Raiders QB Carr out 2 to 6 weeks with back injury

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders will be without quarterback Derek Carr for two to six weeks after he injured his back in a 16-10 loss to the Denver Broncos. Carr left the Raiders' game at Denver late in the third quarter Sunday after being shaken up on a sack. Carr was hit by defensive end Shelby Harris and was going down when defensive end Adam Gotsis flew in and wrapped a...

Tampa Bay Bucs beat the New York Giants 25-23

Jameis Winston threw for 332 and three touchdowns without an interception, and Nick Folk kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 25-23 victory over the winless New York Giants on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Bucs face off against New York Giants

Mike Evans wants no part of a debate about whether he or Odell Beckham, Jr., is the best young receiver in the NFL.

Raiders spending time with sick children is "more important than wins and losses"

Nine Oakland Raiders spent Monday hanging out young patients and families at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland. They did crafts and laughed, snapped photos and made days.

Kaepernick and Lynch jerseys used as doormats at Missouri bar

A Missouri bar is facing a wave of backlash online after using the jerseys of Colin Kaepernick and Marshawn Lynch as doormats at the business’ entrance.

Texans quarterback Watson donates first NFL paycheck

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, known for his generosity with his family, extended an equally generous gesture to three NRG Stadium cafeteria workers, HoustonTexans.com writer Deepi Sidhu reported.

Virginia sports bar owner to stop showing NFL games after anthem protests

The owner of a sports bar in Northern Virginia is joining President Donald Trump in protesting the NFL players “Take a Knee” movement that took place before games this past weekend.

Jerry Jones kneels with Cowboys players before anthem

Some Dallas Cowboys players plan to protest during the national anthem before Monday night’s nationally televised game vs the Arizona Cardinals, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

NFL national anthem flap sees Steelers coach rap Alejandro Villanueva, while his jersey sales soar

For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.  

Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots

Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.

Jaguars claim WR Jaelen Strong off waivers from Texans

The Jaguars have claimed receiver Jaelen Strong off waivers from the Houston Texans, providing them some much-needed depth with Allen Robinson and rookie Dede Westbrook on injured reserve.

Winston, Buccaneers' defense shine in 29-7 rout of Bears

Jameis Winston threw for 204 yards and one touchdown Sunday, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return from an unscheduled bye week forced by Hurricane Irma to open the season with a 29-7 rout of the mistake-prone Chicago Bears. The defense stymied former teammate Mike Glennon with four turnovers. Robert McClain returned one of the quarterback's two interceptions for a TD, and the Bucs didn't...

Lions fan who posted racist Snapchat rant gives up season tickets, banned from Ford field

The Detroit Lions say that a fan who posted a picture of two Lions fans sitting during the national anthem that included a racist name no longer has his season tickets.

Judge blocks NFL from suspending Ezekiel Elliott six games

A judge sided with Ezekiel Elliott on Friday and blocked the NFL from enforcing its six-game suspension against the Dallas Cowboys running back.

NFL considers moving Dolphins opener against Bucs

For the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the season might begin sooner than expected, thanks to Hurricane Irma.

Grant shines for Dolphins in preseason win over Vikings

Jakeem Grant caught four passes for 141 yards and a touchdown and the Miami Dolphins wrapped up the preseason with a 30-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night.