Brock Purdy’s second full season as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers ended in disappointment. Purdy threw two interceptions in the second half of a 40-34 loss to Detroit on Monday night, and…
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The Cowboys cut Ezekiel Elliott, marking a quiet conclusion to his standout career in Dallas
The Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday, marking a quiet end to a Dallas career that began with two rushing titles in three seasons but quickly declined after that. This move ends Elliott’s…
No. 21 Illinois defeats No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Citrus Bowl to secure its 10th win of the season
Josh McCray scored his second touchdown of the game with a 9-yard run in the fourth quarter, giving No. 21 Illinois the lead. The Illini held on to defeat No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in…
Arizona State signs coach Kenny Dillingham to a 5-year contract extension
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has agreed to a five-year contract extension just before the Sun Devils’ College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, a source told The Associated Press. Dillingham will receive a pay increase and…
Struggling Titans are close to their highest NFL draft pick since 2015
The Tennessee Titans are having their worst season since moving from Texas in 1997, and it’s even worse than before. In 2014, the team went 2-14 during Ken Whisenhunt’s first year as head coach. Now,…
Rodgers will make one more start for the Jets before heading into an uncertain offseason
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets have one more game left in a season that has been very disappointing. After the final game, a period of uncertainty will begin for both the quarterback and…
The Bears intend for Caleb Williams to start in their season finale against Green Bay
The Chicago Bears plan to have Caleb Williams start in their season finale against Green Bay, rather than sitting him out. Interim coach Thomas Brown rejected the idea of Williams not playing in Sunday’s game…
For the Giants, winning was worth giving up the chance at the No. 1 overall draft pick
This isn’t the year for New York Giants fans to be upset about losing the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. There may not be a franchise quarterback ready to be picked on…
If Jaguars owner Shad Khan makes changes, the job openings could be very appealing
A question is lingering over the Jacksonville Jaguars: How attractive would the job openings be if owner Shad Khan decides to fire coach Doug Pederson and/or general manager Trent Baalke? These positions could be some…
Colts face tough offseason decisions after another baffling playoff-eliminating loss
Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen tried to explain what went wrong after Sunday’s disappointing loss to the New York Giants, which eliminated the team from playoff contention. However, his answers only raised more questions. With…
Vikings take advantage of Packers’ weak pass defense in the absence of injured cornerback Jaire Alexander
Sam Darnold’s strong performance against Green Bay’s defense highlighted one of the Packers’ biggest issues heading into the playoffs. Injuries in the secondary have made the Packers vulnerable to strong passing teams. Jaire Alexander, the…
Huntley will take more practice reps than the injured Tagovailoa before the Dolphins’ crucial game against the Jets
The Miami Dolphins face several uncertainties heading into their regular-season finale, starting with their quarterback situation. Coach Mike McDaniel said the Dolphins are in a “gray area” with Tua Tagovailoa after he was ruled out…
FBI alerts sports leagues about organized crime groups targeting professional athletes
The FBI is warning sports leagues about organized crime groups targeting professional athletes after a series of burglaries at the homes of high-profile NFL and NBA players. The criminals target these homes because they are…
A year after securing a playoff spot, the Browns hit a new low as a disappointing season comes to an end
The Cleveland Browns marked the anniversary of securing a playoff spot by scoring just three points, losing their final home game of the season in front of a half-empty stadium, and improving their 2025 draft…
Packers TE Tucker Kraft’s block on Vikings’ Jones sparks debate, but no major injury occurred
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft’s low block on Patrick Jones did not seem to cause any serious injury to the Minnesota Vikings edge rusher. However, it sparked a lot of debate between the…
The Vikings, under O’Connell, clearly favor passing, and Darnold has excelled in that role
The Minnesota Vikings had just regained possession with a risky two-point lead over Green Bay, just before the two-minute warning. They badly needed to burn the clock and stop the momentum the Packers had built…
Micah Parsons experiences a different perspective and shifts his focus to getting the Cowboys back on track
Micah Parsons had never experienced a losing record with the Dallas Cowboys or at Penn State and had no reason to think his fourth NFL season would be any different. Even after a tough and…
Harbaugh and the Chargers are sticking to their routine with the 5th seed in the AFC still undecided
The Los Angeles Chargers might have their AFC playoff seeding decided before Saturday night ends in Las Vegas. Jim Harbaugh is keeping his plans for whether to play or rest his starters under wraps as…
Raiders TE Brock Bowers could have been Offensive Rookie of the Year in another season
Poor timing might be the only thing stopping Raiders tight end Brock Bowers from winning the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to win, and he will likely…
Bowles and the Buccaneers receive outside support in their push for a playoff spot
Todd Bowles didn’t stay up late to see if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got the help they needed to reach the NFL playoffs. The Bucs (9-7) have been in playoff mode for over a month,…
The Lions defeated the 49ers 40-34 in preparation for the Week 18 division clash
The Detroit Lions are still aiming for big goals, including winning the division title, securing the top seed in the NFC playoffs, and making their first Super Bowl appearance. Even though there was little at…
Brock Purdy’s elbow burned after the hit, but he assures his surgically repaired ligament is intact
Brock Purdy hurt his surgically repaired throwing elbow late in a loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night, adding to the list of injuries this season for the San Francisco 49ers. The injury occurred…
Report: Deshaun Watson and Browns reach contract restructuring deal
Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns have reportedly agreed to restructure his contract, suggesting he could stay with the team next season. Watson originally signed a fully guaranteed five-year deal worth $230 million when the…
Best 10 Player Prop Bets for NFL Week 17
With NFL games on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday this week, only nine games are on Sunday for Week 17. Some games, like Raiders vs. Saints, feature struggling teams, making traditional betting difficult. However, it’s a…
Injured Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday’s game against Dallas
Jalen Hurts is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, meaning the Philadelphia Eagles will have to play against Dallas without their starting quarterback. Hurts remains sidelined due to the ongoing effects of a concussion he…
Tennessee’s SEC rushing leader, Dylan Sampson, announces his decision to enter the NFL draft
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is declaring for the NFL draft after leading the Southeastern Conference in rushing and setting several school records. The SEC Offensive Player of the Year shared his decision on social…