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Johnny Manziel trolls Browns

With an offer forthcoming from the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Johnny Manziel decided Saturday was the perfect time to troll the Browns.

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Chiefs ready to shop Alex Smith

The Chiefs are going to 'explore trade options for Alex Smith, and the likelihood is he is playing for a new team in the 2018 season.'

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Falcons-Eagles line is historic

Las Vegas bookmakers installed Atlanta as a 2.5-point favorite over the Eagles in next weekend’s divisional playoff game in Philadelphia.

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Jeff Triplette’s horrific night

The opinion of fans that the Titans-Chiefs wild-card game was poorly officiated has been affirmed in a tweet by Mike Pereira.

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Packers eye John Schneider for GM

The Seahawks kiboshed an effort by the Packers to lure GM John Schneider from Seattle to Green Bay.

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Panthers, Rivera close to new deal

The Panthers and head coach Ron Rivera are in 'deep in negotiations on a contract extension' that would run through the 2020 season.

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Belichick to Giants?

Amid the reported turmoil with the Patriots, it’s natural for speculation to turn toward Bill Belichick leaving New England for the Giants.

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Jim Caldwell: Racism not to blame

Lions coach Jim Caldwell threw cold water on the theory saying racism is the reason he’s on the proverbial hot seat.

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Landon Collins apologizes to Apple

A day after calling teammate Eli Apple “a cancer”, Giants safety Landon Collins offered an apology.

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Eli Manning wants back on Giants

Eli Manning wants back in New York next season and believes the Giants are not far from competing for another Super Bowl title.

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Is Baker Mayfield draft's best QB?

Where will Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield be selected in the 2018 NFL Draft? Depends who you ask.

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Jaguars all-in for meaningless game

The Jaguars are locked in as the No. 3 seed in the AFC, but coach Doug Marrone said his team will not rest its starters at the Titans.

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Gambler throws athletes under bus

Gambler and pick-seller Robert Gorodetsky claims to have relationships with athletes such Odell Beckham, Russell Westbrook and Kyle Kuzma.

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Harbaugh unhappy with time change

Jim Harbaugh isn’t thrilled the Ravens' home game vs. the Bengals in Week 17 has been moved from a 1 p.m. ET kickoff to 4:25 p.m. ET.

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Raiders-Eagles: Bad beat history

Gamblers with bets on the Eagles in the Christmas night game against the Raiders were dealt the ultimate bad beat.

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Osweiler figures to start Sunday

The Broncos wanted to start Paxton Lynch at Washington, but since he is dealing with a sprained ankle, it appears Brock Osweiler will start.

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Vikes-Packers fantasy implications

A Packers upset over Vikings on Saturday spells bad news for fantasy football owners who are relying on Eagles players this weekend.

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Joe Haden sympathetic to Browns

Steelers cornerback Joe Haden explains why he wants his old team, the Browns, to win their first game of the season this week.

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Ezekiel Elliott is back

After his first practice since his six-game suspension, Ezekiel Elliott offered only Belichickian responses about what he’s been up to.

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Tax break for stadiums remains

Despite Trump’s earlier opposition, the ability of states and municipalities to sell tax-free bonds to fund stadiums remains intact.

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LeBron, Cavaliers keep rolling

Registering his third consecutive triple-double, LeBron James led the Cavaliers to a 106-99 win at the Wizards on Sunday.

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DeShone Kizer thrown under bus

Browns coach Hue Jackson threw his rookie quarterback under the proverbial bus, implying he's not sure DeShone Kizer has what it takes.

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Three takeaways from Rams Seahawks

Three takeaways from Sunday’s dismantling in the NFC West.

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​Le’Veon Bell leading vote-getter

Le’Veon Bell may not be having his best season from a statistically, but the Steelers RB garnered the most fan votes for the 2018 Pro Bowl.

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XFL revival rumors surface

Rumors have surfaced that WWE boss Vince McMahon is looking to revive the XFL, and the WWE isn’t exactly denying them.

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Watch: Packers TE busted for weed

The state trooper who busted Lance Kendricks for weed didn't seemed thrilled when she realized he played for the Packers.

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Rashad Jennings retiring from NFL

NFL running back Rashad Jennings is retiring from football, he said Friday in a video posted on Twitter.

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Eli reclaims Giants' starting job

Eli Manning has reclaimed the starting quarterback job with the Giants and will be under center Sunday vs. the Cowboys.

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Bengals tried to hurt Boswell?

The Steelers' Chris Boswell claims it was the intent of Bengals cornerback John Shaw to injure him as he lined up for the winning kick.

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Dave Gettleman to the Giants?

Buzz around the NFL has former Panthers GM Dave Gettleman as the most likely candidate for the open general manager job with Giants.

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Seahawks handle Eagles

Here are three takeaways from the Seahawks' win over the Eagles on Sunday night.

