NFL

Patriots' Bill O'Brien downplays interrogating ex-Cowboys Will Grier, Ezekiel Elliott before Dallas game

The New England Patriots inked Ezekiel Elliott in August and added former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier to the roster late last week, providing two players with intimate knowledge of Sunday’s opponent. Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer noted the club would have to change hand signals due to the presence of Grier and Zeke on…

Chargers HC Brandon Staley: 'Bigger opportunity' awaits WR Quentin Johnston after Mike Williams' injury

Injury issues within the Los Angeles Chargers receiving corps are unfortunately nothing novel. Mike Williams has been lost for the year, just a season after he and running mate Keenan Allen seldom saw the field together. This time around, though, the Chargers have a rookie first-rounder ready and waiting. As Williams has gone down, the…

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…

Bills defense preparing to face 'very explosive' Dolphins offense in Week 4

During the season, NFL coaches must turn the page faster than a speed reader hopped up on caffeine. Sean McDermott might need a couple of extra quad-shots this week. The Bills dismantled the Washington Commanders on Sunday, but with the 70-point Miami Dolphins on tap in Week 4, McDermott knows a massive test lies ahead….

2023 fantasy football flex rankings: Top 150 RB/WR/TE options in Week 4

Pondering some tough flex choices for your fantasy lineup? Adam Rank sorts through the running backs, receivers and tight ends to present his top 150 flex options each week for the 2023 fantasy football season, with some useful nuggets of analysis sprinkled in. The ranking is based on a 1.0 PPR scoring format. NOTE: In…

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…

Jets signing veteran QB Trevor Siemian to practice squad

The New York Jets have added another quarterback to the equation. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday that Gang Green is signing veteran Trevor Siemian to the practice squad, pending a physical, per a source informed of the plan. The Jets announced the signing Tuesday evening. The 31-year-old quarterback has started 30 games in…