PHILADELPHIA — It was clean-out day for the 2013 season, and giant black bags, the kind you use for yard waste, littered the floor of the Eagles’ locker room at the NovaCare Complex. Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy, to that point the most dynamic players in their positions in the franchise’s history, sat together at a locker...Read more

PITTSBURGH — In his opening remarks at his Tuesday news conference, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin lamented settling for field goals in the first half against the Packers. Even though the Steelers held a 16-7 lead at halftime, Tomlin said he felt uneasy because of the missed opportunities to put more points on the board.

“Seems like touchdowns ...Read more

ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons legend Gerald Riggs watches the marvel that is Bijan Robinson and can’t help but worry.

Riggs starred for the Falcons in the 1980s, earning three Pro Bowl selections and setting the franchise’s all-time rushing record with 6,631 yards, a mark that still stands and cemented his induction into the team’s Ring of ...Read more

DENVER — The best thing that happened to the Broncos was DeMeco Ryans’ connection to Houston.

To this day, there are those who believe the Broncos would have hired Ryans if not for his love for the city where he starred as a player, to a place where his family wanted to be. There was significant interest from Denver in the the former ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz said Wednesday he participated in, and approved of, the team’s decision to play him for 2 1/2 games after an Oct. 5 hit that led to a dislocation, fractured socket and torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Wentz also said he wanted to stay in Thursday night’s loss against the Los ...Read more

NEW YORK — Dexter Lawrence has a decision to make.

The defensive tackle can harness Giants legend Carl Banks‘ call-out as healthy motivation to step up his play and lead the Giants (2-6) out of this two-game losing streak.

“Dexter Lawrence, nobody respects you anymore,” Banks said on the Bleav in Giants podcast Monday.

Or Lawrence can...Read more

DETROIT — Aidan Hutchinson, the homegrown heart and soul of the Detroit Lions’ defense, has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the team.

The deal is worth $180 million, including $141 million in guarantees, his agent, Mike McCartney of VaynerSports, confirmed to The Detroit News. That's the most guaranteed money for a non-...Read more

NFL WEEK 9 THURSDAY PICK

RAVENS (2-5) at DOLPHINS (2-6)

Line: BAL by 7 1/2.

Cote’s pick: BAL 33-27.

TV: 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Prime Video.

What’s big and great news for the entire NFL and biggest and best of all in Baltimore is nothing but bad news for the Miami Dolphins: Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson, the dual-threat, two-time ...Read more

NEW YORK — Less than a week before the NFL trade deadline, the Jets have begun wheeling and dealing.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Jets traded cornerback Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Eagles in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to a source.

Recently, Carter lost his ...Read more

DENVER — The Broncos’ search for a blocking-tight-end replacement has led them to one of the oldest veterans in the NFL.

Tight end Marcedes Lewis, 41, is officially signing with Denver’s practice squad, a source confirmed to The Denver Post on Tuesday morning. Lewis, a free agent, last played in 2024 with the Chicago Bears, appearing in ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With about four minutes left in the Chiefs’ 28-7 win over the Washington Commanders on “Monday Night Football,” Kansas City running back Isiah Pacheco suffered a knee injury and did return.

On the play, Commanders cornerback Trey Amos drove his shoulder into the right side of Pacheco’s leg, leaving the back slow to ...Read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears signed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Wednesday, bringing in a veteran to help a secondary severely depleted by injuries.

Gardner-Johnson, 27, had six interceptions last season while starting 16 regular-season games and all four playoff games for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. He previously ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — I know nothing. Well, that’s not entirely true.

Since I recognize that I know nothing, I’ve got the advantage on people who think they know everything.

When it comes to the NFL trade deadline, most of us do not know for certain who is available on other teams. We can deduce, we can speculate, we can listen to reports from ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — The NFL trade deadline is one week away, and chances of the Steelers making a deal might have been better if they beat the Green Bay Packers.

But after losing Sunday night and facing the prospect of a third consecutive loss when they play the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts in five days, the Steelers might be less inclined to make a move ...Read more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lamar Jackson will start for the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins. Coach John Harbaugh said so, Jackson said so and — here’s the relevant news — the Ravens’ injury report confirmed it Tuesday in listing Jackson as “Full Practice.”

Under normal circumstances, any Dolphins fan ...Read more

DENVER — Why are the Broncos test-driving a used Marcedes when they should be looking for Cadillacs?

At 6-2, Denver is actively shopping before the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline, which is the tantalizing, alluring stuff of dreams. The Broncos have, so far, been openly shopping for a third tight end — which is the NFL equivalent of buying socks....Read more

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers acquired a safety to help fill the void left by DeShon Elliott, who suffered a hyperextended knee in Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The Steelers are getting veteran Kyle Dugger and a seventh-round pick from the Patriots in exchange for a sixth-round pick.

Dugger, 29, was selected in the second round of ...Read more

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues — and some guys who are probably better off in the free-agent pool than collecting dust on your roster.

Follow me on X (formerly known as Twitter) @UTEddieBrown if you ...Read more