NFL football
Chargers DL Justin Jones out of lineup for 2nd straight game

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COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Chargers defensive lineman Justin Jones will miss his second straight game after being downgraded to out for Sunday's game at the...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) carted out the field after getting injured in a play during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins place QB Tua Tagovailoa on IR with fractured ribs

By Tim Reynolds 4 hrs ago

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers offensive guard Elgton Jenkins (74) warms up before an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Jenkins has spent his NFL career demonstrating he can thrive at just about every spot on the offensive line at one time or another. Now the Pro Bowl left guard looks forward to his biggest test yet as he fills in for injured All-Pro selection David Bakhtiari at left tackle and leads a Packers line that likely will include two rookie starters. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Packers won't have Jenkins for Sunday's game with 49ers

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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt waits for a drill to begin during the NFL football team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Steelers rule LB T.J. Watt out against Cincinnati

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders RB Josh Jacobs doubtful for Dolphins game

By Josh Dubow 24 hrs ago

49ers RB Trey Sermon clears concussion protocol

By Josh Dubow 24 hrs ago
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Rookie running back Trey Sermon cleared concussion protocol and will be able to play for the banged-up San Francisco 49ers this week...

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, center, walks past quarterback Jameis Winston (2) and others as they stretch before the start of NFL football practice at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Saints to remain down 3 assistant coaches at New England

By Brett Martel Sep. 24, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Dolphins assistant Rob Leonard in protocols, will miss game

Sep. 24, 2021 07:19 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins will be without outside linebackers coach Rob Leonard for Sunday’s game at Las Vegas because of COVID-19...

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) talks with team staff as they run through drills during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Amid injuries, Cowboys try to be coy about rookie Parsons

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 24, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers offensive guard Elgton Jenkins looks to block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Jenkins has spent his NFL career demonstrating he can thrive at just about every spot on the offensive line at one time or another. Now the Pro Bowl left guard looks forward to his biggest test yet as he fills in for injured All-Pro selection David Bakhtiari at left tackle and leads a Packers line that likely will include two rookie starters. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers OL Jenkins doubtful for Sunday's game with 49ers

By Bill Huber Sep. 24, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson, above, runs with the ball as Chicago Bears outside linebacker Alec Ogletree defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams starting RB Henderson questionable to play against Bucs

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 24, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2021, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder stretches during a joint NFL football practice with the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Crowder is recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 and his status for the opening game at Carolina remains uncertain. Coach Robert Saleh said Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, that Crowder is vaccinated against the virus, but the receiver's availability for the season opener will depend on how he feels. As a vaccinated player, Crowder will also need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart, per NFL protocols. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Jets RB Coleman out vs. Broncos, WR Crowder doubtful

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 24, 2021 05:22 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., center, intercepts a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Chargers' rookie CB Samuel Jr. makes quick adjustment to NFL

By Joe Reedy Sep. 24, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (10) is stopped by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and linebacker Malik Reed, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Broncos 'backup' Reed has more starts than Chubb, Miller

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 24, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) defends against against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Lewan says he didn't deal well with his first game back after the first injury of his career, getting so amped up the three-time Pro Bowler was drained by kickoff. That led to one of the worst performances of his career. Lewan was victimized repeatedly by Jones, who finished the game with five sacks and two forced fumbles.(AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan set to return agianst Colts

Sep. 24, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Ravens put 4 defensive players on COVID-19 list

Sep. 24, 2021 04:20 PM EDT
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens put linebackers Jaylon Ferguson and Justin Houston and defensive linemen Brandon Williams and Justin Madubuike on...

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt works through drills during practice Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Steelers QB Rothlisberger fine, LB Watt iffy for Bengals

Sep. 24, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Michael Carter, center, is brought down by New England Patriots defenders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets rookie RB Carter gives offense 'electric' element

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 24, 2021 03:15 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Houston Texans' Paul Quessenberry during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Coach: McCaffrey out 'a few weeks' with hamstring injury

By Steve Reed Sep. 24, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin answers questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Raiders won 26-17.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Analysis: Enough taunting - from social media and fans, too

By Barry Wilner Sep. 24, 2021 02:52 PM EDT