Robert Griffin III named a team captain in Cleveland

What happened in Washington apparently has stayed in Washington for Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III. On the heels of Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green calling out Griffin for being “selfish and childish,” Griffin’s new teammates regard him as sufficiently selfless and mature to be entrusted with the role of team captain, according to Mary…

Chargers rookie DE Joey Bosa skips practice

The Chargers could be without No. 3 overall pick Joey Bosa for Week 1. The No. 3 overall pick sat out his second consecutive practice this week making it seem unlikely he'll suit up Sunday.

J.J. Watt: I can do “anything and everything” I’m asked

Texans coach Bill O’Brien stopped short of saying that defensive end J.J. Watt would play against the Bears this Sunday during an appearance on PFT Live Tuesday, but it was the kind of stop that could lead to Frank Costanza worrying about someone stealing his move. The signs that Watt will be in lineup have…

Broncos rule Bennie Fowler out for season opener

The Broncos have turned in their first injury report of the 2016 regular season and it brings bad news about wide receiver Bennie Fowler’s status for Thursday night’s game against the Panthers. Fowler has been ruled out for the contest after missing practice all this week. Fowler suffered a small fracture in his elbow during…

Joey Bosa still not practicing in pads, making his debut doubtful

It looks like Chargers top pick Joey Bosa’s extended absence from training camp will cost him at least one game. According to Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the first-rounder is being held out of practice again today, since the team is in full pads. He hasn’t practiced in full pads since signing his…

Jimmy Garoppolo: “Smoother operation” without Tom Brady at practice

The only sign of Tom Brady around the Patriots right now is the enormous one that the team put up at Gillette Stadium as Brady has started serving his four-game suspension. Brady’s absence means that there’s no longer a need for the Patriots to chop up reps with the first-team offense after a summer spent…

Mike Mularkey isn’t buying all this Shaun Hill malarkey

The Vikings are going to keep the Titans guessing as long as they can about the identity of their starting quarterback for Sunday’s opener. But Titans coach Mike Mularkey isn’t convinced that recently arrived Sam Bradford won’t be ready to go, though there have been signs that Shaun Hill is their choice. “The number of…

Elvis Dumervil won’t play this weekend

Both of the Ravens’ starting outside linebackers spent the summer coming back from injuries and at least one of them won’t be playing against the Bills this Sunday. Elvis Dumervil told reporters on Wednesday that he will not be in the lineup for the first game of the regular season. Dumervil had foot surgery this…

Mike Zimmer says no QB announcement before Sunday

The Vikings depth chart says that Shaun Hill is their No. 1 quarterback ahead of Sam Bradford and guard Alex Boone suggested that Hill will be the starter against the Titans this weekend, but coach Mike Zimmer says he won’t be spilling the beans before it’s absolutely necessary. During his Wednesday meeting with the media, Zimmer…

Mike Zimmer waiting until Sunday to name starting QB

Ah, there's nothing quite like a head coach playing coy about his starting quarterback. But Mike Zimmer might need to wait to make this decision out of necessity, not just to toy with his opponent.

In first comments on Kaepernick, Goodell wraps himself in the flag

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has made his first public comments about Colin Kaepernick refusing to stand for the national anthem. Goodell’s response proclaimed his own patriotism. Asked about the issue by the Associated Press, Goodell acknowledged that Kaepernick is trying to affect positive change but indicated he doesn’t agree with the way Kaepernick is expressing…

Goodell recognizes Kap’s right to protest, disagrees with action

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disagrees with Colin Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes the quarterback's right to protest.

Bears announce Kyle Long signed through 2021 season

Word of a four-year extension for Bears guard Kyle Long broke over the weekend and the Bears confirmed the deal in an official announcement on Wednesday. The Bears announced that Long is now signed through the 2021 season, which means the extension will kick in after the 2017 season. Long is playing his fourth year…