Eagles will press pause before coming up with a Carson Wentz plan

The Philadelphia Eagles, officially eliminated from the postseason, will play their final game tonight against Washington. Immediately after the game, the planning for 2021 will begin. When it comes to the quarterback position, the Eagles will press pause before engaging in a full and complete evaluation. Generally speaking, the Eagles believe starter-turned-backup Carson Wentz can [more]

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Lions look to hire GM John Schneider away from Seahawks

The Lions have a big name in mind for their GM vacancy: Seahawks General Manager John Schneider. Detroit plans to pursue Schneider, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. If Schneider had full authority over the Seahawks’ personnel, the Lions wouldn’t be allowed to approach him about their job opening. But because Seahawks head coach Pete [more]

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Report: Ryan Day a potential target for Jaguars if Urban Meyer stays retired

The report that the Jaguars are expected to fire coach Doug Marrone and target former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer had an interesting follow up, suggesting the Jaguars very much want to emulate the Ohio State program. Current Ohio State coach Ryan Day is a potential target of the Jaguars if Meyer stays retired, Ian [more]

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Larry Fitzgerald appears unlikely to play today

Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald looks like a long shot to play in today’s must-win game against the Rams. The Cardinals are not optimistic that Fitzgerald can play through his groin injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Fitzgerald may be able to surprise the team and tough it out, but the Cardinals aren’t counting on [more]

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Cowboys sign Kellen Moore to multiyear extension

The Cowboys announced a multi-year contract extension with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on Saturday night. Moore, 32, interviewed for the head coaching job at Boise State, where he became a college football star from 2008-11. Moore and Oregon defensive coordinator Andy Avalos were considered favorites for the job left open by the departure of Bryan [more]

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Referee Clay Martin is hospitalized with COVID-19

NFL referee Clay Martin has been hospitalized with COVID-19. According to the Tulsa World, via FootballZebras.com, the 45-year-old Martin was admitted to a hospital on Saturday. Martin’s family confirmed the hospitalization via a statement to the Tulsa World. Martin originally was removed from action on December 21, the Monday night game between the Steelers and [more]

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Browns place CB Kevin Johnson on COVID-19 reserve

The Cleveland Browns will be down yet another player when Sunday’s win-and-in playoff game against the Steeler gets started. On Saturday night, the Browns placed cornerback Kevin Johnson on the COVID-19 reserve list. The Browns elevated cornerback A.J. Green from the practice squad to replace Johnson. Johnson becomes the seventh member of the roster on [more]

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