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Is 'class' too much for Darrelle Revis to ask of Jets?

Darrelle Revis is not sure how much longer he will play in New York.

Alec Brzezinski

Bills QB Tyrod Taylor could be facing hernia surgery

Taylor has 23 total touchdowns this season as a dual threat.

Alec Brzezinski

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Making sense of Week 17’s playoff scenarios

The Buccaneers have to beat the Panthers and hope a lot of things go their way in order to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

Jets upset with Brandon Marshall after halftime rant, report says

This probably explains why Brandon Marshall and Sheldon Richardson are at odds.

Jordan Heck

Bills' Tyrod Taylor benching came from above the coaching staff

Buffalo interim head coach Anthony Lynn "wasn't in that room" when the decision was made to bench Tyrod Taylor.

Gabrielle McMillen

Sheldon Richardson, Brandon Marshall not speaking but don't have beef

Clearly something is going on between two of the Jets' best players.

Jordan Heck

Bruce DeHaven, former Panthers, Bills special teams coach, loses fight with cancer

Bruce DeHaven died Tuesday following a 19-month battle with cancer. He was 68.

Ron Clements

Bills bench QB Tyrod Taylor due to injury clause, report says

The Bills have decided to be cautious with Tyrod Taylor so they don't have to shell out $30.75 million if he sustains a serious injury.

Gabrielle McMillen

Rex Ryan fired by Bills after two seasons; Tyrod Taylor benched

Rex Ryan failed to deliver the Bills to the playoffs, joining a coaching scrap heap that's accumulated in the franchise's 17-year drought.

Brandon Schlager

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 16

As some NFL teams are preparing for the playoffs, other clubs such as the Jets, Rams and Vikings are a mess with one week remaining.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Brutal Week 16 for playoff-bound Raiders, Seahawks

The Raiders and Seahawks both saw star players go down with broken legs. The Titans lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to the same injury.

Ron Clements

Bills GM Doug Whaley denies Rex Ryan rumors: 'None of us know our future'

Addressing speculation about Rex Ryan's job security for the first time, the Bills GM said little to indicate a 2017 return.

Brandon Schlager

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Giants among several teams hoping to clinch playoff spots

Thursday's Giants-Eagles game kicks off a Week 16 slate chock-full of playoff implications.

Ron Clements

Pro Bowl rosters headed by Raiders, Falcons players

The 2017 Pro Bowl will be played at Orlando's Camping World Stadium on Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. ET.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: AFC South a jumbled mess with two games remaining

Thanks to a pair of improbable wins, the Titans and Texans are 8-6, but the Colts are right behind them after Sunday's win in Minnesota.

Ron Clements

Hue Jackson to Browns: Get ready for playoffs in 2017

It's good to have goals for next season if you are the winless Cleveland Browns.

Joe Rodgers

For Le'Veon Bell, contract and free agency possibility not a concern

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is set to become a free agent in 2017.

Arthur Weinstein

Bills OC Anthony Lynn believes some teams use Rooney Rule to 'check box' on diversity

"Hire the best man for the job," says Lynn, who aspires to be an NFL head coach sometime soon. "That's all I want."

Brandon Schlager

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Seahawks among teams with chance to clinch

The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West with a win Thursday over a dysfunctional Rams team that has lost eight of nine and four straight.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 14

The biggest news of the day was the decision of the Rams to fire Jeff Fisher, who is not the scapegoat for the team's 4-9 record.

Ron Clements

Rex Ryan delivers vintage Rex response when asked about job security

Rex Ryan, whose Bills got run over by the LeVeon Bell and the Steelers Sunday, says he deserves a chance to stay on as coach.

Arthur Weinstein

Rubber turf pellets take over field at Steelers-Bills game

The grounds crew plowed the snow from the artificial turf using mounds of rubber pellets.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Weekend Kickoff: NFL playoff berths hinge on Cardinals-Dolphins game

The Raiders, Patriots and Seahawks can clinch playoff spots this weekend — with some help.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 13

Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown 11 pick-sixes, but won just 10 games. He said this season has been a nightmare.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Chiefs' Eric Berry kicks off NFL's season of giving in heartfelt homecoming

Quarterbacks were in the giving spirit on Sunday, with 24 interceptions thrown and five fumbles lost by NFL signal callers.

Ron Clements

Weekend Kickoff: Cowboys look to stay hot before weekend of inter-conference matchups

If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.

