Penn State S Kevin Winston Jr. Declares For 2025 Draft
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Penn State S Kevin Winston Jr. Declares For 2025 Draft

December 12, 2024
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Kevin Winston Jr. did not have the 2024 season he hoped for, but he has elected to turn pro. The Penn State junior announced on Thursday is headed to the NFL draft. “After much thought and prayer, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be declaring for the 2025 NFL draft,” Winston’s

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Will Levis on aggravating shoulder injury: We’ll take it day by day
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Will Levis on aggravating shoulder injury: We’ll take it day by day

December 12, 2024
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Titans quarterback Will Levis was a full practice participant on Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean he’s fully healthy. Levis missed three games earlier this season with a right shoulder injury and he aggravated the AC joint sprain in the first half of last Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars. Levis took

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Mark Davis discusses how Brady will ‘help’ Raiders amid Fox obligations
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Mark Davis discusses how Brady will ‘help’ Raiders amid Fox obligations

December 12, 2024
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Las Vegas Raiders principal owner Mark Davis spoke with reporters on Wednesday and revealed he won’t make any final decision about the future of head coach Antonio Pierce until the ongoing season concludes.  Davis also touched upon how minority owner and Fox lead NFL in-game analyst Tom Brady will “help us on the

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Amani Oruwariye: Play on blocked punt was reactionary, it’s a learning lesson
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Amani Oruwariye: Play on blocked punt was reactionary, it’s a learning lesson

December 12, 2024
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Cowboys cornerback Amani Oruwariye is trying to take what happened in Monday night’s loss to the Bengals as a “learning lesson.” After teammate Nick Vigil blocked a punt late in the fourth quarter, Oruwariye tried to field it down the field and mishandled the ball. The Bengals recovered and scored

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Broncos Assistants To Receive Interest From Other Teams?
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Broncos Assistants To Receive Interest From Other Teams?

December 12, 2024
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The Broncos are surpassing expectations as they’ve rattled off three straight wins to match the Chargers’ 8-5 record to draw even with them in the AFC West. While the players are taking care of business, their success is in no small part due to the coaching staff put together in

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Tua Tagovailoa: A run of wins would be more special than completion percentage record
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Tua Tagovailoa: A run of wins would be more special than completion percentage record

December 12, 2024
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Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa heads into Week 15 with the highest completion percentage in the league and one of the highest single-season completion percentages of all time. Tagovailoa has completed 73.8 percent of his passes this season and former Saints quarterback Drew Brees is the only quarterback in NFL history

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Eagles WR Brown clears the air on relationship with QB Hurts 
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Eagles WR Brown clears the air on relationship with QB Hurts 

December 12, 2024
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On Wednesday, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown squashed the notion that he and quarterback Jalen Hurts are bickering. Concerns about Brown’s relationship with Hurts arose after Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham suggested they’re having problems on a Monday episode of his radio show with WIP-FM in Philadelphia.  “BG was

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Jalen Hurts: A.J. Brown wants to win and make an impact, I respect that
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Jalen Hurts: A.J. Brown wants to win and make an impact, I respect that

December 12, 2024
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After a few days that featured a lot of other people talking about their relationship, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown got to speak for themselves on Wednesday. Brown said the relationship between the two players is good and expanded on his comments after last Sunday’s win

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Commanders Claim WR K.J. Osborn
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Commanders Claim WR K.J. Osborn

December 12, 2024
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Noah Brown‘s injury will prompt the Commanders to act at receiver. They submitted a successful waiver claim for K.J. Osborn, ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reports. The Patriots ended an unsuccessful Osborn tenure Tuesday. The veteran slot receiver has produced in the past, however, faring well in Kevin O’Connell‘s Vikings offense. The

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After having car broken into, Tua Tagovailoa hired personal security detail
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After having car broken into, Tua Tagovailoa hired personal security detail

December 12, 2024
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As more homes of pro athletes are invaded and robbed, they need to be thinking about hiring personal security details. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is one step ahead of them. “I have personal security just because my house had gone broken into — not necessarily my house but one of

