Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been ruled out for Sunday’s season finale against the New York Jets due to a concussion.

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Matt Forte’s first season with the New York Jets is officially over.

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There have been rumors about the Buffalo Bills cutting Tyrod Taylorheading into the offseason. If this happens, the New York Jets should acquire him in the grand scheme of things.There has been some speculation about the Buffalo Bills cutting their mobile starting quarterback, Tyrod Taylor. He has…

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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Suspended Oakland Raiders pass rusher Aldon Smith will not be reinstated by the NFL this season.

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The NFL has decided to not reinstate suspended pass rusher of the Oakland Raiders Aldon Smith before the Raiders’ AFC Playoff game.While it would have been a major get for the AFC playoff-bound Oakland Raiders, the NFL will not reinstate pass rusher Aldon Smith for the rest of the 2016 NFL se…

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The NFL has decided to not reinstate suspended pass rusher of the Oakland Raiders Aldon Smith before the Raiders’ AFC Playoff game.While it would have been a major get for the AFC playoff-bound Oakland Raiders, the NFL will not reinstate pass rusher Aldon Smith for the rest of the 2016 NFL se…

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With the Indianapolis Colts season coming to a disappointing close, speculation is now swirling of a potential offseason shakeup.Specifically, there is now an increasing number of rumors that team owner Jim Irsay could be interested in bringing a ‘big name’ such as head coach Jon Grude…

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Robert Mathis speaks, the Indianapolis Colts listen. Every time.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Outside linebacker Robert Mathis announced Friday he will retire following the Indianapolis Colts’ season finale against Jacksonville on Sunday.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Allen Hurns likely will miss a fifth consecutive game Sunday at Indianapolis.

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Michael Bennett and the Seattle Seahawks reached agreement on a three-year contract extension on Friday that will keep the defensive end under contract through the 2020 season. Bennett’s agent Doug Hendrickson told The Associated Press that discussions about the extension started six months ago and finally reached their conclusion just before the end of the regular season. Bennett’s deal begins with the 2018 season and is worth up to $31.5 million, including $16 million in the first year of the new deal.

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Seattle is committing a lot of cash to the 31-year-old Pro Bowl DE

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If The Lions Beat The Packers …IFSunday’s game between Green Bay and Detroit may be the game to watch to close out the season. At least, that’s the hope. Everyone wants to see a battle, and after all, this is the fight for their postseason lives. A lot of teams are making the conservat…

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater recently commented on how his severe knee injury has actually had a positive effect him in the past few months.Not much has been heard from Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater since he went down with a devastating knee injury back in Augu…

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The once high-profile Washington Redskins trademark case has, for the time being, taken a back seat to another matter being heard in the United States Supreme Court. What will happen next and when will the Redskins matter get back on track?For those of you waiting for a decision in the Redskins tr…

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Mack Brown has inserted his name into the increasingly cloudy running back situation for the Washington Redskins.First, the Washington Redskins had Alfred Morris. Then Matt Jones was drafted and looked to be the future. Along the way, Chris Thompson threw his name into the mix and became extremely…

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When Robert Mathis speaks, the Indianapolis Colts listen. ”If you don’t do your job and make plays, they will answer the question for you,” Mathis said when asked recently if he wants to return in 2017. Of course, Mathis would prefer to leave the game on his own terms, but he’s been around long to know how fickle the football business can be.

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 Should Atlanta Falcon’s Head Coach Dan Quinn be getting more credit?Admit it Atlanta Falcon’s fans, when the Atlanta Falcons name Keanu Neal was called with the 17th overall pick in the 2016 National Football League Draft, you were a bit confuse. After all, Mr. Neal, was some…

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Joey Bosamade a major impact as a rookie for the San Diego Chargers and so has Jalen Ramsey for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the teams are still losing (for now).Big-time college players often come from programs that aren’t used to losing. From national championships or bowl games, some youn…

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The Cleveland Browns are taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday in the season finale. We caught up with Still Curtain to learn more.The 2016 NFL season is mercifully coming to an end. That is, for Cleveland Browns fans.The Browns are in Pittsburgh this Sunday to take on a Steelers team …

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Tom Coughlin and Josh McDaniels lead an impressive group of head coach candidates for NFL teams to hire. Here are the five best entering 2017.Black Monday is known as the day teams begin to fire their head coaches. It could get a bit ugly this year, with several coaches expected to be fired and ev…

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The ongoing speculation is over, as Tony Romo will reportedly play for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.For the past six games, the looming presenceof a healthy Tony Romo has hung over the Dallas Cowboys and invited speculation about when orif hewould take the field again.But rookie quarterback Dak Pr…

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What the veteran backup can do in place of fallen star Derek Carr, and why the Raiders aren’t hopeless. Plus, film-study notes for every team heading into Week 17

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Final game of the season and the first game of 2017. The game that will decide where the Falcons will be seeded in the NFL playoffs. A heated rivalry game that will come down to the wire.Saints Kickoff: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, at the Georgia Dome.TV: FOXWeek 16 Recap:Both teams pulled wins a…

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With the Second Pick in the 2017 NFL Draft the San Francisco 49ers Select……God?I mean lets be honest, the San Francisco 49ers need some miracles……Hey Tebow, you listening?This team is bad.Really bad.Like losing to the Jets at home when your up 17-6 with five minutes l…

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It’s the final week of the season; who will finish No. 1?

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A confident and invigorated Green Bay Packers squad is one win away from claiming the NFC North and the only thing standing in its way is a 9-6 Lions’ squad that, despite losing their last two games, features a multi-faceted passing attack that can pump up the drama quotient on Sunday night….

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One win stands between the Green Bay Packers and anNFC North title. What must they do to defeat the Detroit Lions in Week 17?Sitting on top of the division hasn’t been commonplace in the 2016 season, but here we are. Two Detroit defeats on the bounce opened the door for the red-hot Packers t…

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Randall Cobb is currently the Green Bay Packers’ fifth highest paid player, making $9.15 million this season. That number makes him the 15th-highest paid receiver in the NFL.But since 2014, Cobb’s production has not lived up to his contract. He’s surpassed 100 yards just twice in th…

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