Chicago Bears
Bears and Lions aiming to bounce back from disappointment

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 01:19 PM EDT
CHICAGO (8-8) at DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Pick-em SERIES RECORD...

New Orleans Saints see 2020 campaign as Super Bowl or bust

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 05:30 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-4) New faces: WR Emmanuel Sanders, S Malcolm Jenkins, RB Ty Montgomery, DE Margus Hunt, FB Michael Burton, OL Cesar...

FILE - Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio arrives for practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. Washington Football coach Ron Rivera missed his team's first game-week practice Tuesday as he began treatment for a form of skin cancer. As planned, defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio stepped in and ran practice ahead of Washington's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Rivera misses Washington practice to begin cancer treatments

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 08, 2020 05:01 PM EDT

McCarthy era begins with Cowboys still seeking playoff run

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 03:26 PM EDT
DALLAS COWBOYS (8-8) New Faces: Coach Mike McCarthy, backup QB Andy Dalton, WR CeeDee Lamb, DE Everson Griffen, DE Aldon Smith, DT Dontari...

Packers eager to take next step after NFC championship loss

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:01 PM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) New faces: TE Josiah Deguara, RB A.J. Dillon, DBs coach Jerry Gray, LB Christian Kirksey, QB Jordan Love, LB Kamal...

With Trubisky starting season at QB, Bears look to rebound

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 01:59 PM EDT
CHICAGO BEARS (8-8) New faces: QB Nick Foles, OLB Robert Quinn, TE Jimmy Graham, TE Cole Kmet, CB Jaylon Johnson, WR Ted Ginn Jr., S...

Steelers bring back QB Josh Dobbs, safety Sean Davis

Sep. 06, 2020 06:53 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Quarterback Josh Dobbs and safety Sean Davis have reunited with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team claimed both players...

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches his team against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The heat is on — and the games haven't even kicked off yet. That's life in the NFL for some coaches who enter the regular season knowing they need to guide their squads through what will be a most unusual regular season and at least keep them in playoff contention into December.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jags go with another 6th-rounder, Jake Luton, as backup QB

By Mark Long Sep. 05, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. Jackson hopes to lead the Ravens to the postseason. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
On Football: 32 recipes for tasty and inedible seasons

By Barry Wilner Sep. 04, 2020 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman (29) catches a pass during a fumble drill on the second day of training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman is out indefinitely after hurting his left hamstring in practice.C oach Sean McDermott on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, couldn’t provide a timetable on time Norman will miss, saying the team is still determining the severity of the injury.(James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Camp injuries, virus protocols had some NFL teams scrambling

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 04, 2020 11:12 AM EDT

Chicago Bears cornerback Duke Shelley (20), tight end Eric Saubert (43), linebacker Barkevious Mingo (50), defensive tackle Abdullah Anderson (76) and defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (98) warm up during NFL football training camp at Halas Hall on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Lake Forest, Ill. (Kamil Krzaczynski/USA TODAY Sports via AP, Pool)
Bears coach Matt Nagy Expects Decision Soon on Starting QB

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 03, 2020 06:21 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy scratches his head during an NFL football training camp practice at The Star, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Eagles seek repeat in NFC East, surrounded by 3 new coaches

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive players Caraun Reid (92), Josh Allen (41), Dawuane Smoot (94) and Ronnie Harrison (36) trie to block kicker Josh Lambo's (4) field goal attempt during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Browns acquire safety Harrison from Jaguars for draft pick

By Tom Withers Sep. 03, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The heat is on — and the games haven't even kicked off yet. That's life in the NFL for some coaches who enter the regular season knowing they need to guide their squads through what will be a most unusual regular season and at least keep them in playoff contention into December. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Gase, Marrone, Quinn among NFL coaches sitting on hot seats

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack runs a drill during an NFL football camp practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. NFL teams can always use more pass rushers, as evidenced by the NFC North where all four teams have spent big to acquire them over the last three years. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)
What's the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC North

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2020 10:17 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Gardner Minshew II signals a play during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Column: Jags might be worst franchise in all of pro sports

By Paul Newberry Sep. 01, 2020 03:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli talks to players on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Arlington, Texas. Now with the Las Vegas Raiders, the 71-year-old war veteran known for his salty language on the practice field could be one of the team's most important offseason additions. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Rod Marinelli reunites with Jon Gruden on Raiders staff

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2020 02:56 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. Teams with new coaches or new quarterbacks could limit their playbooks early in the season because they missed valuable practice time in the offseason due to the coronavirus shutdown. Mayfield is learning his third offense in three seasons. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Will new coaches, new QBs keep it simple? They won't tell

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Gardner Minshew II, left, hands the ball off to running back Leonard Fournette during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
NFL stunner: Jags waive Fournette after failing to trade him

By Mark Long Aug. 31, 2020 08:38 AM EDT

Men from Milwaukee wear "We're WI Men" T-shirts as they attend the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Athlete power: ‘Shut up and play' is tossed from the game

By Eddie Pells Aug. 29, 2020 12:51 PM EDT