country is ‘moving toward another civil rights war’

Newman, 38, was in the thick of a police shooting controversy earlier this year with the death of Philando Castle in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Travis Durkee

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Sam Wyche released from hospital days after heart transplant

The former Bengals and Buccaneers coach received a new heart on Sept. 13.

Ron Clements

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NFL must let Panthers play in Charlotte

Will the league move Sunday's game away from Carolina's home? Let's hope not.

Tadd Haislop

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Katie Nolan crushes groups ignoring pasts of Derrick Rose, Joe Paterno, Darren Sharper

"Garbage Time" host Katie Nolan zeroed in on the poor decisions of sports organizations for their seeming support of Derrick Rose, Joe Paterno and Darren Sharper.

Jordan Greer

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Former NFL LB Napoleon Harris helps capture murder suspects after mugging

Harris fought off three men — linked to a murder in Georgia — who were trying to rob him.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Judge orders Rams to provide PSL refunds to St. Louis fans

St. Louis football fans should be able to recoup some money spent on personal seat licenses at the Edward Jones Dome.

Ron Clements

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Rob Gronkowski to play Thursday for Patriots against Texans, per reports

Gronkowski missed the first two game of the season with a nagging hamstring injury.

Travis Durkee

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Bills concerned after Sammy Watkins misses another practice

The Bills receiver is still not fully healed from offseason foot surgery, but has played through the pain in Buffalo's first two games.

Ron Clements

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49ers' Chip Kelly shuts down reporter whining about Colin Kaepernick

Has Colin Kaepernick upset his teammates? Maybe. But this isn't how to ask about it.

Adi Joseph

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Officials will be asked to focus on Odell Beckham Jr. and Josh Norman matchup

Officials will have a keen eye locked in on Beckham and Norman this Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Bears point to QB Brian Hoyer as starter as Matt Barkley promoted from practice squad

Jay Cutler (sprained thumb) is officially listed as day-to-day, but Matt Barkley's promotion points to Brian Hoyer getting Sunday's start.

Bob Hille

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Unlike Orioles in Baltimore, influential Panthers turned their backs on home city

Instead of embracing and helping Charlotte in its time of crisis, the Panthers pulled back. They flunked the lesson the Orioles taught last year.

David Steele

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Open letter to the Carolina Panthers: Your home city really could use you now

The Carolina Panthers had a chance to speak peace to a hurting city. Instead, they stuck to the football script.

Rana L. Cash

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Emmanuel Sanders has 'some frustration' with role in Broncos' offense

The top Broncos wideouts are craving bigger games.

Jordan Heck

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Shannon Sharpe says 'white America' is telling Cam Newton, 'Shut your mouth'

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith felt the Panthers quarterback was simply speaking from a conflicted heart.

Michael McCarthy

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Patriots vs. Texans: Picks, predictions for Thursday Night Football

SN's picks for Thursday night's New England-Houston matchup include live stream and game info.

Tadd Haislop

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LeSean McCoy already likes Bills' offense better without Greg Roman

Buffalo players don't have to think as much anymore. "Now it's just going out there and playing."

Alec Brzezinski

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Panthers will 'monitor' Charlotte protests as Vikings game draws close

The protests in Charlotte reached scary heights Wednesday, but there are currently no plans to move the game.

Jordan Heck

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Vikings OC Norv Turner impressed with Sam Bradford

Sam Bradford had no trouble learning Norv Turner's offense in time for Sunday's win against the Packers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Rob Gronkowski injury update: Patriots TE has 'chance' to play vs. Texans

Rob Gronkowski is a game-time decision for Thursday night.

Alec Brzezinski

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Browns rookie Corey Coleman won't need surgery on broken hand

It's a sliver of positive news for the Browns, who haven't gotten much good news on the injury front this season.

Ron Clements

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Nevada governor says Raiders 'committed and resolute' in relocation to Vegas

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval told reporters on Wednesday he met with Raiders owner Mark Davis this week.

Ron Clements

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49ers' Colin Kaepernick most disliked player in NFL, according to poll

A poll of 1,100 Americans found Kaepernick to be the most hated player in the NFL.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Fed-up Richard Sherman uses weekly news conference to speak about killings

The Seahawks cornerback didn't take questions Wednesday in the wake of two highly publicized police shootings in Tulsa and Charlotte.

Ron Clements

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Amid Charlotte uproar, Panthers happy to stay in their quiet football bubble

With protesters filling the Charlotte streets, an ignorance-is-bliss formula seems to be working for the Panthers.

