HOWARD FENDRICH
FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2011, file photo, the SpongeBob SquarePants balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. A sense of humor and a dash of creativity, along with memes from "The Office," "SpongeBob SquarePants" and the "Real Housewives" franchise, helped NFL teams' social-media crews tell the story of free agency in the age of the coronavirus before deals eventually were allowed to just be announced normally. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)
NFL memes business: In virus age, teams feign deal ignorance

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 19, 2020 04:20 PM EDT
A sense of humor and a dash of creativity, along with memes from "Friends,"

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greets San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. The 49ers won 48-46. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NFL ICYMI: Jimmy G's defining performance; calls hurt Pats

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 09, 2019 03:03 AM EST
Jimmy G. seems to be heating up just as Tom Terrific appears to be slowing down

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a touchdown pass to Marcedes Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
NFL ICYMI: Super Bowl preview? 49ers-Ravens was fun to watch

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 02, 2019 02:13 AM EST
If this edition of 49ers-Ravens — filled with elite players, fourth-down

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins takes selfies with fans during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 19-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
NFL ICYMI: Jerry Jones’ frustration; Haskins’ photo finish

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 25, 2019 03:20 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones certainly didn’t say he was ready to make any

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) tries to stay up as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) wraps him up during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
NFL ICYMI: ‘Sell the team!’ chants at latest Skins debacle

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 18, 2019 03:23 AM EST
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — No matter how loud the chants of “Sell the team!” directed

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (12) celebrates a first down after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL ICYMI: Not only is Lamar Jackson a QB, he might be MVP

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 11, 2019 03:13 AM EST
Lamar Jackson now owns a signature moment — a spin-and-make-'em-miss 47-yard TD

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. A person with knowledge of the situation says Williams has reported to the Redskins, ending his holdout. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, because the team had not announced Williams’ return. He can be kept off the 53-man roster for up to three weeks after reporting.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFL ICYMI: Do Baker, 2-6 Browns stay patient with Kitchens?

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 04, 2019 02:55 AM EST
Given all of the talent they've assembled — Baker Mayfield, Odell Beckham Jr.,

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, center, leaves the field after shaking hands with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
ICYMI in NFL Week 7: Lions fans call out officiating circus

By Howard Fendrich Oct. 21, 2019 02:37 AM EDT
It was a fitting form of protest, given the circus that NFL officiating has become,

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Brady, 4-0 Pats face 0-4 Skins, whose QB situation is shaky

By Howard Fendrich Oct. 03, 2019 08:39 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — One of these NFL franchises is not like the other. At all. On

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Bashaud Breeland crosses into the end zone, after recovering a fumble, for a 100-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
NFL ICYMI: Bills, Bears latest to see QB problem get worse

By Howard Fendrich Sep. 30, 2019 03:01 AM EDT
The NFL has a quarterback problem and it's only getting worse by the week.

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) loses the ball as he is hit by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Do 0-3 start, national TV loss prompt changes for Redskins?

By Howard Fendrich Sep. 23, 2019 11:30 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Chants of "Let's go, Haskins!" filled the air after the third of

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) reaches for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
NFL ICYMI: Maybe the Giants found a new QB in Daniel Jones

By Howard Fendrich Sep. 23, 2019 02:35 AM EDT
So maybe all those fans and media members blasting the choice of Daniel Jones with

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) breaks away from Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) to run downfield in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. Also on the field is Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13). (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Redskins again undone by defense in loss to Cowboys

By Howard Fendrich Sep. 15, 2019 06:00 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden wanted to make one thing

Jessica Pegula reacts after defeating Camila Giorgi, of Italy, in a final match at the Citi Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jessica Pegula, daughter of Bills' owners, wins Citi Open

By Howard Fendrich Aug. 04, 2019 07:03 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jessica Pegula's parents are used to seeing the athletes they root

Jessica Pegula , left,greets her dog Maddie during a victory ceremony after defeating Camila Giorgi, of Italy, in a final match at the Citi Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Pegula, daughter of Buffalo Bills' owners, wins Citi Open

By Howard Fendrich Aug. 04, 2019 03:22 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jessica Pegula's parents are used to seeing the athletes they root

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Jalen Mills walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. Police said Saturday, April 13, 2019, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills and Washington Wizards forward Devin Robinson were arrested after a fight near a club in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
DC police: Eagles' Mills, Wiz's Robinson arrested for fight

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 13, 2019 01:37 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills and Washington Wizards

Rain falls on the court after the Miami Open tennis tournament was postponed, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Isner returns to scene of 1st Masters 1000 title in Miami

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 19, 2019 05:38 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — When John Isner first got to town for his Miami Open title

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson recovers a fumble that he made in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Ravens lose Lamar Jackson's playoff debut, 23-17 to Chargers

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 06, 2019 07:38 PM EST
BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson's passer rating was bottoming out at 0.0, he'd endured