Tag: NFL
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Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs says NFL issued drug test shortly after standout Christmas Eve performance
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is having a strong rookie season. The former Alabama football star has rushed for 872 yards in 13 games so far this year. On Sunday, Gibbs delivered another solid performance, rushing for 80 yards and scoring two touchdowns in a win over the Minnesota Vikings. The Christmas Eve victory…
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Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams died of brain infections stemming from dental problems, officials say
After lots of rumors swirled surrounding how former NFL Mike Williams died, officials released an official cause of death late Thursday, while still leaving the door open for other factors. It was initially reported on Sept. 5 that the ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneer had died after he took an accidental blow to the head at a…
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The history of NFL games on Christmas Day: Football fans have been gifted games four consecutive years
It’s a Merry Christmas indeed for NFL fans, with the number of games being played on the holiday ramping up over the past few years. Thanksgiving football is a long-running tradition in the NFL, but Christmas games do not share the same level of commitment. The main reason for the lack of games on Dec.…
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Tom Brady defends Steelers' Damontae Kazee after big NFL suspension: 'Just flat out wrong'
The NFL decided to suspend Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Damontae Kazee for the remainder of the season, saying he violated player safety rules for his hit on Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on Saturday. Pittman laid out to make a catch at Lucas Oil Stadium when Kazee came in to knock the ball out,…
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Tyrus discusses NFL great's recent take on Colin Kapernick’s decision to kneel: 'That's irresponsible'
Former professional wrestler and Fox News contributor Tyrus tackled multiple NFL hot topics during a recent appearance on OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich.” One of the topics Tyrus touched on was Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens recent remarks about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest against racial injustice and police…
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Packers vs Bears: The NFL rival that started with a shutout in 1921
The rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears is a story that includes shutouts, ejections, cheeseheads and champions. Born from a 20-0 win in 1921, and further fueled by the first ejection in NFL history, the Packers and Bears remain one of the oldest rivalries in professional football. Why are the Packers…
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Erin Andrews dishes 'little intel' on how NFL WAGs feel about Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance
Fox Sports’ Erin Andrews got “a little intel” about how NFL WAGs — or wives and girlfriends of players — from around the league feel about the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance. On the latest “Calm Down” podcast with fellow NFL media personality Charissa Thompson, Andrews explained how the Kelce-Swift relationship remains a hot topic, especially…
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Final two months will decide fate of a dozen NFL coaches fighting to keep their jobs
Frank Reich wasn’t the first and won’t be the last NFL coach fired because of the 2023 season. The fact is, practically every season ends with a handful of coaches and their assistants being fired/relieved or replaced in some form or fashion. This season will be no different. What is different about this firing and…
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What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more
A year ago at this time, the Denver Broncos were mired in a five-game losing streak. Their high-priced quarterback was playing the worst football of his career. Their embattled head coach was weeks from being fired. In Indianapolis, the Colts were slogging through even more dysfunction: Their head coach had been fired in early November,…