Tadd Haislop

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Ezekiel Elliott's dad not sure his son knows how to handle fame as NFL player

The Cowboys rookie is one of the most prominent faces on one of the biggest franchises in the world. Stacy Elliott is freaked out by that.

Alec Brzezinski

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Before you rip Ron Rivera, think about his football-first position

The Panthers coach proved his own point about why some football men should stick to football.

Vinnie Iyer

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Cam Newton addresses feud with Colin Kaepernick

Newton has finally addressed his supposed feud with Kaepernick.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Source: Saints' P.J. Williams to be placed on IR

P.J. Williams' injury is apparently more serious than first perceived.

Alex Marvez

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It’s time for Charlotte athletes to speak up after police shooting

Should athletes and sports star like Colin Kaepernick speak out on social justice issues like police brutality? Charlotte pastor and former Harlem Globetrotter Amere May Sr. believes they must.

Ryan Fagan

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Browns' Josh Gordon hit with arrest warrant over paternity case

The controversial wide receiver was reportedly ordered to provide a DNA sample in the case by Sept. 25 but failed to respond.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Cam Newton: We all need to be held accountable

Cam Newton tackled the difficult topics of police brutality and race in America the day after riots erupted in Charlotte, N.C.

Jeff Owens

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Cam has spoken on police shooting, so now it's time for Panthers, owner to speak up, too

The Panthers and owner Jerry Richardson have more power in Charlotte than Cam Newton. Call them all out when talking about the latest shooting by police.

David Steele

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Vikings sign RB Ronnie Hillman as Adrian Peterson insurance

The Vikings signed running back Ronnie Hillman on Wednesday after learning Adrian Peterson will miss extensive time.

Alec Brzezinski

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Josh Norman-Odell Beckham Jr. matchup will give fans exactly what they want

The corner and receiver are sure to put on a show Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Adrian Peterson headed for knee surgery, could miss months

Adrian Peterson will undergo surgery Thursday to repair his torn meniscus.

Alec Brzezinski

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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith: Colin Kaepernick 'willing to die' for cause

After Colin Kaepernick said he has gotten death threats, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says Kaepernick is willing to die for his cause.

Michael McCarthy

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Counting out Seahawks ignores their championship-caliber strengths

Seattle is fine despite an injury-riddled start to 2016. It's in great shape, actually.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bucs' Doug Martin could be out a month with hamstring injury

Jameis Winston will potentially need to find another option on the ground through the Buccaneers' bye week.

Marc Lancaster

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Lions RB Ameer Abdullah placed on IR with foot injury

Theo Riddick becomes the team’s top running back.

Travis Durkee

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Ronnie Lott-led group hopes to buy Coliseum, keep Raiders in Oakland, report says

The Hall of Famer and ex-Raider is tied to a group offering to buy the Coliseum land with the hope of keeping the team in Oakland.

Bob Hille

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Good news Bears fans: Jay Cutler out 2-3 weeks

Jay Cutler won’t throw any interceptions over the next two or three weeks.

Travis Durkee

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WR Julian Edelman may be next up as Patriots' QB

Julian Edelman is working extensively to be the Patriots' backup quarterback Thursday night against the Texans.

Alec Brzezinski

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Colin Kaepernick protest discussion pulls in Jerry Rice, Marshawn Lynch, Oakland students

Two people with prominent Bay Area ties and one local group sound off on what the 49ers quarterback is doing.

Tom Gatto

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Bill O'Brien says his wife 'would kill' him if he slept at the office; well, maybe not

The Texans coach joked Monday he's been sleeping at the office with a big game Thursday night against the Patriots.

Ron Clements

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Bruce Arians says it'll be hard for Robert Nkemdiche to crack Cardinals' lineup

Arians was not happy with Nkemdiche in practice last week, even before the rookie defensive tackle tweaked his ankle on Friday.

Ron Clements

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Colin Kaepernick says he's received death threats, addresses Terence Crutcher killing

The San Francisco's 49ers quarterback said he has received death threats since he decided not to stand during "The Star Spangled Banner."

Steven J. Gaither

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Finally, Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel weigh in on Colin Kaepernick

The internet can calm down now. Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel have given their opinion on Colin Kaepernick.

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C.J. Spiller visiting with Packers on Tuesday

C.J. Spiller was surprisingly cut by the Saints last week, but reportedly is already visiting with the Packers.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Sports psychology: How Colin Kaepernick protests can impact a team and locker room

The national anthem protests by Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players have divided the nation. But what kind of impact is it having in NFL locker rooms?