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​Geno Smith retorts Rex Ryan

Geno Smith fired back at one of his verbal assailants, Rex Ryan, after the Giants’ 24-17 loss at the Raiders on Sunday.

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Amari Cooper out vs. Giants

The Raiders have ruled Amari Cooper out of Sunday’s home game vs. the Giants, leaving Oakland without its top two wide receivers.

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Giants coach Ben McAdoo: No regrets

Giants coach Ben McAdoo insists he has no regrets about the benching of Eli Manning and he’s “on the same page" as co-owner John Mara.

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Lions claim Dwight Freeney

The Lions claimed defensive lineman Dwight Freeney off waivers on Wednesday, the day after he was released by the Seahawks.

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Cards rule out return of IR guys

It's time for fantasy football owners to give up on the notion that Cardinals RB David Johnson may return this season.

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Devonta Freeman out vs. Seahawks

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has been ruled out for Monday night’s game at the Seahawks because of a concussion.

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Dolphins release Rey Maualuga

Rey Maualuga was released by the Dolphins shortly after being arrested on battery chargers in Miami-Dade County early Saturday morning.

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Are refs provoking Vontaze Burfict?

Vontaze Burfict’s reputation proceeds him, and according to the Bengals linebacker, that’s why he’s being unfairly targeted by officials.

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Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette misses

In news that is making fantasy football owners shudder, Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette sat out Friday’s practice.

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Jerry Jones feud percolates

NFL owners have denied Jerry Jones’ request for a special meeting to discuss the pending contract of commissioner Roger Goodell.

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Papa John’s apologizes

Papa John’s, which came under fire for blaming the NFL for declining pizza sales, apologized for the potential divisiveness of its stance.

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Trump kiboshed Bon Jovi's Bills bid

Donald Trump came up with the idea to create a so-called grassroots movement to prevent Jon Bon Jovi from buying the Buffalo Bills in 2014.

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Jay Ajayi busts long TD run

Jay Ajayi announced his arrival in Philadelphia in a big way Sunday, ripping off a 46-yard touchdown run on his fifth carry for the Eagles.

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Elliott attorneys wanted to settle

Ezekiel Elliott’s attorneys proposed a reduction of his six-game suspension, but neither the NFL nor the NFLPA were interested in settling.

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Goodell to be deposed

Add commissioner Roger Goodell’s name to the list of executives who will be deposed in Colin Kaepernick’s collusion case against the NFL.

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Tom Savage to start for Texans

Tom Savage is the next man up for the Texans, as the fourth-year QB will start Sunday vs. the Colts in place of Deshaun Watson.

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Protests not impacting NFL ads?

CBS Corp. CEO Leslie Moonves insists there is no evidence of advertiser erosion for broadcasts of NFL games because of player protests.

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Danny Woodhead back at practice

Ravens running back Danny Woodhead, sidelined since a hamstring injury suffered Week 1, returned to practice Tuesday.

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Russell Wilson reworks contract

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson agreed to rework his contract to help facilitate Seattle’s trade with the Texans that netted LT Duane Brown.

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Forte confused by play-calling

Count Matt Forte among those perplexed by the play-calling of Jets offensive coordinator John Morton during the team’s loss to the Falcons.

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Joey Bosa sets sacks record

Charger Joey Bosa’s second-quarter sack of the Patriots’ Tom Brady set a record for the second-year defensive end.

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McNair, Goodell, Kaep get invited

A group of NFL players has invited Bob McNair, Roger Goodell and Colin Kaepernick to a meeting in Philadelphia Monday.

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Martellus Bennett retiring?

Packers tight end Martellus Bennett wrote on Instagram Story that he’s leaning toward retiring when this NFL season is over.

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Terrelle Pryor apologizes to fans

Terrelle Pryor apologized to fans and teammates for his so far disappointing first season with the Redskins.

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Browns disrupted in London

The Browns were woken up by a fire alarm caused by gas leak early Saturday morning and had to evacuate their London hotel at 5:45 a.m.

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Anthony Barr defends himself regard

Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr defended himself Friday against accusations that his hit that injured Aaron Rodgers was dirty or illegal.

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Andrew Luck suffers ‘setback’

Andrew Luck’s long road to recovery won’t end Sunday when the Colts host the Jaguars, as he's not even practicing this week.

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Saints have a defense

The Saints serve notice to the NFL: They have a defense.

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No changes to anthem enforcement

NFL owners are not expected to make any major changes to the league’s governance of player protests when they meet Tuesday in New York.

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Did Lions try to silence Levy?

Former Lions LB DeAndre Levy told a congressional subcommittee that the team tried to stifle him from publicly discussing brain injuries.

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Bradford, Diggs out vs. Packers

The Vikings will be without QB Sam Bradford and WR Stefon Diggs for their home game Sunday against the Packers.

