Former RB Cedric Benson remembered on social media
As word spread of Benson's death this weekend from a motorcycle accident, former Longhorns and NFL teammates and coaches took to social media to pay their respects.
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Arians confirms Bucs GM Licht got extension
Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht signed an extension in January for four years with a fifth-year club option in 2023, a deal that mirrors that of coach Bruce Arians.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
... m Arians confirms Bucs GM Licht got extension , TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have extended the contract of general manager Jason Licht, head coach Bruce ...
Fantasy football 12-team, non-PPR mock draft: Running backs rule
Our fantasy football experts are back with another mock draft, this time with 12 managers and no bonus point for receptions. Check out the results to see who gained and lost the most value.
Bears cut Fry leaving Piniero last kicker standing
The Bears have waive kicked Elliott Fry. However coach Matt Nagy stopped short of saying Eddy Pineiro has won the job outright.
Chicago Bears
... stadium, but did convert a 43-yard kick versus the Carolina Panthers in the Bears' exhibition opener, which happened to be from the exact distance and directi ...
AB takes walk-through reps, 'didn't miss a beat'
Wide receiver Antonio Brown took part in the Raiders' walk-through on Saturday and coach Jon Gruden said he could see Brown being a full participant in practice soon. Quarterback Derek Carr is excited that Brown is closer to seeing more action.
Oakland Raiders
... Saturday if he saw Brown being a full participant in practice soon, Raiders coach Jon Gruden said, "I think so, yeah." "He took all the reps today in o ...
How they got here: Joe Flacco, other NFL stars reflect on their beginnings
We know the stressors that have led to a decrease in youth sports participation. But what about the reasons kids keep playing? We asked NFL players to tell us why they did.
Detroit Lions
... y putting them in a sport because I want them to be in it." Jesse James, TE, Lions: "Yeah. I wouldn't do tackle until at least middle school, probably, because ...
Minnesota Vikings
... portant and definitely beneficial to the kid, the athlete." Eric Wilson, LB, Vikings: "I played on a team that was half an hour away. It was a better team than m ...
Cowboys' Witten: 'Jitters were real' in return
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten made his preseason debut Saturday night after coming out of retirement and admitted to having "jitters" in his first game action since Dec. 31, 2017.
Dallas Cowboys
... 31, 2017, caught one pass for 10 yards on the first-team's only drive of the Cowboys' 14-10 win against the Los Angeles Rams at Aloha Stadium on Saturday. "A yea ...
Pats players 'pulling for' reinstated WR Gordon
Patriots players expressed excitement over welcoming back Josh Gordon, who was conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday, with team captain Matthew Slater saying, "We're going to do everything we can to support him."
New England Patriots
... would imagine. And a lot of smiles. It will definitely be good to see him." Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who released a brief statement earlier on Saturday, sa ...
AB takes walkthrough reps, 'didn't miss a beat'
Wide receiver Antonio Brown took part in the Raiders' walkthrough on Saturday and coach Jon Gruden said he could see Brown being a full participant in practice soon. Quarterback Derek Carr is excited that Brown is closer to seeing more action.
Oakland Raiders
... Saturday if he saw Brown being a full participant in practice soon, Raiders coach Jon Gruden said, "I think so, yeah." "He took all the reps today in o ...
Jags' Lee returns after missing '18, eyes opener
Marqise Lee, who missed all of 2018 after suffering torn anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in a preseason game, says he'll be ready for the 2019 season opener.
Jacksonville Jaguars
... Writer 9m Jags' Lee returns after missing '18, eyes opener , JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars ...
M. Shanahan 'was close' to returning to Broncos
Former coach Mike Shanahan says he "was close" to returning to the Broncos' sideline after the 2017 season.
Denver Broncos
... scussions with Shanahan after the Broncos had finished 5-11 in Vance Joseph's first season as coach has been well know ...
Sources: Chargers' James to miss 3-4 months
Chargers All-Pro safety Derwin James is expected to be sidelined 3-4 months, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Los Angeles Chargers
... ay. The Florida State product played in all 16 games last season. He led the Chargers in tackles (105) while posting 3.5 sacks, 3 interceptions and 15 pass breaku ...