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Originally, the weekend was slated for a doubleheader, starting with the Browns vs. Raiders in the afternoon. However, that game has been pushed back to Monday due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests in Cleveland, leaving the day with just the Patriots and Colts in the evening. The matchup will pit the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year frontrunner quarterback Mac Jones against a potential MVP candidate in running back Jonathan Taylor....

Trade deadline in the NFL is notoriously a more sedate affair than its NBA and MLB counterparts, with deals few and far between as opposed to the flurry of trades that unfold in the other two leagues. At the same time, with an expanded playoffs and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic still a major concerns for teams across the league, the upcoming trade deadline day could be more intriguing of its recent predecessors....

The Rams have traded the cornerback to the Ravens, Los Angeles announced Tuesday. Linebacker Kenny Young will go back to the Rams in the deal. Peters, 26, came over to the Rams from the Chiefs last March. He was part of a defensive back tandem alongside Aqib Talib that was one of the best in football. He has two interceptions and four passes defended through six games this year....

Thanks in part to what happened after the (non-)catch by James, New England got the win, 27-24. The play in question occurred with 28 seconds left in the game; Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw a game-ending interception a couple plays later. MARVEZ: Steelers’ brain lock vs. Patriots puts Super Bowl far, far away Shortly after the game, the NFL and senior vice president of officiating Al Riveron released a video explaining their call....

Eyebrows were raised, heads were scratched and masks were adjusted when the league allowed Tuesday night’s Cowboys vs. Ravens game to go on as planned despite Dez Bryant’s positive coronavirus test that was revealed just hours before kickoff. On Wednesday, NFL officials explained the decision to allow the game to go on as planned despite Bryant’s positive test. MORE: Updated NFL playoff picture First, NFL chief administrative officer Don Aponte explained that the NFL’s contact-tracing policies were followed, allowing the game to kick off (via Pro Football Talk):...

Whether you’re a beginner or someone who’s not too invested in fantasy football, the daily and weekly tournaments with FanDuel suit you well. Deep IDF leagues have complex lineups with offensive and defensive positions on the roster for diehard, seasoned players. As injuries continue to pile up in the NFL and certain players face negative or positive matchups, it’s not always wise to play top-ranked players every week. Based on their matchups, here’s a look at which players should start and who should sit for Week 10 in fantasy football....

Bush started seven games for Buffalo last season (his ninth in the NFL) and finished with 44 tackles. Coleman instantly fills the void Bush left as a veteran safety familiar with the Bills’ defensive system, led by head coach Sean McDermott, who coached Coleman during their time with the Panthers. Coleman is entering his 10th NFL season after spending just one year with the Saints, who signed him to a three-year, $16....

Buccaneers star Mike Evans and Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton will both likely be game-time decisions while Giants veteran Victor Cruz and Texans running back Arian Foster will sit out another Sunday. MORE: NFL Week 2: Big-time matchups, big-time excitement | Best current NFL players at each jersey number, 1 to 99 The Jets and Colts, who play Monday night, will release their final injury reports Saturday. Patriots at Bills The Patriots’ offensive line may be a sore spot for New England on Sunday with starting guard Ryan Wendell (illness) out....

The Fighting Irish finished the 2019 season 11-2 thanks to the strong depth from these future NFL Draft picks. Here are the Fighting Irish players SN’s Vinnie Iyer projects to be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to our seven-round mock draft. NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects in 2020 NFL mock draft 2020: Notre Dame’s projected picks Cole Kmet, TE Projected: Round 2, Pick No....

This special edition is limited to the top 18 overall picks, with the order set for non-playoff teams. The exceptions the Broncos, Rams, Saints and Browns, who all have traded away their upcoming first-round selections. In a shocking Week 18 twist, the Texans rallied to beat the Colts while the Bears were getting routed by the Vikings, giving Chicago (3-14) the top pick over Houston (3-13-1). Without including any potential trades, here are Sporting News’ projections for how the selections will play out from No....

