James Conner: Why wouldn’t I want to stay with Cardinals?

Running back James Conner knew his “options were limited” when he remained unsigned a month into the free agency period this offseason, so he wasn’t in a position to pass on an offer from the Cardinals to join Chase Edmonds in their backfield. Similar situations haven’t worked out for other players, but Conner landing in [more]

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Aaron Rodgers suggests Packers coaches are blabbing about his broken toe

Every Tuesday during football season (and on at least one very memorable Friday), Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears with Pat McAfee and A.J. Hawk on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio. Rodgers almost always says something that creates news and/or raises eyebrows, often through the voicing of complaints. This week, Rodgers complained about reports regarding his broken [more]

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Thomas Morstead named NFC special teams player of the week

When Falcons punter Dustin Colquitt ended up on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Atlanta needed a replacement. The club turned to a former longtime division rival in Thomas Morstead, who had spent 12 seasons kicking against them with the Saints. Morstead had been with the Jets earlier this season but was released on Nov. 8. The move [more]

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Daniel Carlson is the AFC special teams player of the week

Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson has been named the AFC special teams player of the week for the second time this season. Carlson made all eight kicks he tried against the Cowboys in Las Vegas’ 36-33 overtime win, including a 29-yard kick in overtime that won the game for the Raiders. Four of the other kicks [more]

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Rasul Douglas is the NFC defensive player of the week

Cornerback Rasul Douglas hasn’t been with Green Bay for very long, but he’s had a clear impact in at least two of their victories. Back in Week Eight, Douglas caught a game-winning interception in the end zone to hand the Cardinals their first loss. Then in his fourth start for the Packers on Sunday, he [more]

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Patrick Surtain II named AFC defensive player of the week

Broncos first-round pick Patrick Surtain II came up with a pair of big plays in last Sunday’s win over the Chargers. The Chargers were down seven points and had the ball inside the Broncos’ 25-yard-line when quarterback Justin Herbert tried a pass to tight end Jared Cook in the end zone. Surtain cut in front [more]

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Leonard Fournette is the NFC offensive player of the week

Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette did his job on the field and in the locker room against the Colts in Week 12. Fournette’s teammates credited him with inspiring them to wipe out a 10-point deficit by delivering a rousing halftime speech. Once they got back on the field, the Bucs outscored the Colts 24-7 and [more]

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