Derek Carr: I don’t think about my future during the season

The Raiders are currently on track to miss the playoffs for the seventh time in the last nine seasons and that has led to some thoughts about what the future will hold in terms of roster changes. One spot that’s always in the spotlight is quarterback and the Raiders have a call to make about [more]

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Desmond Ridder: I’m prepared for this, Falcons didn’t baby me

Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder has never taken a snap in a regular season game, but that will change this Sunday. Ridder will start against the Saints this weekend and there will be plenty of people curious to see how he’ll do after observing for the last 13 weeks. The third-round pick made it clear [more]

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Roquan Smith: Ryan Poles told me the Bears would build around me, not trade me

Bears General Manager Ryan Poles traded linebacker Roquan Smith to the Ravens just before the trade deadline, and Smith says Poles was going back on his word. Smith told TheAthletic.com that Poles told him repeatedly that his future was in Chicago and that they would work out a long-term contract extension. “I thought Poles would [more]

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Patrick Mahomes: Getting Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney back adds another dimension

The Chiefs may be getting a boost of speed for their offense this week in two players returning from injury. Receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) has been ramping up his reps in practice, though he was still limited for Wednesday’s practice. And Mecole Hardman (abdominal) was designated to return from IR and began his 21-day practice [more]

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Brandon Staley on Joey Bosa returning: We’ll let you know as soon as possible

The Chargers have not had defensive end Joey Bosa in the lineup since the third week of the regular season and there’s still no timetable in place for a return to action. Bosa had groin surgery and head coach Brandon Staley said on Monday that Bosa’s workouts are “going better in terms of opening up [more]

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Tua Tagovailoa downplays snow in Buffalo: “It snows in Alabama”

The Miami Dolphins and their Hawaiian quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa are preparing to play a cold and snowy game in Buffalo on Saturday night, but Tagovailoa says he isn’t concerned about the elements. Tagovailoa, who played his college football at Alabama, said he has experienced snow before and doesn’t mind it. “Could be snowing, could rain, [more]

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NFL will no longer allow Raiders to use a holder on kickoffs to place football on top of tee

The Raiders’ strategy of using a holder on kickoffs to improve hang time is no longer allowed. The NFL has now reversed course and won’t allow holders to hold the ball on top of the tee, according to FootballZebras.com. Raiders coach Josh McDaniels explained that the Raiders got the bright idea to have the ball [more]

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