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The NFL has a habit of dangling carrots to fans in other countries. Sometimes, it’s the relocation of a team to another continent. Two years ago, the Commissioner opened the door to the possibility of an entire European division. This year, Roger Goodell dropped the hint that a Super Bowl could end up in a non-American city. “We’ve always traditionally …

Lions running back David Montgomery agreed to a two-year, $18.25 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Montgomery has two years left on his current deal, so his extension ties him to Detroit through the 2027 season. The deal includes $10.5 million in new guaranteed money, per Schefter. The Lions signed Montgomery to a three-year, $18 million deal in …

The Detroit Lions have signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year contract extension. News of the extension was first reported by the team’s radio broadcaster, Dan Miller. ESPN’s Adam Schefter followed up by providing the terms of the deal, which is for two years and $18.25 million with $10.5 million guaranteed. Contract news from the @Lions. David Montgomery has …

The Broncos will attempt to build on their three-game winning streak without a pair of offensive starters, for at least four games. On Saturday, Denver placed receiver Josh Reynolds (hand) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) on injured reserve. Both had previously been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the 2-2 Chargers. The roster spots were filled by defensive back Tanner …

It’s been nearly two weeks since receiver Davante Adams asked the Raiders to trade him. And the Raiders have now issued him a pair of $983,333 parting gifts. That’s the amount of each game check paid by the Raiders to Adams. It’s one of the big reasons why, as of five days ago, the Raiders wanted to trade Adams within …

Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 391 yards in No. 4 Penn State’s 33–30 overtime win over USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Ryan Barker’s 36-yard field goal lifted No. 4 Penn State to a 33–30 win in overtime over USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. USC’s Michael Lantz missed a 45-yard field goal try on the first possession of …

George Pickens had a message for … someone during the Steelers’ game against the Cowboys last week. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) George Pickens wore some expensive eye black last week. The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver was fined $10,231 by the NFL on Saturday for displaying a “personal message” on his eye black during last week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, according …

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers will miss a second straight game with a concussion. Head coach Brian Daboll said on Thursday that the rookie wideout was in the “same spot” in concussion protocol. On Friday, Nabers was official ruled out for Sunday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Nabers missed last week’s win over the Seattle Seahawks after …

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was fined $10,230 for grabbing Jourdan Lewis’ facemask on the final play of the game. The Cowboys cornerback was fined $11,255 for taunting Pickens on the same play. The league does not list a fine for Pickens for his eye-black message on its accountability page, but it is possible Pickens was fined for that. The …

The New York Giants ruled out punter Jamie Gillan for Sunday night’s game against Cincinnati, signed veteran Matt Haack to take his place and put outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux on injured reserve to make room on the roster. Thibodeaux was hurt in Seattle last weekend and had wrist surgery on Wednesday. He will miss the next four games. The 23-year-old …

Dre Greenlaw wasn’t even in uniform for the 49ers on Sunday, but he still got fined. Greenlaw was inactive but was fined $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct for his role in a skirmish against the Cardinals. Also fined were 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward ($11,255) and Cardinals tight end Trey McBride ($9,545) for their actions. It started when McBride caught a …

The Chargers placed running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Asante Samuel on injured reserve Saturday, the team announced. They will miss at least the next four games. Samuel injured his shoulder in practice before the season opener and was questionable but played. He remained on the report with the injury in Week 2, with full practices, and then was off …

Aaron Rodgers is off the New York Jets’ injury report and will be back under center Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. The quarterback was a full participant Saturday after being limited Thursday and Friday while dealing with a sprained ankle. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said earlier in the week Rodgers also had an issue with a hamstring. But the …

NFL fines injured 49ers star Greenlaw for sideline shove vs. Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dre Greenlaw remains on the physically unable to perform list, but the linebacker still was able to get into the action during the 49ers’ Week 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals. The NFL on Saturday fined Greenlaw $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct for …

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since he was shot in the chest in a robbery attempt nine days before the season opener. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that the Niners will open the practice window for Pearsall on Monday, when the team begins preparations for …