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Richardson's benching was more about preparation than completion percentage, and he's convinced the Colts he's ready.

Farley, the No. 22 pick in 2021, is working to rebound from injuries and family tragedies with the Panthers.

A win would move Baltimore into sole possession of first place and improve Jackson's 1-3 against the Steelers.

Saints center Erik McCoy will make his return against the Cleveland Browns this week after missing seven games with a groin injury.

The Eagles extended their lead in the NFC East, using a fourth-quarter blitz to overwhelm the Commanders.

Just when he was about to return to the Packers' active roster, rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd was diagnosed with appendicitis and was expected to undergo an emergency appendectomy Friday.

With New York's star QB showing his age, the Jets' road to 3-7 has been marked by struggle and silence.

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said Thursday that "surgery was brought up" about his injured wrist but he decided to play through the injury.

The Chicago Bears placed safety Jaquan Brisker, in the NFL's concussion protocol since Oct. 7, on injured reserve Thursday.

Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper expressed optimism about returning from a wrist injury to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

The Chiefs are placing kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve with a knee injury, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

Heading into Sunday's showdown, Lamar Jackson is 1-3 against the Steelers and Pittsburgh is the only team against which he has thrown more interceptions (seven) than touchdown passes (four).

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, mired in one of the worst statistical seasons of his legendary career, said Wednesday he wants to play in 2025.

Jaire Alexander, Kenny Clark, Rashan Gary and Elgton Jenkins are all that remain of LaFleur's 2019 team.

The Bears have fired eight assistants under Eberflus, which doesn't bode well for job security.

Indianapolis will host the NFL scouting combine through 2026 after adding a year to the existing deal.

The Colts are going back to Anthony Richardson as their starting quarterback, starting with the game Sunday against the Jets.

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