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Will Colts and Bengals be postponed?

With the Colts announcing that they had multiple members of their organization test positive for COVID-19 and closing down their facility on Friday, there's a chance for Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff against the Bengals in Indianapolis to be postponed.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2021: Jets, Broncos, Vikings all go QB

Sporting News' updated mock draft finds new franchise quarterbacks for three teams floundering to start the 2020 season. Plus, the Giants, Falcons and Bengals add defensive stars in the top 10.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings for Week 3

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 3 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

Joe Burrow makes 0-2 Bengals big winners after loss to Baker Mayfield, Browns

Despite what the box score said in Cleveland on Thursday night, the brighter quarterback future is in Cincinnati.

Vinnie Iyer

Burrow frustrated as Bengals lose

There was much to like about Joe Burrow's performance but he rued another defeat for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Peter Hanson

Browns' new ground-and-pound offense is up and running

Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr. make the headlines, but the Browns' success hinges on a 1-2 running game that dominated in Week 2.

Bill Bender

Will there be fans at NFL games in 2020?

The NFL is allowing each of its 32 teams and local lawmakers to determine whether fans can attend football games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a team-by-team breakdown, updated with the latest news.

Tadd Haislop

NFL GM rankings 2020: Best, worst decision-makers in the league

NFL general managers can both rise fast and fall hard. Here's how we have them ranked, 1-32, with the leaders of last year's Super Bowl teams deservingly on top.

Vinnie Iyer

Green signs franchise tender

A.J. Green will earn $17.9million in 2020 after signing his franchise tender with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Matt Becker

No deal between Cowboys and Dak

Ten NFL players will play on franchise tenders in 2020 after failing to agree long-term deals before Wednesday's deadline passed.

Scott Garbarini

NFL training camp openings remain on schedule

The league is sticking with its initial timetable for now as teams work out plans for players to return to facilities.

Tom Gatto

'Ochocinco' leaves massive tip at restaurant

The former NFL receiver has a history of leaving big tips, but this one probably meant more considering the effect the coronavirus pandemic has had on businesses.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Dalton released by Bengals

With Joe Burrow set to take over under center for the Bengals, long-serving QB Andy Dalton has reportedly been released.

Chris Myson

NFL power rankings: Buccaneers, Bills join top tier

With the 2020 NFL Draft completed and most key free agents signed, here are Sporting News' latest NFL power rankings, updated with each team's offseason moves.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL Draft grades 2020

Sporting News' grades are in for the 2020 NFL Draft. Here are the best and worst classes, from a surprisingly impressive haul for Jerry Jones and the Cowboys to an all-around whiff by the Packers.

Vinnie Iyer

Burrow revels in 'crazy' rise

After being taken with the top pick in the NFL Draft, Joe Burrow said it was a dream come true.

Dejan Kalinic

Ex-coach knew Burrow was 'different'

While Joe Burrow could be compared to Tom Brady, his former coach says the top draft pick is "unique".

Ben Spratt

QBs go early in NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals used the number one pick on Joe Burrow, while Tua Tagovailoa was drafted fifth by the Miami Dolphins in the NFL Draft

Matt Becker

Bengals unlikely to trade top pick, coach says

Zac Taylor cannot envision a scenario where the Bengals trade down from No. 1 ahead of next week's NFL Draft.

Matt Kelley

Bengals re-sign Redmond

Alex Redmond will remain with the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2020 season after sign a new contract.

Scott Garbarini

NFL free agency tracker: The 10 best available free agents still unsigned in 2020

Several good players are still available in 2020 NFL free agency.

Tadd Haislop

Jets DL Williams arrested

Quinnen Williams, the third pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, will appear in court after he allegedly attempted to board a flight with a pistol.

Liam Blackburn

Joe Burrow already telling the Bengals what he wants

The potential No. 1 pick in the draft reportedly told Cincinnati he wants to play with the veteran receiver, but we still don't even know if Burrow actually wants to play for the Bengals.

Tadd Haislop

Trading for Joe Burrow: What would it take to get No. 1 pick in NFL Draft from Bengals?

If another team offers a trade Cincinnati can't refuse, could the top QB in the 2020 NFL Draft be had? Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond examines the scenarios.

