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What to know about new Miami Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson
Read full article: What to know about new Miami Dolphins edge rusher Chop RobinsonWith a recent need at one of the most important positions in football, the Miami Dolphins selected Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson with the 21st pick of the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night.
Miami Dolphins activate LB Jerome Baker off injured reserve
Read full article: Miami Dolphins activate LB Jerome Baker off injured reserveThe Miami Dolphins are expected to see the return of a key player on defense as they get ready to play in the AFC East title game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Lamar Jackson's perfect passer rating helps Ravens rout Dolphins 56-19 to clinch top seed in AFC
Read full article: Lamar Jackson's perfect passer rating helps Ravens rout Dolphins 56-19 to clinch top seed in AFCIn what may have been his final bid for the MVP award, Lamar Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns, finishing with a perfect passer rating and helping the Baltimore Ravens clinch the top seed in the AFC with a 56-19 rout of the Miami Dolphins.
Dolphins DE/LB Bradley Chubb named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Read full article: Dolphins DE/LB Bradley Chubb named AFC Defensive Player of the WeekThe Miami Dolphins earned a shutout win over the New York Jets on Sunday, and likely wouldn’t have been able to do so without a much-needed performance by their star defensive end/ linebacker Bradley Chubb.
Broncos, Wilson edge Niners, Garoppolo 11-10 in prime time
Read full article: Broncos, Wilson edge Niners, Garoppolo 11-10 in prime timeMelvin Gordon scored from a yard out and Kareem Jackson recovered a fumble in the closing minutes Sunday night to secure Denver's 11-10 win over Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers.
Out of Miller's shadow, Barrett aims to follow his footsteps
Read full article: Out of Miller's shadow, Barrett aims to follow his footsteps“He was determined to get it by any means, wouldn’t let failure be an option,” Barrett recounted. Barrett will have a starting — and maybe starring — role in Super Bowl 55 when the Buccaneers (14-5) face Mahomes and the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs (16-2) Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Barrett had a monster debut in Tampa, collecting an NFL-best 19½ sacks, forcing six fumbles and earning his first Pro Bowl nod in 2019. Mahomes remembers Barrett in Denver as a player who never let quarterbacks exhale whenever Miller or Chubb tapped out for a breather. He’s got great speed, he’s got great power, he’s got a ton of moves,” Remmers said.
Bills beat Broncos 48-19 for first AFC East crown since 1995
Read full article: Bills beat Broncos 48-19 for first AFC East crown since 1995DENVER – Donning gray caps that declared them AFC East champions for the first time since 1995, the Buffalo Bills acted like this was old hat. “To be the team and to be the quarterback on the team that does it, obviously feels really good. “But there’s still a lot on the table.”Buffalo coach Sean McDermott said he received a congratulatory email from Marv Levy, the last Bills coach to win the AFC East. He also missed the 51-yard field goal attempt way to the right on Denver’s opening drive. Broncos: visit the Los Angeles Chargers, who they rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat on Nov. 1 with a touchdown as time ran out.
'My Cause My Cleats' campaign has taken a foothold in NFL
Read full article: 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign has taken a foothold in NFL(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)DENVER – The “ My Cause My Cleats ” initiative has really established a foothold in the NFL. Five years ago, about 500 players participated in the inaugural campaign, marking the first time players could wear custom cleats during games without facing fines. Some players whose teams were on the road last week can wear their cleats at home this weekend. “You can just go out there and wear custom cleats on the field and really show off what you’ve been working so hard for in the offseason,” Chubb said. “Season after season I am inspired by the growing number of NFL players that participate in ‘My Cause My Cleats’ and the causes they represent,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized Cardinals
Read full article: Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized CardinalsMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) embrace after Tagovailoa throws his first touchdown pass during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)When the Dolphins leave the oceanfront and head to the desert to play the Cardinals on Sunday, it will be about more than Tua vs. Kyler. Tua Tagovailoa, as touted as any signal caller coming out of college in years, will make his second start for Miami. Henry has eight rushing touchdowns, finding the end zone in five straight games. The Patriots will try to avoid losing five straight games for the first time since 1995.
The Latest: Saints get OT win; Broncos top LA on last play
Read full article: The Latest: Saints get OT win; Broncos top LA on last playDalvin Cook scored four times for the Minnesota Vikings, who held on for a 28-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Cook has scored six touchdowns in two games against Green Bay this season. Green Bay now has made it seven in a row. The Vikings and Green Bay Packers are tied 7-all in the final minute of the first quarter. This is shaping up to be a windy day in Green Bay.
Broncos coach: virus outbreak shows who the 'whiners are'
Read full article: Broncos coach: virus outbreak shows who the 'whiners are'“Yeah, we compete like hell on Sundays to beat each other, but ultimately we’re all in this thing together,” Fangio said. The Broncos (1-3) were supposed to host the Chargers that week, and that game was moved up to Nov. 1, which was originally Denver’s bye. So, the Broncos will have had a 17-day break between games and won't get another break all season. The Patriots wouldn't be nearly as inconvenienced, simply having to flip-flop their bye week with their game against Denver. “What makes it harder for us compared to baseball is we can’t go and play doubleheaders and we can’t make a nine-inning game and seven-inning game,” Fangio said.
Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season
Read full article: Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of seasonIt was a victory, though, and Vic Fangio and the Denver Broncos are relieved to finally get one — no matter how it looked. Melvin Gordon sealed the Denver Broncos’ first win of the season with a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 remaining, and the defense made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to beat the bumbling — and still winless — New York Jets 37-28 on Thursday night. The Jets couldn’t do anything on their next possession, and Sam Darnold was sacked by Chubb on fourth-and-3 at the two-minute warning. Brian Poole intercepted Rypien, making his first NFL start, on the Broncos’ next possession, giving the Jets the ball at Denver’s 44. Jets: look for their first win when they host Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.
AP source: Broncos star Miller sustains serious ankle injury
Read full article: AP source: Broncos star Miller sustains serious ankle injuryENGLEWOOD, Colo. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Denver Broncos fear star linebacker Von Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury toward the end of practice Tuesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't addressed Miller's injury, said the team was awaiting results of an MRI on Miller. The practice took place indoors because of a snowstorm that struck the Rocky Mountains after a series of upper-90s and 100-degree days. Miller appeared primed for a big season after adding several pounds of muscle in the offseason and rededicating himself. The Broncos open the season Monday night against Tennessee.
NFL players both eager & anxious to return during pandemic
Read full article: NFL players both eager & anxious to return during pandemicBy and large, however, those same players say they trust the protocols the NFL will have in place by the time practices resume and games return. Safeguards are expected to include daily temperature checks and frequent virus tests, with sick players quarantined for two weeks. We dont know how interesting.The pandemic hit home for a lot of players in April when Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller announced he had contracted COVID-19. And so, boy, I dont know. I dont know.