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    NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis▼NFL Star Chris Johnson Opens Up About His Shocking ALS Diagnosis: "I Want More Years in My Life"▶youtubeSportFootball1.5M2 d ago

    Former NFL running back Chris Johnson has revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS, the progressive nervous system disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Speaking publicly about the news, Johnson said he wants more years in his life, drawing an outpouring of support from fans and the football community for the former star, who rushed for over 10,000 yards in his career.

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    NFL asks Homeland Security to pull video featuring ex-star player▼NFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player✉newsSportFootball1 d ago

    The NFL has asked the US Department of Homeland Security to take down a video that features a former star player, Al Jazeera reports. The request puts the league publicly at odds with a federal agency, and the clash has drawn attention because it is unusual for a sports organisation to push back against official government communications in this way.

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    Bears blow out Eagles on Monday Night Football▼NFL world reacts to Bears' blowout win over Eagles on MNF✉newsSportFootball1 d ago

    The Chicago Bears delivered a decisive blowout win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, prompting a wave of reactions from across the NFL community. Fans, analysts and former players weighed in on the lopsided result, with discussion focused on what it means for both teams as the season progresses.

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    NFL asks Homeland Security to take down Brian Dawkins video▼NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins✉newsSportFootball1 d ago

    The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a video featuring Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins, according to the Associated Press. The league's request to a federal agency over content involving one of its most celebrated former players has drawn attention, though details on the video's content and the reason for the takedown request remain limited.

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    Tom Brady names the NFL quarterback he calls impossible to stop▼Tom Brady says there is one NFL quarterback that he thinks is ‘impossible to stop’ in 2026✉newsSportFootball2 d ago

    Tom Brady says one NFL quarterback will be 'impossible to stop' in the 2026 season, according to a report by Yahoo Sports. The former Patriots and Buccaneers star's praise of a current passer is drawing attention from fans debating which player he meant and whether the lofty assessment holds up.

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    NFL Legend Calls Chargers the 'Biggest Mess in the NFL'▼NFL Legend Calls the Chargers the ‘Biggest Mess in the NFL’✉newsSportFootball4 d ago

    A former NFL star has described the Los Angeles Chargers as the 'biggest mess in the NFL', a blunt verdict on the franchise's current state. The comments have circulated among football fans and are being weighed against the team's recent struggles on and off the field.

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    Wan'Dale Robinson Scores Touchdown Against Former Team●Wan'Dale Robinson scores TD vs. old team✉newsSportSports2 d ago

    Wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson scored a touchdown against his former team in an NFL matchup. The score added a personal storyline to the game, as Robinson faced the franchise that previously employed him. Beyond the headline, few details are available about the game's final result or Robinson's overall performance, but the touchdown is drawing attention from football fans following the matchup.

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    NFL demands DHS remove video featuring Eagles legend Brian Dawkins▼NFL to DHS: Take down video featuring Eagles star Brian Dawkins✉newsWorldImmigration1 d ago

    The National Football League has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a video that features former Philadelphia Eagles star safety Brian Dawkins. Multiple US outlets, including The Hill and BorderReport, are covering the league's takedown request. Details about the video's content and how DHS obtained or used Dawkins' likeness have not been fully explained in the reports.

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    Deion Sanders confused by Travis Hunter's role with Jaguars●Deion Sanders puzzled by Travis Hunter's role with Jaguars: 'I have no idea what's going on'✉newsSportSports4 d ago

    Deion Sanders says he has no idea what is going on with Travis Hunter's role on the Jacksonville Jaguars, admitting he is puzzled by how the two-way star is being used. Hunter, who won the Heisman Trophy under Sanders at Colorado and was drafted second overall by Jacksonville, has drawn attention for how the team has balanced his snaps on offense and defense this season.

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Players Shine in NFL Week 3▼Crimson Tide in the NFL Spotlight: Week 3✉newsSportFootball1 h ago

    Alabama Athletics is highlighting former Crimson Tide players making an impact across the NFL in Week 3 of the season. The feature spotfills the program's pro alumni as the professional season heats up, a regular roundup the school publishes during the football year to track how its former stars perform at the next level.

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    New test could diagnose CTE in living NFL players▼Would NFL players take a test that could diagnose CTE in the living?✉newsSportFootball6 h ago

    A diagnostic test capable of detecting chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in living people is raising questions in the NFL, where the degenerative brain disease has only ever been confirmed after death. Coverage asks whether current and former players would be willing to take such a test and what results could mean for the league.