Kevin L. Burke

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Brandon Marshall after Terence Crutcher shooting: 'Everybody needs to check themselves'

Crutcher, a black man, was unarmed when he was shot in the street.

Travis Durkee

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Chiefs' Andy Reid says Texans player 'flopped' on crucial holding call

The veteran coach got close to criticizing an official without actually criticizing one.

Steven J. Gaither

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Greg Olsen's 195 receiving yards don't hold a candle to what else he's done this season

Olsen has joined the advisory board of the startup sports gifting company FanChest, creating products to support those with cancer and heart disease.

Alex Novick

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Bears' Jay Cutler will avoid surgery for now, teammates not as lucky

Chicago lost five players to injury during Monday night's loss to the Eagles, and some won't be back anytime soon.

Marc Lancaster

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There's power in NFL players' raised fists

More players are joining Colin Kaepernick by raising fists, not kneeling. Tommie Smith did the same in 1968 and sees the more direct message it sends.

David Steele

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Blaine Gabbert giving 49ers too many reasons to start Colin Kaepernick

Expect Colin Kaepernick to take over for Blaine Gabbert in San Francisco — soon.

Vinnie Iyer

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Police officers involved in bar fight sue Bills' LeSean McCoy

The fight that reportedly broke out over a misunderstanding about who had purchased a $350 bottle of champagne.

Travis Durkee

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Carson Wentz playing 'like a 10-year vet,' according to Doug Pederson

Eagles coach Doug Pederson is very impressed with his rookie quarterback early in the season.

Steven J. Gaither

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After another police shooting, silence from Kaepernick's critics speaks volumes

The Trent Dilfers, Drew Breeses and Kate Uptons of the world had lots to say about Colin Kaepernick before another police shooting surfaced. Now, not so much.

David Steele

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Tom Brady: Julian Edelman 'still talks about' his TD pass in playoffs

Could Julian Edelman take over at quarterback on Thursday?

Jordan Heck

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Raiders' Marquette King wants to start GoFundMe for incoming fine

Marquette Kings knows he's about to get fined, so he wants his fans to help pay for it.

Jordan Heck

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Cardinals' Tyrann Mathieu mocks Jay Cutler during Bears' loss

Not even Jay Cutler's NFL peers took it easy on him Monday night.

Jordan Heck

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Twitter erupts after ESPN's Ryan Clark wears Colin Kaepernick jersey on air

Ryan Clark won — and lost — fans when he wore a Colin Kaepernick's jersey during ESPN's "Mike & Mike" radio show.

Michael McCarthy

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Jay Cutler to undergo tests on injured thumb

While wearing a cast on his right hand after the game, Cutler, 33, said he was “concerned” about the thumb.

Travis Durkee

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'He Said What?!' The best NFL quotes from Week 2

Coaches and players aren't going to panic with 14 games remaining on the schedule. They will complain about officials, though.

Ron Clements

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Jay Cutler 'concerned' about injury to thumb on throwing hand

Cutler left Monday's game late in the third quarter, after he had turned the ball over twice.

Ron Clements

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Carson Wentz, now 2-0 as a pro, following in really big footsteps

The Eagles' rookie quarterback leads his team to a Monday night victory in Chicago. The North Dakota State product is on a short list of FCS first-round QBs. The others were/are all pretty good.

Ron Clements

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Kirk Cousins, Jay Gruden talk around discord in Redskins locker room

The Redskins spent much of Monday talking around rumored complaints about their franchise-tagged quarterback.

Brandon Schlager

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Ron Rivera tries to storm out of Panthers' media room; grand exit blocked by door

Panthers coach Ron Rivera took exception to a question about Luke Kuechly's health.

Ron Clements

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Bears' Alshon Jeffery embarrasses Eagles defender on way to huge catch

Eagles rookie cornerback Jalen Mills is going to be seeing this play a few times in the film room.

Jordan Greer

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Malcolm Jenkins leads anthem protest in Chicago; Eagles DB waited until after 9/11 anniversary

The Eagles safety says he spoke with police and a friend who is in the U.S. Air Force and is deployed.

Tom Gatto

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Is there a feud brewing between Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick?

Social networking sites lit up following a tense encounter between Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick on Sunday.

