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Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Eagles continue to thrive with backup quarterbacks

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 14, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Packers rule TE Sternberger out for Sunday's game with Lions

Dec. 11, 2020 05:09 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions because of a concussion. ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) running with the ball during an NFL football game against the Washington football team on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Washington Football team 30-27. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Lions RB Swift inactive with concussion against Texans

Nov. 26, 2020 11:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2018 file photo, Green Bay Packers' offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett addresses the media during a news conference in Green Bay, Wis. Hackett downplays the notion that he has a revenge motive in Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 game with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who fired him from the same position two years ago. Hackett was part of Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone’s staff in 2017 when the Jaguars advanced to the AFC championship game, but he was dismissed the next year.(AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Packers' Lewis ready to face his former team for first time

By Steve Megargee Nov. 13, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is helped off the field after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
QBs Stafford, Allen, several TEs injured on rough NFL Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Detroit Lions linebacker Christian Jones, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cook runs over Lions, Vikings rough up Stafford in 34-20 win

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2020 04:22 PM EST

Bears place right tackle Massie on IR, Ifedi on COVID list

Nov. 03, 2020 07:04 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears could be missing four starters on their offensive line when they visit the Tennessee Titans this week, after placing...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (24) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears star receiver Robinson in NFL's concussion protocol

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 28, 2020 02:45 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers are eager to get Christian McCaffrey back on the field after he has missed four games with a high ankle sprain. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Panthers' McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 games

By Steve Reed Oct. 27, 2020 01:05 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Rams LB Leonard Floyd primed for reunion with Bears

By Greg Beacham Oct. 25, 2020 11:47 AM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Running back Davis off to fast start as Panthers face Bears

By Steve Reed Oct. 15, 2020 04:07 PM EDT

Hall of Fame says Bears RB Gale Sayers, whose friendship with teammate with cancer was recounted in 'Brian's Song,' dies

Sep. 23, 2020 09:43 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Fame says Bears RB Gale Sayers, whose friendship with teammate with cancer was recounted in 'Brian's Song,' dies. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Despite setting two defensive franchise records for the Panthers last season, Reid remains unsigned like his close friend Colin Kaepernick. Washington coach Ron Rivera, Reid’s former coach in Carolina, gave him a strong endorsement Wednesday, Sept. 16. “I would tell them he’s a heckuva teammate,” Rivera said. "He came in and the young man did exactly what was asked of him." (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Eric Reid still hasn't received an offer or workout invite

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2020 08:17 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 01:26 PM EDT

A parking lot outside Gillette Stadium is unused by tailgating fans before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 10:26 AM EDT

Muhlbach makes cut for Lions again

Sep. 05, 2020 07:37 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Long snapper Don Muhlbach appears set for a 17th season with the Detroit Lions after making it through Saturday's roster cuts. ...

Decker agrees to new deal with Lions, agent confirms

By Noah Trister Sep. 01, 2020 05:08 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Taylor Decker has agreed to a six-year, $85 million deal with the Detroit Lions that includes $37.5 million guaranteed, agent Jonathan Feinsod...

Detroit Lions safety Jalen Elliott (42) runs through a drill at the Lions NFL football camp practice, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions sign DE Will Clark and release OG Caleb Benenoch

Aug. 23, 2020 12:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19. The Eagles released a statement Sunday night, Aug. 2, 2020, saying Pederson hasn’t experienced any symptoms, is feeling well and under self-quarantine. The team also said any person who was in close contact with Pederson has been notified and will be tested daily. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Eagles coach Doug Pederson tests positive for COVID-19

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 02, 2020 09:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Jayron Kearse walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Kearse of the Detroit Lions has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the 2020 regular season for violating league policy on substance abuse. Formerly with division rival Minnesota, Kearse signed a one-year, $2 million deal with Detroit as a free agent. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Lions safety Jayron Kearse suspended 3 games

Jul. 31, 2020 04:15 PM EDT