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    Former NFL players object to proposed disability plan settlement▼Former NFL players object to proposed settlement of lawsuit against disability plan✉newsSportFootball6 h ago

    A group of former NFL players is objecting to the proposed settlement of a lawsuit brought against the league's disability plan. The players argue the terms do not adequately address their claims over benefits they say they were wrongly denied. The objection could complicate court approval of the deal and keep the broader dispute over how retired players' disability claims are handled alive.

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    Ex-NFLers React as Giants Cut Odell Beckham Jr. Reunion Short●‘Hope All Is Well,’ ‘More Celebrity Than Athlete’ — Ex-NFLers React as Giants Cut Odell Beckham Jr. Reunion Dramatically Short✉newsCultureCelebrity9 h ago

    The New York Giants have abruptly ended their reunion with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., cutting him from the roster shortly after bringing him back. Former NFL players reacted with pointed comments, one wishing him well with 'hope all is well' and another suggesting Beckham has become 'more celebrity than athlete,' framing the move as much about his off-field profile as his on-field production.

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    Jets Sign Son of Former NBA Star Darryl Dawkins▼New York Jets Sign Former NBA Star Darryl Dawkins' Son to Practice Squad✉newsSportBasketball1 h ago

    The New York Jets have added the son of late NBA star Darryl Dawkins to their practice squad. The signing, reported by Yahoo Sports, links the NFL team to the family of the famously flamboyant center known as 'Chocolate Thunder.' Details about the player's position and background were not included in the initial report, and reaction so far has centered on the notable family connection.

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    Iowa State Athletics has published its weekly recap of former Cyclones playing in the NFL, covering performances from Week 3 of the season. The roundup highlights how the program's alumni are faring at the professional level, a regular feature for fans tracking Iowa State talent in the league.

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    The Arkansas Razorbacks highlighted the performances of their former players in Week 3 of the NFL season under the #ProHags banner, summarizing how Razorbacks alumni fared across the league's latest slate of games. The feature tracks stats and standout moments from ex-Arkansas players now playing professional football on Sundays.

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    Temple University's athletics program has published its Week 3 rundown of former Owls playing in the NFL, tracking how its alumni performed across the league's games this week. It is part of a recurring feature the school runs each week of the pro season to keep fans updated on former players' stats and roles with their NFL teams.

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    Alleged Ponzi scheme reportedly ensnared many NFL figures▼An alleged Ponzi scheme ensnared many NFL figures. A former GM’s role in it is disputed✉newsSportFootball10 h ago

    A large alleged Ponzi scheme is reported to have drawn in numerous people connected to the NFL, including players and executives. A former general manager's alleged involvement in the scheme is now being disputed. Details about the scale of the losses and who bears responsibility have not been fully established, and the reporting has prompted widespread discussion about financial scams targeting professional athletes.

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    Zach Ertz praises fellow Stanford alum Michelle Wie West●Zach Ertz had nothing but compliments for fellow Stanford alum Michelle Wie West 😆🔥 # zachertz https://www. golftweet.coMmastodonCultureCelebrity01 d ago

    NFL tight end Zach Ertz is drawing attention after speaking warmly about Michelle Wie West, the former golf champion who, like him, attended Stanford University. Comments touching on motherhood and life after sport have been circulating among NFL and golf followers, alongside mentions of Ertz's wife Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt, both prominent soccer players.

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    Former Browns Star Speaks Candidly on Shedeur Sanders●Former Cleveland Browns Star Gets Honest About Shedeur Sanders✉newsSportSports4 d ago

    A former Cleveland Browns player has shared frank comments about quarterback Shedeur Sanders, according to Yahoo Sports. The remarks come as Sanders continues to attract attention in his early NFL career, with fans and analysts debating his development, playing time and long-term prospects with the Browns.

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    Bucky Brooks Breaks Down Jaguars' Blowout Win Over Patriots▼Scout's Take: Bucky Brooks Breaks Down Jaguars' Blowout Victory Over Patriots✉newsSportFootball8 h ago

    The Jacksonville Jaguars delivered a blowout victory over the New England Patriots, and former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks offered his analysis of the win. Brooks broke down what allowed Jacksonville to dominate New England so decisively, examining the performances and matchups that decided the game. The lopsided result and the detailed scout's perspective are drawing attention from football fans.

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    Auburn Publishes Week 3 NFL Rundown▼Auburn Made: Week 3 NFL Rundown✉newsSportFootball1 d ago

    Auburn University's athletics department has released its Week 3 NFL rundown under its 'Auburn Made' branding, tracking how former Auburn Tigers players performed across the league's latest slate of games. The feature highlights the program's professional alumni, a regular staple for Auburn fans following Tigers in the NFL.

