9:52 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — As superstitious as Jerry Jones is, the Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager was fearful the black cat that wandered on to the field in the second quarter of Monday’s game against the New York Giants was a bad omen with his team trailing 9-3. “I haven’t seen
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9:52 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The black cat that delayed Monday night’s Cowboys-Giants game to the delight of millions as it wandered onto and about the field has evaded officials — for now. The stadium said on Twitter after the game the cat had retreated under stands after it was chased off the
9:32 PM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams receiver Brandin Cooks will continue to meet with specialists regarding two concussions that he suffered last month, coach Sean McVay
8:21 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In his first game with the Dallas Cowboys, Michael Bennett stood on the sideline during the playing of the national anthem for the first time this season. The Cowboys acquired Bennett in a trade from the New England Patriots during the bye week and the national anthem was
7:45 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. — Wide receiver Josh Gordon passed his physical with the Seattle Seahawks and has been medically cleared to participate on Thursday when the team returns to practice ahead of its Monday night game against the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers. “He’s ready to go,” coach Pete Carroll said Monday.
5:43 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts have no plans to make a kicking change despite the season-long struggles of veteran Adam Vinatieri. Vinatieri has made a career-low 70.6 percent of his field goal attempts this season. He’s missed 10 kicks – five extra points and five field goals – in just eight games
5:38 PM ET DAVIE, Fla. — Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton has been suspended four games for violating the NFL conduct and substance abuse policy. The four-game league suspension, which is without pay, stems from Walton’s three offseason arrests between January and March. The Dolphins have been in communication with the NFL for several
5:33 PM ET Associated Press VISTA, Calif. — Former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to raping an unconscious teen in 2003 and to sexual battery involving a 54-year-old hitchhiker in a deal that spared him the possibility of life in prison. Winslow initially hesitated and seemed to agonize over his decision. “I’m
4:08 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — The MRI results on the left knee of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett were as hoped for, revealing an MCL sprain, coach Frank Reich said Monday. The Colts, according to Reich, will play it by ear in determining if Brissett will play in Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins (1-7).
4:07 PM ET Ronald Jones will be the starting running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers going forward, coach Bruce Arians announced Monday, one day after the second-year player made his first career start against Seattle. “I think he handled it really well,” Arians said. “I think RoJo has earned the right to play a