Jeff Diamond

NFL Combine takeaways

The biggest takeaways from the first half of the 2020 NFL Combine, from Tua Tagovailoa's health to Joe Burrow's fit with the Bengals.

Vinnie Iyer

Burrow backed to revive Bengals

Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz was impressed by Joe Burrow's college production and thinks he can translate that success to the NFL.

Liam Blackburn

NFL mock draft 2020: Patriots, Raiders, Cowboys, Giants go defense

Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with the actual draft fewer than three months away.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Dolphins, Panthers get Bengals' QB leftovers

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order. Here are our draft projections for the top prospects in the 2020 class.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Redskins pass on Young

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order for the first round. Where will the top prospects like Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and others land?

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings: Packers, Chiefs, Seahawks rise

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as Week 16 arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

What we know about NFL's investigation into Patriots

A New England staffer had his film confiscated by the NFL after the Patriots failed to alert the Bengals and the league about a film crew in attendance at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Dan Bernstein

NFL picks, predictions for Week 13

In our picks and predictions for Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season, Pittsburgh wins its chippy rematch against Cleveland. Plus, Minnesota escapes Seattle with a victory, and Green Bay takes care of business in New York.

Tadd Haislop

NFL mock draft 2020: Tua Tagovailoa drops out of first round

Here is our latest 2020 NFL mock draft in the wake of a hip injury to Tua Tagovailoa, a possible No. 1 overall pick who now could slide out of the first round entirely.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings Week 12

Here are our updated NFL power rankings as Week 12 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

Bengals fans show love for Dalton

To combat the obvious sting of losing one’s job, Bengals fans have shown their appreciation for Dalton.

Travis Durkee

NFL power rankings

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the latest developments around the league as Week 9 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

A.J. Green trade rumors

A.J. Green remains one of the 2019 NFL trade deadline's top prizes despite rebuilding Cincinnati's public reluctance to trade its aging star wide receiver. Here are the best trade fits for Green, should the Bengals budge on that stance.

Vinnie Iyer

Starting QBs since Kaepernick

Each NFL team has played at least 35 games since Colin Kaepernick's last appearance, and 80 different quarterbacks have been starters.

Liam Blackburn

Bengals have no Green timetable

A.J. Green is making "good progress", but it remains unclear when he will return for the Cincinnati Bengals.

E.Jay Zarett

Ben Roethlisberger injury update

"He is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field for the 2020 NFL season," the team said in a release.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Giants Shurmur stiff-arms Jones questions

Jones completed 9 of 11 passes for 141 yards Thursday to help give the Giants to a 25-23 win over the Bengals.

Chelsea Howard

Mahomes plays one drive for Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes did not need long to show he is in fine form.

Alexis Mansanarez

No timeline for Green return

Reports have suggested A.J. Green will be out for between six to eight weeks but the Bengals are not willing to commit to a timeline.

Alexis Mansanarez

When does NFL training camp start in 2019? Dates, schedules, locations for all 32 teams

NFL training camp start dates vary from team to team in 2019. Find out when training camp starts for your team this year.

Tadd Haislop

NFL Draft grades: Ranking the best, worst 2019 draft classes 1-32

Final results won't be known for a few years, but there is enough information already to make an early assessment of every team's selections.

Vinnie Iyer

Dwayne Haskins gives Bengals every reason to act now with QB in NFL Draft

If Dwayne Haskins falls to the Bengals in the 2019 NFL Draft, Cincinnati needs to understand its surroundings in the AFC North and make what would be a no-brainer pick.

Bill Bender

NFL announces international games

London will host four NFL matches next season – including two at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – with another game to be held in Mexico.

Chelsea Howard

Dalton ready to embrace Taylor

"I think he's done great. From the day he stepped in here you felt the change," Dalton said Tuesday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Brown not returning Big Ben calls

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been unable to reach Antonio Brown amid trade speculation about the receiver.

Thomas Lott

Antonio Brown had practice dispute

The Steelers star allegedly threw a football at Roethlisberger before Wednesday's practice, and then decided to sit out practice all week.

