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Sources: Jets owner suggested benching Rodgers

Jets owner Woody Johnson broached the idea of benching quarterback Aaron Rodgers during a Sept. 30 meeting with the team's football staff.

DeVito 'sticking to football,' trying to avoid hoopla

Tommy DeVito, who went from third-string QB to starter after the Giants' decision to bench Daniel Jones, said he's "sticking to football" and trying to avoid the hoopla.

Seahawks' HQ loses power as severe storm hits

The Seattle Seahawks' headquarters lost power as a result of severe winds from a storm that ripped through western Washington on Tuesday.

49ers TE Kittle vows to play Sunday vs. Packers

49ers tight end George Kittle, who sat out last week's loss to the Seahawks because of a hamstring injury, vows to play Sunday when San Francisco takes on the Packers in Green Bay.

Eli among 25 modern-era semifinalists for HOF

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and dominant pass rusher Jared Allen are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Ravens' Tucker takes misses 'really personally'

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made clear Wednesday that no one is more upset about his uncharacteristic struggles than him: "Believe me when I say nobody takes it more personally than I do, nobody is more affected than me when I miss the kick."

Shoulder surgery to end Cowboys S Bell's season

Cowboys reserve safety and key special-teamer Markquese Bell will undergo shoulder surgery in the near future, coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday, adding that Bell "will be missed this year."

Sources: Ravens great Lewis listed as FAU option

Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis has been floated as a candidate to become the next head coach at Florida Atlantic, sources told ESPN, though the school is not expected to hire the former Ravens great.

Grading rookie quarterbacks and more

Can Williams clean up his mistakes? Is Nix the real deal? Ben Solak sizes up four first-year QBs, Daniel Jones' future and big Week 11 trends.