Rams' defense takes a hit after Connor Barwin undergoes surgery for broken forearm

THOUSAND OAKS — Thus far, the Rams have thrived when young players have been asked to fill in for injured veterans, but that will be tested this week as they attempt to replace linebacker Connor Barwin. Barwin broke a bone in his left forearm during Sunday’s victory over New Orleans and had surgery

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Michael Crabtree's return from two-game suspension could come against Cowboys

NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan announced the suspensions on Monday, a day after the two players brawled during Oakland’s 21-14 victory. Both players can appeal the suspensions. The fight was a continuation of a dispute that started last season when Talib ripped Crabtree’

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Will Aaron Rodgers return to practice Saturday?

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers becomes eligible to return to practice Friday. Green Bay doesn’t practice on Fridays, but Rodgers could practice Saturday. “We’ll see,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday, via Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “I mean, he’s still going through. . . . There’s a protocol; there

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Michael Crabtree taped a chain to himself and Aqib Talib still snat it

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree holds onto spirals better than he does his own chains. Michael Crabtree’s chains are clearly of great importance to him. After getting his chain snatched by Aqib Talib during a Week 17 matchup last January, Crabtree explained that he was so angry, he wanted

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