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Protests impacting NFL business

Sports executives are wary about how the controversy around NFL players protesting during the national anthem is impacting their business.

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Beckham Jr. sustains ankle injury

Odell Beckham Jr. went down with what appeared to be a serious ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Giants' loss to the Chargers.

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Ben tosses 4 picks in Pitt's loss

The Steelers, the biggest favorite on the NFL’s Week 5 schedule, lost at home to the Jaguars, thanks to five picks by Ben Roethlisberger.

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Dannon replaces Cam with Prescott

Dannon Yogurt signed Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to an endorsement deal Thursday, the same day the company cut ties with Cam Newton.

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Matt Cassel to start for Titans

The Titans are expected to start Matt Cassel at quarterback in place of an injured Marcus Mariota on Sunday at the Dolphins.

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O.J. Simpson set to walk Monday

O.J. Simpson will be a free man as soon as Monday, although it’s not clear where he’ll go next.

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Alouettes exploring Kaepernick

While no deal is imminent, the Montreal Alouettes have reached out to Colin Kaepernick’s agent.

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Trump spoke to Jerry Jones

President Trump said in a tweet Wednesday morning that he has spoken to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about player protests at NFL games.

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No CFL for Manziel this season

Johnny Manziel’s football career won’t resume in Canada this season, as the CFL said Wednesday a contract is not forthcoming for the QB.

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Ravens anthem singer resigns

Joey Odoms, who has performed the national anthem at Ravens games since 2014, has resigned from the job amid player protests.

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CTE led to suicide, Omalu says

There is no doubt in the mind of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the man who discovered CTE, that the brain disease led Aaron Hernandez to violence.

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NFL responds to Hernandez lawsuit

The NFL plans to contest the lawsuit filed on behalf of Aaron Hernandez’s daughter and says the former Patriots TE is not a victim.

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Watkins, Austin concussed

Rams wide receivers Sammy Watkins and Tavon Austin both ended up in concussion protocol after Thursday night's win at the 49ers.

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Raiders going family-friendly?

In a notion that seems counter to the team’s culture, the Raiders want a family-friendly environment at their new stadium in Las Vegas.

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Elliott admits to 'lack of effort'

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott issued a mea culpa Thursday for a lack of effort during his team's loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

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Haynesworth accuses ex of slurs

Albert Haynesworth accused Brittany Jackson, his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child, of verbally and physically abusing him.

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Jay-Z dedicates tune to Kaepernick

During his set at Citi Field on Friday night, hip-hop artist Jay-Z dedicated his song titled "The Story of O.J." to Colin Kaepernick.

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Hightower, Amendola out vs. Saints

Patriots LB Dont’a Hightower and WR Danny Amendola have been ruled out of Sunday’s game at the Saints.

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Kenneth Dixon suspended again

Ravens RB Kenneth Dixon had two games added to his already four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.

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Jimmy Johnson emotional after Irma

You won’t see Jimmy Johnson on Fox’s NFL studio show Sunday – he’ll be rebuilding his home in the Florida Keys that was damage by Irma.

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Watt wasn't sure finger was there

Following his team’s win at the Bengals on Thursday, Texans DE J.J. Watt said he wasn’t sure his finger was still attached.

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Marshawn Lynch fined

Marshawn Lynch has been slapped with a $12,000 fine by the NFL for an objectionable gesture he made during Oakland’s win vs. the Titans.

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AP not happy with playing time

Saints running back Adrian Peterson doesn't seem happy with his playing time Monday night against the Vikings.

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Andy Dalton atrocious in loss

The Bengals' season got off to a horrendous start, as they were shutout at home by the Ravens, 20-0. Andy Dalton was culprit No. 1.

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Woodhead exits with hamstring issue

Danny Woodhead’s first season with the Ravens appeared as if it was off to a fine start Sunday against the Bengals. Then, he got hurt.

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Jaguars WR Allen Robinson injured

In a potentially big blow for the Jaguars and fantasy football owners, wide receiver Allen Robinson went down with a knee injury in Week 1.

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Josh McCown's big bonus

A clause in quarterback Josh McCown’s one-year contract with the Jets will trigger a $125,000 bonus every time he starts.

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Police upset at Browns

The Cleveland police union is declining to participate in a ceremony next Sunday in response to Browns players kneeling during the anthem.

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Date set for Elliott’s TRO motion

The hearing on the motion for a temporary restraining order filed by the NFLPA on behalf of Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has been set.

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Zeke admits to doing drugs at OSU

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott admitted he did drugs while at Ohio State and that he still likes to get party and get drunk.

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Ronaldo out of El Clasico Miami

"Personal commitments" have prevented the Portugal star from making the trip to Miami to play in the pre-season Clasico

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