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WR Josh Gordon suspended indefinitely again January 16, 2021
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Jack Easterby’s literal Hail Mary play has worked, so far January 16, 2021
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Marcus Peters fined $15,000 for taunting January 16, 2021
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Eagles slated to interview Brandon Staley January 16, 2021
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Doug Pederson has spoken to Seahawks about OC opening January 16, 2021
Doug Pederson spent the last five years battling the Seahawks in the NFC, but he could join them for the 2021 season. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Pederson has spoken to the Seahawks about their offensive coordinator vacancy. Pederson was fired as the head coach of the Eagles on Monday and the Seahawks […]
Brian Daboll appears to be the favorite for Chargers head coaching job January 16, 2021
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Cooper Kupp a game-time decision January 16, 2021
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp won’t know if he’s playing today until he has tested his injured knee in pregame warmups. Kupp is a game-time decision with bursitis in his knee, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. If Kupp can’t go, it would be a big hit to the Rams’ offense. Kupp was the Rams’ […]
Playoff crowds will range from 3,500 to 16,000 January 16, 2021
All four playoff games will have fans in the stands this weekend, all at much less than stadium capacity as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make life very different than normal. The smallest crowd will be in New Orleans, where the Saints will host 3,500 fans against the Buccaneers. The initial plan had been for […]
Will Taysom Hill be available on Sunday? January 16, 2021
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Washington interviewing Eric Stokes for G.M. job January 16, 2021
The Washington Football Team is interviewing an internal candidate for the General Manager job. Eric Stokes, who is in his first year with the team, has a chance to earn a promotion. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports that Stokes will get an interview for the vacancy. Stokes currently serves as the team’s director […]
Bruce Arians plans no extra “risk it” on Sunday January 16, 2021
Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians likes to say, “No risk it, no biscuit.” On Sunday, when he tries to beat the Saints for the first time as head coach in Tampa Bay, there will be no extra “risk it.” Asked by reporters on Friday whether he’ll coach more aggressively on Sunday night in New Orleans, Arians […]
Saints’ Will Clapp tests positive for COVID-19 January 16, 2021
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Justin Jefferson: Being the fifth receiver drafted was disrespectful January 16, 2021
Justin Jefferson was the best rookie receiver in the NFL this season. The Vikings receiver totaled 1,400 receiving yards, an all-time rookie record and 465 more than the next closest rookie’s total. That isn’t what Jefferson was seeking, though. “I wanted to be the best receiver I can be,” Jefferson told Steve Wyche and Jim […]
After three comebacks in 2019 postseason, Chiefs would love to play with a lead January 16, 2021
Everyone remembers the Chiefs won the Super Bowl last season. Everyone seems to have forgotten what it took for them to get there and then win it. It was anything but easy. The Chiefs came back from double-digit deficits in all three postseason games in 2019. The good news: They have shown they can overcome […]
Former Broncos scout Hugh Davidson dies at 92 January 15, 2021
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Packers elevate Brian Price and KeiVarae Russell to active roster January 15, 2021
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