Vikings DC Flores says he was hurt by Tagovailoa’s sharp criticism but wishes Dolphins QB wellVideo
EAGAN, Minn. — Two Minnesota Vikings starters flanked defensive coordinator Brian Flores as he prepared to address blunt criticism of his character and coaching style delivered publicly by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a sign of solidarity Flores relished from his current team while acknowledging he was hurt by the...
Sharp preseason game by backup QB Josh Johnson encouraging sign for RavensVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — It goes without saying that if Lamar Jackson went down with an injury, the Baltimore Ravens would have a big problem on their hands. Josh Johnson’s job would be to try to make that scenario bearable. The 38-year-old journeyman is now Jackson’s top backup in Baltimore...
Damar Hamlin, Mitchell Trubisky among latest players to join Bills’ injured listVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills face the prospect of limping into the regular season with a mounting number of injured players, who now include receivers Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, safety Damar Hamlin and backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Coach Sean McDermott on Monday listed all four as being...
Washington Commanders officially announce rookie Jayden Daniels as starting QB
ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels has been selected as the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders. Coach Dan Quinn declared Daniels the starter on Monday after two preseason games and a couple of joint practices. Daniels was 12 of 15 for 123 yards at the New York Jets and Miami...
Raiders name Gardner Minshew starting quarterback: ‘Our team’s behind it’
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders, looking for a spark to begin the season, named Gardner Minshew their starting quarterback Sunday. Minshew got the nod over second-year pro Aidan O’Connell after a long battle between the two. The veteran was not decidedly better throughout the competition, but still emerged...
Penn State’s Adisa Isaac shines before exiting Ravens debut: ‘He was a factor’
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens have had two rookies suffer injuries in as many preseason games. Last week, it was cornerback Nate Wiggins who exited early with a shoulder injury against the Philadelphia Eagles before returning to practice Thursday. On Saturday, outside linebacker Adisa Isaac went to the medical tent...
Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3Video
CHICAGO — Caleb Williams looked downfield and saw nobody open. He spun and hit Rome Odunze deep on the run, one prized rookie connecting with another on a 45-yard pass. It was just the sort of play Chicago hopes to see on a consistent basis. Williams made another good impression...
Backup QB Nick Mullens throws TD pass in Vikings’ 27-12 win over Browns in battle of roster reservesVideo
CLEVELAND — Nick Mullens threw a touchdown pass on the heels of Minnesota’s quarterback rotation getting jumbled this week by J.J McCarty’s season-ending injury, and the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns, 27-12, in a preseason game Saturday. Mullens connected with wide receiver Trishton Jackson on a 14-yard TD in the...
Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12Video
BALTIMORE — Josh Johnson completed all 11 of his pass attempts, and Emory Jones added a long touchdown throw in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. The Falcons scored with 36 seconds remaining on a 3-yard run by...
49ers GM John Lynch on Brandon Aiyuk contract saga: ‘I don’t like that it’s taken this long’Video
With the season opener three weekends away, the San Francisco 49ers are starting to have more concern about the Brandon Aiyuk contact situation. In an interview with KNBR 680 AM on Friday, general manager John Lynch said, “I’m always hopeful. I’m an optimistic person (by) nature, and so I’m always...
Bengals, kicker Evan McPherson agree to 3-year, $16.5 million contract extension
CINCINNATI — “Money Mac” is getting paid. Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has agreed to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension, eliminating any chance of him hitting free agency in March. McPherson, who earned the nickname “Money Mac” because of his penchant for making clutch kicks, will earn $10 million...
ESPN fires football host Sam Ponder, analyst Robert Griffin III in shocking shakeup
ESPN has reportedly fired football analyst Robert Griffin III and “Sunday NFL Countdown” host Samantha Ponder in a stunning shakeup designed to cut significant costs. Both on-air personalities had been earning over seven figures and were still under contract with the network when they were informed of the decision Thursday...
Bills starting LB Matt Milano out indefinitely with torn biceps
The Buffalo Bills once again will have to make due without the backbone of their defense with linebacker Matt Milano out indefinitely and expected to miss at least the first few months of the season because of a torn left biceps. Bills coach Sean McDermott called it “an unfortunate situation,”...
Vikings WR Jordan Addison to miss time but appears to avoid major injury
BEREA, Ohio — The Vikings dodged a second significant injury loss in two days. Minnesota No. 2 wide receiver and former Pitt star Jordan Addison is expected to miss some time with a left ankle injury suffered Wednesday — just hours after Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ruled out...
Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from PatriotsVideo
The New England Patriots traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. Judon had 28 sacks in his first two seasons with the Patriots before finishing with four in four games last year when he was limited...
Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new teamVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Diontae Johnson is relishing the prospect of being a No. 1 wide receiver again. When Johnson was acquired by the Panthers in an offseason trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was informed by new coach Dave Canales that he would be the primary option in Carolina’s passing...
Titans QB Will Levis gives sample cologne spritzes from new mayo endorsement dealVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Will Levis turned into a fragrance salesman Wednesday after Tennessee’s first joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks, spritzing reporters’ wrists with the new scent developed with his new endorsement deal with a mayonnaise company. “Will Levis No 8” is yes, a parfum de mayonnaise that sold out...
Brandon Aiyuk saga takes interesting twist at 49ers practiceVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brandon Aiyuk wore a bright red T-shirt, black shorts, and the focused gaze of a very interested observer at 49ers training camp Wednesday. A day after the 49ers reportedly agreed to a trade that would send Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers, he looked very much like...
Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah gets 3-year, $39 million extension after Pro Bowl seasonVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has received a three-year, $39 million contract extension on the heels of his Pro Bowl season. A second-round pick in 2021 from Notre Dame, Owusu-Koramoah was entering the final year of his rookie deal. The sides had been working on an agreement...
Lions coach Dan Campbell says leg injury to RB Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be ‘fine’Video
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, dressed in shorts, watched training camp from the sideline Wednesday after he left practice earlier in the week with a leg injury. As a rookie last season, Gibbs rushed for 945 yards with 10 touchdowns along with 316 receiving yards...
Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season after right knee surgeryVideo
BEREA, Ohio — J.J. McCarthy’s rookie year with the Minnesota Vikings is already over. The former Michigan star quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick will miss the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee, which he injured in his preseason debut last week. McCarthy had the operation on Wednesday...
Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock rosterVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills placed receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve Tuesday and made several other moves to restock their injury-depleted roster. The Bills signed quarterback Ben DiNucci (Pine-Richland) and receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain to one-year contracts. Buffalo also released...
Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge after fight with fianceeVideo
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was arrested Tuesday and charged with domestic violence after police said he threatened his fiancee with a gun during a fight. Hall was booked and arraigned at Avon Lake Municipal Court, said James M. Drozdowski, a public information officer with...
Raiders bring back former Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders signed backup free-agent quarterback Nathan Peterman on Tuesday, rejoining an organization in which he was on the roster for three seasons. Peterman, who played for the Raiders from 2018-21, likely would be the backup to Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew, who are competing...
Bills place Chase Claypool on injured reserve, sign 3 players
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills placed receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve on Tuesday and made several other moves to restock their injury-depleted roster. The Bills signed former Pitt quarterback Ben DiNucci and receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain, all to one-year contracts....
