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Defensive end Robert Quinn will definitely miss the first two regular-season games now.The NFL has announced the veteran pass-rusher has been suspended for two games for a violation of the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.Quinn had recently returned to Dallas to undergo surgery on a fractured left hand that he sustained in practice earlier this week.While … [Read more...] about Cowboys Quinn suspended for two games

The Bears might like to have us believe that the symbolic 43-yard field goal through the North end-zone goal posts by Elliott Fry in the preseason-opening loss to the Panthers Thursday night was planned.The truth of the matter: it was a simple twist of fate.“You could sense it,” Matt Nagy said. “You could feel it, you could sense it, from all the fans, and I looked over and I … [Read more...] about Elliott Fry’s first Bears field goal – 43 yards – steeped in history

OXNARD, Calif. – An ESPN report that Ezekiel Elliott will not play for the Cowboys this season without a new contract is “news to us,” chief operating officer Stephen Jones told 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday.Without getting into specifics, Jones said the Cowboys have been “very generous with our offer” to Elliott regarding a new deal. The All-Pro running back remains away from the … [Read more...] about Cowboys say new deals might have to wait until after Oxnard

A barefoot Antonio Brown recently had his feet frost bitten in a cryotherapy chamber in France, the supposed reason he's been away from training camp with his new team, the Oakland Raiders, as he seeks another medical opinion.But apparently Brown also has cold feet over the NFL's new enhanced helmet protocol and has told the Oakland Raiders — who acquired him in March via trade … [Read more...] about Bizarre Antonio Brown helmet, feet saga could be coming to a head

Bears fans, you could have seen this exclusive analysis first, in your inbox, if you subscribed to PFW: Chicago. Don't miss out on in-depth analysis, without the fluff or hot takes. Subscribe today and get your first full year for only $35!Charles Leno talks potential Whitehair extension, Trubisky's charge and practice battles with Mack and FloydBOURBONNAIS — All Bears LT … [Read more...] about Charles Leno on potential Whitehair extension, Trubisky’s charge and battling Bears dynamic OLBs

BOURBONNAIS — Coach-speak has become a way of life in professional sports and there are times when even the most genuine of human beings who also happen to be head coaches or managers attempt to be informative or complimentary and instead come off sounding more like cheerleaders or public relations directors.But when head coach Matt Nagy talks about Chicago Bears fans, there is … [Read more...] about Bears welcome back Trey Burton but potentially lose Anthony Miller

Anthony Miller sat out the final camp practice in Bourbonnais Sunday, one day after spraining his right ankle when he attempted a leaping grab in a 1-on-1 drill vs. CB Kyle Fuller.But Bears head coach Matt Nagy said Sunday that Miller's Week 1 status doesn't appear to be in jeopardy and they are "pretty fortunate" that one of their few real injury scares thus far in the … [Read more...] about Bears ‘pretty fortunate’ Anthony Miller’s ankle sprain not worse; second-year WR should be ready Week 1

While the New Orleans Saints dropped their preseason opener 34-25 to the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, Aug. 9, there were plenty of positives from the game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome:No. 1: Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was poised and accurate starting in place of Drew Brees, connecting on 14 of 19 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown. Third-string quarterback … [Read more...] about Bridgewater shines as Saints drop preseason opener