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President Donald Trump criticized the NFL for the third time this week in his latest tweet targeting commissioner Roger Goodell, saying the "players are the boss." Only one player reportedly knelt during the three national anthems for the Thanksgiving Day games, with New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon continuing his protest of racial inequality and…
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The Cleveland Browns are still in the midst of an aggressive and thorough rebuilding project. While these things take time, the Browns remain arguably the worst in the NFL and, with that as the backdrop, head coach Hue Jackson appears firmly on the hot seat. In fact, there is now increasing buzz that the 52-year-old could…
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Although the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins, who meet at FedExField Thanksgiving night, are very familiar with each other considering they play in the same division, don't be surprised if each team equips its players with a flip card to help the players figure out who is who on the…
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The Detroit Lions reportedly claimed defensive end Dwight Freeney off waivers on Wednesday, one day after he was released by the Seattle Seahawks. The move, first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, reunites Freeney with Lions head coach Jim Caldwell, who was the Colts' offensive coordinator and head coach for part of Freeney's tenure in Indianapolis. The…
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FRISCO, Texas -- It's must-win time for the Dallas Cowboys (5-5) against the Los Angeles Chargers (4-6) on Thursday. The Cowboys have little more room for error as they hope to stay in the playoff chase in the NFC.
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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's handling of the ongoing player protests of the national anthem is "killing the league." "The NFL is now thinking about a new idea – keeping teams in the Locker Room during the National Anthem next season.
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Former Super Bowl champion Dwight Freeney has been cut from a team despite signing a one-year deal with them just last month. The Seahawks have cut veteran DE Dwight Freeney. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 21, 2017 They signed him to replace Pro Bowler Cliff Avril and Freeney had played fairly well over the four games…
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The Denver Broncos have once again moved on from quarterback Brock Osweiler. The Broncos’ decision to fire offensive coordinator Mike McCoy will coincide with Paxton Lynch taking over as the team’s starting quarterback for Sunday’s tilt with the Oakland Raiders, per ESPN. Lynch was listed as Denver’s No. 2 quarterback and active for the first time…
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More than five years ago, I wrote that the Washington Redskins, as a franchise, are haunted by a seemingy inescapable "aura of self-destruction." If you needed any more proof - and who knows why you would, given the chaos that has ruled Redskins Park since then - look no further than Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints.
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FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have fallen and they cannot get up. Playing without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott for the second of six consecutive weeks and without other injured starters in left tackle Tyron Smith and linebacker Sean Lee, the Cowboys needed someone to make a play to give them a chance against…
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets have lost four of their last five games, they have been outscored a shocking 96-37 in the fourth quarter this season and they are coming off their worst offensive performance of the season two Sundays ago in Tampa. But when the TV networks flashed the AFC playoff picture…
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- To the world outside of the New York Giants locker room, quarterback Eli Manning is monotoned, a guy who looks like someone who is devoid of emotion, and, well, just plain boring. To his teammates, however, Manning is as animated as they come, picking and choosing his places to voice his opinions…
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - It has been five games since New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo delegated the play-calling to offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan. During those five weeks, the Giants have gained over 100 yards rushing in four of the five contests; have recorded 300 or more total yards of offense in three of those…
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' bid to derail a proposed contract extension for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has hit a roadblock, according to a published report Monday. The NFL compensation committee basically told Jones to back down in his ongoing threat to sue the NFL if league owners approve Goodell's extension, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants one thing to stem from his ongoing battle with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell — “accountability.” “To sum it all up, what I want of all is I want accountability, more accountability [from the Commissioner],” Jones told media members after Sunday’s loss to the Eagles, via Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News.
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The Denver Broncos produced an encouraging start to the 2017 season, riding their strong defense to a 3-1 record. Since that time, though, the wheels have careened off the wagon for head coach Vance Joseph and company, as the Broncos have lost six consecutive games while averaging only 14.1 points per contest. As of Monday morning,…
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ARLINGTON, Texas — It's a funny thing about Philadelphia sports, the culture we have, the way we think about things. Most of the time, when it comes to the pro teams and their fortunes, people lament what has been (a lot of losing) and what is likely to be (more losing), and if they're not already…
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ARLINGTON, Tex. -- The offense clicked in the second half and the Philadelphia Eagles motored past the Dallas Cowboys for their eighth straight win on Sunday night. Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdowns passes as Philadelphia scored on its first three possessions of the second half and surged to a 37-9 victory at AT&T Stadium.…
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Tom Brady threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns and Stephen Gostkowski kicked four field goals, including a franchise-record 62-yarder, powering the New England Patriots to their sixth straight win with a 33-8 blowout of the Oakland Raiders in Mexico City on Sunday. Brady, 30 of 37 through the air, notched his sixth 300-yard game of…
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DENVER -- Andy Dalton passed for three touchdowns and the Cincinnati Bengals hung on to beat the Denver Broncos 20-17 Sunday for their first win in the Mile High City in 42 years. Dalton completed 15 of 25 passes for 154 yards, including scoring passes to A.J. Green, Alex Erickson and tight end Tyler Kroft. Cornerback…