Ron Clements

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio dons black glove in solidarity with Derek Carr

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio has a pretty good sense of humor.

Ron Clements

Bills' Logan Thomas makes funny movie reference in discussing switch to TE

Logan Thomas was drafted as a quarterback in 2014, but moved to tight end this week. He'll need to be a quick study.

Ron Clements

Bills' Seantrel Henderson mulls legal action against NFL after latest ban, report say

The Bills offensive lineman has maintained he uses marijuana to help manage the pain of Crohn's disease.

Brandon Schlager

NFL Week 12 Local Headlines: Derek Carr fights through pain; Justin Houston premonition comes true

Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.

Nicholas McGee

Vontaze Burfict, Doug Baldwin fined for obscene gestures

One-finger salutes from Burfict and Baldwin resulted in a $12,154 fine for each player.

Joe Rodgers

Weekend Kickoff: Playoff implications loom large on Thanksgiving

For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.

Ron Clements

Bills still talking about the dildo, ban sex toy thrower for life

The Bills are thankful "nobody got hurt" when a fan threw a dildo onto the field last month. Seriously.

Joe Rodgers

Marcell Dareus claims he was hacked, didn't write 'F— the Bills, I love weed'

The Buffalo defensive tackle wanted to clear up an Instagram post from his account.

Jordan Heck

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 11

Steve Smith may be destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but that doesn't mean the veteran receiver has the respect of his opponents.

Ron Clements

Bengals expect A.J. Green to return this season

Cincy remains optimistic that Green, who reportedly suffered a "significant" tear in his hamstring, can return before the end of the year.

Joe Rodgers

Just what the heck's wrong with NFL kickers?

NFL kickers combined to miss 12 extra points Sunday, including a pair of misses by Giants kicker Robbie Gould and Cincinnati's Mike Nugent.

Ron Clements

Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict flips off fan in home crowd

The troubled Bengals linebacker appeared to give the finger (on both hands) to a fan during Sunday's loss to the Bills at Paul Brown Stadium

Steven J. Gaither

LeSean McCoy's thumb injury sounds worse than it is

The Bills are not worried about LeSean McCoy's latest injury.

Ron Clements

A.J. Green's injury makes Bengals' worst nightmare a reality

A.J. Green went down on the second play from scrimmage Sunday with what looked like a hamstring injury.

Ron Clements

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Saints, Panthers eager to play despite short week

For the Saints and Panthers, who are both coming off gut-wrenching losses Sunday, this week’s game offers a chance to erase a bad taste.

Ron Clements

Officiating crew reportedly won't be disciplined for botching Bills/Seahawks calls

Richard Sherman was fined $9,115 by the NFL for the hit.

Gabrielle McMillen

Richard Sherman fined for hit on Bills kicker Dan Carpenter

Sherman was called for offsides on the play, but defended his hit on Carpenter by saying he was simply playing through the whistle.

Travis Durkee

Rex Ryan calls Seahawks fan who heckled Bills assistant Kathryn Smith 'classless'

The Bills' head coach said he's "free game," but not the NFL's first full-time female assistant coach.

Ron Clements

Wife of Bills' Dan Carpenter apparently wants to castrate Richard Sherman

Dan Carpenter's wife didn't appreciate the controversial dive by Richard Sherman.

Jordan Heck

Seahawks' Richard Sherman: ‘They didn’t blow the whistle, so I played until the whistle’

Sherman was offsides as he went for a block and ran into Bills kicker Dan Carpenter. He was called for offsides, but there was no roughing call.

Bob Hille

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 9

There is a growing distrust of the NFL by players and Monday night's game did little to remedy that.

Ron Clements

Officiating mess costs Bills field goal before halftime vs. Seahawks

An officiating breakdown had Bills coach Rex Ryan incensed as he went to the locker room.

Ron Clements

Browns' Christian Kirksey: ‘We’re not going to go 0-16’

The Browns don't want to match the '08 Lions, Kirksey said. "That's motivation. … We're not going winless."

Bob Hille

The Blitz Read: Special teams on the uptick past the NFL midway point

Sunday was a special kind of day in the NFL. That was either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the team.

Ron Clements

Rex Ryan attended World Series Game 7 but left before Cubs won

Cubs fan Rex Ryan went all the way to Cleveland, but didn't stay quite long enough.