Injuries, surgeries and general busts will bring some new faces under center next week, while New England’s new receiver is in jeopardy of missing time due to his continual off-field issues. Here we look back at the biggest headlines from Week 2 and the impact they’ll have heading into Week 3. Teddy Bridgewater set to take over for Drew Brees The Saints veteran left Sunday’s 27-9 loss to the Rams in the first quarter with his hand taped and it was later reported he could have surgery as early as Monday to repair a torn ligament in his throwing thumb....

Below, we’ll highlight our 10 most intriguing quarterback picks as well as six non-QB long shots worth checking out. MORE NFL FUTURES: ROYs | Divisions | AFC, NFC, Super Bowl NFL MVP 2022 odds All odds courtesy of Sports Interaction NFL MVP 2022 odds: Favorites, best bets, fades Josh Allen, QB, Bills (+490) Shocker: The first name on the list is quite often the best bet. Sorry to go chalk, but Allen has a lot going for him: He’s 26, an age at which many dual-threat QBs hit their prime; he has the same head coach, Sean McDermott, as he’s had his entire career; he still has Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs at wideout and now adds Jamison Crowder to his targets list; and, last but most important, he has Ken Dorsey at offensive coordinator....

Runyan, who also served as a congressman (R-New Jersey) from 2011-15, played 14 seasons in the NFL for four teams, most notably with the Philadelphia Eagles. Runyan’s responsibilities will be to mete out punishment for illegal hits, questionable plays and misconduct, as well as overseeing the NFL’s inspection program for uniforms and protective equipment. His official title will be Vice President of Policy and Rules Administration. MORE: New (League) Year Resolutions for NFL...

Both the New York Jets and Los Angeles Chargers have lost defensive stars to injury, and while it will not happen just yet, some offenses could look a lot different this time next year. One offense already will. Those stories and more in Friday’s edition of NFL News and Notes. Three things that matter Defenses deteriorating due to injury A couple of teams took losses to their defensive units. Some, of course, are worse than others with season-ending injuries....

The 2018 season gave us a glimpse of what the future might look like with six playoff teams led by starting quarterbacks age 25 or younger, and it would have been seven if Carson Wentz wasn’t injured. Now with 2019 approaching, every report indicates the NFL’s young crop of QBs is only getting better. Here’s a collection of news from around the league Friday: Patrick Mahomes focused on footwork It’s hard to imagine Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes being any better than he was during his MVP season in 2018 — but he’s certainly trying....

The Chiefs, Colts and Bears all got good news regarding the health of top playmakers, while the Patriots made another move to bolster their tight end situation. Here’s the latest from around the NFL: Bears TE Trey Burton should be ready for training camp Trey Burton underwent offseason surgery for a sports hernia that cost him the entirety of OTAs and minicamp. But head coach Matt Nagy indicated Thursday that Burton should be back for training camp....

Plenty of that talk centred around Reid’s friend Colin Kaepernick. While Kaepernick is looking for a job in the NFL, Denver Broncos defensive end Bradley Chubb is looking to build on a successful rookie season. And then there is the developing quarterback battle in Tennessee. Those stories and more in Thursday’s edition of NFL news and notes. Three things that matter Reid’s response to Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL...

It’s the next-to-last week of the regular season, 14 of the 16 games are played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and 13 of the games overall have playoff implications. That includes every prime-time game, and one that will end in prime-time, Baltimore at Pittsburgh on Christmas night. There’s also one important distinction on the line, a historical one, determining a legacy that no one wants a part of....

The union says that the new policy, which the league imposed without consultation with the NFLPA, is inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement and infringes on players’ rights. The filing met a statute of limitations deadline and will be heard by an independent arbitrator, an NFLPA spokesman said. In May, the NFL approved its national anthem policy at its owners meetings in Atlanta. The policy allows players to protest during the national anthem by staying in the locker room, but forbids them from sitting or taking a knee if they’re on the field or the sidelines....