STEPHEN WHYNO Sports Writer.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Giants QB Russell Wilson calls Broncos coach Sean Payton ‘classless’ for a postgame swipe at him

Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media after the Denver Broncos coach took a jab at the New York Giants’ backup quarterback, who lost his starting job to rookie Jaxson Dart after an 0-3 start. Wilson called Payton “classless” and referenced the “Bounty Gate” scandal from 2009-11. Payton was suspended for a year after the NFL found the New Orleans Saints rewarded players for injuring opponents. Payton commented on the Giants’ recent win, saying they “found a little spark” with Dart. Wilson spent two seasons as Payton’s QB with Denver in 2022 and ’23.

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Indianapolis Colts running back Ameer Abdullah (26) celebrates a kickoff return with linebacker Buddy Johnson (59) against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

NFL sees a surge in returns with the new dynamic kickoff. Onside kicks remain a concern

The NFL is pleased with an increase in kickoff returns because of recent rule changes. The league reports 877 returns this season, a rate of 79.3% that is the highest since 2006 through the first seven weeks. Owners made the kickoff format permanent in April, aiming for more in-play kicks and fewer injuries. Executive VP Troy Vincent mentioned ongoing discussions about onside kicks, as recovery rates are extremely low. The changes have reduced injuries, with slower speeds and fewer concussions. Concerns remain about kickers making tackles. The league is also focusing on playing surfaces after a couple of notable injuries.

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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson talks to reporters before attending an NFL owners meeting in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets owner Woody Johnson blames 0-7 start on QB play and defends coach Aaron Glenn

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson pointed to quarterback play to explain his team’s 0-7 start. Speaking at the NFL’s annual fall meeting, the 78-year-old expressed faith in Aaron Glenn and praised the first-year coach’s handling of the defense. Johnson deferred to the staff on whether Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor should start at quarterback moving forward. The Jets are last in passing offense and are the only team in the league not to have won a game. Johnson did not answer when asked if he regretted the decision to let Aaron Rodgers leave last offseason.

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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) sits as they pull the blue tent over him during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

A peek inside the blue medical tent that has become a fixture on NFL sidelines

The blue medical tent has become synonymous with football injuries since the NFL first added it to sidelines in 2017. Fans in the stands and watching on television immediately know a player is injured when the tent gets pulled up and he goes inside with trainers. It got New York Giants coach Brian Daboll in hot water recently when he poked his head in to ask when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart would be cleared from his concussion evaluation. That led to a league investigation into how protocol was followed.

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Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jalen Hurts throws an interception among mistakes that lead to the Eagles’ 2nd consecutive loss

Jalen Hurts overthrowing DeVonta Smith on what could have been an easy touchdown and getting intercepted punctuated the Philadelphia Eagles’ second consecutive loss. It was Hurts’ first interception of the season. The Eagles’ defense also struggled, and Saquon Barkley’s late fumble sealed the defeat at the New York Giants. But Hurts contributed to the Eagles going 1 of 9 on third down, and the Super Bowl MVP quarterback’s struggles exemplify what’s going wrong with the defending champions.

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New York Giants' Jaxson Dart, center, and Cam Skattebo celebrate after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Cam Skattebo runs for 3 TDs and Jaxson Dart shines as the Giants beat the Eagles 34-17

Cam Skattebo ran for three touchdowns as he and fellow rookie Jaxson Dart led the New York Giants to a 34-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Dart had a 20-yard touchdown run and a 35-yard passing TD to Wan’Dale Robinson. The Giants, now 2-4, also sacked Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts three times and intercepted him once. Hurts threw his first interception of the season, contributing to the Eagles’ second consecutive loss.

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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter walks off the field after being ejected from an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is not playing against the Giants because of a heel injury

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is not playing in the reigning Super Bowl champions’ game at the New York Giants because of a heel injury. Carter was made inactive for the Thursday night game after showing up on the injury report with the heel ailment on Wednesday and being listed as questionable. Ruled out prior to traveling for Philadelphia were left guard Landon Dickerson (ankle) and tight end Grant Calcaterra (oblique).

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) runs out of the pocket against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Giants coach Brian Daboll shrugs off rookie QB Jaxson Dart’s hamstring injury

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll brushed off the hamstring injury that had rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart listed as a limited participant on the team’s practice report. Dart’s sore left hamstring was initially revealed when he made and won his first NFL start on Sept. 28. He only missed time that day while being evaluated for a concussion and played the entire game last weekend at New Orleans. Dart threw two interceptions and fumbled in the loss to the Saints that dropped the Giants to 1-4. They host reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia on Thursday night.

