Brandon Bolden reveals he had cancer in 2018

Patriots running back Brandon Bolden revealed on Thursday that he had cancer in 2018, having a carcinoma removed from his face during the offseason and then playing all 16 games that year. Bolden, who posted pictures from his experience on Instagram, said that when he was first diagnosed, he feared his football career could end, [more]

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On the future of Aaron Rodgers, the ball is likely in Green Bay’s court

On Wednesday, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made it clear that he’ll make an early decision regarding whether he’ll retire. The decision that precedes his decision likely will have a major influence on the eventual decision. Rodgers has made his feelings clear. He has made his value even more clear. He’s making $33.5 million per year. [more]

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Colts activate Darius Leonard from COVID-19 reserve list

Linebacker Darius Leonard missed the Colts’ Christmas win in Arizona, but he should be back in the lineup to kick off 2022. The Colts announced on Thursday that Leonard has been activated from the COVID-19 reserve list. Leonard went on the list shortly before kickoff last Saturday and he joins left guard Quenton Nelson as [more]

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Thomas Morstead named NFC special teams player of the month

Thomas Morstead began the 2021 season without a team, since the Saints released him in early 2021 after 12 seasons. Then Morstead signed with the Jets to fill in for an injured Braden Mann, averaging 48.2 yards on his 23 punts in seven games. After Mann’s return, New York cut Morstead. So he was available [more]

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Evan McPherson is the AFC special teams player of the month

The Bengals used a fifth-round draft pick on kicker Evan McPherson this season and the decision has paid off well for them. McPherson has shown off an accurate and powerful leg throughout his rookie season and his December work was particularly notable. McPherson went 9-of-11 on field goals and 8-of-9 on extra points while the [more]

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Amon-Ra St. Brown named offensive rookie of the month

All things considered, the Lions had a solid month of December, going 2-2 with victories over the Vikings and Cardinals. But one of their young receivers delivered in all four games, providing a lift for the offense and perhaps a glimpse into the future. Amon-Ra St. Brown has been named the offensive rookie of the [more]

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Micah Parsons named December’s top defensive rookie

There’s no suspense about who will be named the NFL’s defensive rookie of the year for the 2021 season. Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is one of the favorites to be named the defensive rookie of the year and he has no competition when it comes to the rookie award. That has been clear for some [more]

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