Michael McCarthy

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Gabbert to remain starter in SF

The 49ers coach will not make a quarterback switch despite Sunday's big loss to the Panthers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Cowboys' Randy Gregory drops appeal, suspended through Week 14

The embattled Cowboys pass rusher will no longer appeal his 10-game suspension and won't play again until at least Week 15.

Alec Brzezinski

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Lightning doesn't strike twice, unless you're hard-luck Chargers

The 2016 Chargers are 1-1 and doing their best to shake a 4-12 season, something they had most recently experienced an unlucky 13 years ago.

Vinnie Iyer

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Without Adrian Peterson, Vikings need luck, plus Bradford and toughness

The Vikings' season isn't over if Adrian Peterson misses a lot of time. But everybody, including Sam Bradford, is much better off with him.

David Steele

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Broncos' DeMarcus Ware to miss at least a month with broken arm

The nine-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher suffered a broken ulna in Sunday's win over the Colts.

Marc Lancaster

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Browns to start rookie QB Cody Kessler in place of injured Josh McCown

As of Sunday, Cleveland will have started five different quarterbacks in five games dating back to last season.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Chargers' Danny Woodhead done for season with torn ACL

The running back is the second key offensive player to suffer a devastating knee injury in as many weeks.

Steven J. Gaither

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Adrian Peterson tore right meniscus, could still play Week 3

Seems unlikely though, right?

Sean Gentille

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With Giants next, will Josh Norman follow orders about following receivers?

It's Week 3, they play Odell Beckham Jr. and the Giants, and Washington needs to figure out how to use Josh Norman, now, before it's too late.

David Steele

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NFL punishes Seahawks

The Seahawks were punished for violating offseason workout rules.

Jordan Heck

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Jonathan Stewart to miss at least one game with bad hamstring

Jonathan Stewart will miss at least one week with a strained hamstring, opening the door for second-year back Cameron Artis-Payne to start.

Arthur Weinstein

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Congressman sends dumb Colin Kaepernick tweet following bombing suspect arrest

Police arrested a suspect in the New York bombing case Monday. A New York congressman tweeted out that Colin Kaepernick should say thanks.

Arthur Weinstein

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Can we stop with the Kirk Cousins job security trolling?

Discussion over a QB controversy in Washington is really taking media overreaction to another level, and ignoring history.

Alex Novick

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Cowboys not worried about Ezekiel Elliott's fumbles

Ezekiel Elliott was benched after fumbling twice in the Cowboys victory over the Redskins, but team officials don't think he has a problem.

Arthur Weinstein

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Saints accuse Odell Beckham Jr. of cheating 'pretty regularly'

Odell Beckham Jr. is getting complaints from Saints defenders.

Jordan Heck

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Five reasons not to panic about Packers (again)

It's all up from here for the Green Bay Packers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Browns could be without Josh McCown for a while after injury

Josh McCown played through the pain in Week 2, but may not be able to any more.

Jordan Heck

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Roger Goodell: Raiders' proposed Las Vegas move still needs 'a lot of work'

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the Raiders' proposed move to Las Vegas still needs work before league owners even vote on the issue.

Arthur Weinstein

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Redskins QB Kirk Cousins under fire, report says teammates prefer Colt McCoy

The Redskins players aren't happy with Kirk Cousins' play through the first two weeks.

Jordan Heck

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Boomer Esiason: Patriots should sign Peyton Manning

Something tells us this has a zero percent chance of happening.

Jordan Heck

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NFL Week 2 Headlines: Patriots hail 'baby' Brissett as injury bug strikes

After a Sunday slate in which the injury bug hit the NFL hard, we round up some of headlines from Week 2.

Nicholas McGee

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The sky is falling for these seven NFL teams after injury-riddled Week 2

For eight NFL teams, the sky isn’t falling after all. For seven others, it is.

Alex Marvez

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Vikings optimistic Adrian Peterson not seriously injured

The Vikings star running back was helped to the locker room after twisting his knee during the team's 17-14 win over the Packers.

Jeff Owens

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The Blitz Read: Injuries ravage NFL rosters in Week 2

Not only did the Patriots lose Jimmy Garoppolo with a shoulder injury, several top running backs also suffered injuries on Sunday.

Ron Clements

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Sam Bradford lifts Vikings as Adrian Peterson is let down by injury vs. Packers

Inspired play by the Vikings' stand-in quarterback lessens the blow of a potentially serious knee injury to running back Adrian Peterson.

Brandon Schlager

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Vikings' Adrian Peterson carried off field with right knee injury

Adrian Peterson left Sunday night's game against the Packers with what appeared to be a very painful injury.

