Football News
Mike Tomlin Does Damage Control After Antonio Brown's Absence
The New York Times - 3 Jan 2019 03:42
A visibly uncomfortable Tomlin fielded questions about his star receiver missing Sunday's game after a disappointing season for the Steelers.
NFL playoff picks: Our winners for Wild Card Weekend, including this big upset
Miami Herald - 3 Jan 2019 23:42
GREG COTE'S NFL PLAYOFF PICKS / WILD-CARD WEEKEND AFC COLTS (10-6, NO. 6 SEED) at TEXANS (11-5, NO. 3) Line: HOU by 1. Cote's pick: HOU 23-20. TV: 4:35 p.m. …
Kelly returns for Colts following injury
Sky Sports - 3 Jan 2019 08:24
Indianapolis Colts centre Ryan Kelly took part in full practice on Wednesday and expects to play in Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Houston Texans.
Minkah is 'FitzMagic' no more -- at least in the eyes of the U.S. patent office
Miami Herald - 3 Jan 2019 22:59
There's enough FitzMagic in the world to go around. That was the finding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which on Tuesday officially denied Minkah Fitzpatrick's request to have …
Vikings' Zimmer: Lame-duck status 'no problem'
ESPN - 3 Jan 2019 22:48
Four days after the Vikings' once-promising season came to a screeching halt with the team finishing 8-7-1 and missing the playoffs, Minnesota coach Mike Zimmer addressed his job status at his year-end news conference.
The bed Mike Tomlin has made with the Steelers
ESPN - 3 Jan 2019 22:06
The Steelers' head coach said the failings of the 2018 team fall at his feet, but he sounds motivated to make some tough changes going forward.
Will the Dolphins tank? Does it work? And does Ross have patience to see it through?
Miami Herald - 3 Jan 2019 20:56
Tank for Tua. It's catchy. It's hope-inspiring. But it might also be fool's gold. Truth is, the odds are just as good that in 16 months, we will be saying …
N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks for the Wild-Card Round
The New York Times - 3 Jan 2019 20:50
The Texans, Cowboys, Ravens and Bears are all favorites at home, but there may be some upsets lurking. Look out for the Colts.
Charges dropped against Foster
Sky Sports - 3 Jan 2019 20:15
Florida prosecutors have dismissed a domestic violence battery charge against Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster, over an alleged November altercation with a former girlfriend in a Tampa hotel.
WR Hopkins dedicates game to slain 7-year-old
ESPN - 3 Jan 2019 19:24
DeAndre Hopkins said he'd donate his playoff check to help pay for the funeral costs of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes, who was killed in a drive-by shooting Sunday.
Seahawks and Cowboys tough to split
Sky Sports - 3 Jan 2019 19:19
One of the biggest battles of Wild Card weekend takes place at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas early on Sunday morning as the Cowboys take on the Seattle Seahawks.
Unclear what Grier, Ross are thinking, but we know who players want as Dolphins coach
Miami Herald - 3 Jan 2019 18:57
Darren Rizzi, next Dolphins coach? If those who have played for him have a vote, he would win the job in a landslide. The Dolphins are expected to begin interviewing …
A closer look at the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists
ESPN - 3 Jan 2019 17:53
The finalists are headlined by first-time nominees Champ Bailey and Tony Gonzalez and game-changing coaches Tom Flores and Don Coryell.
Which version of Amari Cooper will face Seahawks on Saturday?
ESPN - 3 Jan 2019 15:55
While Amari Cooper has made a huge difference for the Cowboys, they haven't forced the ball his way in the past three games.
Pros and cons of Eli Manning returning for another season with Giants
ESPN - 3 Jan 2019 15:54
As Manning turns 38, here's a look at why the New York Giants might want to bring back their QB of the past 15 seasons -- and why they might not.
'He can crush food': Stories that shaped the Doug Pederson-Matt Nagy friendship
ESPN - 3 Jan 2019 15:28
Nagy has been following in the footsteps of Pederson, and he hopes that continues to a Super Bowl title. But first he has to beat Pederson's Eagles.
Are Eagles ready to repeat?
Sky Sports - 3 Jan 2019 15:20
With three straight wins, Nick Foles has brought back memories of last year's Super Bowl run.
Tarik Cohen Makes Football Fun Again in Chicago
The New York Times - 3 Jan 2019 15:00
Cohen, a 5-foot-6 running back, personifies the offense installed by the Bears' first-year head coach, Matt Nagy: creative, unpredictable and, at times, downright fun.
Adam Gase and Mike Tannenbaum's final weeks with the Miami Dolphins
Miami Herald - 3 Jan 2019 08:06
The Miami Dolphins announced on Monday morning that they "reassigned" executive vice president Mike Tannenbaum within the organization but never explained what exactly that meant. Later that morning at a …
Missing Patrick Mahomes this week? His best magic from each game this season
ESPN - 3 Jan 2019 07:00
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 50 touchdowns and 5,000 yards this season. But it wasn't just what he did -- it was how he did it.
Is this Philip Rivers' last, best chance at an elusive Super Bowl title?
ESPN - 3 Jan 2019 07:00
The other QBs drafted with Rivers have titles, but the Chargers QB has a loaded team around him. But Rivers' title goals won't define him.