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    Ole Miss Athletics has published its weekly NFL Rebels update for Week 3, tracking how former Rebels players performed across the league in the latest round of NFL games. The recap is part of the program's regular coverage of its alumni in professional football, giving fans a snapshot of standout plays and stat lines from the Sunday slate.

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    Houston Cougars in the NFL: Week 3 update●Cougars in the NFL Presented by Bud Light: Week 3✉newsSportFootball2 h ago

    The University of Houston athletics department has published its weekly 'Cougars in the NFL' feature for Week 3 of the NFL season, sponsored by Bud Light. The recurring series tracks former Houston players and their performances across the league each week, giving fans a rundown of how Cougar alumni fared in the latest round of professional games.

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    Austin Ekeler set for NFL return●Former Chargers RB Austin Ekeler making NFL return✉newsSportSports1 d ago

    Austin Ekeler, the former Los Angeles Chargers running back, is reportedly making his return to the NFL. Ekeler, one of the league's most productive pass-catching backs in recent seasons, left the Chargers after the 2023 season. Details of where he is signing and the terms of the deal were not immediately available, but the news has drawn attention from fans of his former and potential new teams.

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    Former Boise State standout and NFL Pro Bowl offensive lineman Ryan Clady has been chosen to raise the Blue Chaos flag ahead of the Broncos' game against a Pac-12 opponent. The tradition honors notable former players before marquee matchups, and Clady's selection puts one of the program's most decorated alumni at the center of the pregame ceremony.

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    Ex-NFL player Jack Brewer pushes to end eyeblack message fines▼Ex-NFL player Jack Brewer leads charge to end fines for players using religous, political eyeblack messaging✉newsSportFootball21 h ago

    Former NFL linebacker Jack Brewer is campaigning to end league fines imposed on players who display religious or political messages in their eyeblack. Brewer argues athletes should be free to express personal beliefs on the field without financial penalties, and the effort has drawn attention to the balance between league uniform rules and players' freedom of expression.

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    Geno Smith Leads Strong Week for West Virginia Mountaineers in NFL●Mountaineers in The NFL: Geno Smith Puts Up Big Numbers, Frazier and McKivitz Shine✉newsSportFootball10 h ago

    Former West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith delivered a big statistical performance in the NFL, while fellow Mountaineers alumni Stone Frazier and Colton McKivitz also turned in impressive displays. The roundup highlights how West Virginia products continue to make an impact at the professional level, drawing attention from Mountaineers fans following their former players' pro careers.

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    NFL Asks Homeland Security to Remove Brian Dawkins Post▼NFL asks Homeland Security to remove post featuring former Eagle Brian Dawkins✉newsSportFootball1 d ago

    The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a social media post that featured former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins. The league reportedly did not authorize the use of Dawkins' image in the federal agency's content. Details about the post's content and Homeland Security's response remain limited, and the episode has drawn attention to the department's use of sports figures in its messaging.

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    Ole Miss Football Update: NFL Rebels in Week 3●NFL Rebels Update: Week 3 - Ole Miss Athletics - Hotty Toddy✉newsSportFootball1 d ago

    Ole Miss Athletics has published its weekly NFL Rebels update for Week 3 of the season, tracking how former Ole Miss players are performing in the NFL. The feature is part of the athletics program's regular coverage keeping fans informed about alumni across professional rosters.

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    The Florida Gators program is highlighting how its former players performed in Week 3 of the NFL season. The feature recaps notable stat lines and contributions from Gators alumni across the league, a regular feature during the professional season as fans track which ex-players are making an impact on Sundays.

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    Former Maryland starTrader thrives in Dolphins starting role●Terps in the NFL Week 3: Trader thrives in starting role on Dolphins’ defense✉newsSportFootball1 d ago

    A former Maryland Terrapins defender, known as Trader, has settled into a starting role on the Miami Dolphins' defense and delivered a strong performance in Week 3 of the NFL season. The item is part of an ongoing series tracking Maryland alumni in the league, and it highlights his emergence as a contributor for Miami this season.

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    AJ Brown draws praise from ex-NFL player after Eagles fall to Bears●AJ Brown earns praise from ex-NFL player after Philadelphia Eagles’ loss vs. Bears✉newsSportFootball1 d ago

    Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown received praise from a former NFL player following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears. Despite the defeat, the ex-player highlighted Brown's performance and contribution in the game. The specific comments and the identity of the former player were not detailed in the available coverage.