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Ideal gifts for AFC teams — even those ‘needy’ 12-1 Chiefs, 10-3 Steelers
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Ideal gifts for AFC teams — even those ‘needy’ 12-1 Chiefs, 10-3 Steelers

December 12, 2024
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Even the 12-1 Kansas City Chiefs and 10-3 Pittsburgh Steelers have major needs. In the spirit of the holiday season, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the perfect gift for all teams in the AFC. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS (10-3) | A domed stadium | Fans watch NFL games to see the world’s

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Raiders’ Charles Snowden arrested for DUI
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Raiders’ Charles Snowden arrested for DUI

December 12, 2024
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Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden III has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence. 8 News in Las Vegas reports that officers booked Snowden into the Clark County Detention Center early Tuesday morning and released him. Police stopped Snowden after receiving a report about a suspicious vehicle and

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Tom Brady To Play ‘Huge’ Role In Raiders’ Personnel Plans; Mark Davis Not Mandating QB Pick?
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Tom Brady To Play ‘Huge’ Role In Raiders’ Personnel Plans; Mark Davis Not Mandating QB Pick?

December 12, 2024
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Since ditching their solid but unspectacular Derek Carr plan, the Raiders have delivered a rudderless two years at quarterback. They have not seen their free agency and draft plans pan out, and the organization is amid a lengthy buildup to another true search for an answer. Although the Raiders looked

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Roger Goodell: NFL’s relationship with Jay-Z, Roc Nation is “not changing”
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Roger Goodell: NFL’s relationship with Jay-Z, Roc Nation is “not changing”

December 12, 2024
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The NFL didn’t respond to a Sunday request for comment from PFT about the lawsuit filed against Jay-Z. On Wednesday, unnamed sources told the AP that the relationship with Roc Nation, owned by Jay-Z, would not be impacted by the civil claim that he had raped a 13-year-old girl more

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Ideal gifts for NFC teams — even those ‘needy’ 12-1 Lions, 11-2 Eagles
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Ideal gifts for NFC teams — even those ‘needy’ 12-1 Lions, 11-2 Eagles

December 12, 2024
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Even the 12-1 Detroit Lions and 11-2 Philadelphia Eagles have significant needs. In the spirit of the season, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the perfect gift for all teams in the NFC. NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS (5-8) | A TV gig for Mike McCarthy | Owner Jerry Jones recently unwrapped the idea

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North Carolina announces hiring of Bill Belichick
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North Carolina announces hiring of Bill Belichick

December 12, 2024
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Yes, Bill Belichick is taking a page from Rodney Dangerfield and going back to school. The University of North Carolina has announced that Belichick has accepted the head-coaching job with the Tar Heels. “I am excited for the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill,” Belichick said in a statement released by the

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NFL Injury Updates: Herbert, Bullard, Prater
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NFL Injury Updates: Herbert, Bullard, Prater

December 12, 2024
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The Chargers are 8-5 under new head coach Jim Harbaugh and his coaching staff, good for second place in the AFC West and the sixth seed in the AFC. Harbaugh gave the media an update today that could spell trouble for the team hoping to make a playoff push and

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Joe Burrow on burglary: “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one”
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Joe Burrow on burglary: “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one”

December 12, 2024
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On Monday night, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was burglarized while he was in Dallas for a game. On Wednesday, he addressed the situation with reporters. “Everybody has heard what has happened,” Burrow said. “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one. And way more’s

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Police make decision on Jason Kelce’s cell phone incident with fan
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Police make decision on Jason Kelce’s cell phone incident with fan

December 12, 2024
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Jason Kelce has earned the all-clear over his recent confrontation with a fan. Gabriela Carroll of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports this week that Kelce will not face any charges over an incident with a fan while he was attending an Ohio State-Penn State college football game back in early November.

