Chargers QB Justin Herbert fractured index finger on throwing hand in loss vs. Broncos

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fractured index finger on his throwing hand in Sunday’s 24-7 loss against the Denver Broncos, head coach Brandon Staley told reporters. Staley said that Herbert’s prognosis is still to be determined, but a significant injury to his throwing hand with just four games remaining could be season-ending. …

Browns announce QB Joe Flacco will remain starter for rest of 2023 season

Cleveland has its starting quarterback for the remainder of its season. After turning back the clock with 311 yards, three touchdowns and an interception to lead the Browns to a 31-27 victory over the Jaguars on Sunday, 38-year-old Joe Flacco received the QB1 nod from head coach Kevin Stefanski. Asked if he Flacco would be …

Lions HC Dan Campbell on fourth down calls: 'Just wear a diaper before some of these games'

Any Lions fan with a weak bladder might need to invest in a Depend subscription because Dan Campbell isn’t going to stop taking calculated risks. Asked Tuesday morning on 97.1 FM The Ticket’s Stoney & Jansen show about his appetite for taking fourth-own risks, Campbell responded: “Here’s what I would say, because I tell my …

2023 NFL Offensive Player Rankings, Week 11: Russell Wilson, Brandon Aiyuk among 10 Pro Bowl sleepers

Now that we’ve entered the second half of the 2023 NFL regular season, fan voting will soon open for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. Which players will earn the chance to participate in the festivities at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, Feb. 4? Superstars like Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey and Tyreek Hill …

2023 NFL season, Week 11: Four things to watch for in Bengals-Ravens on Prime Video

Cincinnati Bengals 2023 · 5-4-0 AT Baltimore Ravens 2023 · 7-3-0 WHERE: M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore) WHEN: 8:15 p.m. ET | Prime Video, NFL+ The playoffs don’t begin for two months, but Thursday’s AFC North matchup certainly feels like a postseason-caliber matchup. The Cincinnati Bengals hit the road in Week 11 to face their nemesis, the Baltimore Ravens, …

Jets head coach Robert Saleh: Aaron Rodgers will have final say on potential return in 2023

Aaron Rodgers is attempting to pull off the unthinkable feat of returning from an Achilles injury in the same season in which he suffered it. It once sounded preposterous (and still does, to a degree), but rumblings suggest Rodgers could be back as soon as December. It might be too late to save the Jets’ …

Panthers HC Frank Reich taking back play-calling duties after giving them to OC Thomas Brown

Three games after Frank Reich handed off play-calling duties to Thomas Brown, the Carolina Panthers coach is taking back the responsibility. Reich told reporters he’s resuming as the offense’s play-caller starting this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. The veteran coach said the move is not a reflection of the Panthers’ offensive coordinator. “I’m in the …

Colts QB Anthony Richardson surprises high school players with donated helmets

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. He’s hoping a local high school program can be more proactive. The 22-year-old Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of helmets to the school’s football program Thursday as …