Bills’ Von Miller to practice, play while facing domestic violence charge
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Though disappointed in the allegations of domestic violence made against Von Miller, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane stressed Wednesday that he wants the legal process to play out and not rush to making any judgments. Otherwise, Beane said, Miller will participate in practice and is...
Browns waiting to make call on starting QB as Dorian Thompson-Robinson returns to practice
BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation remains cloudy and somewhat convoluted. At least they’re consistent. Coach Kevin Stefanski declined to announce his starter for this week’s game against Jacksonville on Wednesday, saying he wants to evaluate practices before choosing between Joe Flacco and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson. “We’ll make...
Greenfield native, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy out with appendicitis, expects to be on sideline against Eagles
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is away from the team to undergo surgery for appendicitis but expects to be on the sideline Sunday night for a highly anticipated rematch with Philadelphia. The team said McCarthy was hospitalized after experiencing abdominal pain Wednesday morning. He was expected to...
Tommy DeVito to remain Giants starting QB over Tyrod Taylor
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tommy DeVito will remain the New York Giants’ starting quarterback, while veteran Tyrod Taylor expressed disappointment with the decision. Coach Brian Daboll made the announcement Tuesday morning before the Giants (4-8) started practicing for Monday night’s home game against the Green Bay Packers (6-6). “I think...
Bailey Zappe appears likely to make his 2nd straight start for the offensively challenged PatriotsVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — All signs point to quarterback Bailey Zappe making his second straight start for the New England Patriots on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2022 fourth-round pick addressed the media from the podium Tuesday, usually a good sign when trying to figure out who will be...
Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decadeVideo
LAS VEGAS — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sees football becoming a global sport within the next decade, with his league at the forefront of that effort. That includes, Goodell said Tuesday, adding another international market to next year’s regular-season schedule. He wasn’t specific, but Brazil and Spain are the front-runners....
Analysis: Jake Browning’s 354-yard performance rekindles Bengals’ playoff hopes
CINCINNATI — With Joe Burrow out for the season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ chances of making the playoffs seemed slim. Jake Browning’s performance Monday night has rekindled those hopes. Burrow’s backup threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second start. He also had a 1-yard TD run and a...
Jets waiving QB Tim Boyle, signing QB Brett Rypien off Seahawks practice squad
The New York Jets are waiving Tim Boyle after two starts and signing Brett Rypien off the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad Tuesday in the team’s latest shuffle at the quarterback position, according to multiple reports. Boyle mostly struggled while replacing the benched Zach Wilson the past two games. He was...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has high ankle sprain, no timetable for return
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has a high ankle sprain that could force him to miss the first game of his NFL career. Coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday that tests on Lawrence’s right ankle showed “everything’s stable, everything’s good.” He added that surgery “is not necessarily something...
Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick
The Patriot Way has lost its direction. Robert Kraft’s once-proud franchise is a disaster and Bill Belichick can’t fix it because he contributed to the mess. The New England Patriots fell to 2-10 following a 6-0 loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers that saw their offensive futility sink to...
Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars in overtime
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jake Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second career start, and the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in overtime Monday night. Browning also ran for a score as the Bengals (6-6) won on “Monday Night Football” for the first time since...
Heisman winner Caleb Williams to skip USC’s Holiday Bowl trip, fueling NFL expectations
LOS ANGELES — Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams will not play for Southern California in the Holiday Bowl, fueling the expectation he will enter the upcoming NFL draft. Williams won’t be in the lineup when the Trojans (7-5) face Louisville in their bowl game in San Diego on Dec. 27,...
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro ejected in NFC title game rematch
PHILADELPHIA — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday’s 42-19 win against Philadelphia for putting his hand in the face of the Eagles’ chief security officer. Dom DiSandro, a constant presence on the Eagles’ sideline and whenever players are out in public, pulled Greenlaw off Eagles wide...
Jordan Love throws 3 TD passes, Packers beat Chiefs 27-19 for 3rd straight win
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love showed the Kansas City Chiefs just how much he’s learned since the last time he faced them. Love connected with Christian Watson on two of his three touchdown passes and the resurgent Green Bay Packers won their third straight game, 27-19 over Patrick Mahomes...
Matthew Stafford throws 3 TD passes as Rams win 3rd straight, 36-19 over BrownsVideo
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes, Puka Nacua became the first Rams rookie wide receiver to reach 1,000 yards in a season and Los Angeles extended its winning streak to three games with a 36-19 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Rams have won three...
Bengals, Jaguars have plenty at stake on MNF, including the ‘Taylor Bro Bowl’ trophy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The “Taylor Bro Bowl” trophy used to mean a lot more to Zac and Press Taylor. It’s still a fun reminder of their head-to-head coaching record and a chance to regale matchups that might get fuzzy over time. But it’s way down on the list of what’s...
NFL Week 13: Gardner Minshew throws for TD in OT as the Colts win 4th straight
NASHVILLE — Gardner Minshew threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Michael Pittman with 2:31 left in overtime and the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 31-28 Sunday for their fourth straight victory to keep pace in the playoff race in the AFC. The Colts (7-5) had to score a touchdown...
NFL suspends Browns WR Michael Woods 6 games for violating personal conduct policy
CLEVELAND — The NFL suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods on Friday for the final six games this season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Woods, a sixth-round pick in 2021 from Oklahoma, has been sidelined all season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. He got hurt while working...
Browns to start Joe Flacco at QB against Rams
LOS ANGELES — Joe Flacco will start Sunday for the Cleveland Browns, who are turning to the veteran quarterback to keep them in the playoff chase. The 38-year-old Flacco is the fourth QB to start this season for the Browns (7-4). He was signed two weeks ago after Deshaun Watson...
Dak Prescott throws for 3 TDs, Cowboys extend home win streak to 14 with win over Seahawks
ARLINGTON, Texas — Trailing Seattle in the fourth quarter, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys knew there was no way they could extend their NFL record of five consecutive 20-point wins at home to start the season. They kept alive the bigger streak at AT&T Stadium. Prescott threw three touchdown...
Browns QB Joe Flacco takes starter’s snaps for second day in practice, likely to play against RamsVideo
LOS ANGELES — Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson remained in concussion protocol Thursday, making it even more likely Joe Flacco will start Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. The 38-year-old Flacco signed as a free agent with Cleveland last week as an insurance policy in case Thompson-Robinson struggled...
Bills linebacker Von Miller turns himself in on felony domestic violence charge
DALLAS — Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller turned himself in to police in a Dallas suburb on Thursday after he was charged in a warrant with domestic violence against the mother of his children, who is pregnant, police said. Dallas police confirmed that the 34-year-old Miller surrendered to police in...
Joe Flacco takes 1st-team reps, could start for Browns
LOS ANGELES — Joe Flacco took the first reps in practice for the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, and it could happen again for their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Flacco was the backup quarterback this week, which would put the Super Bowl...
Jets begin Aaron Rodgers’ 21-day practice window in next step in recovery from torn Achilles tendon
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday, the next step in the four-time NFL MVP’s rehabilitation from a torn Achilles tendon. Coach Robert Saleh said Rodgers, who turns 40 on Saturday, was cleared for some football activities but...
Memphis couple to remove references to Michael Oher being adopted as part of legal battle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A lawyer for the Memphis couple who took in former NFL player Michael Oher when he was in high school said Wednesday that references to Oher being their adopted son will be removed from the couple’s websites and public speaking materials as part of their legal battle...