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New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver reacts as he walks off the field after giving up two runs to the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball playoff series, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Boone defends his moves after Yankees bullpen falters again in playoff-opening loss to the Red Sox

The New York Yankees’ bullpen has been one of their biggest weaknesses this season. It faltered again in their playoff opener and has them on the brink of being eliminated by the rival Boston Red Sox. Max Fried worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. But manager Aaron Boone removed Fried after he retired the first batter in the seventh. Reliever Luke Weaver walked the first batter he faced and allowed a double and a two-run single. David Bednar gave up back-to-back hits in the ninth to give Boston some breathing room.

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) is driven off the field by medical personnel after an injury during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

MRI confirms Giants receiver Malik Nabers has a torn ACL, coach Brian Daboll says

An MRI confirmed that New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to coach Brian Daboll. Nabers was carted off the field during the second quarter of the Giants’ home game against the Los Angeles Chargers after his right knee buckled when he was trying to make a catch. Nabers’ departure put a damper on New York’s first win as rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for a touchdown and ran for another in his first NFL start.

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Europe's Tommy Fleetwood hits from the rough on the first hole at Bethpage Black golf course during the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bethpage crowd jeers Europeans then heads home early amid a US Ryder Cup drubbing

U.S. fans kept chanting and cheering the home team at the Ryder Cup until the result basically seemed lost. The notorious crowd at Bethpage Black directed most of its vitriol at Rory McIlroy and Europe and tried to will the Americans back into the tournament. Some unsavory interactions with McIlroy led to increased security for his match and the three others in the afternoon. With Europe rolling toward victory, ticket prices for singles play Sunday plummeted to less than half of face value.

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Europe's Jon Rahm celebrates on the 15th hole at Bethpage Black golf course during the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jon Rahm leads familiar faces starring on Ryder Cup Day 1 for Europe

Europe got off to a strong start at the Ryder Cup thanks to familiar pairings and some of its most dependable players. Jon Rahm looked comfortable playing with Tyrrell Hatton during morning foursomes Friday, then holed three birdies in tandem with Sepp Straka to pick up another point in afternoon fourballs. Rahm is now 8-1-3 at the Ryder Cup dating to his defeat of Tiger Woods in singles play in Paris in 2018. Tommy Fleetwood also contributed to Europe picking up two points on Day 1 by winning foursomes with partner Rory McIlroy and then again in fourballs with Justin Rose.

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FILE - New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart drops back to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)

Brian Daboll says selecting Jaxson Dart as the Giants’ starting QB is his decision

Brian Daboll says the move to bench Russell Wilson and make rookie Jaxson Dart the New York Giants’ starting quarterback is his decision. The fourth-year coach declined to explain why this was the right time to make the change or his reasons for going to Dart. Daboll said Dart is preparing to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers and for the rest of the season. He called Wilson the backup when asked if he expected the 36-year-old Super Bowl winner to serve in that role the remainder of the season.

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United States' Xander Schauffele speaks during a news conference before a practice round at the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y., at Bethpage State Park's Black Course between the United States and Europe. (AP Photo/Linsey Wasson)

New dad Xander Schauffele returns to golf at the Ryder Cup looking for a year-ending win

Xander Schauffele figures to remember this year more for what happened off the golf course than on it. He became a father in late August when his wife, Maya, gave birth to the couple’s first child. The fourth-ranked player in the world finished in the top 10 at the Masters and the British Open and just outside it at the U.S. Open. But Schauffele also did not win a tournament and took some time away from the sport to tend to the big family milestone. He’s back at the Ryder Cup looking to end the season on a positive note with teammate Justin Thomas unconcerned about what to expect from Schauffele.

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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, left, runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Brian Daboll is noncommittal about who the Giants’ starting QB will be against the Chargers

Coach Brian Daboll is not committing to who will start at quarterback for the New York Giants in their next game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Daboll was asked repeatedly Monday about starter Russell Wilson, rookie Jaxson Dart and journeyman backup Jameis Winston and said he and his staff were evaluating everything. The Giants are 0-3 with Wilson attempting every pass so far this season and Dart getting a handful of snaps as a change of pace.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws under pressure from New York Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Giants 22-9 for their first win this season

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Giants 22-9 to pick up their first win of the season. Mahomes was 22 of 37 for 224 yards and a touchdown pass to Tyquan Thornton. His vintage performance slinging the ball around helped the Chiefs avoid what would’ve been their first 0-3 start since 2011. Russell Wilson threw two interceptions as the Giants fell to 0-3. Fans chanted for Jaxson Dart, but the first round pick got only a handful of snaps with Wilson attempting his team’s every pass.

