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The NFLPA and Elliott's defense team have been looking for a potential procedural violation. Sources have told Yahoo Sports that they believe they have it.

NFL Network's Maurice Jones-Drew calls into the "Rich Eisen Show" and talks about the potential of Rams QB Jared Goff and his future outlook with the team.

The New York Jets are shopping veteran running back Matt Forte, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. However, due to his $4-million guaranteed salary, there's "not a lot of optimism" that a deal to trade Forte will happen, reports NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. More to come.

Jerry Jones has said that he doesn't want to say anything publicly that will impact Ezekiel Elliott's Tuesday appeal hearing in New York, but it's clear the Cowboys owner and GM has some strong opinions about the way the NFL is handling this situation. Jones discussed the topic at length

NEW YORK—A year after the NFL pledged $100 million in support of independent medical research and engineering advancements, a huge chunk of that soon will be awarded to such research, primarily dedicated to neuroscience. A Scientific Advisory Board assembled by the NFL is set to launch its program to

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Safety Bacarri Rambo's second stint with the Buffalo Bills last barely a month. Rambo was one of six players released Tuesday, along with cornerback Jumal Rolle, receiver Rashad Ross, running back Cedric O'Neal, guard Karim Barton and defensive end Jake Metz. The moves

The Steelers traded for San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald on Tuesday, also acquiring a fifth-round draft choice in 2018 in exchange for a fourth-round pick. McDonald, the 49ers' second-round draft pick in 2013, was given a five-year contract extension in December. McDonald has 64 catches

National writers offer their takes on the five-year, $135 million contract extension signed by Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. It is the richest contract in NFL history for average annual value. Pete Prisco, CBS Sports You will look at the numbers for Stafford and you will scoff. You will

Head coach Chuck Pagano may be the biggest detriment to the offense. Pagano should have been fired a long time ago, yet somehow retains his job even after front office shakeups. It would be surprising to see him last the year given that he wasn't new GM Chris Ballard's hire. But he's somehow

Rutgers offensive catalyst Janarion Grant has waited 11 months to play in a game, and the stage could not be bigger for his return. The Scarlet Knights wide receiver and game-breaking kickoff and punt returner will be back on the field Friday when Rutgers opens the season at home against No. 8 Washington

On Monday, the Jets named 38-year-old journeyman Josh McCown the starting quarterback over Christian Hackenberg, the embattled 2016 second-round pick whose struggles have been well documented, including a forgettable performance over the weekend that included two pick-sixes. Predictably, Jets coach Todd

The scene almost required a double-take Tuesday: Ndamukong Suh lining up and kicking a 33-yard extra point. That lining up and trying another kick from 39 yards. And then, later in practice, attempting another 33-yarder. For the record, Suh made the first 33-yarder, missed the second 33-yarder and made

The 2017 NFL schedule kicks off Thursday, Sept. 7, with a marquee AFC matchup featuring the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots hosting the Chiefs in prime time on NBC. Tom Brady faces Alex Smith for the first time after the Patriots downed the Chiefs at Gillette Stadium in the divisional playoffs

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a giant among men on the "Sports Illustrated" NFL Preview issue. Rodgers is featured on the regional cover for this week's issue. It features players from other NFL teams trying to topple the top players in the game. New England

It’ll probably be a quarterback. It’s almost a foregone conclusion these days that any quality signal caller who gets a contract extension will become the league’s highest-paid player. Before Stafford’s deal, Derek Carr was the league’s highest-paid player — for a few weeks.

The Patriots have acquired linebacker Marquis Flowers in a trade with the Bengals, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Flowers played 16 games as a rookie in 2014, but missed the 2015 season because of a shoulder injury he suffered in the final exhibition game. He appeared in 16 games last season and

FRISCO, Texas – Cooper Rush's rise in preseason means the Cowboys will “very likely” keep three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, team owner/general manager Jerry Jones says – a heavier number than usual for the club. The Cowboys kept three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster last year

NFL rookies have until this Saturday to earn one of their team's 53 roster spots. There are a handful of Hawkeye alums competing for those spots. Some are locks to make their team. Some are borderline guys fighting for their position's final opening. And some are fringe players that'll likely

One of the greatest players in franchise history is frustrated with the Los Angeles Chargers calling the StubHub Center their temporary home. In a recent interview with KNX 1070 (h/t Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune), Dan Fouts expressed his displeasure about the situation. “It is embarrassing, I

Despite a slow start to the season, Ertz went on to finish fifth in the league in both yards (816) and receptions (78). As Ertz is just 26-years-old, the Wentz to Ertz connection looks to have one of the strongest upsides in the league. This season looks to be the first where Trey Burton replaces Celek