Saints WR Michael Thomas out for season after setbackVideo
METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints won’t get record-setting wide receiver Michael Thomas back at all this season, another blow to an offense that just lost starting quarterback Jameis Winston to a major knee injury. Complications related to ankle surgery last summer will keep Thomas out for the year,...
Giants RB Saquon Barkley, 3 others in covid-19 protocolVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants injured star running Saquon Barkley and two other starters did not practice Wednesday after being placed in the covid-19 protocol along with assistant coach Burton Burns. Safety Xavier McKinney and left guard Matt Skura also did not practice because of the virus, which...
Von Miller on landing with Rams: ‘Feels right to be here’Video
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Von Miller spent Monday in a sentimental daze after the Denver Broncos traded him. He went down into the memorabilia-packed basement of his Colorado home and tearfully contemplated his departure from the only NFL team he had ever known. By the time Miller boarded a plane...
Odell Beckham excused from Browns practice; WR’s future in doubtVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was surprised — not hurt — by a video posted by Odell Beckham Jr.’s father that has created a rift with the team and could lead to the wide receiver’s release. Beckham may be down to his final hours with the Browns, who...
Prosecutor: Henry Ruggs driving over 150 mph before fatal crashVideo
LAS VEGAS — Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was driving at more than 150 mph with a blood-alcohol content twice Nevada’s legal limit before his sports car slammed into the rear of a vehicle that burned, killing a 23-year-old woman, a prosecutor said Wednesday. The Raiders released Ruggs...
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers tests positive for covid, out Sunday
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s covid-19 protocol, leaving the NFL’s hottest team without the reigning MVP. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday that Rodgers was in the protocol but would not say if Rodgers had tested positive nor if Rodgers has...
Jets acquire OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from Chiefs for TE
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets added some depth to the offensive line, acquiring guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from the Kansas City Chiefs for tight end Daniel Brown ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline Tuesday. Duvernay-Tardif, a licensed medical doctor who opted out of last season to work on...
Deshaun Watson staying put for now as Dolphins decide to pass on embattled quarterback
Deshaun Watson’s future destination remains unknown. The NFL trade deadline passed Tuesday with the Houston Texans keeping the embattled quarterback on their roster. Watson has not played this season amid a trade request and 22 lawsuits alleging sexual harassment or assault. He has not been charged. The Texans (1-7) had...
Police: Raiders’ Ruggs to face DUI case in fatal crash in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a driving under the influence charge after a fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday in Las Vegas that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured, authorities said. According to police, Ruggs was driving a Chevrolet Corvette...
Titans sign Adrian Peterson to help replace Derrick Henry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have signed 2012 NFL MVP and four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson to help replace NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. The Titans announced Tuesday they signed Peterson to the practice squad. This is the sixth NFL team for Peterson, 36, who had been unsigned...
First Call: More updates on Melvin Ingram’s trade request; Steelers’ opponents face significant injury concerns
Tuesday’s “First Call” has the latest Pittsburgh Steelers trade rumors regarding linebacker Melvin Ingram III. Some upcoming Steelers foes are dealing with significant injuries. And we look at Pitt’s next opponent. Angry Ingram Trade rumors continue to swirl around Steelers pass rusher Melvin Ingram III. The latest comes from the...
Still-shaky Chiefs get past Giants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Harrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left, and the Kansas City Chiefs scrambled their way to a 20-17 comeback win over the New York Giants on Monday night. Patrick Mahomes threw for 275 yards with a touchdown...
Bengals’ momentum halted ahead of matchup with BrownsVideo
CINCINNATI — Maybe the Cincinnati Bengals spent a little too much time patting themselves on the back after blowing out the Ravens. Maybe they were looking ahead to the important division matchup with the Browns. Maybe they thought the New York Jets wouldn’t put up much of a fight. Whatever...
Browns struggling, searching for offense after loss to SteelersVideo
CLEVELAND — Baker Mayfield’s fractured left shoulder is one of many things currently broken for the Browns. They’re in pieces at the moment. Hobbled by injuries, hindered by a lack of offensive explosiveness and unable to put away games with the lead in the fourth quarter, the Browns look like...
AP sources: Broncos trade star linebacker Von Miller to Rams
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Von Miller is no longer the face of the franchise in Denver. The loquacious linebacker is headed West to join Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey with the Los Angeles Rams, according to two people with knowledge of Monday morning’s big trade. Speaking on condition of anonymity because...
Titans’ Derrick Henry will have surgery, no timetable for return
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry will have surgery Tuesday morning on his right foot, and coach Mike Vrabel says the Tennessee Titans are not putting a timeline on when he will return. Henry had tests Monday to check the severity of the injury after he finished a...
