Category: NFL

Derek Carr: Henry Ruggs III Needs to Be Loved Right Now

HENDERSON, Nev.—Derek Carr said Henry Ruggs III needs to be loved right now and needs to know he has people in his corner. “And if no one else will do it, I’ll do it,” the Las Vegas quarterback said Wednesday. Raiders interim coach Rich Bisaccia said it’s important to keep the focus on the fact…


Aaron Rodgers Confirms He Is Unvaccinated, Is Disappointed in Media Reports

Three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers confirmed Friday that he has not taken the COVID-19 vaccine, citing what he says is an allergy to an ingredient in the most commonly used vaccines. “I realize I’m in the crosshairs of the woke mob right now,” Rodgers said in an interview with former NFL punter Pat…


Taylor, Ground Game Help Colts Find Easy Path Past Jets

INDIANAPOLIS—Jonathan Taylor ran with power, ran with burst, and even caught a few passes. He did it all—making life easier for his Indianapolis Colts teammates against the New York Jets. And he became a national star Thursday night in the process. Taylor rushed for 172 yards and two scores, Carson Wentz threw three touchdown passes…


Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 Protocol, Out Sunday

GREEN BAY, WIS.—Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL’s hottest team without the reigning MVP. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday that Rodgers was in the protocol, but would not say if Rodgers had tested positive nor if Rodgers has been vaccinated. LaFleur acknowledged that Rodgers won’t…


Prosecutor: Ruggs Drove 156 Mph Before Fatal Crash in Vegas

LAS VEGAS—Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was driving at 156 mph with a blood-alcohol content twice Nevada’s legal limit before his sports car slammed into the rear of a vehicle that burned, killing a 23-year-old woman, prosecutors said Wednesday. The Raiders released Ruggs late Tuesday, just hours after the crash and shortly after…


Kansas Strives to Set Things Straight With Kansas State

A current 12-game winning streak for Kansas State in its Big 12 series against in-state rival Kansas caught the eye of new Kansas coach Lance Leipold. Before Leipold participates in his first Sunflower Showdown on Saturday at Lawrence, Kan., he knows the Jayhawks (1–7, 0–5 Big 12) must make alterations to improve against the Wildcats…


Raiders Release WR Henry Ruggs III After Fatal Vegas Crash

LAS VEGAS—The Las Vegas Raiders released Henry Ruggs III just hours before the promising young receiver faced an initial court appearance on multiple felony charges after a fiery predawn vehicle crash that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured. The 22-year-old Ruggs and his passenger were hospitalized with unspecified injuries that…


Official: Titans Sign RBs Adrian Peterson, D’Onta Foreman

The Tennessee Titans made it official Tuesday with the signings of running backs Adrian Peterson and D’Onta Foreman to their practice squad. The moves come in the aftermath of Derrick Henry’s broken foot. The league’s leading rusher is scheduled to have surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss 8 to 12 weeks. Also Tuesday, the…


Police: Raiders’ Ruggs to Face DUI Case in Vegas Fatal Crash

LAS VEGAS—Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a driving under the influence charge after a fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday in Las Vegas that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured, authorities said. According to police, Ruggs was driving a Chevrolet Corvette a little before 3:40 a.m. when it…


Butker Hits Go-Ahead FG With 1:07 Left as KC Beats Giants

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Patrick Mahomes lamented two more turnovers and Chiefs coach Andy Reid a multitude of penalties, and just about everyone that stepped out of the Kansas City locker room vowed to turn around what’s been a disappointing season. It almost sounded as if they’d lost to the Giants on Monday night. Instead, the scuffling…