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Taylor Townsend, of the United States, left, and Katerina Siniakova, of the Czech Republic, pose for a photo with Erin Routliffe, of New Zealand, left, and Gabriela Dabrowski, of Canada, Routliffe and Dabrowski won the women's doubles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in New York.of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Dabrowski and Routliffe win US Open women’s doubles title, ending Townsend’s whirlwind tournament

Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe won the U.S. Open women’s doubles title for the second time in three years by beating the top-ranked duo of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova. It is Dabrowski’s first major triumph since undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Townsend’s whirlwind time in Flushing Meadows comes to an end just short of what would have bene a third Grand Slam championship for her and Siniakova. Townsend was part of one of the biggest stories at the U.S. Open after reporting that opponent Jelena Ostapenko told her after their match she had “no class” and “no education.”

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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes the ball against the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Russell Wilson brings leadership and quarterback stability to the New York Giants

The New York Giants love Russell Wilson’s deep-throwing “moon ball” and his Super Bowl-winning experience. But what he brings more than anything else at age 36 is a steady hand at quarterback. Teammates and coaches rave about Wilson’s consistency. It is something the team could use after going 3-14 last season with uneven play at the most important position. Wilson has spent more than a decade in the NFL working on himself on and off the field and is prepared to be the leader the Giants need.

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Iga Swiatek, of Poland, returns a shot against Ekaterina Alexandrova, of Russia, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek roll into the quarterfinals at the US Open

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open by each winning in straight sets. Osaka dominated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in their highly anticipated showdown. She is back in the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam for the first time since 2021. Swiatek rallied from down 3-1 in the first set to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova. On the men’s side, Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced by beating Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that took just over two hours.

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Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts with partner Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during a third-round doubles match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Venus Williams is in the US Open women’s doubles quarterfinals and says Serena needs to show up

Venus Williams is into the U.S. Open women’s doubles quarterfinals at the U.S. Open with Leylah Fernandez and now wants her old partner to come back. She says it’s time for Serena Williams to come see a match. Williams made the plea for her younger sister to show up after she and Fernandez beat the 12th-seeded duo of Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4 in their third-round match Monday in front of a capacity crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Williams and Fernandez will play Tuesday against the top-seeded team of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova. The Williams sisters won 14 major championships together.

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Taylor Townsend, of the United States, returns a shot during her doubles match with her partner, with Katerina Siniakova, of the Czech Republic, against Aldila Sutjiadi, of Indonesia, and Nadiia Kichenok, of Ukraine, in the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Taylor Townsend is in the spotlight at the US Open after her confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko

Taylor Townsend does not have the star power or the name recognition of fellow Americans Coco Gauff or Jessica Pegula, and she’s not even seeded in singles play the U.S. Open. But she got in prime time at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night and made the most of it. Townsend upset No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-2. Townsend has been thrust into the spotlight at the Grand Slam tournament after her post-match argument with Jelena Ostapenko and the subsequent discourse surrounding it. A supportive crowd witnessed Townsend and doubles partner Katerina Siniakova win Thursday. Townsend hopes the attention brings more people to tennis.

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Venus Williams, of the United States, left, and Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, talk on the court during a first round women's doubles match against Lyudmyla Kichenok, of the Czech Republic and Ellen Perez, of Australia, during the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Venus Williams wins a US Open women’s doubles match for the 1st time since 2014 — without Serena

Venus Williams won a women’s doubles match at the U.S. Open for the first time in more than a decade. She and partner Leylah Fernandez beat the sixth-seeded pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez in straight sets. Getting loud cheers and a standing ovation from fans in a nearly full Louis Armstrong Stadium, Williams and Fernandez rallied from down 5-2 in the first set to win it in a tiebreaker. The wild-card duo of the 45-year-old American and 22-year-old Canadian are set to face Ulrikke Eikeri and Eri Hozumi in the second round.

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FILE - Sarah Palfrey Cook, left, chats with Althea Gibson, National Negro Women's Tennis Champion from Sumter, S.C., at the west side tennis club at Forest Hills, New York on July 29,1950. (AP Photo,File)

US Open honors Althea Gibson for breaking the color barrier in tennis 75 years ago

Althea Gibson is front and center at the U.S. Open this year on the 75th anniversary of her breaking the color barrier in tennis. The logo for the Grand Slam tournament is of her profile as designed by the first Black woman responsible for the U.S. Open’s feature art. Clips of Gibson playing at what was then known as the U.S. Nationals flash across screens inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, and a tribute narrated by Venus Williams is part of the soundtrack during breaks. Gibson’s story is also a complicated one, given her fight to get in and a life afterward that ended more than two decades ago without the money or legacy to show for it.

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) hands off the ball to running back Cam Skattebo (44) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Skattebo plays and Dart clears concussion protocol as Giants beat Patriots in preseason finale

Cam Skattebo saw his first game action for the New York Giants and Jaxson Dart had an eventful preseason finale by throwing a touchdown pass and clearing concussion protocol following a big hit, with reserves playing much of a 42-10 rout of the New England Patriots. Skattebo had three carries for 12 yards. Dart was 6 of 12 for 81 yards and a touchdown before fumbling when he was tackled at the end of a long run. The Giants finished exhibition play unbeaten for the first time since 2019. The Patriots rested almost all of their starters.

