Ryan Leaf
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Mahomes keeps turning double-digit deficits into wins

By Josh Dubow Oct. 26, 2022 02:30 AM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) reacts after grabbing an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Not much for certain playoffs wise as NFL enters Week 16

By Barry Wilner Dec. 23, 2021 11:59 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lowly Jaguars, Jets square off with top of draft in play

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 11:37 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) runs against New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Swaggering Pats stifle Falcons 25-0 for 5th straight victory

By Paul Newberry Nov. 18, 2021 11:20 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Darnold takes blame for Jets losses, eager for next chapter

By Steve Reed Sep. 08, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 8, 2012, file photo, Ryan Leaf sits in a Cascade County courtroom in Great Falls, Mont. Leaf was arrested Friday, May 22, 2020, on a domestic battery charge in Palm Desert, Calif.,, which is about 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles, according to booking information provided by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on Saturday. (Larry Beckner/The Great Falls Tribune via AP)
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested in California

May. 23, 2020 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 1992, file photo, Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Jay Schroeder is sacked for a 5-yard loss by San Diego Charger inside linebacker Junior Seau (55) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. San Diego went for the hometown pick in 1990, selecting Oceanside native and Southern California standout Seau fifth overall. He ended up becoming one of the most popular players in franchise history with 12 consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill, File)
Hall of Famers Seau, Dean stand out as Chargers' top picks

By Joe Reedy Apr. 21, 2020 02:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 1983, file photo, Washington Redskins' Darrell Green (28) reacts during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Raiders in Washington. The Redskins have drafted nine Pro Football Hall of Famers and made plenty of big-time mistakes throughout franchise history. Cornerback Green became a building block for two Super Bowl-winning teams after being taken with the last pick in the first round in 1983. (AP Photo/Pete Wright, File)
Redskins draft history has Hall of Famers, big-time busts

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 21, 2020 02:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La. Burrow is a posible first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Look for 3 QBs in first 5 picks of NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 20, 2020 01:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 1978, file photo, Oakland Raiders' Dave Casper falls in the endzone for a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers on the final play of a football game, in San Diego. The stage was set in San Diego when the Raiders had the ball at the Chargers 14, trailing 20-14 with 10 seconds left. Ken Stabler dropped back to pass and was pressured by Chargers linebacker Woodrow Lowe. With nowhere to throw the ball, Stabler either fumbled or pushed the ball forward on purpose, depending on which side of the rivalry is telling the story. Teammate Pete Banaszak then knocked the ball further ahead from about the 13-yard line as it rolled toward the end zone. Tight end Dave Casper kicked the ball forward at the 5 and then fell on it in the end zone with no time remaining. (Thane McIntosh/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)
'Holy Roller' game still resonates in NFL 4 decades later

By Josh Dubow Dec. 17, 2019 12:25 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown looks on before the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, September 15 2019, in Miami Gardens. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Antonio Brown's fall as fast as his rise in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 27, 2019 10:35 AM EDT

In this May 19, 2017, photo provided by ESPN, Ryan Leaf is shown on the set of NFL Live in Bristol, Conn. Leaf's personal life spiraled out of control after his pro career and his addiction to painkillers led him to spend 32 months in prison after an arrest in 2012. His dramatic turnaround began with a challenge from his prison cellmate who had served in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Melissa Rawlin /ESPN Images via AP)
Ryan Leaf uses his story to help other former NFL players

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 01, 2019 02:13 AM EDT