NFL: Poor air quality index due to wildfires could impact start time of season opener between Rams, Cowboys

NFL officials have announced that they will be closely monitoring the air quality index ahead of Sunday night’s season opener between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys, potentially delaying the start time due to smoke from wildfires raging across the region.

Miles Sanders, Derek Barnett will miss season opener at Washington

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders and defensive end Derek Barnett have been ruled out for Sunday's season opener in Washington, the team announced on Saturday.

NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss

NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.

'We are not puppets': Miami Dolphins coach, players say they'll stay inside during national anthem

Black and white Miami Dolphins players and coach Brian Flores released a video on social media Thursday saying they’ll protest racial injustice by remaining in their locker room during the national anthem.

NFL player Josh Bellamy charged in $24M COVID relief loan scam

The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.

Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same

During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.

Texans remain in locker room for national anthem

The Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display meant to bring awareness to Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives.

DeSean Jackson educating himself after anti-Semitic posts, controversy during offseason

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson says he’s been educating himself after facing backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media in July.

Eagles restructure Peters' contract after move to left tackle

The Philadelphia Eagles are showing their appreciation for Jason Peters' decision to move back to left tackle with a restructured contract.

Kansas City Chiefs nix face paint, headdresses to start NFL season

Kansas City Chiefs fans who file into Arrowhead Stadium for a masked and socially distanced start to the NFL season won’t be wearing headdresses or face paint amid a nationwide push for racial justice following the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announces retirement after 2017 injury

The 28-year-old said in a social media post that while he still loves the game, it is time to get on to the next chapter in his life.

These are the NFL Coach of the Year favorites, oddsmakers say

The NFL’s Coach of the Year award is given to the head coach of a team who is determined to have had the best season in the league and who has made the biggest improvement.

N.J. venue owner organizes Eagles tailgate experience with drive-in theater

A $40 ticket pet carload will get you a socially distant parking spot, complete with DJ, food trucks and the Birds game on a giant 40-foot LED screen.

Eagles add Josh McCown, 41, to practice squad; LeBlanc re-signed

The Philadelphia Eagles are seemingly quarantining a quarterback with the news they'd added veteran backup Josh McCown to the practice squad.

Cornerbacks Jones, Douglas among Eagles cuts

The Philadelphia Eagles released two of their first three picks in the 2017 draft among their cuts Saturday to reach the 53-man roster limit.

NFL now bets big on once-taboo gambling industry

It wasn't that long ago that the NFL didn't want to have anything to do with gambling operations at all because they feared it would lead to a lack of integrity with their games.