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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 25: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys is assisted by team personel after taking a hit from the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dez Bryant could play through hairline fracture in Week 4

An MRI has revealed a hairline fracture in the right knee of Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. Although the star receiver did not practice Wednesday, coach Jason Garrett remains optimistic his top receiving threat will play in the team’s Week 4 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. “What I’ve been told that it is a […]

SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 22: Michael Bennett #72 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after a sack of Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on October 22, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Seahawks’ Michael Bennett won’t hold out despite dissatisfaction with contract

Defensive end Michael Bennett of the Seattle Seahawks is a different kind of bird. Yes, even more different than whatever the heck a seahawk is. While his former teammate Marshawn Lynch was known for saying a lot by saying very little, Bennett is known simply for being brutally honest and strangely straightforward. The man who […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 25: Quarterback Carson Wentz #17 of North Dakota State speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Eagles haven’t contacted Carson Wentz since trading up to #2

It seemed simple: The Los Angeles Rams, who traded with the Tennessee Titans to get the No. 1 overall pick, were going to take either Jared Goff or Carson Wentz with the newly acquired pick. Then, the Philadelphia Eagles would take whichever quarterback was available with the No. 2 pick. But Wentz spoke with reporters Wednesday, and […]

HOUSTON, TX – JANUARY 09: Defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans takes the field before playing against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 9, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Lawrence Taylor already considers J.J. Watt a top-four all-time defensive player

Who would you put on a Mount Rushmore of best NFL defensive players ever? Well if you’re Lawrence Taylor, J.J. Watt would be on there. The Houston Chronicle noted Taylor’s bold claims about the Texans’ defensive star. “That J.J. Watt is a bad SOB,” Taylor said Saturday during an appearance at Fiterman Sports Memorabilia at […]

Matthew Stafford wasn’t shocked by Calvin Johnson’s retirement

Matthew Stafford had a big advantage in each of his first seven seasons in the NFL; Calvin Johnson  was on his team. But with the 2016 season just a couple months away, the 2009 number one overall pick now has to prepare to not have that advantage. Stafford spoke about Johnson’s retirement during a coaching […]

OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 15: Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie stands on the field before their preseason game against the Detroit Lions at O.co Coliseum on August 15, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie: ‘It’s good to see people call us and not have to beg’

The Oakland Raiders have been one of the NFL’s laughingstocks for years, and it was quite difficult to attract free agents to the organization when giving them a call. Having Jamarcus Russell at quarterback at and the tight-fisted Tom Cable as a head coach certainly didn’t help matters. Now they’re the ones answering and fielding […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick ORCHARD PARK, NY – JANUARY 03: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets walks off the field after throwing his third interception of the day in a 22-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Broncos hesitant to pay the price for Ryan Fitzpatrick

In the span of two months, the Denver Broncos are suddenly one of the most quarterback needy teams in the NFL. Having lost Peyton Manning to retirement and Brock Osweiler to the Houston Texans in a stunning move, the Broncos are on the search for a viable replacement. Veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick could fit that mold, but his […]

at AT&T Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.

Ex-Cowboy Joseph Randle arrested at Kansas casino

Just weeks after being released by the Dallas Cowboys, running back Joseph Randle was arrested on Tuesday night at a Kansas casino. Randle is facing numerous charges, including assaulting a police officer. A gaming commission spokesman told Sports Illustrated Randle was asked to leave the Kansas Star Casino for being over-intoxicated, and causing a disturbance at the […]

SAN DIEGO, CA – NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Stedman Bailey #12 of the St. Louis Rams celebrates after his seven yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 23, 2014 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 27-24. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Report: Rams receiver Stedman Bailey shot twice in head Tuesday night

St. Louis Rams receiver Stedman Bailey is in critical but stable condition after being shot Tuesday night, according to NFL.com. Bailey was shot twice in the head while sitting in a car in Miami Gardens, Florida, NFL.com reports, and will undergo surgery Wednesday. The Rams reportedly do not believe the injuries are life-threatening. According to […]

during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.

Controversy reigns in the aftermath of the Cardinals’ win over the Bengals

Sunday night’s game between the 8-1 Bengals and 7-2 Cardinals finished off in dramatic fashion. After a very low scoring first half, both teams ran the length of the field multiple times in the final two quarters, putting up 44 points in the second half after just 21 in the first two quarters. After an Andy […]

GREEN BAY, WI – JANUARY 05: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers on the field during pregame warm ups before taking on the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 5, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers listed on the Packers’ injury report after claiming he was healthy

Aaron Rodgers’ name was listed on the Green Bay Packers’ injury report, after constantly claiming he was healthy, ESPN reported. The NFL’s reigning MVP participated in practice in a limited role, battling an ailing throwing shoulder. The Packers dropped their last three games against the Broncos, Panthers and Lions, and during that three-game stretch, Rodgers […]

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 28: A general view of the draft stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NFL exploring letting teams trade compensatory draft picks

The NFL Draft is already one of the more interesting events in the NFL offseason, which is always finding new ways to stay relevant when there isn’t action on the gridiron. It’s about to get even more interesting With teams being able to trade compensatory picks, that essentially gives teams more flexibility in the draft. […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach Rex Ryan of the Buffalo Bills looks on during a game at Sun Life Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Rex Ryan is upset with so many questions about the Patriots

The never-ending saga that is Rex Ryan and the New England Patriots continued Thursday during Ryan’s press conference. Ryan said, “Of course they want to bury me. No question they want to beat me. But this is nothing to do with me, it’s something to do with our team.” He continued, saying, “Yeah, they want to […]

Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 16: at Paul Brown Stadium on November 16, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** name

Brian Hoyer was forgetting plays after concussion on Monday night

When you’re having trouble remembering football plays amid a football game that requires you to relay said plays, you should probably not play football for a while. Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer will not play football on Sunday, after reportedly being concussed to the point that he could not remember plays this past Monday. According […]

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