Chiefs’ locker room mum on Le’Veon Bell’s arrival — almostVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The only member of the Kansas City Chiefs who was available and willing to discuss Le’Veon Bell, arguably the biggest free-agent signing since the offseason, happened to be the defensive coordinator who won’t have anything to do with him. Steve Spagnuolo is happy for that, too....
On Football: Flames under coaching hot seats intensifyVideo
Bill O’Brien went first. Dan Quinn was next. There will be others. The firing line for NFL head coaches is heavily populated. O’Brien, who also was Texans general manager, lasted four games, all defeats. Quinn got one more week in Atlanta — and one more loss — before being canned....
Colts’ retests for covid-19 come back as negative
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts closed their practice facility Friday after “several individuals” tested positive for covid-19, then the retests came back negative. “Earlier this morning, we were informed that four individuals within the organization tested positive for covid-19,” the team said in a late-morning statement. “The four positive samples...
Rams’ Aaron Donald looking forward to tormenting 49ers againVideo
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — San Francisco already knows what Aaron Donald is capable of. He has a sack for the Rams in their last six meetings with the 49ers. The 49ers will spend this week breaking down a performance at Washington in which the most dominant defensive tackle in the...
Chiefs are signing running back Le’Veon Bell, as reported by the NFL NetworkVideo
Running back Le’Veon Bell didn’t last long on the free-agent market after being released by the New York Jets. The Chiefs are signing Bell to a one-year deal, the NFL Network reported Thursday evening. The Chiefs later tweeted, “Welcome to Chiefs Kingdom, Le’Veon Bell!” Terms with the 28-year-old former Pittsburgh...
Browns send ‘ill’ Odell Beckham home, QB Baker Mayfield feeling better
CLEVELAND — Baker Mayfield’s injured ribs aren’t the only concern this week for the Cleveland Browns. Star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was sent home feeling ill on Thursday as coach Kevin Stefanski said the team acted out of caution because of covid-19 concerns while preparing for this week’s matchup...
Falcons shut facility after 2nd positive; Vikings game on
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons shut their facility Thursday following one new positive test for covid-19. The team remains scheduled to play at Minnesota on Sunday. Defensive tackle Marlon Davidson was placed on the covid-19/reserve list this week, and the addition of a second unidentified person caused the Falcons to...
NFL cancels Pro Bowl in Las Vegas because of covid-19 pandemicVideo
NEW YORK — The NFL canceled January’s Pro Bowl scheduled for Las Vegas. During an owners meeting held virtually Wednesday, the league opted to call off the all-star game, hoping to replace it with a variety of virtual activities. The NFL needs flexibility in January in case it needs to...
Jets’ Adam Gase says it was ‘best that we part ways’ with Le’Veon BellVideo
NEW YORK — The New York Jets’ decision to move on from Le’Veon Bell was a stunner. For a while now, though, it appeared inevitable. The former Pittsburgh Steelers running back never seemed to mesh with Adam Gase or his offense during the past season-plus. And Bell made it clear...
Browns’ QB Baker Mayfield limited in practice with rib injury
BEREA, Ohio — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield’s ribs are still sore and he’ll be limited in practice Wednesday as Cleveland prepares to play the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield said his entire right side remains tender after he took a big hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over the...
Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III cited for DUI
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III was cited for driving under the influence and speeding by Denver police on Tuesday night. “We are aware of the situation involving Melvin Gordon. Our organization has been in communication with him and is in the process of gathering more...
Titans stay unbeaten by cooling off Josh Allen, Bills
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The wait between games caused by the NFL’s first covid-19 outbreak left the Tennessee Titans depleted. They’re still undefeated. Ryan Tannehill threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Titans routed the Buffalo Bills, 42-16, on a rare Tuesday night in a showdown between two...
Jets surprisingly cut Le’Veon Bell after exploring trades
NEW YORK — The New York Jets have surprisingly released disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday night in which he says the Jets made the move after having several...
NFL will test for covid-19 on game days, has no bubble plans
The NFL has no plans to move into a bubble as it takes several new steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The league will begin PCR testing for covid-19 on game days starting this week, use of masks in walkthroughs are now mandatory and only play-callers will be...
Jets surprisingly cut Le’Veon Bell after exploring tradesVideo
NEW YORK — Later, Le’Veon. The New York Jets surprisingly released disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell on Tuesday night, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas in which he said the Jets made the move after having...
Facetime: NFL coaches have learned lessons on face masks
After the Las Vegas Raiders handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss in 337 days, Jon Gruden sat down for the postgame videoconference looking like a Wild West outlaw. “Can I take this off?” he politely asked his public relations man before slipping off his black bandana face mask....
Saints, Drew Brees overcome big night from Chargers rookie QB Justin Herbert
NEW ORLEANS — Wil Lutz kicked a 36-yard field goal with 5:08 left in overtime and New Orleans’ defense stopped Chargers receiver Mike Williams just short on fourth down to preserve a 30-27 victory over seemingly star-crossed Los Angeles on Monday night. Chargers kicker Michael Badgley, who missed his first...
Battered Joe Burrow, Bengals lacking in big plays, consistency
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Future opponents are bound to get ideas after watching tape of Joe Burrow being flummoxed and chased by the Baltimore Ravens’ blitzing defenders. The Cincinnati Bengals, on the other hand, need to work harder on keeping their talented rookie quarterback from getting maimed. Seriously. Burrow was sacked...
Browns are 4-1, looking like contenders heading to PittsburghVideo
CLEVELAND — Rising high above downtown Cleveland on an unusually warm autumn night, the Terminal Tower was bathed in bright orange lights Sunday, a glowing tribute to a team that has this football-obsessed city fired up. For the first time in 26 years, the beloved Browns are 4-1. Showing resiliency,...
Browns’ Mayfield ‘sore’ with rib injury, CB Williams to IR
CLEVELAND — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield only injured his ribs in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts, a victory that pushed surprising Cleveland to 4-1 for the first time in 26 years. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Mayfield is “sore” but that his injury is specific to the ribs....
Coach Dan Quinn, GM Thomas Dimitroff fired by Falcons
ATLANTA — Dan Quinn never stopped believing he could turn things around in Atlanta. He won’t get the chance. With the Falcons mired at 0-5 for the first time since 1997, Quinn was fired as the team’s coach — just hours after a 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Longtime...
Surging Browns beat Colts, improve to 4-1Video
CLEVELAND — Bill Belichick was their coach and Nick Saban was on his staff the last time the Cleveland Browns were this good this early. Baker Mayfield passed for a season-high 247 yards and two touchdowns against the NFL’s No. 1 defense, Myles Garrett forced a crucial safety in the...
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott carted off field after suffering a gruesome ankle injuryVideo
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has sustained a gruesome injury to his right ankle in the third quarter against the New York Giants. Prescott was injured at the end of a 9-yard run when he was tackled by New York defensive back Logan Ryan. His right foot was bent at...
NFL Week 5 roundup: Carr helps Raiders snap Chiefs’ 13-game win streak, 40-32Video
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Derek Carr threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns, outplaying Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes along the way, and the Las Vegas Raiders nearly shut out the potent Kansas City offense in the second half to rally for a 40-32 victory Sunday that ended the Chiefs’...
Ravens sack Burrows 7 times in rout of BengalsVideo
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens sacked Joe Burrow seven times, forced the Bengals rookie into a pair of turnovers and effectively stuffed Cincinnati’s running game in a meticulous 27-3 victory Sunday. Baltimore stout defensive performance was punctuated by Patrick Queen’s 52-yard fumble return in the fourth quarter. It was the...