Arthur Weinstein

Butler says Eifert hard to cover

Bengals TE Tyler Eifert caught wind of Butler's comments and tweeted, in part, "Hey I am ahead of schedule!"

Chelsea Howard

Antonio Brown injury update

Coach Mike Tomlin said the wide receiver was undergoing tests on a sore knee that first landed him on the team's injury report Thursday.

Bob Hille

Burfict’s career in jeopardy

Burfict also missed two games earlier this month with another concussion.

E.Jay Zarett

NFL playoff scenarios: How Steelers, Vikings, others can clinch in Week 16

Multiple NFL playoff clinching scenarios are in play for Week 16. Here is how the NFL playoff picture looks as 2018 postseason gets closer.

Tadd Haislop

NFL releases 2019 Pro Bowl rosters

The NFL released the rosters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday.

Ameer Tyree

Raiders' Martavis Bryant suspended

This marks Bryant's third ban in four years.

Arthur Weinstein

Peterman to work out with Broncos

The former Bills play-caller could get another chance with the Broncos, according to a report from NewYorkUpstate.com.

Alexis Mansanarez

Baker Mayfield talks Hue Jackson

Mayfield, who referred to the former Browns coach as "fake," said things happened inside the building … "I’m not going to get into detail."

Arthur Weinstein

Flacco doubtful, Jackson may start

Lamar Jackson could start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL on Sunday.

Thomas Lott

Hue Jackson joins Bengals staff

After firing defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, Cincinnati Bengals head coach has drafted Hue Jackson in for support.

E.Jay Zarett

Dez Bryant may have torn Achilles

Bryant, who had been seeking a new team since the Cowboys released him in April, had just signed a one-year deal with the Saints Wednesday.

Arthur Weinstein

Reid's grievance denied

A grievance filed on behalf of Eric Reid by the NFLPA against the Bengals has been denied.

Thomas Lott

Burfict fined $112K for game hits

Burfict has now racked up more than $400,000 in fines in his seven-year NFL career, including $112,000 from Sunday's game.

Thomas Lott

Tomlin fined $25K for penalty talk

Despite a 41-17 win over the Falcons, Tomlin expressed his frustration with the 14 penalties that were called during Sunday's game.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Williams fined $10K for hit on Luck

The hit that got Williams ejected from Sunday's game against the Colts will now cost the Bengals' safety $10,026.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bengals top the Ravens in TNF

The Bengals extended their first-half lead into a 34-23 win over the Ravens in the first matchup between division rivals this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL rookie recap: Preseason Week 4

Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.

Alec Brzezinski

Martin has hyperextended knee

Martin is set to have an MRI on Sunday to determine the severity of the injury suffered in Saturday's preseason loss to the Bengals.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL, NFLPA to meet again

After releasing a joint statement just a week ago, the NFL and NFLPA reportedly will meet again regarding a new national anthem policy.

Alexis Mansanarez

Adam Jones punched at airport

Free agent cornerback Adam "Pacman"Jones was involved in an alleged fight with an employee at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta on Tuesday evening, resulting in the suspect being arrested, according to TMZ.

Chelsea Howard

A.J. Green senses new 'vibe' from Bengals, retained coach Marvin Lewis

A.J. Green says coach Marvin Lewis is challenging Bengals players like it's his first year on the job, and the star wideout loves what he sees.

Alex Marvez

Jon Kitna talking with Bengals about rejoining team as assistant, source says

Jon Kitna could be returning to Cincinnati as a member of Marvin Lewis' staff. Kitna played five seasons for the Bengals, including Lewis' first three seasons as the team's head coach.

Alex Marvez

Keeping Marvin Lewis means Bengals still broken

Marvin Lewis will coach a 16th and, perhaps, a 17th season in Cincinnati. He represents a status quo that team owner Mike Brown has little incentive to change.

Mike DeCourcy

NFL schedule: Week 17 game times, TV coverage

The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.

Skylar Rolstad

NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Skylar Rolstad

Path back to glory for Bengals, Browns starts with real plan for coaches

The Bengals and Browns haven't been right at the same time for 30 years, and that's because of the coaches. It's time for a different approach for both franchises.