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Minor NFL Transactions: 12/11/24
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Minor NFL Transactions: 12/11/24

December 12, 2024
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Wednesday’s minor roster updates: Atlanta Falcons Signed to active roster: RB Carlos Washington Jr. Placed on IR: RB Jase McClellan Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams Reverted to season-ending IR: G KT Leveston Miami Dolphins New York Giants New York Jets Seattle Seahawks It’s unfortunate news for the rookie second-round

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Michael Lombardi will follow Bill Belichick to UNC, as G.M. of the program
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Michael Lombardi will follow Bill Belichick to UNC, as G.M. of the program

December 12, 2024
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Bill Belichick is getting the gang back together again. First up, Michael Lombardi. The NFL personnel executive turned media personality will join Belichick at North Carolina as the General Manager of the program. Most recently, Lombardi worked for VSiN. He worked for multiple NFL teams from 1984 through 2007. After

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NFL teams must answer for Bill Belichick snub
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NFL teams must answer for Bill Belichick snub

December 12, 2024
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Last season, eight NFL head coaches were fired — including Belichick in New England — but only one franchise (Falcons) interviewed the six-time Super Bowl winner. They spurned Belichick for Raheem Morris, who has a career record of 27-45, including 6-7 this year.  The Panthers, Raiders and Titans hired Dave

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NFL confident Netflix can stream Christmas Day games without technical difficulties
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NFL confident Netflix can stream Christmas Day games without technical difficulties

December 12, 2024
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Netflix has the NFL’s Christmas Day games. That has some fans of the four teams involved nervous that the streaming service will have the same technical issues it had for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. The NFL is not. “I think they have done an incredible job with

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Bill Belichick To Become UNC Head Coach
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Bill Belichick To Become UNC Head Coach

December 12, 2024
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Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is headed to the University of North Carolina to take over as head coach of the Tar Heels’ football program, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Belichick’s contract is worth $30MM over three years, per The Athletic’s Ralph Russo, keeping him in Chapel Hill through the

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Bill Belichick finalizing deal to become head coach at North Carolina
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Bill Belichick finalizing deal to become head coach at North Carolina

December 11, 2024
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Bill Belichick is headed to the college level. Various reports throughout the day have indicated an agreement was close, and now a report from ESPN notes Belichick is finalizing a deal to become the head coach at North Carolina. Belichick, 72, has never coached in college before. But he said

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Raiders linked to big-name HC replacement
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Raiders linked to big-name HC replacement

December 11, 2024
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The Las Vegas Raiders have fallen to 2-11 during Antonio Pierce’s first season as the club’s full-time head coach. Understandably, this has some wondering if team owner Mark Davis could consider hiring an upgrade come January.  For a piece published Wednesday, NFL insiders Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN explained why

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Nick Bosa questionable, Trent Williams ruled out for Thursday night
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Nick Bosa questionable, Trent Williams ruled out for Thursday night

December 11, 2024
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The 49ers may have Nick Bosa back for Thursday’s matchup against the Rams, but they will not have left tackle Trent Williams. San Francisco has listed Bosa (hip, oblique) as questionable for the contest. He was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s walk-through. Bosa has missed the last three

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AFC North Notes: Steelers, Bengals, Conklin
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AFC North Notes: Steelers, Bengals, Conklin

December 11, 2024
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Despite their wide receiver depth being an issue throughout this season, the Steelers managed a two-score win over the Browns without George Pickens. The standout Pittsburgh pass catcher suffered a hamstring injury doing post-practice work late last week, and the Steelers exercised caution by holding him out. That strategy is

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Kenneth Walker remains day-to-day with calf injury
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Kenneth Walker remains day-to-day with calf injury

December 11, 2024
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Seattle running back Kenneth Walker is likely to be back sooner rather than later. Walker missed last Sunday’s win over the Cardinals with a calf issue, but it doesn’t sound as if he’ll be sidelined for too much longer. “He’s still day-to-day right now,” head coach Mike Macdonald said during

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Eagles HC makes big claim about supposed Brown, Hurts problems
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Eagles HC makes big claim about supposed Brown, Hurts problems

