Baker Mayfield: I have nothing but respect for Ben Roethlisberger

The Browns and Steelers will face each other for a significant matchup on Monday night. And with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger confirming this week that it’s likely his last home game, Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield figures the crowd will be particularly raucous at Heinz Field. “With everything in our division, the situation at hand for both [more]

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Micah Parsons: Setting rookie sack record would be “extraordinary”

Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons took another step toward becoming the defensive rookie of the year this week when he won his second straight defensive rookie of the month award and he has two weeks to add one more feather in his cap before the regular season is over. Parsons recorded his 13th sack of the [more]

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Sean McVay: We’ve always pinpointed Week 18 or playoffs for Cam Akers return

The Rams haven’t officially shut the door on running back Cam Akers getting in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Ravens, but it doesn’t sound as if it is the likeliest spot for him to return to game action after tearing his Achilles in July. Akers was activated from injured reserve last week and [more]

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Mike Evans caught some passes at Bucs facility Thursday

Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has started taking steps back toward the team’s lineup. Evans was out with a hamstring injury last week and then went on the COVID-19 reserve list, but Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that he was at the team’s facility on Thursday. Evans caught some passes from practice [more]

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Ryan Kelly: Being back with Colts is where I need to be right now

Colts center Ryan Kelly returned to the team this week after taking a couple of weeks off to be with his wife following the death of their daughter while in utero and he spoke to the media for the first time since their loss on Thursday. Kelly thanked his teammates, the organization, hospital staff, and [more]

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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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