Cowboys defenders “very, very happy” about DeMarcus Lawrence’s return

The Cowboys are looking forward to getting players back on both sides of the ball as they try to end a two-game losing streak in Thursday night’s game against the Saints and the return of defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is one they’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Lawrence broke his foot in [more]

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Patrick Mahomes: Pat Surtain II has all the talent you could possibly want

The Chiefs will play the Broncos for the first time this season on Sunday, which means quarterback Patrick Mahomes will get his first chance to square off against rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II. Surtain has performed well for the Broncos since being selected at No. 9 overall in the spring. He’s recorded 11 passes defensed [more]

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Happy 38th birthday, Aaron Rodgers

One of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history is officially another year older. Happy birthday, Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers truly is one of the all-time greats. And the latest anniversary of the day he arrived caps one of the most eventful years of his professional career. He won the NFL’s MVP award for 2020. His team [more]

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Eric Berry hasn’t ruled out playing again

Eric Berry spent nine seasons with the Chiefs and earned a number of plaudits, including five Pro Bowls, three first-team All-Pros, and the Comeback Player of the Year award in 2015. But injuries severely limited him late in his career, and he hasn’t played in almost three years. Still, Berry says he’s not retired. Berry [more]

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Tommy Townsend is the AFC special teams player of the month

The Chiefs have gotten back on track with a four-game winning streak. And while the defense has been key, so have special teams. Punter Tommy Townsend has done his part and he’s been named AFC special teams player of the month. In three November contests — the NFL counts the Week Eight Monday matchup against [more]

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Jake Elliott is the NFC special teams player of the month

Eagles kicker Jake Elliott didn’t miss any kicks in November. Elliott was asked to kick 11 field goals and eight extra points during the Eagles’ last four games and he made every single of them. That perfect run helped the Eagles go 2-2 and remain in the playoff hunt in the NFC despite a 3-5 [more]

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Mac Jones named offensive rookie of the month

While New England’s defense is a big reason why the club has won six consecutive games, so is the club’s young quarterback. The 15th overall pick in the 2021 draft, Mac Jones continues to impress. And he did plenty to earn offensive rookie of the month for November. In four games, Jones completed 77 percent [more]

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