Jordan Heck

Weekend Kickoff: Bucs-Falcons start off division showdowns

We’re more than halfway through the season and nearly every division is still up for grabs.

Ron Clements

Chris Long becomes Patriots WR with spot-on Julian Edelman costume

Is Long a souped-up Patriots wide receiver, or is Edelman now a 6-3 defensive end?

Ron Clements

Percy Harvin comes out of retirement to help ailing Bills

The former star receiver will make a return, just in time to face his other former team.

Jordan Heck

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 8

Does the NFL have an officiating problem? The overwhelming response from coaches and players is yes.

Ron Clements

Dildo thrower explains how he got sex toy into Bills stadium

Even Tom Brady thought it was funny.

Jordan Heck

NFL Week 8 Headlines: If you like to rip kickers, Josh Norman says 'you suck'

Kickers came under fire again Sunday after some big misses, while the Bengals and Redskins traveled to London for a tie.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Tom Brady, Matt Ryan, Derek Carr top list of early MVP candidates

Several of the league's top quarterbacks led their respective teams to big victories on Sunday.

Ron Clements

Patriots' most impressive tight end isn't Rob Gronkowski, Bills LB says

Bills linebacker Zach Brown was more impressed with Martellus Bennett than Rob Gronkowski Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Tom Brady lights up Bills as Patriots roll again

Brady threw four touchdowns to four different receivers as the Patriots coasted to a 41-25 win.

Marcus Dinitto

Bills' Aaron Williams faces uncertain NFL future after consecutive neck injuries

The Bills are worried Williams' latest neck injury may be long-term.

Brandon Schlager

NFL Weekend Kickoff: Games have been bad, sure, but they’ve been close

A near-record number of games through the first seven weeks have been decided by seven points or fewer.

Ron Clements

Bills prepared to fight Patriots again: They won't 'push us around'

The last time these teams faced each other there was a pregame scuffle, and the Bill are prepared to fight again.

Jordan Heck

He Said What?! Best Week 7 quotes

Following their respective Week 7 games, several NFL players and coaches took some time for self-reflection.

Ron Clements

Arian Foster announces retirement

Arian Foster was a four-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL in rushing in 2010. He's calling it a career after eight seasons.

Ron Clements

Bills' Ryan upset over Landry hit

The Bills coach believes the NFL would benefit by taking a page out of the college rulebook when dealing with head shots.

Brandon Schlager

The Blitz Read: Turnovers galore mar NFL season's ugliest day of football yet

Of the 13 games played Sunday, 10 of them had multiple turnovers in what was the sloppiest day of the season thus far.

Ron Clements

Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi joins elite list with back-to-back 200-yard games

Jay Ajayi becomes only the fourth different running back in NFL history to have consecutive 200-yard rushing games.

Arthur Weinstein

LeSean McCoy will be active Sunday for Bills vs. Dolphins, report says

McCoy's weekend status has been in flux ever since he tweaked his hamstring Wednesday in practice.

Alec Brzezinski

Bills coach Rex Ryan explains Tyrod Taylor's sideline mouthwash

Tyrod Taylor rinsed his mouth out with mouthwash last Sunday.

Jordan Heck

Richie Incognito no longer speaks with one-time 'close friend' Jonathan Martin

The Bills lineman has no interest in mending the fences with former Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! This coach threw his team under the bus

One coach ripped his team for how they finished the game, while two others are calling for instant relay for pass interference. The best quotes from NFL Week 6.

Ron Clements

Colin Kaepernick booed, doesn't understand why he's 'un-American'

The polarizing 49ers quarterback had a rocky season debut, and coach Chip Kelly wasn't ready to say he'll remain a starter in Week 7.

Brandon Schlager

Colin Kaepernick channels Muhammad Ali as Buffalo boos

Colin Kaepernick has proved he's willing to make a stand, but can get get the 49ers a win as he makes his return?

Steven J. Gaither

Mayweather weighs in on Kaepernick

Before it was announced Kaepernick would start Sunday, Floyd Mayweather Jr. said the quarterback should focus on getting his job back.

Gabrielle McMillen

Chip Kelly doesn’t care whether Rex Ryan knows Colin Kaepernick will start

Sunday will be Kaepernick’s first start since Nov. 1 of last year, a 27-6 loss to the Rams.

Travis Durkee

LeSean McCoy: Colin Kaepernick will call cops when he needs them

LeSean McCoy will be inviting police officers to attend the Bills and 49ers game.

