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Omar Kelly: Everyone has a price, so this is what a few Dolphins are worth

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MIAMI — Everyone has a price, which means everything is for sale.

And that’s why some NFL players will feel anxiety for every second of every minute, of every hour, of every day that goes by until the NFL trade deadline comes and goes on Tuesday at 4 p.m.

The Miami Dolphins’ goal is likely to pick up more assets that can benefit the ...Read more

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Gerry Dulac: The NFL trade deadline is busier than ever before. Why?

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PITTSBURGH — Blockbuster deals before the NFL’s trade deadline are nothing new. In the late 1980s, seismic trades involving star running backs Herschel Walker and Eric Dickerson stunned the NFL.

But the frequency with which in-season trades are occurring in today’s NFL is unlike anything we have seen before.

There is so much wheeling and...Read more

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Garett Bolles nearly threw away his NFL career. How a mystery coach helped turn him into Broncos' cornerstone.

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DENVER — Seven years ago, John Elway publicly questioned whether Garrett Bolles knew what a holding penalty was. Bolles not only heard the criticism — he knew his time in the NFL was slipping away

“I was on my way out of the league,” Bolles told The Denver Post.

The Broncos’ left tackle was flagged for 15 holding penalties as a ...Read more

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Ravens crushed by Jaguars, 33-10, in 4th consecutive loss as spiral continues

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BALTIMORE — Quarterback Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler “Snoop” Huntley officially went on injured reserve for the first time in their careers Thursday. A few hours later, the Ravens got a taste of life without them.

It was even more rancid than expected.

With undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano making his first NFL start — with ...Read more

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First, 'meatball sub,' and now 'deli meat.' Even Justin Herbert's passes are getting the Subway treatment.

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LOS ANGELES — Justin Herbert famously loves Subway subs. During his rookie season in 2020, the Chargers quarterback told GQ magazine he was "living off" the sandwiches, consuming both a Steak Philly sub and a Chicken & Bacon Ranch sub each night for dinner. He has since appeared in at least eight TV commercials for the restaurant franchise.

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Fantasy football Week 9: Start, sit and sleepers

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Here's a look back at Week 8's action and fantasy advice for the week ahead:

WEE K 8 RECAP

Packers 27, Panthers 19: Jordan Love threw for 288 yards and three TDs, with Christian Watson catching eight passes for 113 yards, Matthew Golden adding seven receptions for 79 yards and a score, and Tucker Kraft contributing six catches for 53 yards and...Read more

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Sam Farmer's Week 9 NFL picks

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Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 9 of the NFL season.

All lines and over/under numbers are according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Last week, Farmer posted an 11-3 (.786) record. Through the first seven weeks of the season, he is 74-74. (.612).

Using point spreads with the scores Farmer...Read more

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Tom Coughlin, Bill Belichick among candidates for Hall of Fame's 2027 class

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NEW YORK — Tom Coughlin and Bill Belichick are squaring off again, this time as two of the final coaching candidates being considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2027 class.

Dan Reeves, Mike Holmgren and Mike Shanahan make up the rest of the field, which the Hall announced Thursday.

The Hall’s coaching subcommittee narrowed an ...Read more

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Troy Renck: Broncos' J.K. Dobbins can't be trusted to handle diminishing role. Denver needs another RB.

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DENVER — No serious fan should think the Denver Broncos are A-OK with J.K.

No one should believe they are fine with a running back room where the still-unnamed-starter is a rookie and all four members have alternated between being injured and ineffective.

No one should dismiss the running backs as an issue that will simply pass with time.

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Phil Thompson: Caleb Williams didn't just black out the logo on his cleats. He blocked a growing controversy.

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CHICAGO — Thankfully, Chicago Bears fans, you didn’t have to wait for the other shoe to drop.

On Monday night, Caleb Williams averted a potential Cleat Crisis — escalating a battle of wills between himself and the NFL — by covering the unauthorized logo of the Caddix cleats he has been wearing since at least the preseason.

“Yeah, ...Read more

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Omar Kelly: Lamar Jackson isn't the solution to all of Dolphins' problems

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MIAMI — Lamar Jackson was one of the most dynamic talents we have seen play quarterback in decades.

Notice I used the word “was” instead of “is” to praise the Baltimore Ravens’ two-time MVP because at this point Jackson’s career is engulfed in mystery.

Is Jackson still an elite NFL quarterback?

Is Jackson still a dynamic athlete...Read more

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Lions teammates encouraged by latest update on Jack Campbell

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Derrick Barnes remains eager to have his own conversation with Jack Campbell, but the latest update regarding his fellow linebacker has Barnes and his Detroit Lions teammates feeling a sense of relief.

Campbell, who was carted off the field with a neck injury against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, said in a statement ...Read more

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson to miss rest of season after shoulder surgery

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LOS ANGELES — Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will have shoulder surgery and is out for the season, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday.

Watson, who signed with the Rams as a free agent after winning two Super Bowl titles in four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, reinjured his shoulder during last Sunday’s victory over the Chargers at SoFi ...Read more

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Myles Garrett returns to Rams practice; return to play unclear

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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams star edge rusher Myles Garrett, who has been sidelined for seven games following knee surgery, returned to practice Wednesday.

Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, has been on injured reserve since undergoing left knee surgery after the Rams’ season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers in...Read more

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Brandon Aiyuk seeks NFL reinstatement to resume career with 49ers, or elsewhere

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan and several 49ers leaders were unmoved, unenthused and perhaps unconvinced by Wednesday’s news that estranged wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is officially making a comeback, two years after last playing for the 49ers.

Aiyuk has submitted a request for reinstatement to the NFL, his new agent, Drew ...Read more

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ICE arrests Mexican media personality known for proposing to Tom Brady in wedding dress

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Inés Gómez Mont — the Mexican media personality best known to many Americans for proposing to Tom Brady while dressed as a bride — was detained by U.S. immigration authorities last week in apparent connection to three outstanding warrants for her arrest in Mexico.

Gómez Mont, 43, whose full name is Inés Gómez-Mont Arena, is currently ...Read more

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Ravens trading for Jacoby Brissett after injuries to top QBs: reports

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BALTIMORE — The Ravens have a new quarterback.

Baltimore is trading with the Arizona Cardinals for veteran Jacoby Brissett, according to multiple reports. Terms of the deal, which is expected to be completed this weekend, were not immediately available.

The move comes after Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered an injury to his right ...Read more

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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold will miss game against Cardinals

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RENTON, Wash. — For the second time this season, the Seahawks will face Arizona with a backup quarterback under center after another injury to starter Sam Darnold.

Darnold will not play on Sunday against Arizona because of a quadriceps injury suffered in the closing moments of the Monday night loss to Chicago.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ...Read more

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Lions' Jack Campbell says he has 'full movement' in lower body

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DETROIT — Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body, according to a statement he released through the team on Wednesday.

Campbell is continuing to make progress following a serious neck injury that forced him to be carted off the field and ...Read more

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Sean Keeler: If Broncos trade for Jonathan Taylor, road to Super Bowl runs through Broncos Country

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DENVER — You don’t just scare them. You absolutely freaking terrify them. You’re the NFL’s Leatherface, swinging an orange-and-blue chainsaw at their Super Bowl dreams.

Playoff rematch in Denver? Patrick Mahomes doesn’t want to come back here in January, brother. Not if he can help it. Not after Sunday.

“Every time you play in this...Read more