Bill Bender

Bengals' 8 best coaching candidates to replace Marvin Lewis

The list of reasonable candidates for the Bengals to replace Marvin Lewis as head coach next season starts with a person already on Cincinnati's staff.

Vinnie Iyer

Steelers vs. Bengals is a painful, expensive rivalry, not just 'AFC North football'

These teams have gone overboard every time they've met since 2015, to the tune of nearly $300,000 in fines, multiple suspensions and catastrophic injuries.

David Steele

NFL's bad Steelers-Bengals suspension judgment obstructs justice for worse offenses

The NFL is telling us the actions of JuJu Smith-Schuster and George Iloka on Monday night were as bad as Rob Gronkowski's cheap shot Sunday. But they were not — not even close.

Mike DeCourcy

Steelers' Mike Mitchell: Roger Goodell 'has to go' after JuJu Smith-Schuster suspension

The NFL suspended Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for his hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict.

Jordan Heck

Steelers-Bengals turns into NFL's biggest Monday nightmare

There's hard-hitting pro football, and then there's what the Steelers and Bengals regularly produce. Monday's game in Cincinnati was a bad look at a bad time for the league.

Vinnie Iyer

Steelers vs. Bengals: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in Cincinnati

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Steelers' 23-20 win over the Bengals on Monday night.

E.Jay Zarett

Bengals' Vontaze Burfict says Steelers WR Antonio Brown 'faked' concussion

Vontaze Burfict delivered a dirty hit on Antonio Brown that led to a suspension, but he claims the receiver faked it.

Jordan Heck

Bengals' Marvin Lewis seems skeptical of Jeremy Hill's decision to get surgery

Marvin Lewis doesn't seem to think Jeremy Hill needed season-ending surgery.

Jordan Heck

Titans move closer to goal of storming the South with late win over Bengals

With the victory against Cincinnati, Tennessee has now won three straight games decided by four points or fewer.

Alex Marvez

Bengals are a mess again, so no wonder A.J. Green snapped

Was the state of the Bengals the reason A.J. Green went after Jalen Ramsey Sunday? You can't blame him if it was. They're falling and dragging him down with them.

David Steele

Bengals' Joe Mixon responds to Le'Veon Bell's claim he copied Steelers RB

Joe Mixon commented on Le'Veon Bell last week, and the Steelers back was paying extra attention to the Bengals back Sunday.

Jordan Heck

Le'Veon Bell says Vontaze Burfict 'gotta go' after another dirty play

The Bengals' Vontaze Burfict began the game against the Steelers by kicking a player in the face.

Jordan Heck

Prosecutor in Adam Jones case wants to know NFL's punishment before acting

Bengals cornerback Adam Jones faces multiple charges stemming from incidents at a Cincinnati hotel and jail earlier this month.

Arthur Weinstein

Head2Head: Is the Raiders-Texans QB matchup really that bad?

How bad is the quarterback matchup between Houston’s Brock Osweiler and Oakland’s Connor Cook? Not as bad as you may think.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Playoff field set with streaking Packers, Patriots, Steelers

The Packers and Patriots enter the playoffs riding six-game win streaks while the Steelers have won seven straight.

Ron Clements

Steve Smith gives emotional farewell to football after final game

The Ravens wideout played his final NFL game Sunday and couldn't hold back his tears afterward.

Brandon Schlager

Steve Smith to wear special cleats for final career game

Smith will play the final regular season game against the Bengals.

Alec Brzezinski

Tyler Eifert wants to join Rob Gronkowski's post-surgery dance party

Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert wants Gronk to know he is in good company after both of them had back surgery.

Gabrielle McMillen

Marvin Lewis confirms plans to return to Bengals in 2017 despite rumors

The 14th-year Cincinnati coach was upset by a report this week that he would retire after this season.

Marc Lancaster

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

Steve Smith '89 percent sure' his final game will be Sunday

The Ravens wide receiver seems ready to call it a career — for real this time.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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

J.J. Watt, Eddie Lacy and other injured players that impacted the NFL season

Injuries to key players affected the fortunes of several teams during the 2016 NFL season. We take a look at what might have been.

Arthur Weinstein

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

Tom Savage far from perfect, but Texans clinch AFC South

You can call Tom Savage a playoff quarterback.

