Tom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team ownersVideo
ATLANTA — Tom Brady has another new role in the NFL: owner. The seven-time Super Bowl champion purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, a deal approved by NFL team owners Tuesday at the league’s annual fall meeting. Brady, who played 23 seasons with the Patriots and Buccaneers,...
Bills boost patchwork WR group by acquiring Amari Cooper in trade with BrownsVideo
Amari Cooper went from a fading No. 1 wide receiver in Cleveland to a top one with Buffalo. Looking to add a playmaker for quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills acquired Cooper on Tuesday in a trade with the skidding Browns, whose season seems to be unraveling by the week with...
Jets acquire wide receiver Davante Adams from Raiders, AP sources say
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are finally reunited after more than two years of separation and one year of speculation — and now they’ll try to save the New York Jets’ sinking season. The Jets acquired the disgruntled Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, sending a conditional third-round...
Josh Allen, Bills overcome Rodgers’ Hail Mary and beat Jets to take control in AFC East
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills overcame a Hail Mary touchdown throw by Aaron Rodgers as the first half ended to outlast the New York Jets 23-20 on Monday night and take control of the AFC East. Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another...
Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa will play again this season
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play football again in 2024 after being diagnosed with his third concussion in two years earlier this season. Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tagovailoa had “positive” meetings with neurologists during the Dolphins bye week, though he remains...
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologizes for his behavior toward fans at the LincVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized Monday for gesturing and jawing at fans in the final moments of a win during which restless fans booed a listless performance and “Fire Nick!” chants permeated pockets at Lincoln Financial Field. Sirianni — a habitual trash-talker — put a finger to...
Mike Tomlin ‘taken aback’ by number of Steelers fans that attended victory at Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Teammates tried to tell Donte Jackson what was in store for the veteran cornerback when he stepped foot Sunday into Allegiant Stadium for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders. T.J. Watt, in particular, told Jackson to expect a heavy dose of Steeler Nation. Jackson...
Joe Burrow runs for a TD and the Bengals’ defense carries them past the Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Joe Burrow scored on a career-long 47-yard run on the opening possession, and the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense carried them to a much-needed 17-7 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. Evan McPherson made a go-ahead 37-yard field goal in the third quarter after a...
Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home lossVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jared Goff threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns after his completion streak ended on his first throw, and the Detroit Lions blew out Dallas, 47-9, on Sunday, handing the Cowboys a fourth consecutive lopsided loss at home. David Montgomery had two rushing TDs for the Lions...
Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson needs surgery after injury to left tibia vs. CowboysVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was carted off the field with a serious injury to his left tibia on a sack of Dallas’ Dak Prescott on Sunday. Hutchinson will stay in the Dallas area for surgery, Lions coach Dan Campbell said after Sunday’s 47-9 win over...
Browns coach Stefanski stands by Watson as beleaguered QB’s struggles continueVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Deshaun Watson’s $230 million contract is guaranteed. Seemingly, so is his job. Watson failed to lead Cleveland to an offensive touchdown, failed to lead Cleveland to its first 20-point game, failed to lead Cleveland to even a glint of hope it can turn around its season. None of...
NFL Week 6: Baker Mayfield passes for 4 TDs as the Bucs treat storm-weary fans to a huge win over the SaintsVideo
NEW ORLEANS — Baker Mayfield overcame three turnovers with 325 yards and four touchdowns passing, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 51-27 on Sunday in what they hoped would be a morale boost to their many fans who endured Hurricane Milton earlier in the week. The...
Jalen Hurts throws 2 TD passes as Eagles send Browns to another lossVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Perhaps indignant that Eagles fans had chanted for his firing, Nick Sirianni could not button up his mouth in the final seconds. Philadelphia’s coach — already a habitual trash-talking offender — put a finger to his right ear and chirped at fans in the first rows at the...
Lamar Jackson outduels Jayden Daniels as surging Ravens beat CommandersVideo
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson threw nine passes to Zay Flowers in the first half and never went to him again. Mark Andrews rebounded from a ball bouncing off his hands for an interception to catch his first touchdown pass of the season. And Derrick Henry was Derrick Henry. The result...
Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers downgraded to doubtful for game vs. SteelersVideo
HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was downgraded to doubtful Saturday because of an ankle injury, further weakening a thin position as Las Vegas prepares to host the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Meyers doesn’t play Sunday, the Raiders will be without their top two receivers against Pittsburgh. No. 1...
Roger Goodell: Super Bowl could be played outside U.S.
LONDON — The NFL’s aggressive international growth plan could include holding a Super Bowl outside the United States for the first time, commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday. Goodell has shot down the idea in the past, but he told a fan forum in London that it’s a possibility. “We’ve always...
49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will return to practice for the 1st time since he was shotVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since he was shot in the chest in a robbery attempt nine days before the season opener. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that the Niners will open...
NFL concussion protocol followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated, league says
The NFL and its players association said Friday the required steps were followed when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week at Houston and cleared to return to the game. The league and the NFL Players Association said in a joint statement they reviewed reports...
Jets’ new play-caller Todd Downing praises Nathaniel Hackett for his support
NEW YORK — It’s very rare for a coach who was demoted to stay on the same staff. But that is the case for Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. On Wednesday, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich stripped him of playcalling duties and made passing game coordinator Todd Downing the new...
ABC will air 6 additional ‘Monday Night Football’ games starting this week with Bills-Jets
ABC will simulcast six more ESPN “Monday Night Football” games, including Monday’s AFC East matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets. The addition of the six games means ABC will air 17 this season — 14 simulcasts with ESPN (including two playoff games) and three games exclusively...
Analysis: Some quarterbacks just need 2nd, 3rd or 4th chance
Sam Darnold is realizing his potential on his fourth stop. Baker Mayfield and Geno Smith did the same. Jared Goff found his way on his second team. Some quarterbacks just need a second chance. Or third. Or fourth. Darnold was supposed to be a stopgap player in Minnesota, signed to...
Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs as 49ers beat Seahawks, move atop division
SEATTLE — Deebo Samuel didn’t hesitate when he was asked what was working for the San Francisco 49ers. “Brock Purdy,” Samuel said. Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the Niners never trailed in a 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. Samuel had a 76-yard...
The Jacksonville Jaguars say their flight to London will be delayed because of Hurricane Milton
LONDON — The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to arrive in London later than expected Friday because of Hurricane Milton, the team confirmed ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. A team spokesperson said on Thursday that the Jaguars’ departure time has been “slightly” delayed. The hurricane smashed into Florida, making...
Deshaun Watson under siege as QB’s dismal play leads to criticism, calls for benching
BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson is taking hits from all sides, and not just on the field. Everyone seems to be coming after the polarizing quarterback, whose poor play through five games — he hasn’t passed for 200 yards in a game — has prompted calls for the Browns to...
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers denies allegations he played role in Robert Saleh’s firingVideo
Aaron Rodgers insisted he played no role in the firing of Robert Saleh as the New York Jets coach and called such allegations “patently false.” The star quarterback made his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, a day after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Saleh after the...
