Rams reportedly tried to trade for Maxx Crosby after Ravens' deal fell through

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Kirk Cousins and Raiders look to build on fast start against Patriots defense dealing with injuries

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kirk Cousins' torrid start to the season has been one of the NFL's biggest surprises.

A tough first loss for the Raiders, now a quick turnaround at New England

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Previous Raiders teams were more than accustomed to the feeling of coming off a loss, but this year's team is surprisingly experiencing it for the first time about a month into the season.

Ravens acquire G/C Cam Jurgens from the Eagles for draft picks, including a 2nd-rounder in 2028

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles traded offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday for second- and fifth-round draft picks.

Bills' 'one-of-a-kind' Josh Allen offers challenge for Rams' defensive progress on Monday night

LOS ANGELES (AP) — From his sideline, Matthew Stafford had a great vantage point on Josh Allen’s skills as the Los Angeles Rams held off the Buffalo Bills 44-42 on Dec. 8, 2024, when Allen became the first player in the Super Bowl era to run for three touchdowns and pass for three TDs in a game.

Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones relives Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle two years later

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones remembers a steady stream of messages and questions about Saquon Barkley’s extraordinary backward hurdle.

Pro Picks: Rams will edge the Bills on Monday night in potential Super Bowl preview

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills vs. Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.

The NFL has a record-tying 5 teams with an 0-4 record so far this season

There's a race to the bottom of the NFL standings four games into the season, including some surprisingly winless teams.

Kenneth Walker's fast start with the Chiefs comes after uncertain offseason for the Super Bowl MVP

Kenneth Walker III had moments of uncertainty after the Super Bowl MVP helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Lombardi Trophy in February.

Colts CB Sauce Gardner calls his effort and pursuit 'embarrassing' and wants to leave it in London

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner was his own worst critic on Wednesday.

Lamar Jackson misses practice for the Baltimore Ravens, 3 days after injuring his ankle

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, three days after injuring his ankle in a win over Tennessee.

McCarthy is staying the course as uneven Steelers try to steady themselves vs. the improving Colts

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike McCarthy spent the weekend after Pittsburgh’s uneven performance in a Thursday night loss to Cleveland poring over tape to find areas where the Steelers could improve.

With confident Penix at QB, Falcons will look to continue turnaround against Ravens

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons will be looking to build upon their dramatic turnaround since Michael Penix Jr. took over at quarterback when they play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft struggling with drops as he comes back from torn ACL

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s Tucker Kraft said this summer he believed he was playing as well as any tight end in the NFL before tearing his anterior cruciate ligament last season.

Cowboys close hectic stretch on short week with another winless opponent in the Buccaneers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are near the end of a hectic two-week itinerary that included 10-hour flights to and from Rio de Janeiro, another trip to Houston and now a quick turn to finish off three games in 11 days.

Deshaun Watson and surprising Browns are on a 3-game winning streak and set to face struggling Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Deshaun Watson is making plays in the clutch, the Cleveland Browns are winning and they're doing it late in games.

Banged-up Jets limping toward game vs. Browns with Breece Hall and Adonai Mitchell still sidelined

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell remain sidelined with injuries and could miss the game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.

Jerry Jones' Cowboys have plenty of reason for concern after home loss to winless Buccaneers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones had his fingers entwined in front of him as he glanced up toward the big video board with a concerned look on his face. Right after his Dallas Cowboys fell behind against winless Tampa Bay, Dak Prescott threw an interception.

Cowboys get guard Tyler Smith back against Bucs, but newly acquired Porter is out with illness

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are getting Pro Bowl left guard Tyler Smith back, but Joey Porter Jr. will miss his second game since a trade with Pittsburgh because of an illness.

Jerry Jones says Cowboys are back to square one with a moribund defense after woeful home loss

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Even before the Dallas Cowboys lost to a winless team with an undrafted rookie quarterback making just his second start, coach Brian Schottenheimer said the defense had to stop letting opposing QBs be so efficient.

Jaguars want to 'stay firm on the plan' to use Travis Hunter primarily on defense

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A public service announcement: Don’t ask Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen about 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter playing receiver.