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Five Dallas Cowboys named to Pro Bowl; Sean Lee snubbed!

Five Dallas Cowboys players were named to the NFL’s Pro Bowl roster. But who were the Cowboys players that were ignored?As one of the hottest teams in the NFL, with a current league-leading record of 12-2 (along with the New England Patriots), the Dallas Cowboys were expected be heavily invol…

Video Released Of Michael Floyd Asleep At The Wheel Before His DUI Arrest

When former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd was arrested on suspicion of DUI last week, police said they found him unconscious at the wheel of a running SUV. Today, the Scottsdale, Ariz., police department released video from the officers, showing them banging on the windows and saying aloud that they are trying to wake up Floyd. Here one clip, published by the Arizona Republic:

2017 Pro Bowl Rosters: 2 Rams Players Make the Cut

The 2017 Pro Bowl Rosters have been announced and two Los Angeles Rams players have made the cut.Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and punter Johnny Hekkerhave been named to the 2017 Pro Bowl rosters.The NFL announced the rosters on Tuesday evening and Rams fans have a reason to c…

Bucs confident they have what it takes to earn playoff spot

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t spending a lot of time mulling over the prospects of earning a playoff berth for the first time in nearly a decade.

7 Raiders, 6 Falcons selected to Pro Bowl

NEW YORK (AP) The Oakland Raiders lead the NFL with seven players selected for the Pro Bowl.

2017 NFL Pro Bowl: Complete rosters for AFC, NFC announced

The complete 2017 NFL Pro Bowl rosters for both the AFC and NFC were announced on Tuesday.With the postseason approaching, it’s time to look at who the top performers from each conference have been this year. That means the NFL Pro Bowl rosters are here and there weren’t too many surpris…

Seattle's Sherman doesn't back down from sideline outburst

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman didn’t back down from his sideline outburst last week during which he questioned Seattle’s offensive play calling.

Bowles disciplines Richardson after Snapchat video 'mistake'

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets coach Todd Bowles has chatted with and disciplined Sheldon Richardson after the defensive lineman’s pregame Snapchat video that included some foul language went viral on social media.

Miami Dolphins offensive recap Vs Jets week 15

Saturday night was more than alright. The Miami Dolphins offense played as well as expected if not more. And by having a decisive victory over the Jets they stay in the playoff picture and with more wins that picture becomes clearer. This also makes the first winning season going back to 2008….

Jets' Petty says chest feeling better, expects to play

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty says his bruised chest is feeling better and he expects to play Saturday at New England.

Jalen Ramsey outbattles DeAndre Hopkins, officials to earn accolades

Jalen Ramsey played superbly in Week 15 even though he was matched up against one of the NFL’s best in DeAndre Hopkins and, in his mind, some terrible officiating.There are few Jacksonville Jaguars players willing to speak out as much as Jalen Ramsey. Still, he does enough for those who don…

Richard Sherman To Seattle Radio Host: “I'll Ruin Your Career”

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was caught on tape Tuesday telling a local reporter that he would ruin his career.

Jaguars regroup, start to move on without fired Gus Bradley

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Little changed for the Jacksonville Jaguars without fired coach Gus Bradley.

Judge denies ex-NFL star's bid to delay double murder trial

BOSTON (AP) Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has lost his bid to delay his trial in the 2012 killing of two men in Boston.

Would Rex Ryan make sense as defensive coordinator of Jets?

With many changes coming to the New York Jets this upcoming offseason, would the return of Rex Ryan as their defensive coordinator actually make sense?As head coach Rex Ryan is on the hot seat with the Buffalo Bills, at any given moment he will more than likely be fired. It’s a sad state of n…

NFL Playoffs 2016: NFC Wild Card race Week 16

The NFC Wild Card race is wide open entering Week 16.Entering Week 16, four teams remain alive in the race for the NFC’s final playoff spot. But the NFC Wild Card will ultimately be decided on the last Sunday of the NFL regular season.New York Giants can clinch playoff spot with winThe Ne…

NFL fines Giants $150,000, McAdoo $50,000 for walkie-talkie (Yahoo Sports)

The NFL has fined the New York Giants, coach Ben McAdoo and moved the team’s fourth-round pick in next year’s draft to the end of the round because the rookie coach used a walkie-talkie for about five plays during the fourth quarter of a game against Dallas a little more than a week ago. The league notified the Giants on Tuesday that the franchise was fined $150,000 and McAdoo was fined $50,000. The Giants’ fourth-round selection in the 2017 draft will be moved to the end of the fourth round, after any compensatory picks in that round, but no more than 12 selection spots from where they finished in draft order for that round.

