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What were the warning signs behind the tragic murder-suicide involving Chiefs LB Jovan Belcher? The player's agent, Joe Linta, is one of the many looking for answers, says Peter King.

Janoris Jenkins, a Rams cornerback, had a big game against Arizona shortly after being disciplined by his team for violating team rules.

Giants safety Kenny Phillips is listed as doubtful for the pivotal NFC East game with a knee injury.

Tragedy has struck the Kansas City Chiefs on the eve of their clash with Carolina after linebacker Jovan Belcher took his own life.

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Police confirmed that Kansas City linebacker Jovan Belcher committed suicide on Saturday at the team's practice facility soon after shooting and killing his girlfriend, reports Don Banks.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Kansas City police say an unidentified Chiefs player has been involved in a double shooting.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Demarcus Dobbs was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana, the California Highway Patrol said.

Giants players Osi Umenyiora and Chris Canty said defensive players need to be considered when the league talks about player safety.

The first weekend of December football signals the start of the NFL stretch run with Houston, New England, Denver, Baltimore and Atlanta poised to clinch playoff spots, while others fight to stay on the postseason path.

Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson will enter the NFL draft, the Tigers announced Friday.

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Demarcus Dobbs was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana, the California Highway Patrol said.

Nick Foles handing off to Bryce Brown in front of a national television audience wasn't the way the Philadelphia Eagles envisioned their season going.

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- For the third consecutive game, the Steelers will be without their star quarterback. At least it appears as if they'll have the quarterback of their defense and the reigning team MVP back on the field.

CANTON, OHIO (AP) -- First-time candidates John Lynch, Michael Strahan and Jonathan Ogden were among 27 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2013 class announced Friday.

Four Raiders and one Bengal have been fined $26,250 each for fighting in last Sunday's game.

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul did not practice Friday.

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says it "looks like" injured running back DeMarco Murray will end a six-game absence Sunday against Philadelphia.