Arnie Stapleton

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) runs against Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Justin Fields wins his 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 2 win

September 16, 2024 at 5:35 a.m.

Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked past the sputtering Denver Broncos 13-6 with Russell Wilson reprising his bitter role as sideline spectator in the Mile High City.

Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and linebacker Drue Tranquill defend as time time expires on Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 27-20.(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Players blame football fields — and themselves — as they slip and slide through NFL’s Week 1 games

September 10, 2024 at 9:17 a.m.

So many players had trouble with their footing on the NFL’s opening weekend.

Fireworks explode at the end of the second night of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

NFL draft: Top 100 prospects have been scooped up, but Day 3 is still stocked with difference-makers

April 27, 2024 at 6:25 a.m.

The top 100 prospects are off the board but plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft's final four rounds.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell meets with Green Bay Packers fans during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Bevy of defensive playmakers are available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run

April 26, 2024 at 8:24 a.m.

The unprecedented run on offense in the NFL draft‘s opening round pushed plenty of studly defenders down the board.

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson runs downfield on Oct. 29, 2023, in Denver. (RJ Sangosti/Denver Post)

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they’ll release him when the new league year begins

March 5, 2024 at 7:52 a.m.

The Denver Broncos still owe Russell Wilson his $39 million salary for 2024 minus whatever he might sign for with another team, and they'll take a record $89 million hit...

FILE – Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Stephen Paea (99) tackles New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Cleveland. Paea was the top performer in the bench press at the NFL scouting combine in 2015.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Acing drills at the NFL combine can lead to riches — but it doesn’t forecast football greatness

March 2, 2024 at 8:03 a.m.

Many who have set records in various drills at the NFL combine haven't found similar success on Sundays.

El mariscal de los Filadelfia Eagles, Nick Foles, celebra tras dar un pase de 11 yardas para un touchdown durante el Super Bowl LII ante los Patriots.

Nick Foles, de suplente a MVP de Super Bowl

December 15, 2018 at 12:55 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS — Cedido alguna vez por Filadelfia en un canje, Nick Foles terminó dándole a la ciudad su primer título del Super Bowl en la historia. Para ello, superó al...

Rob Gronkowski catches a 5-yard touchdown pass during the third quarter.

Nick Foles a Super Bowl MVP and unlikely folk hero in Philly

May 11, 2019 at 1:03 a.m.

Cast aside once in Philadelphia, Nick Foles delivered the city its first Super Bowl title, and he outdueled the great Tom Brady to do it. Foles, who took over when...

<p>En esta foto de archivo del 21 de enero de 2018, Tom Brady, mariscal de campo de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra, abraza al entrenador Bill Belichick tras derrotar a los Jaguars de Jacksonville en la final de la Conferencia Americana.</p>

Los Patriots no necesitan mucha ayuda pero suelen recibirla

December 15, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.

Frente a Tom Brady y Bill Belichick, los rivales tienden a asustarse, sobre todo cuando parecen a punto de doblegar a ese dúo que ha llevado a que los New...

Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen (17) watches as teammate Colt Anderson (32) is tackled by Patriots running back James White (28) on a botched fake punt on Sunday.

Colts coach Chuck Pagano: No regrets about fake punt call

June 16, 2018 at 6:56 p.m.

"Why'd you snap that?" Chuck Pagano demanded when wide receiver Griff Whalen plodded to the sideline following one of the wackiest botched gadget plays in NFL history. "Why'd we try...

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