Ron Clements

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

Brutal hit can't keep Vontaze Burfict out of Bengals-Steelers game

The Bengals linebacker endured a massive blow when Steelers guard David DeCastro delivered a helmet-to-helmet hit.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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

Antonio Brown says Vontaze Burfict apologized and pair have 'no issue'

The All-Pro receiver and controversial linebacker will be back on the same field this weekend.

Marc Lancaster

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

Adam Jones uses garbage can as prop to inexplicably unload on Terrelle Pryor

Why does Adam "Pacman" Jones have it out for Terrelle Pryor? The world may never get a real reason.

Brandon Schlager

Pacman Jones on Terrelle Pryor: 'I don't like him'

Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones says he doesn't like Browns receiver Terrelle Pryor. Should be a fun meeting between the two Sunday.

Arthur Weinstein

'Bama over Browns? Angry Joe Haden calls 34-0 simulation a slap in the face

The cornerback also doesn't appreciate the jokes that the Crimson Tide could beat Cleveland.

Gabrielle McMillen

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

Robert Griffin III to start vs. Bengals; will it lead to a Browns win?

Griffin has not played since injuring his shoulder Week 1.

Alec Brzezinski

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

Eagles pushing for reunion with DeSean Jackson, report says

Turns out the Philadelphia Eagles miss DeSean Jackson, after all.

Joe Rodgers

Cleveland weatherman refuses to shave his beard until Browns win

It has been 87 days since Scott Sabol has shaved, a sad reminder of the Browns' winless year.

Gabrielle McMillen

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

Ravens' Justin Tucker backs idea of 'reward' for kickoffs that split uprights

The Ravens kicker has 35 touchbacks this season. He believes there should be a reward for combining power and accuracy.

Ron Clements

Winless Browns ready to 'open up bag of tricks,' says coach Hue Jackson

The Browns are winless heading into their bye week. With four opportunities left to get a win, they're ready to throw caution to the wind.

Ron Clements

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

Bizarre ending to Bengals-Ravens

The Ravens took advantage of an inequity in the NFL rule book to seal a win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Marcus Dinitto

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

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

Tom Coughlin's 'Doppler' is up, but he's not eager to coach again

The former Giants coach is non-committal about coaching again.

Jordan Heck

Odell Beckham Jr. inspired by Conor McGregor, dancing like Michael Jackson

The Giants' receiver took 36 games to hit the 3,500-yard mark, surpassing Chargers legend Lance Alworth's mark of 37.

Bob Hille

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 10

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Does anyone want to win the NFC South or North?

The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.

Ron Clements

Adam Jones respects Odell Beckham Jr.; Giants WR should respect Bengals CB, too

Monday night's matchup between the Bengals and Giants will be fun to watch thanks to these guys.

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

Chad Johnson doesn't consider himself best WR in Bengals history

Chad Johnson relinquished that title to a more current Bengals player.

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

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

Redskins, Bengals play to historic tie in London

English sports fans likely weren't too irritated when Sunday's NFL game in London between the Redskins and Bengals ended in a tie.

Ron Clements

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

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

Hue Jackson says he took off headset to show he was 'disappointed' in Browns loss

Jackson says he was so "disappointed" in the Browns defensive performance against the Bengals Sunday he gave up calling the plays.

Arthur Weinstein

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

A.J. Green submits catch of the year bid on Hail Mary

A.J. Green is a freak.

Ron Clements

Hue Jackson optimistic receiver Terrelle Pryor, cornerback Joe Haden will play Sunday

Pryor has yet to practice this week after injuring his hamstring last weekend, but the Browns coach thinks his star wideout will play.

Alec Brzezinski

NFL Weekend Kickoff: Can Packers rekindle Lambeau mystique?

London’s Twickenham Stadium will host an NFL game for the first time with the Giants and Rams facing off at the famed rugby venue.

Ron Clements

Marvin Lewis defends Vontaze Burfict after latest on-field incident, fine

Vontaze Burfict was fined $75,000 Wednesday for stepping on New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount.

Alec Brzezinski

Vontaze Burfict not fined for Martellus Bennett hit; Patriots TE doesn't care

"It's not like I get the money," Martellus said about Vontaze Burfict's fine (or lack thereof).

