BOULDER — Deion Sanders dunked on Cormani McClain so hard, Samari Rolle flinched. In Florida. “I know what’s going on. And having been around Cormani, I think he’s got all types of God-given ability.” Rolle, the former NFL Pro Bowl cornerback and McClain mentor told me Tuesday, cutting straight to the chase. “And I think […]
Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles wants different approach from struggling RB Rachaad White: 'He tried to make too many big plays'
Though it was likely unintentional, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles had an uncharacteristically humorous retort Monday night when asked what he saw from his running game. “We didn’t have one,” the second-year Bucs coach replied. Facing an imposing Philadelphia Eagles front, the Buccaneers running game mustered nary 41 net yards rushing and ran […]
Las Vegas Raiders' Chandler Jones says he was recently hospitalized against his will
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones wrote in a post on social media on Monday night that he was recently hospitalized against his will by the Las Vegas Fire Department and was later taken to a behavioral health center. Jones, 33, posted on social media what appeared to be a patient bill of rights […]
NFL Week 3's most inspiring performances? Dolphins scoring 70, Bengals grinding out (must-)win and more
Watching Zach Wilson and Justin Fields try to complete the forward pass on Sunday was tough. Watching the Denver Broncos’ sad attempt at playing defense? Even tougher. But enough about the Week 3 doldrums — I want to stress the positive. Let’s spotlight the inspiring! Travis Kelce put on a show for Taylor Swift. As […]
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce jersey sales jump nearly 400% following Taylor Swift appearance at Arrowhead
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift’s trip to watch the Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce play football on Sunday didn’t just have the internet talking nonstop. Following the 12-time Grammy Award winner’s appearance at Arrowhead Stadium, jersey sales for the All-Pro tight-end seemingly skyrocketed. According to sportswear and fan merchandise company Fanatics, Kelce was one of […]
NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Sept. 26
NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. (NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.) VISITS OLB Kyle Van Noy is visiting the Ravens today, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per a source. Garafolo adds that the chances […]
Broncos look inward after historic loss to Dolphins: “Today is not going to be fun”
Forget the Super Bowl victory. Forget the three NFC championship appearances and nine playoff berths in New Orleans. In Denver, head coach Sean Payton faces a challenge that will take more than a glamorous coaching resume to overcome. It was evident as he was fighting for words following the Broncos’ 70-20 loss to the Miami […]
Saints QB Derek Carr (shoulder) considered week to week, not yet ruled out vs. Buccaneers in Week 4
Derek Carr avoided a long-term shoulder injury in Sunday’s loss to Green Bay, but his availability will be an ongoing storyline in the weeks ahead. Saints head coach Dennis Allen on Monday confirmed the AC joint sprain Carr suffered in his throwing shoulder and deemed the quarterback as week to week. Allen would not yet […]
Broncos HC Sean Payton says no firings will occur following 50-point loss to Dolphins
In any sport, at any level, it’s tough to wake up the day after losing by 50 points. Plenty of questions linger. Everything seems a little less hopeful. But there’s a strange bit of beauty in hitting rock bottom, which arrives with the realization things can’t get much worse. “Look, it was a tough day, […]
Commanders QB Sam Howell after four-interception loss to Buffalo: 'The sun'll come up tomorrow'
Sam Howell’s first loss as an NFL starting quarterback came in disastrous fashion. The Washington Commanders quarterback tossed four interceptions and was sacked a whopping nine times in Sunday’s 37-3 home loss to Buffalo. The defeat had Howell channeling his inner Annie. “It starts with me,” Howell repeatedly said after Sunday’s loss, via The Associated […]