ROB MAADDI
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
NFL's handling of concussions questioned after Tua's injury

By Rob Maaddi 3 hrs ago
The NFL’s handling of concussions has evolved dramatically from the days when players

FILE - Hines Ward, at the time the New York Jets' offensive assistant coach, walks on the field during the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., July 25, 2019. Ward is getting his first opportunity to be a head coach with San Antonio in the new XFL. The league relaunches in February 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Hines Ward's path to becoming NFL head coach starts in XFL

By Rob Maaddi 16 hrs ago
Hines Ward sees some Pittsburgh in San Antonio. Ward, who played his

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals' Josh Tupou (68) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Explainer: Tua Tagovailoa, fencing response and NFL protocol

By Rob Maaddi 20 hrs ago
Tua Tagovailoa stumbled to the ground, his legs wobbly and unable to walk to the

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) gestures at the end of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Bills 21-19. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee )
Unbeaten Dolphins kick off Week 4 as underdogs vs Bengals

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 28, 2022 01:09 PM EDT
Tua Tagovailoa and the unbeaten Miami Dolphins are underdogs in Week 4.

FILE - AFC kicker Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens, right, makes a point-after as AFC punter AJ Cole (6), of the Las Vegas Raiders, holds during the first half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game against the NFC, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game. The new event will be renamed “The Pro Bowl Games” and will feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
NFL ends Pro Bowl; skills competitions, flag game instead

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 26, 2022 08:00 AM EDT
The Pro Bowl got a major makeover. The NFL has eliminated its full

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is helped off the field after suffering a leg injury with less than two minutes to play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Analysis: Backups, be ready. NFL's QB carousel is spinning

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 26, 2022 02:50 AM EDT
The NFL’s quarterback carousel may start spinning a bit faster. Mac

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady gets up after being sacked during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady, undermanned Bucs look underwhelming offensively

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 25, 2022 09:05 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady ducked to avoid a sack and rumbled for 18 yards only to

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray runs in for a touchdown as time expires during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Analysis: 'No lead is safe' more than a cliche this season

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 23, 2022 09:48 AM EDT
“No lead is safe in the NFL” is more than a cliche this season. Three

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) takes the field for an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pro Picks: Browns not among 9 home dogs vs. Steelers

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 21, 2022 12:18 PM EDT
Nine home teams are underdogs in Week 3. Behind the Dawg Pound, the

New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) celebrates after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Analysis: Week 2 a Comeback Sunday NFL hasn’t seen in years

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 19, 2022 01:45 AM EDT
Call it a Comeback Sunday the NFL hasn’t seen in years. The Dolphins

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
On Football: Can Black QBs pave way for Black coaches?

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2022 01:29 PM EDT
When 11 Black quarterbacks started NFL games in Week 1, it was another indication

NFL pleased with Guardian Cap summer results

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 14, 2022 03:28 PM EDT
Guardian Caps helped reduce the number of concussions among NFL players mandated to

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, celebrates after running back Isiah Pacheco (10) scored a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Pro Picks aims to rebound following a rough start in Week 1

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 14, 2022 01:03 PM EDT
Patrick Mahomes loses sleep preparing for Thursday night games. Pro

NFL's probe into Commanders, Dan Snyder still ongoing

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 14, 2022 12:52 PM EDT
The NFL’s investigation into Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is still ongoing,

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson meets with Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won 28-22. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Wentz triumphant in Week 1 Revenge Tour; Wilson next?

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 12, 2022 02:51 AM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Carson Wentz made clutch throws to erase big mistakes and pull

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) sits on the bench in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
On Football: Despite offseason, don't bet against Tom Brady

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 09, 2022 11:11 AM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s 11-day absence from training camp following a 40-day

FILE - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, right, visits with Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell, left, on the field after an NFL preseason football game in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. Adrian Peterson still wants to play in the NFL after he fights Le’Veon Bell in the boxing ring. The four-time All-Pro running back Peterson is taking on the two-time All-Pro back Bell on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It’ll be the first boxing match for the former NFL stars. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar, File)
Adrian Peterson set to box Le'Veon Bell, wants to play again

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 08, 2022 03:09 PM EDT
Adrian Peterson still wants to play in the NFL after he fights Le’Veon Bell in the

FILE - Former Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning laughs as he addresses the crowd as his jersey, number 10, is retired at a half time ceremony during an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The two-time Super Bowl MVP is already quite the media pro. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Witty, engaging Eli Manning is master pitchman, media pro

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 08, 2022 11:07 AM EDT
Eli Manning deftly turned a question about preparing for his television gig into a

FILE - Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (51) wears a "Stop Hate" social justice decal on his helmet during the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 12, 2021, in Indianapolis. NFL teams will stencil “It Takes All of Us” and “End Racism” in end zones for the third straight season as part of the league’s Inspire Change social justice initiative. Players again can wear specific messages on their helmets. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
All Rams will wear 'Choose Love' helmet decals vs Bills

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 08, 2022 09:55 AM EDT
Every player on the Los Angeles Rams will wear a “Choose Love” decal on their helmet

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 07, 2022 10:42 AM EDT
Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl