Football (NFL)

Chase Claypool remains in exile, the latest turmoil surrounding the winless Chicago Bears

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chase Claypool's exile from the Chicago Bears will continue — the latest issue for a team that's been mired in turmoil all season. Coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that Claypool won't practice with the team this week.

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Browns said Deshaun Watson was medically cleared to play with bruised shoulder; QB made call to sit

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Deshaun Watson was cleared by the team's medical staff to play Sunday with a bruised right shoulder, but the quarterback made the decision following a brief warmup.

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Colts will activate Jonathan Taylor and he could play Sunday against Tennessee

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts will activate All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor this week and he could play Sunday against Tennessee.

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Hurts' breakthrough passing game resembles 2022, and so does 4-0 start for NFC champion Eagles

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts won games for the Philadelphia Eagles by margins large and small, with his arms and his legs, with eye-popping playmaking that earned him one of the richest contracts in NFL history.

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Panthers need to get tight ends more involved in the passing game to help out rookie QB Bryce Young

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Frank Reich raved about the talent in the team’s tight ends room during training camp.

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Help on the way: Jags getting LT Cam Robinson back from 4-game suspension for performance-enhancers

The Jacksonville Jaguars have help on the way for their stalled ground game and short-yardage woes.

Oct 2, 2023 11:31 AM Read more >

Chiefs prove they have championship mettle, yet also have plenty of issues

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Jets in spite of themselves on Sunday night in New York. Patrick Mahomes was at his worst (until he was at his best).

Oct 2, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

Falcons QB Ridder facing more heat after 3 turnovers adds to offense's struggles

ATLANTA (AP) — A popular postgame question for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday: Did Desmond Ridder look at his receivers too long? The need for that inquiry may lead to another question becoming popular this week: Will coach Arthur Smith look only at o

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The weeks change. The opponents change. The Steelers' inability to generate points does not

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin is correct. There is nothing “mystical” about the Pittsburgh Steelers' straightest path to success.

Oct 2, 2023 10:43 AM Read more >

Issues in the red zone are a broken record for Cowboys heading into 49ers showdown

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and Tony Pollard collided in the backfield on a botched handoff that forced yet another field-goal try for the Dallas Cowboys inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

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