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Chargers coach Brandon Staley had an interesting answer to a question about whether officials should have ejected his Pro Bowl safety, Derwin James. Staley blamed Colts quarterback Nick Foles for putting receiver Ashton Dulin in position to be hit like James hit him. Both James and Dulin are in concussion protocol. “It’s a play where [more] … [Read more...] about Jeff Saturday pushes back against Brandon Staley: Derwin James’ ejection was warranted

The people paid to spot potential head trauma during NFL games failed (again) to do their jobs. The NFL is (again) circling the wagons in any effort to persuade fans and media that all is well. Appearing on NFL Network (i.e., a league-owned outlet that isn’t naturally inclined to pose tough questions to in-house colleagues), [more] … [Read more...] about NFL circles the wagons on latest Tua Tagovailoa head injury

The Steelers won’t have one of their key special teams contributors for the rest of the season. Head coach Mike Tomlin said during his Tuesday press conference that safety Marcus Allen is out for the last two games after undergoing biceps surgery. Allen, a fifth-round pick in the 2018 draft, had played 59 percent of [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers’ Marcus Allen out for last two games after biceps surgery

There haven’t been a lot of attractive wins for the Buccaneers this season, but there’s been enough unattractive ones to give them a chance to sew up the NFC South on Sunday. A win over the Panthers is all the Bucs need to secure their second straight division title and third straight playoff berth. If [more] … [Read more...] about NFL 2022 Week 17 playoff scenarios: Bucs, Bengals can clinch division titles

Running back Tony Pollard wouldn’t have practiced for the Cowboys on Monday, but the team expects him to be on the field Tuesday. Pollard was listed as a non-participant on the team’s estimated practice report because of a thigh injury. Head coach Mike McCarthy said the team won’t be holding a full practice session on [more] … [Read more...] about Cowboys expect Tony Pollard to practice Tuesday