football (american)

New York Jets general manager calls Aaron Rodgers deal ‘historic’ for the franchise

CNN  —  New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas called the deal to acquire four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers from…

Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers headed from Green Bay Packers to New York Jets in trade for draft picks

CNN  —  The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets have agreed to trade longtime Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to…

NFL suspends three players indefinitely for gambling; Detroit Lions have released two of them

CNN  —  The NFL announced Friday that three players – Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore of the Detroit Lions and…

Tua Tagovailoa admits considering retirement after suffering multiple concussions

CNN  —  Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said Wednesday he considered walking away from football “for a time” after suffering…

Bengals running back Joe Mixon pleads not guilty to misdemeanor aggravated menacing

CNN  —  Bengals running back Joe Mixon pleaded not guilty Wednesday to an aggravated menacing charge, according to a spokesperson…

Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith dies aged 31

CNN  —  Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith has died, his former agent said on Tuesday. Smith was 31. The…

Damar Hamlin cleared to resume football activities after January cardiac arrest

CNN  —  Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has been cleared to resume football activities, said Tuesday his cardiac arrest…

Quarterback Jalen Hurts signs record-breaking five-year extension with Philadelphia Eagles; reportedly highest-paid player in NFL history

CNN  —  The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts have agreed to a five-year extension of the star’s contract, the…

Mike Hollins scores in UVA spring game five months after surviving a shooting

CNN  —  University of Virginia running back Mike Hollins scored a touchdown in his team’s spring game on Saturday, five…