Tag: National Football Conference
4 international players joining NFC West practice squads
NEW YORK — Each of the four NFC West teams will carry an additional international player on its practice squad next season as part...
Man United violence the peak of toxic fan-owner relationship
MANCHESTER, England — The storming of Old Trafford crystalized 16 years of disconnect between Manchester United fans and its distant ownership.
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Falcons pick up fifth-year option for WR Calvin Ridley
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have picked up receiver Calvin Ridley’s fifth-year option, meaning he will make $11.1 million in 2022 and...
Bears release left tackle Leno after drafting Jenkins
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are parting with veteran left tackle Charles Leno Jr.
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Cowboys decline Vander Esch option, creating intrigue at LB
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year option on linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's rookie contract Monday, setting up an interesting season at...
Browns take chance on Malik McDowell, DT with troubled past
CLEVELAND — The Browns are giving Malik McDowell the chance to revive an NFL career stopped by some serious legal trouble.
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Vikings decline 5th-year option on injury-hampered CB Hughes
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings declined the fifth-year contract option for cornerback Mike Hughes on Monday, with the injury-hampered 2018 first-round pick's future...
No quarterback, but Washington quietly fills holes at draft
WASHINGTON — Instead of shaking up the first round with a blockbuster trade up for the next quarterback of the future, Washington spent the...
Circumstances led Saints to draft for value more than need
NEW ORLEANS — The first Saints draft since the retirement of record-setting passer Drew Brees featured the selections of defensive players in the first...
Six-pack: Draft shows Cowboys serious about fixing defense
FRISCO, Texas — Jerry Jones has been synonymous with offense — and the stars that go with the shiny side of the NFL —...
