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Johnny Manziel's Alouettes stumbled late and fell to the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday, but Manziel showed marked improvement in his play, going 16-of-26 for 168 yards and no interceptions.

The Jets have the salary-cap space and a major need for a pass-rusher. It would be expensive, but a deal for Mack could be worth it.

The veteran receiver admits mistakes were made, but he'll be fine with his career if it ends with a Super Bowl with the Eagles.

New York Jets linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis was suspended for the opening game of the season without pay due to a violation of the league's substance-abuse policy.

The Eagles' signing of quarterback Christian Hackenberg is simply to get a look at him and not related to the health of quarterbacks Carson Wentz or Nick Foles, a source tells ESPN's Tim McManus.

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon underwent an MRI on Sunday that revealed a strained calf muscle, according to a team spokesman.

Jesse James has now spent as much time with the Pittsburgh Steelers as he did with Penn State, so the fourth-year tight end is a bit of an expert when …

Miami Dolphins rookie TE Mike Gesicki says he can block, regardless of what others are saying outside the Fins camp. Coach Adam Gase just laughs. …

Miami Dolphins DB Minkah Fitzpatrick personal goals are to be great and loyal in his rookie year with the Miami Dolphins. …

Thursday's preseason opener revealed cracks in the Dolphins' defense. But does the drywall need to be gutted? Or will some cosmetic spackling do the job? The Dolphins considered both options …

The Dolphins injected rookie third-round pick Jerome Baker into their starting lineup on Sunday, sacrificing girth but adding speed and what they hope will be additional playmaking to their first-team …

You want fiery leadership out of your quarterback? Try this one on for size: Ryan Tannehill kicked running back Kalen Ballage out of the huddle and off the field Sunday …

Meeting Isaiah Shorter and his family put football and life itself in perspective for Redskins linebacker Martrell Spaight.

More bad news strikes the Washington Redskins. Sources tell ESPN's John Keim that receiver Robert Davis has broken his tibia and suffered multiple ligament damage in his knee and will go on injured reserve.

The Dolphins, unsettled on who will be their starting cornerback opposite Xavien Howard, will host a visit with veteran starter Bashaud Breeland on Sunday, according to a league source. Breeland …

The NFL has suspended Jets linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis for one game following his offseason arrest that included marijuana possession.

After connecting with paralyzed teen D.J. Myers while the 17-year-old was recovering from a spinal injury, Bucs wide receiver DeSean Jackson finally got to meet Myers on Saturday.