Jordan Heck

Weekend Kickoff Week 6: NFL playoff hopefuls face must-win situations

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only 12 teams that began the season 1-4 went on to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

49ers turn to Colin Kaepernick because they 'need to improve' on offense

Colin Kaepernick will start over Blaine Gabbert on Sunday when San Francisco plays in Buffalo.

Jordan Heck

He Said What?! Best Week 5 quotes

Often NFL players are called heroes or their play is referred to as heroic. But one NFL player said he was inspired by a super hero Sunday.

Ron Clements

Supreme Court justice has issues with Colin Kaepernick's protests

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg calls Kaepernick and the players who support him "dumb and disrespectful."

Scott Ridge

The Blitz Read: Vikings victorious to remain NFL's only undefeated team

The Vikings remain unbeaten. Tom Brady returned. Dak Prescott shined again. Carson Wentz and the Eagles saw their perfect streaks snapped.

Ron Clements

Colin Kaepernick restructures contract, could see playing time soon

The quarterback is set to leave a lot of money on the table in a restructured deal, but that might get the team to put him on the field.

Marc Lancaster

Rex Ryan 'not worried' Bills players upset with Donald Trump endorsement

Ryan is not concerned about a report that anonymously quoted players who say they see their coach differently.

Ron Clements

Weekend Kickoff: Expected contenders dealing with QB shuffle

Who could have predicted the two teams that played in January’s NFC championship game would both be 1-3 after four games?

Ron Clements

Some Bills look at Rex Ryan 'completely differently' for Donald Trump support

A few anonymous Buffalo players don't like their coach's political affiliation.

Jordan Heck

Jeff Fisher says Bills' Tyrod Taylor is like 'a healthy Russell Wilson'

Jeff Fisher compliments his upcoming opponent.

Jordan Heck

NFL ref's tough day highlighted by accidental profanity

Pete Morelli had a live mic during the Patriots game, and let loose an expletive.

Jordan Heck

NFL Week 4 Headlines: Panthers not dwelling on loss of Josh Norman; no panic in New England

We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: For Panthers, Cardinals, what a difference a year makes

Even the Patriots and Broncos were not immune to misfortune Sunday, a rough day for each of last year's NFL semifinalists in different ways.

Brandon Schlager

Rex Ryan does best Bill Belichick impression after Bills stun Patriots

Rex Ryan was so elated his Bills beat the Patriots in Foxborough, he poked a little fun at Bill Belichick after the game.

Arthur Weinstein

Bills shut out Patriots, earn franchise's second win at Gillette Stadium

The Patriots were knocked from their undefeated perch Sunday.

Marcus Dinitto

Watch: Bills and Patriots scuffle before kickoff

The Bills and Patriots did some shoving before their game at Gillette Stadium, but players separated before things got too physical.

Arthur Weinstein

Jacoby Brissett to start at QB for Pats; Julian Edelman the backup

With Jimmy Garappolo reportedly listed as inactive, Brissett will get the start under center with WR Julian Edelman has his backup.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Bills' Sammy Watkins placed on injured reserve

Bills coach Rex Ryan said there is "major concern" about Watkins' availability moving forward.

Gabrielle McMillen

Bills’ Rex Ryan poses as reporter to get intel on Patriots

Ryan really, really wants to know whether Julian Edelman will play QB Sunday.

Travis Durkee

Pain is not in Patriots quarterbacks' dictionary

Both Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett were able to practice Tuesday despite injuries.

Marc Lancaster

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 3

The Eagles are one of five unbeaten NFL teams through three weeks, and the hype around rookie quarterback Carson Wentz continues to grow.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 3 headlines: From savvy Carson Wentz to 's—y' Jets

Here's a look at some of the local headlines from around the NFL this weekend.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Turnovers help Bills, Vikings pull off upsets of NFC favorites

Three weeks into the season, both the Panthers and Cardinals are 1-2 while the Vikings, Eagles, Ravens, Patriots and Broncos are 3-0.

Ron Clements

Aaron Williams' botched field goal return for TD punctuates Bills' win vs. Cardinals

Williams gave his team a 30-7 in the third quarter after returning a botched field goal attempt 53 yards for a touchdown.

Ron Clements

Teammate to blame for Sammy Watkins' aggravated foot injury

Watkins' surgically repaired foot got stepped on during a walk-through earlier this week.