Alec Brzezinski

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Jimmy Garoppolo's shoulder injury not believed to be severe

The Patriots won't have to live long playing a third-string, rookie quarterback.

Rana L. Cash

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Browns' Cameron Erving suffers bruised lung

Cameron Erving is in stable condition.

Alex Marvez

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Josh Norman calls NFL's new postgame drug testing 'stupid'

The outspoken Redskins cornerback was upset that he had to take a drug test after Sunday's loss against the Cowboys.

Alec Brzezinski

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Cowboys' Alfred Morris delivers loss to ex-fans, but no hard feelings

Alfred Morris scoring the game-winning touchdown for the Cowboys in FedEx Field was an extra twist of the knife for fans wishing he had stayed.

David Steele

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Colin Kaepernick kneeling turns into a truly silent protest

It's a shame that we're already growing weary of Colin Kaepernick's protest.

Vinnie Iyer

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49ers' Blaine Gabbert is the most consistent QB in the NFL

The quarterback owning the most consecutive games played with a touchdown pass will probably make you do a double-take.

Alex Novick

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Von Miller, Aqib Talib lead Broncos past Colts

C.J. Anderson scored Denver's lone offensive touchdown to beat the Colts as the defense kept Andrew Luck and Co. in check.

Alec Brzezinski

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Jerry Jones says Tony Romo's back is on track, will return when he's ready

Dak Prescott is still keeping Tony Romo's seat warm, Jerry Jones reminded everybody Sunday, after saying a pre-game exam on his back went well.

David Steele

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Instead of stepping up, Kirk Cousins steps way back against Cowboys

Washington can blame a lot of players for being 0-2, but Kirk Cousins is the one being paid like a franchise quarterback, and falling far short of it.

David Steele

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Steelers' win over Bengals wasn't much to look at, so officials apparently didn't watch

Referee Pete Morelli’s officiating crew made a complete mess of the game.

Mike DeCourcy

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Jerry Jones gushes over Dak Prescott, compares rookie QB to Brady, Aikman

The Cowboys, including Jerry Jones, were hoping Dak Prescott could step up to the challenge. He did, in his first road start against a division rival.

David Steele

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Cam Newton wears dumb hat, looks like 'Simpsons' characters

The hat is dumb.

Sean Gentille

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With Jimmy Garoppolo injury, a rarity in New England: tumult at quarterback

Patriots backup Jimmy Garoppolo had been a revelation at quarterback. But after a shoulder injury on Sunday, the team finds itself scrambling.

Sean Deveney

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Patriots already know Jimmy Garoppolo is out for Week 3

Jacoby Brissett, you're up.

Sean Gentille

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Andre Johnson and Anquan Boldin doing what old men haven't done in 14 years

Johnson and Boldin faced off Sunday and each caught a TD, something unseen from two 35-year-olds in the same game since a couple of Hall of Famers did it in 2002.

Alex Novick

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Danny Woodhead carted to locker room with leg injury

Woodhead was unable to put any pressure on his right leg after catching a 4-yard pass.

Ron Clements

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Cam Newton can be even more valuable to Panthers, and must be

As much as Cam Newton means to the Panthers, it's becoming clear that they'll need him even more this season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Steelers outduel Bengals in rainy rivalry renewal

DeAngelo Williams proved to be the real hero for Pittsburgh after Antonio Brown and the Steelers passing game posted unusually low numbers.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Tony who? Dak Prescott the real deal in Cowboys' win over Redskins

Dak Prescott was supposed to watch and learn this year, but has been forced into a starting role. He's doing just fine.

Arthur Weinstein

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J.J. Watt, Texans defense stifles Chiefs to exact playoff vengeance

The Texans exacted some revenge on the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday with a 19-12 victory at NRG Stadium.

Ron Clements

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Terrelle Pryor flagged for taunting, Josh McCown intercepted, Browns lose

Terrelle Pryor got flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty late in the game and Josh McCown followed with an interception to seal the Browns' fate.

Bill Bender

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Cam Newton, Panthers have new touchdown dance that happens to be illegal

Kelvin Benjamin appears to be the ringleader on this one.

Adi Joseph

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Wes Welker surprises Patriots fans with creepy Tom Brady mask

Wes Welker, the former New England star wide receiver, surprised Pats fans outside of Gillette Stadium on Sunday by donning the mask of their favorite quarterback.

Jordan Greer

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Dak Prescott and Quincy Carter now have something in common

Prescott's rush TD in the third quarter against the Redskins put him in some rare company.

