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Joe Theismann criticizes 49ers for giving Colin Kaepernick courage award

The former Redskins quarterback disagreed with Kaepernick’s national anthem protest, as well as Roger Goodell’s response to it.

Bears chairman says he has faith in Fox, GM after 3-13 year

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The chairman of the Chicago Bears insists he still has faith in coach John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace, even after the team’s worst season in several decades.

New England Patriots: Danny Amendola Returns to Practice

The New England Patriots have returned to practice on their bye week in the NFL Playoffs, and a key player has returned to practice.Since Week 13, the New England Patriots have been without wide receiver Danny Amendola due to a high-ankle sprain. With the Patriots being comfortable with their posi…

A look at the NFL Wild-Card games via Pro Picks

The NFL Wild-card round starts this Saturday.

Chiefs rookie DL Jones has become a burgeoning star

Chris Jones has solidified Kansas City Chiefs defense

Keon Hatcher Invited to Participate in the Combine

Arkansas wide receiver, Keon Hatcher, has been invited to participate in the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine.In a tweet on Wednesday, Keon Hatcher announced he was invited to participate in the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine. This is great news for the former Razorback receiver.Hatcher has been a playmak…

Raiders to start Connor Cook at QB against Texans (Yahoo Sports)

The Oakland Raiders are going with rookie Connor Cook at quarterback in their wild-card game against the Texans. Oakland coach Jack Del Rio announced the decision in a conference call with reporters in Houston on Wednesday. Cook gets the nod with Pro Bowler Derek Carr out with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin nursing a shoulder injury that could make it tough for him to practice enough before Saturday’s game at Houston.

Dolphins QB Tannehill sits out drills; unlikely vs Steelers (Yahoo Sports)

Quarterback Ryan Tannehill sat out the Miami Dolphins’ practice Wednesday, making it unlikely he’ll return from a left knee injury for the team’s playoff game Sunday at Pittsburgh . Tannehill has missed the past three games. Ten-year veteran Matt Moore, who is 2-1 as Tannehill’s replacement, is expected to make his first career postseason start.

Jets need to focus on offensive line in 2017 NFL Draft

If the New York Jets can’t protect the quarterback they will never be successful. Right now Gang Green are in dire straights on their offensive line.In 2006, the New York Jets offensive line needed big time help. In that draft, Eric Mangini and Mike Tannenbaum had the No. 4 and No. 29 overall…

Rookie Cook to start for Raiders against Texans in playoffs

HOUSTON (AP) Rookie Connor Cook will start for the Oakland Raiders in their wild-card game against the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Raiders to start Connor Cook at QB against Texans

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are going with rookie Connor Cook at quarterback in their wild-card game against the Texans.

Los Angeles Rams TE Lance Kendricks Falls One-Yard Short of $250K Bonus

Lance Kendricks has to be kicking himself after the Los Angeles Rams tight end fell just short of a hefty $250K bonus.The Los Angeles Rams took a step back in 2016 after finishing the year with a 4-12 record, mainly due to the fact their offense averaged just 14 points per game. One of the main re…

3 reasons why the New York Giants will win Super Bowl LI

QB Tannehill not taking part in Miami Dolphins' practice (Yahoo Sports)

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Ryan Tannehill isn’t taking part in the Miami Dolphins’ practice Wednesday, making it unlikely he’ll return from a left knee injury for the team’s playoff game Sunday at Pittsburgh.

Revenge is the Name of the Game for Detroit in Week One Of the Playoffs

The opening game of the Detroit Lions post-season will be a fierce battle, no question.Seattle is 8-5 against the Lions all time. Most recently, Detroit has struggled against the harsh Seattle defense.The last time these two teams faced off, the game seemed to be in Detroit’s hands but they saw…

Final NFL rookie power rankings

The Cowboys’ young stars went wire to wire.

Chargers' Tomlinson among Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

The Chargers RB is among 15 modern-era finalists.

Jim Caldwell will return as Detroit Lions head coach next season

Despite a losing streak heading into the playoffs, Jim Caldwell will remain as Detroit Lions head coach next season.With a three-game losing streak to end the regular season, the Detroit Lions fell from the NFC North lead to a Wild Card berth and a road trip to take on the Seattle Seahawks. The jo…

Playoff X-Factors: Players who make or break all 12 teams' Super Bowl hopes

The list of surprise stars throughout playoff history is long. Here’s the player on each 2017 playoff team who may be called upon to shine this year.

Should they stay or go? 2017 Vikings free-agents: Matt Kalil

Should the Minnesota Vikings re-sign the mediocre offensive lineman to a new contract in 2017 or let him walk and find someone new?Hard to believe that it has already been five seasons since the Minnesota Vikings spent the fourth overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft on a young offensive tackle out o…

Report: Couple of Colts Players Believe 'Not Coached Hard Enough' by Coaching Staff

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, a couple of Indianapolis Colts players do not believe they’re coached hard enough by head coach Chuck Pagano and his coaching staff:”Now according to a couple of players, the feeling in that locker room is that across the board on the coac…

Robert Mathis ends career as AFC Defensive Player of the Week

The Indianapolis Colts all-time sack leader Robert Mathis capped his career with a patented strip-sack and subsequent fumble recovery, and it earned him honors as AFC Defensive Player of the Week in the final game of his NFL career.Robert Mathis has earned a special place in Colts history. He’…

Happy Birthday to the Miami Dolphins greatest head coach, Don Shula

Today is the birthday of Miami Dolphins legendary head coach Don Shula. And we here at PhinPhanatic.com want to wish him a very happy 87th!So many players who played for Coach Shula have memories to share about him. Some more fun than others. As fans some of us too have great stories to tell. …

Odell Beckham Jr. defends highly criticized trip to Miami: 'I'm a grown man'

Beckham and Cruz spoke out on their trip for the first time, defending their decision.

Leaving jail, Bengals' Jones says he didn't deserve arrest (Yahoo Sports)

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam ”Pacman” Jones said Wednesday that he regretted a hotel scuffle that landed him in jail but insisted that he didn’t deserve to be arrested in his latest legal issue during an often-tumultuous pro football career. ”I’m sorry that this happened,” Jones told reporters as he left the Hamilton County Jail, more than 32 hours after he was booked on four charges. ”Obviously if you read into it, none of this makes sense,” Jones said.

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