Giants Fined, Have Draft Pick Downgraded For Using Walkie-Talkies

During the fourth quarter of the Giants’ Week 14 win over the Cowboys, Bob McAdoo’s headset malfunctioned, causing him to begin relaying plays to quarterback Eli Mannig via walkie-talkie. The Cowboys complained, the NFL investigated, and now the Giants have been hit with a fairly hefty punishment:

Judge denies ex-NFL star's bid to delay double murder trial (Yahoo Sports)

Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has lost his bid to delay his trial in the 2012 killing of two men in Boston. Prosecutors say a Suffolk Superior Court judge on Tuesday denied a request by Hernandez’s lawyer to delay the trial slated to start Feb. 13. Raychides Sanches identified Hernandez specifically as the triggerman during the hearing.

Rams' Sean Mannion Likely to Start if Jared Goff is Out

There might be a Sean Mannion sighting in Week 16!With Jared Goff still going through the concussion protocol and his status uncertain for this week, it’s looking like Sean Mannion could get the start against the San Francisco 49ers.Mannion, who was a third-round pick of the Rams in 2015,…

Giants fined $150K, Ben McAdoo docked $50K for using walkie-talkies against Cowboys

Giants’ fourth-round pick moved to end of round, too.

Richard Sherman said he didn't apologize to Seahawks coaches for calling them out

Sherman was seen yelling at coaches during win over Rams.

Munnerlyn on spoiling Packers' playoff hopes: 'If we can't go, they can't go'

If the Minnesota Vikings are unable to make it into the postseason this year, they are going to do their best to make sure the Green Bay Packers stay home too.There is no fuel required to fire up the players inside the Minnesota Vikings locker room in the week leading up to a matchup against the r…

Short week heading into Bears game adds to Redskins' urgency

As much as a short week might throw off preparation for Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley, he knows it’s nothing compared to what the Washington Redskins are dealing with before their matchup.

How Does One Guy Keep Winning The Eagles' Free Ticket Giveaway?

The Eagles’ #FanFriday promotion is fairly straightforward: A few days before each home game, the team posts on Twitter a random location in and around the city (and sometimes in Jersey, which I would mock except that I’m from there) where team mascot Swoop will soon be waiting. Be the first to high-five Swoop at the designated time and place you’ll win a pair of tickets to that week’s game.

Seattle's Sherman doesn't back down from sideline outburst (Yahoo Sports)

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman didn’t back down from his sideline outburst last week during which he questioned Seattle’s offensive play calling. Sherman remained adamant Tuesday that yelling in the direction of coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was not out of line in Seattle’s 24-3 win over the Rams. Sherman was angered by the decision to pass the ball on first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, a throw that was intended for Jimmy Graham and was nearly intercepted.

Dolphins Fantasy Football Recap Week 15

As part of the Dolphins dismantling of the Jets this past Saturday night, they helped prove mewrong into thinking that it was an easy game to avoid in fantasy football leagues.I’m willing to admit when I’m wrong, and this past Saturday proved that I clearly was. Initially, with a backup …

Washington Redskins Should Abandon Run Game When It Is Not Working

The Washington Redskins continue to rely on a running game that doesn’t work and turn away from one of the league’s top passing games. If they want to make a repeat playoff appearance, they need to reconsider this philosophy.Among the numerous things that went wrong in the Washington Red…

Panthers Show True Form at Last

They may only have a 6-8 record, but the Carolina Panthers recent performances have been more like the ones seen during their Super Bowl run.If only the Carolina Panthers could have played like this at the start of the season. After coming into Washington on Monday Night Football and all but endin…

They're Throwing Stuff at DeAndre Hopkins Again! Dion Lewis on the Run, Tyler Lockett Late

Plus, more fantasy football stuff heading into Week 16