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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was scheduled to practice Friday despite remaining in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Coach Doug Pederson said part of Lawrence gaining clearance includes going through practice and seeing how he responds to stress. “We’ll give him as much as we can, as much as he can tolerate,” Pederson said. Lawrence would need to clear protocol before …

Getty Images Two men who were allegedly involved in what proved to be a fatal altercation during a New England Patriots game on Sept. 17 have been charged with crimes. According to CBS News Boston, John Vieira and Justin Mitchell were both charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct for their role in a fight with Dale Mooney, who …

Just three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season and the Week 16 slated is packed with high-profile matchups that’ll certainly shake up the playoff picture. Division titles and playoff spots can be clinched over the course of the holiday weekend, and we’ll cap it off with a potential Super Bowl LVIII preview between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyDec 22, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 With NHL rosters frozen solid, the countdown is on to the league’s three-day holiday break. Which means you only have two days – a matter of hours really – to capitalize as best possible in wrapping up your own pre-Christmas fantasy run. What …

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill appears set to return to the field on Sunday against the Cowboys. Hill, who missed last week’s game against the Jets with an ankle sprain, has done well on the practice field this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. “He’s had a good week, no setbacks,” McDaniel said. “Feel good about him. We have …

Former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems, according to a medical examiner’s report released Friday. Williams, 36, died Sept. 12 after being hospitalized following a construction accident while working as an electrician. The wide receiver played four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he was drafted out of Syracuse …

Since the 2016 NFL Draft, a team has traded up in (or into) the first round for a quarterback 14 times. Of those 14 quarterbacks drafted, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Texans-era Deshaun Watson and Lions-era Jared Goff are the only ones who can be considered a success, and there’s plenty of variation in this list – from “game-changing …

FRISCO, Texas —  Jersey No. 88, when worn by a Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, means that player is special. Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Pearson began that trend, donning the number for 11 seasons from 1973-1983. Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin made 88 his own as the Cowboys’ top receiver on their three Super Bowl title teams …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Unheralded Los Angeles Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua keeps breaking tackles and breaking records on his way to a historic rookie season that could end with the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.  Nacua totaled nine receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown as the Rams held off a late rally by the New Orleans …

Facing one of the league’s best signal-callers this week, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner knows Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson presents plenty of problems for defenses. The All-Pro linebacker said this week that San Francisco’s defense has to be at the top of its game to contain Jackson on Monday night. “When he is running, yeah, he can hurt you with his …

Getty Images New York’s topsy-turvy season under center continues as the Jets roll into Week 16. On Friday, head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that quarterback Zach Wilson will not clear concussion protocol in time for the team’s matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday and has been ruled out. In his place, the Jets will turn to Trevor Siemian.  Wilson …

The later we get in the NFL season, the more likely we are to see the weather impact that week’s slate of games. Taking a look at the daily and hourly forecast for this holiday weekend, that certainly appears to be the case for Week 16.  Here’s a quick rundown of the (outdoor) games that could potentially be affected by …

Getty Images Two Dallas Cowboys players had personal information leaked online by disgruntled fans on social media following the team’s 31-10 Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills, according to a report by the Dallas Morning News. Safety Jayron Kearse had his home address posted on X, while fellow safety Juanyeh Thomas had his phone number posted. Kearse and Thomas …

Zach Wilson is out, at least for Sunday. The starter turned backup turned starter turned backup turned starter will miss Sunday’s game against the Commanders. Jets coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Wilson is out with a concussion sustained last weekend in Miami. The two quarterbacks will be Trevor Siemian and Brett Rypien. Siemian will start. Although Aaron Rodgers is …

Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore believes Justin Fields should remain the team’s quarterback beyond 2023, and he’s probably not alone. Fields has certainly flashed in three seasons under center, keeping Chicago competitive with both his arm and legs despite a repeatedly lackluster supporting cast. But the reality is the Bears’ 2024 draft capital could leave him in a precarious position. …