Jim Irsay: I’ve been around leaders, and I’d put Matt Ryan up there with Peyton Manning

Colts owner Jim Irsay is offering some awfully high praise for quarterback Matt Ryan. Irsay told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Ryan is a leader along the lines of Peyton Manning, who led the Colts for 13 seasons. “I’ll tell you, he is a steely-eyed missile man,” Irsay said of Ryan. “I’ve been around [more]

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Broncos could be sellers at the trade deadline

Before the season, the Broncos were viewed as Super Bowl contenders. Now? Not. In fact, with Russell Wilson injured and the 2-4 Broncos underdogs at home today to the Jets, they now might be sellers at the trade deadline. The Broncos have received multiple trade inquiries about defensive end Bradley Chubb and wide receivers Jerry [more]

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Mark Andrews expects to play today

It’s looking good for Ravens tight end Mark Andrews. Andrews, listed as questionable with a knee injury for today’s game against the Browns, is expected to play, according to multiple reports. Andrews is the Ravens’ leading receiver with 39 catches for 455 yards and five touchdowns this season. After Lamar Jackson, Andrews has been the [more]

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In brief meeting with media, Mac Jones says his ankle feels “pretty good”

As a quarterback controversy simmers in New England, injured starter Mac Jones apparently is trying to say as little as possible to reporters. His effort to minimize the words falling from his mouth became almost comical on Friday. He ultimately spoke for 76 seconds. If he had his wish, it would have been even shorter [more]

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Jonathan Greenard to be placed on injured reserve

The Texans will be without one of their defensive players for at least the next four weeks. Houston is placing defensive end Jonathan Greenard on injured reserve with a calf injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Greenard suffered the injury during Thursday’s practice. He did not participate in Friday’s session and was ruled out for [more]

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With no first- or second-round pick in 2023, John Lynch needed to give his scouts a pep talk

An “eff them picks” approach has plenty of consequences. Among other things, it potentially renders the efforts of a team’s college scouts less relevant. On Friday, 49ers G.M. John Lynch suggested that trading away early-round picks makes the work of the scouts even more important to the cause. “After practice today, we’ll get on a [more]

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Lions sign Jack Fox to three-year extension

The Lions found a punter they like in Jack Fox and they aren’t in a hurry to look for another one. According to multiple reports, Fox will sign a three-year extension with the Lions. The deal will pay Fox an average annual salary of $3.775 million with $7.5 million in guaranteed money. The average per [more]

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