December 11, 2024
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni insisted on Tuesday that the relationship between wide receiver A.J. Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts was just fine despite what defensive end Brandon Graham said about the matter earlier in the week.  On Wednesday, Sirianni indicated the Brown-Hurts story has been “100%” overblown as 11-2 Philadelphia prepares to

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Jim Harbaugh: “We’ll see” if Justin Herbert practices on Wednesday
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Jim Harbaugh: “We’ll see” if Justin Herbert practices on Wednesday

December 11, 2024
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Quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a pair of injuries during Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs and now his practice status is up in the air. Via multiple reporters, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said “We’ll see” if Herbert is on the field for Wednesday’s session. Harbaugh noted Herbert is dealing with

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Steve Belichick Role Part Of Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Negotiations
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Steve Belichick Role Part Of Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Negotiations

December 11, 2024
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Bill Belichick may well be close to make a radical career change. He remains in discussions with the University of North Carolina about succeeding Mack Brown as head coach. This would take the NFL’s second-winningest coach out of the mix for jobs in 2025 and maybe henceforth. The sides are

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Taylor Decker, Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal return to Lions practice
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Taylor Decker, Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal return to Lions practice

December 11, 2024
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The Lions got a handful of players back on the practice field Wednesday. Left tackle Taylor Decker (knee), defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring), and defensive end Josh Paschal (knee) all participated in the portion of practice open to the media. Decker has missed the last two games while the two

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Commanders No. 2 WR likely done for season
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Commanders No. 2 WR likely done for season

December 11, 2024
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Despite being added days before the regular season, Noah Brown has settled into the Commanders’ No. 2 wide receiver role. However, the contending team will need to find other solutions moving forward. Brown suffered what Dan Quinn called an internal “serious injury,” according to NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay. While Quinn stopped

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College Bowl Picks 2024-25: Latest Odds and Predictions Against the Spread | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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College Bowl Picks 2024-25: Latest Odds and Predictions Against the Spread | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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Wes Hale/Getty Images No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame (-8) (8 p.m. ET, ABC) No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State (-8.5) (Noon ET, TNT) No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas (-11) (4 p.m. ET, TNT) No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State (-7.5) (8

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Colts Designate C Ryan Kelly For Return
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Colts Designate C Ryan Kelly For Return

December 11, 2024
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As expected, Ryan Kelly is on his way back. The Colts will have their center at practice Wednesday, with Shane Steichen announcing the Pro Bowl blocker will receive a return designation from IR. Kelly has missed the required four games, due to a knee injury, but has been viewed as

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Michigan CB Will Johnson will enter the draft
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Michigan CB Will Johnson will enter the draft

December 11, 2024
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One of this year’s top cornerback prospects has formally declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Will Johnson announced that he will be leaving Michigan for the professional ranks on Wednesday. Johnson is widely expected to be selected early in the first round in April. Johnson was a first-team All-American in

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Insider updates if Falcons could replace Cousins with Penix during season
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Insider updates if Falcons could replace Cousins with Penix during season

December 11, 2024
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris continues to insist he’ll ride with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins over rookie Michael Penix Jr. until further notice despite Cousins’ struggles over the past four games.  For a piece published Wednesday, NFL insiders Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN addressed whether Morris could change his mind before Week

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Matthew Stafford on four straight games without an interception: Be disciplined and stay aggressive
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Matthew Stafford on four straight games without an interception: Be disciplined and stay aggressive

December 11, 2024
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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a four-game run last December that saw him throw 10 touchdowns and no interceptions while the Rams won three of four games on their way to making the playoffs. History may be repeating itself. Stafford has 10 touchdowns and no interceptions in the team’s last

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Buccaneers To Sign LB Deion Jones To Practice Squad
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Buccaneers To Sign LB Deion Jones To Practice Squad

December 11, 2024
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Deion Jones has not played in 2024, but that could change relatively soon. The veteran linebacker is signing with the Buccaneers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. To little surprise, this will be a practice squad agreement. Such moves are common amongst veteran free agents as they look to play their way onto

