Ex-NFL receiver Mike Williams dies 2 weeks after being injured in construction accident
TAMPA, Fla. — Former NFL receiver Mike Williams, who was injured in a construction accident two weeks ago and later put on a ventilator, died Tuesday, his agent said. He was 36. Williams, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills from 2010-14, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital...
Analysis: Josh Allen’s turnover troubles too much to overcome for BillsVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The many assurances Bills quarterback Josh Allen provided in April and repeated throughout the summer over how he was placing an emphasis on cutting down on turnovers suddenly seem like empty promises entering Week 2 of the season. There, in the early hours of Tuesday morning,...
Zach Wilson steps into the huddle again for the Jets with Aaron Rodgers injuredVideo
OK, Zach Wilson, you’re up. Again. With Aaron Rodgers out for the rest of the season with a torn left Achilles tendon, Wilson takes over as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. “We’ve got a lot of faith in Zach,” coach Robert Saleh said during a video call Tuesday. “We’re...
Ex-NFL Media journalist sues league, alleging longstanding institutional discrimination
A former NFL Media journalist is accusing the league of refusing to address what he calls longstanding institutional discrimination and said his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice. In making his allegations in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal...
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has torn left Achilles tendon, out for season
Aaron Rodgers has a torn left Achilles tendon, and the 39-year-old New York Jets quarterback will miss the rest of the season, coach Robert Saleh announced Tuesday. An MRI revealed the four-time NFL MVP’s injury, confirming what the Jets feared after their 22-16 overtime win over Buffalo on Monday night....
Jets lose Aaron Rodgers to an Achilles tendon injury, then rally to stun Bills in overtimeVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers was knocked out of the game with an Achilles tendon injury just four plays into his debut for the New York Jets, who rallied behind their defense and stunned the Buffalo Bills 22-16 in overtime on Monday night when rookie Xavier Gipson returned a...
Aaron Rodgers carted off after 4 plays with Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the New York Jets lasted four snaps. And now the four-time MVP and a shell-shocked fanbase will have to see how long he might be sidelined. Rodgers injured his left ankle when he was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and fell awkwardly...
Browns lose starting tackle Jack Conklin for season
CLEVELAND — Jack Conklin kept Deshaun Watson from harm. He couldn’t protect himself. Cleveland’s starting right tackle suffered a “major” left knee injury in the first half of Sunday’s win over Cincinnati and will miss the remainder of the season, a major personal blow and significant one for the Browns....
All-Pro DL Chris Jones ends holdout, signs with Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs signed Chris Jones to a new one-year contract Monday, which should end the All-Pro defensive tackle’s holdout and could mean he will be back on the field when they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 2. The Chiefs did not disclose terms,...
Safety Damar Hamlin won’t play in Bills’ opener against JetsVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Damar Hamlin was listed among Buffalo’s inactives, so he will not play in a regular-season game for the first time since going into cardiac arrest when the Bills open the season against the New York Jets on Monday night. The Bills made the decision official about...
Ravens’ season-opening victory over Texans came at quite a costVideo
BALTIMORE — J.K. Dobbins was a picture of health when he jumped into the end zone for the game’s first touchdown. Two quarters later, his season was over. Dobbins’ torn Achilles tendon was the biggest blow to the Baltimore Ravens in a 25-9 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday...
Browns’ defense appears transformed under new coordinator Jim SchwartzVideo
CLEVELAND — The Browns’ most significant acquisition this offseason wasn’t on the field for a single snap in Sunday’s season-opening win over Cincinnati. Jim Schwartz received a game ball. Cleveland’s new defensive coordinator designed a plan that overwhelmed quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who managed just 142 total yards...
Cowboys rip error-prone Giants for worst shutout loss in the series between NFC East rivals
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Dallas Cowboys have not only put some distance between themselves and the New York Giants in the NFC East, they showed Sunday night they are going to be a contender for more than a division title. If they play this way all season, owner Jerry...
Cowboys rip error-prone Giants for worst shutout loss in the series between NFC East rivals
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Noah Igbinoghene returned a blocked field goal 58 yards for a touchdown on the opening series, DaRon Bland scored on a pick-6 later in the first quarter and the Dallas Cowboys embarrassed the New York Giants again, posting a season-opening 40-0 victory Sunday night. Tony Pollard...
Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins suffers season-ending torn Achilles in opener as 4 starters exit with injuriesVideo
BALTIMORE — In the first game of his fourth NFL season — and the last of his rookie deal — Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, coach John Harbaugh announced after Baltimore’s 25-9 win over the Houston Texans. “I just feel bad for him,” Harbaugh...
NFL Week 1: Washington’s defense takes over to help the Commanders rally past the CardinalsVideo
LANDOVER, Md. — Throughout the second half, Montez Sweat looked around at his defensive teammates and asked who was going to be the closer the Washington Commanders needed. Turned out it was Sweat getting the job done. The edge rusher strip-sacked Joshua Dobbs late in the first quarter to set...
Ravens beat Texans, lose RB J.K. Dobbins for season
BALTIMORE — With J.K. Dobbins lost for the season because of a torn Achilles tendon, the Baltimore Ravens again are facing some major questions about their backfield. That injury did not prevent them from opening the season with a double-digit win. Justice Hill scored twice in the second half after...
Deshaun Watson runs for TD, Browns bottle up Joe Burrow in win
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns took Ja’Marr Chase’s trash talk personally. Joe Burrow paid for it. Deshaun Watson ran for a touchdown and threw for another, and Cleveland’s defense bottled up Burrow — the NFL’s new highest-paid player — as the Browns opened the season with a 24-3 win over...
Can the NFL’s 2020 QB draft class be among the best ever?
Joe Burrow is not only the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback, he is the leader of a draft class that in a short time is making a run to be one of the best. The 2020 QB draft class has had one of its own in the Super Bowl the past two...
Rams put WR Cooper Kupp on IR with lingering hamstring issueVideo
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams placed receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least their first four games. The Rams also put new tight end Hunter Long on injured reserve Saturday, one day before their season opener at Seattle. Kupp injured his hamstring Aug....
Magic Johnson, other new Commanders owners introduce themselves
WASHINGTON — Magic Johnson handed Kanga Gwanyama $5,000 in cash, telling the 13-year-old he only could hold on to the money for five minutes and that most of it would go into savings. Johnson brought cheers and a few tears to Gwanyama and hundreds of kids and parents at the...
NFL kickoff weekend features 3 starting rookie QBs, 2nd most in league historyVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young is ready to roll in Carolina. C.J. Stroud is set to let it fly with Houston, and Anthony Richardson will get his shot right away in Indianapolis. The 2023 NFL season begins with three rookie quarterbacks — all taken among the first four picks in...
Damar Hamlin ready to complete his comeback as he prepares for Bills openerVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin once wondered if life would ever be the same again during his quest to resume his football career after a near-death experience, but the Buffalo Bills safety caught a glimpse of what his new normal might be this week. On Labor Day, Hamlin visited...
Chiefs get by just fine without holdout Chris Jones, but injury to Travis Kelce proved costlyVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs proved in their season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday night that their defense can get by just fine without Chris Jones, at least for a while, as the All-Pro defensive tackle continues his holdout. Travis Kelce is another matter. While...
Lions spoil Chiefs’ celebration of Super Bowl title in NFL season opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lions walked into roaring Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night, where the Kansas City Chiefs are nearly unbeatable and were trying to open their latest Super Bowl title defense with a win, and proved what Detroit coach Dan Campbell has come to know in turning around...
