Report: Texans plan to sit several starters, including Deshaun Watson

When Texans coach Bill O’Brien was asked earlier this week about resting starters, he said, “Anytime we take the field, based on what we’re all about, we’re about trying to win.” While the Texans will try to win Sunday, they will try to win with several backups on the field. Houston plans to rest multiple [more]

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Giants place Scott Simonson on IR, promote Garrett Dickerson

The Giants placed a second tight end on injured reserve in as many days. A day after placing Rhett Ellison on the season-ending list with a concussion, the Giants placed Scott Simonson on injured reserve with a concussion. They filled Simonson’s roster spot by promoting Garrett Dickerson from the practice squad. Dickerson joins rookie Kaden [more]

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Boise State edge rusher Curtis Weaver declares for the draft

Boise State pass rusher Curtis Weaver is headed to the NFL, forgoing his final year of eligibility. He announced his decision on social media Saturday. “After discussing my future with my family, I am going to chase my next dream,” Weaver wrote. “And that [dream] is playing in the National Football League.” Weaver played 39 [more]

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Vernon Butler handed fines for throwing punch, flipping bird

An ejection and an apology weren’t enough for Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler to escape the long arm of the NFL. The league fined Butler $10,527 for throwing a punch, which got him ejected, and another $14,037 for flipping off the crowd on his way to the locker room during Sunday’s loss to the Colts. [more]

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LSU overwhelms Oklahoma to reach the College Football Playoff national championship game

Joe Burrow and LSU just keep making it look easy.

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Kyler Murray hopes to cap a memorable rookie season on Sunday

Patrick Mahomes sat for almost all of his rookie year. Lamar Jackson sat for much of his. Kyler Murray has had a rookie season to remember. A Pro Bowl alternate (which means he’ll eventually make it), Murray set franchise rookie records for wins (with five), passing yards (with 3,397), touchdown passes (with 18), completions (with [more]

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Will Jerry Jones look to a college coach or an NFL coach?

Unless the Cowboys win the NFC East (not likely) and then start winning postseason games (less likely), Jason Garrett will be out after more than nine seasons as head coach. So what happens next for America’s Team? Earlier this month, Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones seemed to throw water on the notion of hiring [more]

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