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Colts' Pittman cleared but doesn't recall hit

Colts receiver Michael Pittman was cleared from the concussion protocol after a hit he doesn’t remember.

Players divided and a coach 'too damn smart for his own good': How Brandon Staley lost his team

A divided locker room. Bad bets on players. A look at why the talented Chargers could never quite find their way under Brandon Staley.

Coroner: Ex-Buc Williams died of bacterial sepsis

Former Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Williams died as the result of a rare bacterial sepsis after suffering injuries in a work-related construction accident Aug. 21, the Hillsborough County (Florida) Medical Examiner’s office said Thursday.

Rams fend off late rally, boost playoff chances with win over Saints

Matthew Stafford and the Rams are getting closer to a playoff return after handling the Saints on Thursday night.

Smith 'hurt' by MNF decision, but 'happy' for Lock

Geno Smith said he was hurt by the Seattle Seahawks’ decision to not start him Monday night but happy for Drew Lock, who helped snap their four-game losing streak by throwing the winning touchdown pass in the final minute.

Rams strike first with Puka Nacua touchdown catch on fourth-down gamble

The Rams got on the board after a 95-yard drive in the first quarter.

Hall of Fame approaches to Hill, Nacua about historic feats

When players like Puka Nacua and Taysom Hill made history, the Hall came calling for game-worn pieces.

How hard knocks on — and off — the football field shaped Puka Nacua's journey to OROY contender

The fifth of six children, Nacua’s football-loving family has been the key to his rise from fifth-round draft pick to a rookie WR2 opposite Cooper Kupp.

Aaron Rodgers played four snaps and swallowed the Jets' season

Rodgers was sidelined by an Achilles injury in his Jets’ debut. After New York was eliminated from the playoffs for the 13th straight season, it’s another lost year for the franchise.

Vikings switching to turf with better injury data

The Vikings and U.S. Bank Stadium are moving away from the slit-firm artificial turf that is associated with the highest rate of lower extremity noncontact injuries among the turfs used on NFL fields.

Bengals won't have top WR Chase vs. Steelers

Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will not play in Saturday’s game against the Steelers due to his shoulder injury, according to coach Zac Taylor.

NFL upholds regular-season ban for safety Kazee

The NFL upheld Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee’s regular-season suspension after hearing officer James Thrash, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA, heard Kazee’s appeal, the league announced.

'Disrespected' Ravens irked at being underdogs

In Baltimore’s much-anticipated Monday night showdown at the 49ers, the Ravens will be underdogs for just the second time this season. That role didn’t sit well with some inside the locker room of the team that’s tied for the best record in the NFL.

Tua on criticism: As long as Fins win, 'don't care'

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hears the criticisms about his play, but says as long as the Dolphins continue to win, he couldn’t care less.

Brock Purdy's case for — and against — an unprecedented MVP award: Why he's now the favorite

Purdy has emerged as the betting favorite to get the award, but is he even the most valuable player on his team? We dive in to see.

MVP poll: Experts pick top five candidates, plus risers and sleepers

Who is leading the race? Whose stock is up? We ranked the top candidates and answered big questions.

Jets activating Rodgers, but QB won't be playing

The Jets are activating Aaron Rodgers from injured reserve, but the quarterback will not play again in the 2023 season.

Frank Gore: The Last NFL Running Back

After 16 years worth of hits and 9 miles worth of carries, the third-all-time leading rusher has one question for his NFL-bound son and every other back in the league: How bad do you want it?

Blank on Smith's future: We'll let season play out

Falcons owner Arthur Blank said the team will “let the season play out and go from there” when asked if Arthur Smith would remain the coach in 2024.

New offensive coordinator, coach, backup QB? What's next for the Jets and Aaron Rodgers

The first season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback for the Jets has been a wash. What’s next?

From Notre Dame to MLS to USFL to NFL: How Brandon Aubrey became the Cowboys' kicker

Aubrey, a former pro soccer player, never dreamed he’d make history for his hometown Cowboys. Here’s how it happened.

DeVito makes good, shows up at pizzeria after tiff

Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito made good on an apparent appearance at a New Jersey-based pizzeria after the restaurant announced it had to cancel the event due to the appearance fee getting doubled.

Rodgers indicates he won't return this season

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers indicated Tuesday that he won’t play again this season.

Sirianni: My call to give Patricia final say on D

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he instituted the defensive shake-up “in the best interest of the football team.”

Cold pizza: DeVito event canceled over QB's fee

Tommy DeVito and his agent apparently have run afoul of a New Jersey pizzeria, which said it canceled an event featuring the Giants quarterback because he doubled his appearance fee.

Fill-in Lock lifts Seahawks: 'We needed a win'

Quarterback Drew Lock, starting in place of an injured Geno Smith, led the Seahawks on a winning drive for a victory that might have saved Seattle’s season.

Falcons switch up QBs, look to Heinicke again

For the second time this season, the Falcons are making a quarterback switch, going back to Taylor Heinicke for Sunday’s game against the Colts.

Our updated NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the spot where every team ranks No. 1

Which teams are ranked in the top 10? Are the 49ers still No. 1? Plus, what stat every team is ranked No. 1 in — good or bad.

Drew Lock, Seahawks stun Eagles in MNF comeback

Lock threw for 92 yards on the game-winning drive before Julian Love’s second pick of the night sealed the win.

Updated playoff picture: AFC, NFC seed projections in Week 15

We’re looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LVIII.