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New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Ravens sign DeSean Jackson from practice squad to 53-man

Dec. 06, 2022 06:14 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are expected to waive quarterback Baker Mayfield after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made official. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers

By Greg Beacham Dec. 06, 2022 04:24 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. Tennessee owner Amy Adams Strunk fired general manager Jon Robinson in the midst of his seventh season with the Titans off to a 7-5 start. The Titans announced Strunk's decision in a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 6. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Titans owner fires GM Jon Robinson in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 06, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Tennessee Titans fire general manager Jon Robinson amid his 7th season with the team off to 7-5 start

Dec. 06, 2022 12:36 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans fire general manager Jon Robinson amid his 7th season with the team off to 7-5 start. ...

Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders left Jackson State University after three seasons at the helm of the school's football team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Deion Sanders' arrival swipes buzz from bungling Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 06, 2022 05:57 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Packers GM, coach want Rodgers back next season

Dec. 05, 2022 07:27 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is congratulated by Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Browns defeated the Texans 27-14.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Watson must improve quickly for Browns to make playoff push

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 05:42 PM EST

Washington Commanders' Casey Toohill, right, tries to stop New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Giants let winnable game slip away in tie vs. Commanders

By Tom Canavan Dec. 05, 2022 03:41 PM EST

This Sept. 16, 2022 file photo shows the Wellness Center at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. In a court filing on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, the Mississippi Department of Human Services demanded that retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and the University of Southern Mississippi repay millions of dollars of welfare money that went toward building the volleyball facility. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit

By Emily Wagster Pettus Dec. 05, 2022 01:31 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are expected to waive quarterback Baker Mayfield after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made official. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Panthers waive struggling QB Mayfield, a former No. 1 pick

By Steve Reed Dec. 05, 2022 11:50 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is congratulated by Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Analysis: Deshaun Watson has long way to go for improvement

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 05, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys' DaRon Bland (26) reacts after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Colts buried under avalanche of turnovers in blowout loss

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 05, 2022 01:21 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' T.J. Edwards, left, and Philadelphia Eagles' Javon Hargrave try and stop Tennessee Titans' Ryan Tannehill during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Titans can't overcome former WR Brown in 2nd straight loss

By Dan Gelston Dec. 04, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play at the line during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 04, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signs autographs before of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Deshaun Watson returns from ban, declines to express remorse

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 04, 2022 12:52 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets offensive lineman George Fant looks on after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets activated Fant from the injured reserve list Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in time for their game against the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Jets activate OT George Fant from IR after missing 8 games

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 03, 2022 05:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, center, is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (90) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LA Rams place QB Matthew Stafford on injured reserve

By Greg Beacham Dec. 03, 2022 03:15 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, left, talks to teammates during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Rust issues? Deshaun Watson's long layoff could be factor

By Tom Withers Dec. 03, 2022 10:42 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
If NFL had its way, Deshaun Watson's return would be on hold

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 02, 2022 08:51 PM EST

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) is congratulated by wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) after Wilson scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins success shows value of elite WRs

By Alanis Thames Dec. 02, 2022 03:28 PM EST