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AP: Panthers would trade Christian McCaffrey for right priceVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are considering trading 2019 All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey if they get something significant in return, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because no trade is imminent. It’s unclear how...
Colts owner Irsay says there’s ‘merit to remove’ SnyderVideo
NEW YORK — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said there’s “merit to remove” Dan Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders, making him the first NFL owner to publicly state that his controversial counterpart should go. Snyder’s status has been widely debated for years amid several scandals and investigations into...
Prime Video will add Black Friday game to NFL package in ’23
The NFL will expand to Black Friday beginning next season. The league announced Tuesday that Amazon Prime Video will stream a game on the day after Thanksgiving. The first Black Friday game will kick off at 3 p.m. EST on Nov. 23, 2023. The teams will be announced in May...
Late turnover, Dustin Hopkins’ 4th field goal give Chargers OT win
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with 2 minutes, 38 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos on Monday night. Hopkins, who injured a hamstring during the first half, grimaced as he kicked...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to prepare this week as starter vs. SteelersVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa is back, and his return will be a welcome sight for a Dolphins team that has not won a game since he suffered a concussion on Sept. 29. Tagovailoa will go through practice this week as the Dolphins starter, and assuming all goes well,...
Dolphins trying to stay afloat as injuries, mistakes pile upVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Coach Mike McDaniel does not want his Miami Dolphins to attribute their three-game skid to their recent bad luck at quarterback. “Of course it’s not ideal. You want the guys that get all the reps during the week to play,” McDaniel said. “But you always know...
Cardinals acquire WR Robbie Anderson from Panthers
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals made a move to bolster their struggling offense, adding disgruntled receiver Robbie Anderson in a trade with the Carolina Panthers on Monday. Both teams announced the deal, saying the Panthers would receive “undisclosed draft compensation” in return. A person familiar with the trade said...
Robbie Anderson confused after being sent off during Panthers’ loss
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Robbie Anderson walked out of the locker room wearing a jacket that said “Lover Boy” on the back. When it comes to matters between the Carolina Panthers wide receiver and his coaches, things appear to be far from hunky dory. Anderson was sent off the field and...
NFL Week 6 roundup: Dalvin Cook’s late touchdown gives Vikings win over DolphinsVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dalvin Cook rushed for a 53-yard insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the injury-riddled Miami Dolphins 24-16 on Sunday. Cook was quiet most of the afternoon until his score with 3:25 left restored Minnesota’s two-touchdown lead. Miami had...
Patriots bury Browns, Bill Belichick ties George Halas with 324th win
CLEVELAND — Rookie backup Bailey Zappe threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns in his third NFL game, Bill Belichick tied George Halas for second on the all-time list with his 324th victory and the New England Patriots buried the Cleveland Browns, 38-15, on Sunday. Zappe, starting his second game...
Ravens give up 10-point 4th-quarter lead, lose to Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Julian Love’s interception and 27-yard return set up Saquon Barkley’s 1-yard touchdown dive with 1 minute, 43 seconds to play, and the New York Giants rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens, 24-20, on Sunday. New York’s defense, led by Baltimore’s former...
Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase connection leads Bengals past Saints
NEW ORLEANS — Joe Burrow passed for three touchdowns and scrambled 19 yards for a score, and the Cincinnati Bengals rallied to beat the New Orleans Saints, 30-26, on Sunday. Two of Burrow’s touchdown tosses went to Ja’Marr Chase — just like the previous time the pair played in college...
Bros and foes: Bills’ Allen, Chiefs’ Mahomes rivals, friendsVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The previous time Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen saw each other in the heat of competition wasn’t at Arrowhead Stadium during their epic January playoff game, when the Chiefs quarterback rallied past Allen and his Bills for an overtime victory and a return to the AFC...
Source: Tom Brady fined for attempted kick of Grady Jarrett
Tom Brady was fined by the NFL on Friday for trying to kick the Atlanta Falcons’ Grady Jarrett following the play in which the defensive tackle was flagged for a disputed roughing-the-passer penalty, a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was fined...
Brian Robinson’s 1st touchdown lifts Commanders past Bears
CHICAGO — Brian Robinson scored plenty of touchdowns during his stellar career at Alabama. The rookie’s first as a pro came at a big moment. Christian Holmes recovered a muffed punt by Velus Jones deep in Chicago territory to set up a 1-yard touchdown by Robinson midway through the fourth...
Sean McDermott at ease with ’13 Seconds’ as Bills prep for ChiefsVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — For an outcome that ranks among the most frustrating in his 24 NFL seasons, Bills coach Sean McDermott appeared at ease Wednesday when asked to relive the nightmare of Buffalo’s most recent trip to Kansas City. McDermott managed to even crack a few smiles as if...
Browns QB Jacoby Brissett still confident despite late-game gaffesVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Jacoby Brissett’s been classy for the Browns, not clutch. After throwing three interceptions, all in the final three minutes of Cleveland’s three losses, Brissett watched the game film and dissected every detail of his picks, two of which ended the Browns’ chance at a comeback. He looked...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa returns to practice; rookie Skylar Thompson to start SundayVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will take a small step Wednesday toward returning to football. Coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa, who has been in the concussion protocol since Sept. 29, will return to practice in a limited capacity, though he will not play Sunday against the...
Raiders’ Davante Adams charged for shoving photographer after game
Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a photographer to the ground as he left the field following a loss at Kansas City. Kansas City, Missouri, police said Adams pushed Ryan Zebley to the ground while running off the field following the Raiders’...
Brett Favre says he’s ‘unjustly smeared’ in welfare case
JACKSON, Miss. — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he is being treated unfairly in news coverage of a Mississippi welfare scandal, including about payments he received to help fund a pet project of his — a volleyball arena at the university he attended and where his daughter was playing...
AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminent
The NFL did not give officials a directive to emphasize roughing-the-passer penalties following Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion, but the topic will be discussed next week when NFL owners meet in New York, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. The person, speaking on condition...
Source: Raiders’ Adams could be suspended for shove
Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams could be suspended or fined for shoving a photographer to the ground as he left the field following Monday night’s loss at Kansas City. A person familiar with the process told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the league is reviewing Adams’ actions following...
Patrick Mahomes hits Travis Kelce for 4 TDs as Chiefs get past Raiders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17-point deficit along with a dubious roughing-the-passer penalty, and Kansas City extended its mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders by holding on for a 30-29 victory Monday night. The Chiefs did it...
Reports: Panthers’ Baker Mayfield to miss time with high ankle sprainVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has been diagnosed with a high left ankle sprain and is expected to miss several games, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person, who said Mayfield is expected to get a second opinion, spoke to the Associated Press on...
Brady: Buccaneers improving offense still a work in progressVideo
There’s one true barometer of success for a Tom Brady-led offense, and that’s if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers score enough points to win on a particular day. One week, attempting a season-high 52 passes while throwing for 385 yards and three touchdowns without an interception didn’t get the job done...