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Jack Gibbens (51) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Giants’ Jaxson Dart clears concussion protocol after taking a hit in preseason game vs. Patriots

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was evaluated for a head injury and cleared concussion protocol after taking a hit at the end of a long run in the preseason finale against New England. Dart fumbled when he was tackled by linebacker Jack Gibbens. The 22-year-old grabbed his head after the play, though it was unclear if it was from the hit or a reaction to losing the fumble. Dart was taken to the medical tent on the sideline and replaced by veteran Jameis Winston. Dart completed 6 of 12 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown along with the 23-yard scramble that ended his night.

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jaxson Dart impressing in the preseason has not changed the Giants’ plan at quarterback

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 13 consecutive passes and was 14 of 16 in his second NFL preseason game. Two impressive showings to open exhibition play should have the organization and fans excited about his long-term future. But they have done nothing to change the plan for developing Dart after trading up to draft him in the first round and keeping veteran Russell Wilson firmly implanted as the starter. Brian Daboll insists there’s a roadmap in place that the Giants are sticking to, even if the offensive-minded coach isn’t exactly being forthright about what it entails.

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New York Jets' quarterback Justin Fields participates during a joint NFL football practice with the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Former Steelers QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields reunite as starters for the Giants and Jets

A year ago, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were the two top quarterbacks at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp vying for the starting job. This week, they were back on the same field in the same market with different teams. Wilson is the starter for the New York Giants and Fields for the Jets, and their teams took part in a couple of days of joint practices before playing each other in the preseason this weekend. Wilson says being teammates will forever connect them and Fields is happy they found such favorable landing spots.

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A general view shows 345 Park Ave, a scene of Monday's deadly shooting, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

NFL reacts to the shooting at the league office building that killed 4 people

Players and coaches around the NFL reacted with shock and sadness Tuesday after a gunman killed four people at the New York office building housing the league’s headquarters. Brian Daboll of the New York Giants, Aaron Glenn of the Jets, Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears and Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons offered their thoughts and prayers to the victims of Monday’s shooting. Mayor Eric Adams said the gunman was trying to target NFL headquarters but took the wrong elevator. Tennessee Titans NFLPA representative Jeffery Simmons cited the importance of mental health in conversations with fellow players.

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, right, talks with head coach Brian Daboll during a practice at the team's NFL football training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Giants’ busy offseason got stamps of approval from standout young receiver Malik Nabers

Like what the New York Giants did this offseason? Thank Malik Nabers. No, the wide receiver coming off an impressive rookie year didn’t add general manager to his responsibilities. But Nabers said coach Brian Daboll did consult him about moves specifically being made on offense after the unit was among the worst in the NFL last year. Among them were signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston and drafting Jackson Dart and Cam Skattebo. On Thursday, the Giants also rewarded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence by adding $3 million in incentives to his contract for this season.

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) throws as quarterback Russell Wilson (3) watches during practice at the team's NFL football training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Giants open camp with Jaxson Dart in the spotlight but Russell Wilson still starting quarterback

So much of the attention going into New York Giants training camp is on first-round pick and quarterback of the future Jaxson Dart. But coach Brian Daboll made it clear the plan hasn’t changed and that Russell Wilson is the starter. Wilson took all of the first-team snaps in the first practice of camp, with Dart and journeyman Jameis Winston rotating second and third. Daboll won’t say whether the backup job to Wilson is up for grabs this preseason. General manager Joe Schoen deferred to the coaching staff to determine when it might be time to turn to Dart.

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FILE - New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) follows a play during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in London. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

Jets make Sauce Gardner the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback with a $120.4M extension, AP source says

The New York Jets are making Sauce Gardner the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. The Jets and Gardner agreed on a four-year, $120.4 million extension through the 2030 season, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. The contract paying the two-time All-Pro more than $30 million a year comes a day after the Jets agreed to another lucrative extension with top wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Gardner is going into his fourth professional season after New York took him fourth in the 2022 draft.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels puts on his helmet during NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bulked up Jayden Daniels looks to have put on weight coming off rookie season with the Commanders

Jayden Daniels is in his second spring of NFL offseason workouts with the same coach and offense from his successful rookie year for the Washington Commanders. But Washington’s franchise quarterback looks a little different. Daniels appears to have bulked up since leading the Commanders on an improbable run to the NFC championship game. The 24-year-old acknowledged he naturally put on some weight but doesn’t want to say how much and insists it was not a mission of his. Teammates and coaches noticed Daniels is bigger and stronger and chalk it up to a motivated competitor eager to get better.

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