Gabrielle McMillen

Vontaze Burfict reportedly fined $75K for stomping LeGarrette Blount

Burfict also had a questionable hit on Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett, but won’t be disciplined for that indiscretion.

Travis Durkee

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

Did Vontaze Burfict intentionally step on LeGarrette Blount's leg?

Vontaze Burfict seemingly always finds a way to get into some sort of physical altercation.

Ron Clements

Tom Brady superb in home return, Gronk a beast for Patriots

The rust is definitely gone for Tom Brady, who turned in yet another great game as Rob Gronkowski had a career day.

Ron Clements

Tom Brady's homecoming attracts 'A-list' attendees

The Patriots quarterback returned to Gillette Stadium on Sunday, and team owner Robert Kraft expected a star-studded turnout.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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

Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott are already in the Hall of Fame

Jerseys from Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott were put in the Hall of Fame Wednesday after they eclipsed records last week.

Alec Brzezinski

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

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

Jerry Jones reiterates Tony Romo is Cowboys' 'No. 1 quarterback'

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is sticking by Tony Romo as his starting quarterback when he returns from injury.

Alec Brzezinski

Cowboys follow Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott in blowout of Bengals

Rookie Dak Prescott turned in another masterful performance Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys picked apart the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ron Clements

Pacman Jones talks smack

Ahead of the Bengals' game with the Cowboys, Pacman Jones said his daughter could run through holes opened by the Dallas offensive line.

Gabrielle McMillen

Cowboys giving practice squad QB a spot on the 53-man roster

Jameill Showers made Dallas' practice squad as a QB, but is making a change to safety.

Jordan Heck

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

Tyler Eifert's latest back injury casts doubt on status of return

The Cincinnati Bengals may be without Pro Bowl tight end Tyler Eifert longer than expected.

Ron Clements

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

Dolphins no match for A.J. Green as Bengals cure prime-time ills

The Bengals have been known to wither when the lights shine brightest. But A.J. Green came to play on Thursday.

Brandon Schlager

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

Is Trevor Siemian legit? Broncos QB deals against Bengals

The new Broncos quarterback has led his team to a perfect start, finishing Sunday with four touchdowns against the Bengals.

Kirstie Chiappelli

'He Said What?!' The best NFL quotes from Week 2

Coaches and players aren't going to panic with 14 games remaining on the schedule. They will complain about officials, though.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 2 Headlines: Patriots hail 'baby' Brissett as injury bug strikes

After a Sunday slate in which the injury bug hit the NFL hard, we round up some of headlines from Week 2.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Injuries ravage NFL rosters in Week 2

Not only did the Patriots lose Jimmy Garoppolo with a shoulder injury, several top running backs also suffered injuries on Sunday.

Ron Clements

Steelers outduel Bengals in rainy rivalry renewal

DeAngelo Williams proved to be the real hero for Pittsburgh after Antonio Brown and the Steelers passing game posted unusually low numbers.

Kirstie Chiappelli

DeAngelo Williams: Steelers, Bengals share ‘professional hatred’ of one another

When one team has dominated another, is it a “rivalry”? When it comes to Bengals-Steelers, the answer is yes, says DeAngelo Williams.

Marcus Dinitto

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

Steelers vow no revenge against 'second-biggest' division rival Bengals

Two Steelers saw their seasons come to an end last season during games against the Bengals.

Ron Clements

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

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

A.J. Green torches Darrelle Revis to help Bengals topple Jets

Mike Nugent kicked a 47-yard field goal to help the Bengals outlast the Jets.

Alec Brzezinski

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

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

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

Teddy Bridgewater, Melvin Gordon shine in Week 3

The Minnesota Vikings christened U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday and Teddy Bridgewater did not disappoint the home crowd.

Ron Clements

NFL fines undrafted Lions player more than three times his preseason pay

Kerry Hyder is fighting to make an NFL roster and he might not get paid while working toward a spot.

Ron Clements

Bengals' A.J. Green prepared to miss a game for birth of child

A.J. Green may miss game action if his kid is due to be born on a Sunday.

Jordan Heck

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