Well, this is awkward. A week after ESPN tiptoed around the prospect of openly disputing the league’s line-in-the-sand position that no consideration was ever given to resuming the Week 17 game between the Bills and Bengals, ESPN.com has dropped a bombshell that bolsters ESPN’s position — and that takes specific aim at NFL executive V.P. [more] … [Read more...] about In NFL vs. ESPN over whether Bills-Bengals would resume, an ESPN reporter breaks the tie
Alex Highsmith apologizes for fake chest compressions celebration
Steelers pass rusher Alex Highsmith apologized for his part in an ill-timed sack celebration. With Highsmith lying on his back after a sack late in Sunday’s game, Steelers defensive end Demarvin Leal did fake chest compressions on Highsmith. Steelers defenders had used the celebration earlier this season, but this one came six days after Bills [more] … [Read more...] about Alex Highsmith apologizes for fake chest compressions celebration
Report: Panthers request interviews with Ben Johnson, Shane Steichen, Ken Dorsey
Interim coach Steve Wilks will get a chance to make his case for the permanent position in a Tuesday interview, but the Panthers are casting a wide net before making a decision. As they seek to find a full-time replacement for Matt Rhule, the Panthers have requested interviews with three NFL assistant coaches as well [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Panthers request interviews with Ben Johnson, Shane Steichen, Ken Dorsey
For possible neutral-site AFC Championship, much needs to be determined
The NFL’s decision to embrace the possibility of a neutral site for the AFC Championship as one of the practical remedies to the cancellation of Bills-Bengals raises plenty of questions that have not yet been answered. One answer comes today, when the Bills play the Patriots. If Buffalo loses, there will be no neutral-site game. [more] … [Read more...] about For possible neutral-site AFC Championship, much needs to be determined
NFL 2022 Week 18 early inactives: Tyler Huntley, Mark Andrews inactive for Ravens
Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Ravens will be closing out the regular season with their third-string quarterback. Tyler Huntley is inactive with the right shoulder injury that limited his practice work this week, so Anthony Brown [more] … [Read more...] about NFL 2022 Week 18 early inactives: Tyler Huntley, Mark Andrews inactive for Ravens