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Rookie receiver Adrian Coxson was forced to retire after he suffered a concussion during practice. Doctors told him one more hit could kill him. His condition was just another reminder of how serious concussions can be. MORE: Athletes’ career-ending injuries | The story behind Chris Borland’s retirement On Friday, Coxson went into more depth about the severity of the injury. In a video for The Players’ Tribune, he detailed what happened during practice and how he dealt with retiring at age 24....

Unfortunately, that hasn’t materialized, and head coach Dan Campbell criticized Collins after the game on Monday night: Once a head coach lays that level of criticism at a player’s door, there is no turning back. Campbell knows the city of Detroit, and they demand players play with grit and tenacity all the time. Collins’s time in the Motor City. The former Pro Bowl linebacker will look for a new team, and three teams could offer him a route out of Motown....

Despite the outside noise, the Colts elected to keep Mack. However, the dialog hasn’t entirely stopped as there remains a sentiment that the team could decide to release the 25-year-old. Marlon Mack’s future with the Colts still remains uncertain With that notion remaining firmly in place, head coach Frank Reich voiced that the team hasn’t discussed the possibility of moving on from Mack. The head coach said in his Monday press conference:...

MORE: NFL scoreboard | Must-see photos | Standings NFL SCORES — WEEK 16 Philadelphia Eagles 54, Chicago Bears 11 Recap | Stats | Video highlights Nick Foles threw two touchdown passes, LeSean McCoy ran for two scores and Philadelphia won a matchup of first-place teams. Chicago's loss sets up two winner-take-all games for NFC division crowns next week: Eagles at Cowboys on Sunday night, and the Bears hosting the Packers on Sunday afternoon....

As he stood in front of a backdrop that includes many repetitions of the Patriots logo and those of two team sponsors, Judon was not required to be wearing this mask. The NFL has rules in place that require face coverings in certain situations for those players who chose to remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, but Judon is not one of them. “All we can say as leaders, or anybody, is protect yourself,” Judon, who leads the Patriots with 12....

With the playoff field expanded by one team each in the AFC and the NFC, that brings more teams into realistic contention for at least a wild-card berth. Based on the current standings, here’s an updated look at what each conference tournament would look like if the playoffs started now: NFL MOCK DRAFT 2021:Jets finish tank for Trevor Lawrence; Patriots, Falcons, Vikings pass on QBs NFL standings for Week 9 AFC playoff picture Who would be in?...

The postseason field expanding by one team each in the AFC and the NFC to a total of 14 has brought more teams into realistic contention over the near two-month closing stretch Based on the current standings, here’s an updated look at what each conference tournament would look like if the playoffs started now: NFL MOCK DRAFT 2021:Jets finish tank for Trevor Lawrence; Patriots, Falcons, Vikings pass on QBs...

The league had originally planned to play three games but was forced to postpone the matchup between the Baltimore and Pittsburgh after a coronavirus outbreak among the Ravens organization. The day’s two early games, however, will go ahead as planned with traditional Thanksgiving guests Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys playing on the fourth Thursday of November for the 81st and 53rd time respectively. The Lions host the Houston Texans, while the Cowboys welcome the Washington Football Team in a key NFC East matchup....

The Buccaneers on Thursday announced they have signed the veteran defensive tackle to a one-year contract. While financial terms were not disclosed, ESPN reports the deal is for $9.25 million and includes incentives is worth up to $10 million. The move comes after the Bucs released fellow defensive tackle Gerald McCoy following his nine seasons with Tampa Bay, as the team decided not to pay the $13 million he was due for the upcoming season....

Hailing the success of the league's International Series at Wembley, Goodell has long championed the chances of setting up a British team — which would likely use the Olympic Stadium as its home. When asked about the progress of placing a franchise in the British capital, Goodell said talks were "further down the road." The NFL first visited Wembley in 2007 when the Miami Dolphins switched a home game to London....

Second-year QB Daniel Jones injured his hamstring last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, and is doubtful to play this Sunday according to reports. Jones did not practice at all on Wednesday or Thursday, and while he got in a limited session on Friday, he did not make enough progress to warrant a more encouraging outlook. Veteran backup quarterback Colt McCoy will start in Jones’ place against the Seahawks if Jones cannot suit up....

These days Lowery still makes a lot of NFL-related appearances, but he also spends a lot of time on charitable endeavors and advocating for alternative medicine research. The Ivy League scholar – who founded the Champions For The Homeless organization over a decade ago – is also a spokesman for Kannalife, Inc. I had the pleasure of doing Q&A with Nick Lowery not only about his NFL career, but also about his work with the aforementioned Kannalife....

Each year, the NFL continues in its expansion of streaming offerings and this season is no different. This season, the NFL has introduced its own exclusive streaming service, NFL+, which gives fans multiple viewing options for most regular season games. In addition to NFL+, the major live TV streaming services in the United States remain as an option to watch most major networks that broadcast NFL games. The above list indicates that there are a number of options to stream NFL games this season, but can fans tune in for free?...

The British capital hosts the second of its four games this season, with the Carolina Panthers colliding against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Having made its debut as an NFL venue last week, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host its second game this time out. The first NFL purpose-build stadium outside the U.S., the arena has proved to be a resounding success so far. “You walk in here and you just see it, it’s state-of-the-art, it’s top-notch,” Bears coach Matt Nagy told reporters last week....

We dive into the latest news regarding Roquan Smith and other headlines from around the league in this edition of NFL news and notes. Three things that matter Roquan Smith remains away from team The star linebacker was listed as a surprise inactive just before Sunday’s win over the Vikings for a “personal issue,” and it was rumored he had not been acting like himself around the team facilities in recent days....

The NFL’s new senior vice president of officiating was speaking in his typical matter-of-fact tone when he delivered the message Friday at the annual NFL officiating clinic in Dallas. The memo sent from his commanding baritone voice was not intended for Sporting News or any media member present. He wanted all 124 NFL officials in the room to know that, for them, nothing changes as the league turns to a tweaked centralized instant replay system in 2017....

All the Denver Broncos have to show for their historic 2013 season is the heartache and humiliation of getting destroyed from the opening snap at the Super Bowl. MORE: Offseason workout schedule The AFC champs aim to use that 43-8 shellacking by Seattle as motivation for 2014 starting Monday when they gather for the start of offseason workouts, stars Peyton Manning and Von Miller say. They realize what a daunting task awaits them....

The NFL employs an overtime format that is unique among major North American sports. There is a sudden-death element to the overtime period, as the team that first receives the ball can end the game if they score a touchdown. However, in recent years, teams like the Chiefs, Eagles and Ravens have made proposals to change up that rule. The proposals differ, but they all have at least one thing in common....

While he respects and admires Patriots owner Robert Kraft and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, he thinks the process surrounding Deflategate has tarnished the sport. MORE: Brady before and after Deflategate | Judge blasts NFL for Deflategate rhetoric “I agree with Roger being the voice of discipline,” the owner told Bleacher Report, “but it can’t be denied that the process needs major tweaking. This process has hurt Tom, it’s hurt Roger and it’s hurt the NFL....

This week, four more teams are on a bye, leaving us with another 14-game slate to navigate point spreads and game totals. After a good rebound last week, it leaves us wanting more success. Without further ado, here’s our fearless forecast for the results of Week 12. MORE NFL WEEK 12: Updated playoff picture | Power rankings NFL Week 12 picks, predictions against the spread Game of the Week: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers (-2 1/2)...