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Steelers HC says there’s ‘outside chance’ Pickens plays in Week 15
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Steelers HC says there’s ‘outside chance’ Pickens plays in Week 15

December 11, 2024
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The Pittsburgh Steelers may be without their leading receiver once again. At his media availability on Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin said there is an “outside chance” WR George Pickens plays Sunday vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Tomlin said Pickens is doubtful after the hamstring injury,

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B/R’s Week 15 PPR Fantasy Football Player Rankings | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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B/R’s Week 15 PPR Fantasy Football Player Rankings | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

December 11, 2024
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Bijan RobinsonDavid Berding/Getty Images Before we get to the top 100 players overall for PPR fantasy football leagues in Week 15 (a list that can be helpful in making flex lineup decisions) a couple of notes. The first is that there are no quarterbacks included in this list. If your

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Panthers To Sign Velus Jones Off Jaguars’ Practice Squad; Trenton Irwin Also Being Added
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Panthers To Sign Velus Jones Off Jaguars’ Practice Squad; Trenton Irwin Also Being Added

December 11, 2024
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The Panthers are bringing in a pair of skill-position players to close out the season. Carolina is set to sign Velus Jones off the Jaguars’ practice squad, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. The team is also adding wideout Trenton Irwin on a taxi squad deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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Jason Kelce won’t be charged for Penn State phone-slamming incident
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Jason Kelce won’t be charged for Penn State phone-slamming incident

December 11, 2024
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Former Eagles center Jason Kelce will not be charged with a crime after an investigation by Penn State University Police and Public Safety into last month’s incident that saw Kelce smash someone’s phone to the ground. Video of the incident, which took place before Penn State’s game against Ohio State,

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Ja’Marr Chase nearing two records after huge game vs. Cowboys
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Ja’Marr Chase nearing two records after huge game vs. Cowboys

December 11, 2024
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Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was an integral part of the Cincinnati Bengals‘ 27-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on “Monday Night Football.” Chase logged 177 yards and two touchdowns on 14 catches, reaching the end zone for the game-winning score with a minute left in regulation. That effort gave him

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Senate passes HEARTS Act promoted by Damar Hamlin to fund AEDs and CPR training
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Senate passes HEARTS Act promoted by Damar Hamlin to fund AEDs and CPR training

December 11, 2024
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Two years ago, Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field, and his life was saved by a well-trained medical staff and the use of an AED device. Since then, Hamlin has advocated for CPR training and AED devices to be accessible to everyone, and this week

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DL Henry Anderson Retires
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DL Henry Anderson Retires

December 11, 2024
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Henry Anderson‘s time in the NFL has officially come to an end. The veteran defensive lineman announced his retirement on Tuesday. Forever grateful to this incredible game for all the lessons, memories and relationships that will last a lifetime,” Anderson wrote in his retirement message. “Excited for the next chapter!” The

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Nick Sirianni: A.J. Brown wasn’t pointing fingers at Jalen Hurts
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Nick Sirianni: A.J. Brown wasn’t pointing fingers at Jalen Hurts

December 11, 2024
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A.J. Brown might have a problem with Jalen Hurts. He definitely has a problem with the Eagles’ passing game. The Eagles receiver was asked postgame what the offense needs to work on after a close call against the 3-10 Panthers, and his one-word answer — “passing” — said a lot.

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Bill Belichick reportedly weighing North Carolina offer
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Bill Belichick reportedly weighing North Carolina offer

December 11, 2024
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The ACC school hopes to have Belichick onboard soon, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, who notes the ball should be considered in the coach’s court. This would be Belichick’s first college coaching position. While his father spent decades as a college coach — including a three-year span with the

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Deebo Samuel admits he’s “a little frustrated” after deleting social media post
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Deebo Samuel admits he’s “a little frustrated” after deleting social media post

December 11, 2024
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After 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel created a stir with a social media post in which he said he was “not struggling at all just not getting the ball,” Samuel deleted the post. But in the 49ers’ locker room on Tuesday, Samuel acknowledged to reporters that he’s frustrated. “You read

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