Three first-ballot candidates – Darrelle Revis, Dwight Freeney and Joe Thomas – are among 15 modern-day finalists for 2023 Hall of Fame class.
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After Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, NFL had no choice but to suspend the big game | Opinion
An imbalanced schedule for Bills and Bengals in playoff mix wouldn’t be worst-case scenario after Bills safety collapsed on field. Football can wait.
Buccaneers QB Tom Brady: It would ‘bother me’ to sit out meaningless Week 18 finale
The Buccaneers have the division wrapped up, but Tom Brady doesn’t want to rest in Week 18 as his team gears up for the playoffs.
Don’t count out Tom Brady, but Bucs need everyone to avoid one-and-done in playoffs | Opinion
Bucs know there are worse predicaments than putting the chips on Tom Brady in the playoffs. But they’ll need more than TB12 to advance.
Dak Prescott needs to solve turnover issues for Cowboys to be legit playoff threat | Opinion
Dak Prescott’s turnovers derailed the Cowboys early against the Titans, and while Dallas got the W, those mistakes won’t cut it in the playoffs.
NFL-NFLPA to conduct joint investigation into Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion case
A joint NFL-NFLPA investigation will review the handling of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa under the league’s concussion protocols.
Riverboat Ron’s gamble on Commanders QB Carson Wentz is a desperate move that he had to make | Opinion
With the possibility of snagging the NFC’s final playoff spot, Commanders coach Ron Rivera is re-inserting Carson Wentz as his starting quarterback.
NFLPA medical chief discusses next steps after Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion
Tua Tagovailoa’s latest setback has prompted more questions about NFL concussion protocols and calls for the Dolphins QB to sit out rest of season.
Dallas Cowboys prove that they just can’t be trusted in the clutch | Opinion
The Cowboys blew a 17-point, second-half lead to the Jaguars on Sunday, dousing a good measure of the momentum building for deep playoff run.
Deion Sanders didn’t win Big One at Jackson State, but he won big for his HBCU legacy | Opinion
Deion Sanders departs for Colorado without a Black College National Championship, but that shouldn’t diminish positive impact he had on HBCU football.