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Bobby Wagner didn't consider retiring. But something outside football drew him to Washington
Read full article: Bobby Wagner didn't consider retiring. But something outside football drew him to WashingtonBobby Wagner says he did not consider retiring from the NFL before leaving the Seattle Seahawks to sign with the Washington Commanders.
Rookie Devon Witherspoon scores on 97-yard pick-6 as Seahawks' defense leads Seattle over Giants
Read full article: Rookie Devon Witherspoon scores on 97-yard pick-6 as Seahawks' defense leads Seattle over GiantsRookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon scored on a 97-yard interception return late in the third quarter and the Seattle Seahawks tied a team record with 11 sacks in a 24-3 victory over the struggling and offensively inept New York Giants.
Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFL
Read full article: Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFLDefensive players around the NFL are frustrated about roughing-the-passer penalties, questioning what constitutes a legal hit and wondering how far referees will go to protect quarterbacks.
Protester subdued by Rams' Wagner files police report
Read full article: Protester subdued by Rams' Wagner files police reportA protester who ran onto the field during the San Francisco 49ers’ home game against the Rams has filed a police report after being subdued by Los Angeles linebacker Bobby Wagner.
Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victory
Read full article: Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victoryMatthew Stafford threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a potential go-ahead touchdown pass in the end zone and the Los Angeles Rams held off a second-half rally attempt by the Atlanta Falcons for a 31-27 victory.
McVay: LA Rams are starting over in quest for repeat crown
Read full article: McVay: LA Rams are starting over in quest for repeat crownThe Los Angeles Rams threw the last of their lavish offseason parties so they could hand out their massive Super Bowl championship rings to their current and former players.
Seahawks win 38-30 to spoil Cardinals shot at NFC West title
Read full article: Seahawks win 38-30 to spoil Cardinals shot at NFC West titleRussell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Rashaad Penny ran for 173 yards and a touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks spoiled a shot at the NFC West title for the Arizona Cardinals by beating them 38-30 on Sunday.
Teddy's Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump Seahawks
Read full article: Teddy's Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump SeahawksTeddy Bridgewater made another strong statement in his case to be Denver’s starting quarterback, leading a pair of touchdown drives in the Broncos’ 30-3 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Aaron Donald, Travis Kelce unanimous AP All-Pro Team choices
Read full article: Aaron Donald, Travis Kelce unanimous AP All-Pro Team choicesDonald was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce are unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team. It is the sixth All-Pro selection for Donald, who has helped the Los Angeles Rams to the top-ranked defense in the NFL, and the third for Kansas City's record-setting Kelce. Rounding out the offense are Cleveland right tackle Jack Conklin (second selection), and Washington right guard Brandon Scherff (first). The long snapper position is new to the All-Pro Team in 2020, and Baltimore's Morgan Cox is the choice.
Unbeaten Steelers maintain top spot in AP Pro32 poll
Read full article: Unbeaten Steelers maintain top spot in AP Pro32 poll(AP Photo/Gail Burton)NEW YORK – All the votes are in. And the Pittsburgh Steelers kept the top spot in the latest AP Pro32 poll. The Steelers received 10 of the 12 first-place votes for 382 points in balloting Tuesday by media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Steelers improved to 7-0 for the second time in franchise history after holding off the Baltimore Ravens 28-24 on Sunday. And the Arizona Cardinals, who are coming off a bye, moved up one spot to round out the top 10.
AP source: Garoppolo, Kittle out indefinitely for 49ers
Read full article: AP source: Garoppolo, Kittle out indefinitely for 49ers(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The San Francisco 49ers will be without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and All-Pro tight end George Kittle for an extended period of time after they got hurt against Seattle. A person familiar with the injuries said Monday on condition of anonymity that Garoppolo’s ankle injury and Kittle’s foot injury will sideline them indefinitely. San Francisco already has been forced to play without defensive ends Nick Bosa, Dee Ford and Solomon Thomas; top cornerback Richard Sherman, No. He hurt his shoulder in New England in 2016 and had a season-ending injury for San Francisco in 2018. San Francisco also traded linebacker Kwon Alexander to New Orleans on Monday in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round draft choice.
Big days from Wilson, Metcalf lead Seahawks past 49ers 37-27
Read full article: Big days from Wilson, Metcalf lead Seahawks past 49ers 37-27Wilson threw four more touchdown passes, two to Metcalf, and the Seahawks rebounded from their first loss of the season with a resounding 37-27 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Wilson and Metcalf tormented San Francisco and its banged up secondary as the top-scoring offense in the league continued to pile up points. Wilson found rookie DeeJay Dallas on a 2-yard TD pass after San Francisco went three-and-out to open the second half for a 20-7 lead. The momentum from two straight wins for San Francisco (4-4) evaporated in a hurry as more injuries continued to pile. San Francisco played without starters Deebo Samuel, Jeff Wilson Jr., Kwon Alexander and safety Jaquiski Tartt.
NFL players both eager & anxious to return during pandemic
Read full article: NFL players both eager & anxious to return during pandemicBy and large, however, those same players say they trust the protocols the NFL will have in place by the time practices resume and games return. Safeguards are expected to include daily temperature checks and frequent virus tests, with sick players quarantined for two weeks. We dont know how interesting.The pandemic hit home for a lot of players in April when Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller announced he had contracted COVID-19. And so, boy, I dont know. I dont know.