Alex Novick

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Cowboys dodge bullet after botched onside kick against Redskins

An onside kick right after taking the lead, in the third quarter? Jason Garrett goes for the element of surprise and fails — then gets lucky.

David Steele

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Garoppolo out

Jimmy Garoppolo was having a great first half — until a Dolphins defender drove his shoulder into the ground.

Sean Deveney

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How Drew Brees passed Dan Marino for third all time in career passing yards

Drew Brees passed Dan Marino's mark of 61,361 career passing yards, to move into third on the all-time list.

Alex Novick

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Saints' P.J. Williams carted off field after multiple hits to head

Saints cornerback P.J. Williams was hit by Giants tight end Larry Donnell and his teammate Craig Robertson.

Jordan Greer

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Jim Brown praises Colin Kaepernick, but cautions about protests

NFL legend Jim Brown says he admires Colin Kaepernick's sincerity, but says protesters must be careful not to disrespect the anthem or flag.

Arthur Weinstein

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Browns get another QB scare as Josh McCown suffers shoulder injury

The Browns got another scare Sunday when quarterback Josh McCown left the game with a shoulder injury.

Bill Bender

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John Wall's Cowboys fandom tests loyalty of D.C. fans at FedEx

Is there a traitor loose in the nation's capital? The Wizards' John Wall dared wear Cowboys' gear in Washington's stadium with the rivals in town.

David Steele

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Three Dolphins players kneel during national anthem in New England

The Miami Dolphins continued to support Colin Kaepernick, with three players kneeling during the national anthem at Gillette Stadium.

Sean Deveney

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Odell Beckham Jr. videobombs Fox Sports reporter before Saints-Giants

NFL reporters: Watch your backs when covering the Giants this season.

Jordan Greer

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Colin Kaepernick and his supporters could be in for tough day in Charlotte

Colin Kaepernick's national anthem routine will not go well in conservative Charlotte, where he was booed during a country concert Saturday.

Arthur Weinstein

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson will play Sunday vs. Rams, despite ankle sprain

The Seahawks quarterback has yet to miss a start for Seattle since being drafted in 2012.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Browns QB Robert Griffin III could miss up to 12 weeks with shoulder injury

The Browns had hoped RGIII would return in November, but he could be sidelined all season.

Arthur Weinstein

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Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski to sit second straight week against Dolphins

The Patriots tight end still isn't at full strength after suffering a hamstring injury on Aug. 15.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Bucs coach Dirk Koetter worried team is overconfident after beating Falcons

A young Tampa team might've let a high get it too high, heading into its Week 2 tilt at Arizona

Alex Marvez

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Longtime Ravens assistant coach Clarence Brooks dies at 65

Brooks had been with the Ravens for more than 10 years.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Colin Kaepernick is no Jackie Robinson — and shouldn't have to be

While Jason Whitlock and others attempt ad hominem attacks, Colin Kaepernick leads in new ways. But he isn't Jackie Robinson.

Adi Joseph

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Ron Rivera: It was 'pain in the ass' that Panthers opened season in Denver

Ron Rivera says he feels "disrespected" the NFL did not allow the defending NFC champions to open their season at home.

Arthur Weinstein

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Teen sent home from work for wearing Colin Kaepernick jersey

A Kroger employee was sent home on Sept. 11 for wearing Kaepernick's jersey, after a customer complained about his attire.

Joe Rodgers

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Darrelle Revis gets into Twitter spat with J.R. Smith

Revis was burned on and off the field Thursday, but the future Hall of Famer called out one of his critics on social media.

Joe Rodgers

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SN Exclusive: Bills forced Rex Ryan to use OC Greg Roman as sacrificial lamb

The Bills fired OC Greg Roman in a move to appease a disgruntled fanbase, according to SN's Alex Marvez.

Alex Marvez

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WATCH: Odell Beckham Jr. showcases musical talents in Dunkin' Donuts commercial

The Giants wide receiver uses his hands for something other than making impossible catches.

Joe Rivera

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Bills needed a scapegoat so they fired OC Greg Roman (UPDATED)

Greg Roman is out the door after the team's 0-2 start.

Jordan Heck

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Who is Tyrell Williams? Get to know Chargers' replacement for Keenan Allen

Williams was a relative unknown before the season. Now he's the Chargers' best bet to replace Allen.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots QB Tom Brady may have secretly called radio show

It kind of sounds like him.

Jordan Heck

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