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Browns QB Joe Flacco 'happy to be where I am' after not receiving call from Jets

When the New York Jets were eying Aaron Rodgers in the offseason, bringing back veteran Joe Flacco was a superfluous thought. After Rodgers went down with a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 1, it was a bit more surprising that Gang Green didn’t call Flacco to return to the club, where he spent three seasons…

Antonio Pierce on bid to keep Raiders coaching job: 'My resume is on the grass'

The Las Vegas Raiders have played much better ball since Antonio Pierce took over as interim head coach. That point isn’t even debated at this stage. The Raiders destroyed the Chargers two weeks ago and upset the Chiefs on Christmas Day. Even in its losses, Las Vegas has been more competitive and played with more…

Broncos benching QB Russell Wilson for remainder of 2023 season to preserve financial flexibility

The Denver Broncos aren’t eliminated from playoff contention, but they are making a quarterback change with two weeks to play. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday that the Broncos are benching Russell Wilson for the final two games of the regular season, per sources informed of the situation. Jarrett Stidham will make his…

Jets aiming to end 15-game skid against the Patriots to close 2023 campaign

The New York Jets still have something to play for to close the 2023 NFL season. Sure, Gang Green clinched its fourth consecutive double-digit loss campaign and 13th straight season sans a playoff berth, but ending a 15-game losing streak against AFC East rival New England is on the players’ minds this week. “The motivation…

Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett: Year 2 allows offense to 'really detail it up' 

New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett enters Year 2 in Florham Park with weighty expectations following the offense’s struggles last season after Aaron Rodgers went down in Week 1. The embattled OC recently told The Official Jets Podcast that the second year of installing the offense allows him to dive deeper into the minutia…

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers says it wasn't his idea to be activated: 'I asked to be put on IR'

When the New York Jets activated Aaron Rodgers from injured reserve on Dec. 20, even though he would not play the rest of the season, it cost Gang Green a roster spot. Ultimately, fullback Nick Bawden was cut and later signed to the practice squad. During his Tuesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers…

Giants name QB Tyrod Taylor as starter over Tommy DeVito vs. Rams

Tommy Cutlets is heading to the bench. New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced Wednesday that veteran Tyrod Taylor will start Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito will return to the backup role. “He earned the right to start this game” the coach said of Taylor. Daboll benched DeVito at…

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 16 recap, waiver wire targets for Week 17  

Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back with a full recap of fantasy Week 16. The guys start off with the latest news, including an update on Isiah Pacheco’s concussion and Mason Rudolph starting for the Steelers this week (1:42). Then they discuss the week’s biggest takeaways, top performers, and biggest disappointments (7:14). Next,…

Dan Quinn not concerned with head coaching buzz ahead of Cowboys playoff run

The end of the NFL season jumpstarts the head coaching buzz as clubs planning to move on usually do so quickly following the campaign. Of the hot head coaching candidates this cycle, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn figures to get plenty of buzz as a veteran coaching option for a club looking for a…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Dec. 8

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Dec. 8

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.) Atlanta Falcons 2023 · 6-6-0 INJURIES WR Mack Hollins (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Buccaneers. OT Kaleb McGary (knee) out C…