Jordan Heck

Bills concerned after Sammy Watkins misses another practice

The Bills receiver is still not fully healed from offseason foot surgery, but has played through the pain in Buffalo's first two games.

Ron Clements

LeSean McCoy already likes Bills' offense better without Greg Roman

Buffalo players don't have to think as much anymore. "Now it's just going out there and playing."

Alec Brzezinski

Bruce Arians says it'll be hard for Robert Nkemdiche to crack Cardinals' lineup

Arians was not happy with Nkemdiche in practice last week, even before the rookie defensive tackle tweaked his ankle on Friday.

Ron Clements

Police officers involved in bar fight sue Bills' LeSean McCoy

The fight that reportedly broke out over a misunderstanding about who had purchased a $350 bottle of champagne.

Travis Durkee

Darrelle Revis gets into Twitter spat with J.R. Smith

Revis was burned on and off the field Thursday, but the future Hall of Famer called out one of his critics on social media.

Joe Rodgers

Bills needed a scapegoat so they fired OC Greg Roman (UPDATED)

Greg Roman is out the door after the team's 0-2 start.

Jordan Heck

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Matt Forte lead steady Jets past big-play Bills

The Bills tried to throw a couple knockout punches, but the Jets stuck with the steady jab.

Ron Clements

Jets WR Brandon Marshall hurts left knee, returns to game

Marshall was brought down awkwardly by Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore after catching a pass.

Ron Clements

Weekend kickoff: 'Color Rush' precedes playoff rematches, home debuts

The NFL’s second “Color Rush” season begins Thursday night with the New York Jets taking on the Buffalo Bills.

Ron Clements

Rex Ryan removes lap band, gets fat again for brother Rob

Rex has regained 30 pounds since he removed the lap-band, and he still feels good.

Travis Durkee

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 1

Marcus Peters talks about his show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick; plus, sarcasm by Bill Belichick and straight talk by Cardinals GM Steve Keim.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 1 Headlines: Terrance Williams 'aware' of clock, Dolphins owner backs protests

After a wild opening weekend, we look at some of the headlines from around the NFL.

Nicholas McGee

Bills' Sammy Watkins could be sidelined for multiple weeks, report says

Sammy Watkins just can't stay healthy.

Jordan Heck

The Blitz Read: Derek Carr outduels Drew Brees in wild Week 1

Oakland's victory in New Orleans was just one of 10 games that came down to the wire on the NFL's first Sunday.

Ron Clements

Storylines for 2016 NFL season

Beginning with Thursday's Super Bowl rematch, there are plenty of storylines to watch, including milestones within reach and predictions.

Ron Clements

Ed Reed needs lots of money to play

Ed Reed is going to need a lot of money in order to play again.

Jordan Heck

Weekend kickoff: Super Bowl rematch begins season

The 2016 NFL seasons gets started Thursday night in Denver with the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos welcoming the team they beat.

Ron Clements

More trouble for Bills as offensive lineman faces suspension

The suspension is reportedly related to a treatment Henderson received for his Crohn’s disease.

Travis Durkee

Ravens cut RB Justin Forsett

The Ravens have released running back Justin Forsett.

Alec Brzezinski

NFL roster cuts tracker: Mark Sanchez, Justin Forsett among final cuts

The deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters to 53 was 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Teams can claim waived players beginning Sunday at noon.

Ron Clements

Rookies go off while Colin Kaepernick takes a seat in preseason finales

Tom Brady started New England's game against the Giants. A few hours later, three NFL players sat during the national anthem.

Ron Clements

Rex Ryan laments 'stupid decision' to play Tyrod Taylor

Ryan regrets playing Taylor Friday night against the Redskins after the quarterback took a couple of big hits.

Arthur Weinstein

Josh Gordon, Robert Griffin III make dynamic duo for Browns against Bucs

Gordon is back in the NFL, and Robert Griffin III couldn't be happier.

Ron Clements

Preseason Blitz: Falcons, Cowboys, Dolphins escape serious injuries

Week Three of the NFL preseason schedule is supposed to be when starters play the longest, but several had abbreviated nights Thursday.

Ron Clements

Rex Ryan up 30 pounds since twin brother Rob joined Bills

So much for all that weight Rex Ryan lost a few years ago.

Gabrielle McMillen

Bolt set for NFL switch?

If Usain Bolt does indeed retire from track and field competition, the Jamaican sprinter may have another career opportunity.

Ron Clements

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