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Seahawks' makeover begins as Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly are released
Read full article: Seahawks' makeover begins as Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly are releasedThe Seattle Seahawks' remodel under new coach Mike Macdonald has started as the team has released safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, and tight end Will Dissly.
NFL fines Seahawks' Jamal Adams $50K for latest incident with concussion consultant, AP source says
Read full article: NFL fines Seahawks' Jamal Adams $50K for latest incident with concussion consultant, AP source saysThe NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams $50,000 for his โdirected verbal remarksโ toward a concussion doctor during the teamโs Week 6 game against Cincinnati.
From Sanders to Sauce, NFL draft fashion evolves over time
Read full article: From Sanders to Sauce, NFL draft fashion evolves over timeDeion Sanders became the NFL draftโs first fashion icon by accessorizing a black and white track suit with loads of sparkling gold jewelry when he took the call from the Atlanta Falcons before they selected him fifth overall in the 1989 draft.
Seahawks hold on late for wild 30-23 win over 49ers
Read full article: Seahawks hold on late for wild 30-23 win over 49ersRussell Wilson played his best game since returning from finger surgery by throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks made a late goal line stand to beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-23.
Seahawks wrap up NFC West title with 20-9 win over Rams
Read full article: Seahawks wrap up NFC West title with 20-9 win over RamsSeattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)SEATTLE โ The Seattle Seahawks claimed the NFC West title with a 20-9 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, with Russell Wilson throwing a 13-yard TD pass to Jacob Hollister with 2:51 left for the clinching score. Seattle flustered Jared Goff, shut down the Rams' run game, and held Los Angeles (9-6) to a season low in points. Now, Los Angeles risks missing the playoffs entirely if it loses to the Cardinals and Chicago beats Green Bay next Sunday. Seahawks: Seattle closes the regular season facing San Francisco next Sunday in Glendale, Arizona.
Seahawks hold on to beat Washington, clinch playoff spot
Read full article: Seahawks hold on to beat Washington, clinch playoff spotSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) points upwards before the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. โ Russell Wilson and the Seahawks built a big lead, and Seattle's suddenly opportunistic defense held on Sunday to beat Washington 20-15 and clinch a playoff spot. Wilson threw for a touchdown, Carlos Hyde ran 50 yards for a score, and the Seahawks (10-4) picked off Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins twice. Wilson threw for 121 yards and a 10-yard TD pass to Jacob Hollister and ran for 52 on six carries. UP NEXTThe Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday with first place in the NFC West at stake, while Washington hosts Rivera's old team, the Carolina Panthers.
A winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face Mahomes
Read full article: A winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face Mahomes1 conference seed is tight, with the Packers one game ahead of the Saints, the Rams and Seahawks one game behind. Drew Brees will be active after missing four games with fractured ribs and a collapsed lung, making for an intriguing matchup with Patrick Mahomes. The Bills (11-3) scored twice in a 17-second span in the third quarter to ice their fourth straight victory that officially ended the New England Patriotsโ 11-year reign atop the division. The Ravens have run for at least 100 yards in 36 straight games, seven short of the NFL record set by Pittsburgh from 1974-77. Baltimore is averaging 173.8 yards on the ground and topped 200 yards in each of the past two games.
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North
Read full article: The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC NorthThe Chargers and Falcons are tied at 17 midway through the fourth quarter. Kenny Moore also starred for the Colts with a spectacular one-handed, diving end-zone interception in the second quarter. Adams didnโt do much other than run the scrambling Darnold to the sideline midway through the second quarter. Seattle took its opening possession and got 19-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to Freddie Swain. Mack also recovered a Duke Johnson fumble in the first quarter and deflected a Watson pass in the second quarter.
Wilson throws 5 more TD passes, Seahawks beat Cowboys 38-31
Read full article: Wilson throws 5 more TD passes, Seahawks beat Cowboys 38-31Wilson threw five touchdown passes, setting a record for most scoring passes in the first three games of a season with 14. Wilson became the first QB to have at least four TD passes in each of the first three games. Metcalf appeared to have a walk-in touchdown after hauling in a deep pass from Wilson late in the first quarter. Dallas trailed 30-15 after Prescott fumbled on the first play of the second half and Wilson subsequently threw his fourth TD pass. But Prescott threw TD passes of 42 yards to Cedrick Wilson and 43 yards to Michael Gallup, and Greg Zuerleinโs 42-yard field goal with 4:03 left gave Dallas a 31-30 lead.
Sluggish practices are the latest concern for Gase, Jets
Read full article: Sluggish practices are the latest concern for Gase, JetsAn 0-2 start with dismal performances in both games has the New York Jets in an early season hole. โNobody said anything during the week,โ Gase said Wednesday. Many fans and some media pointed the blame at Gase for not overseeing better, sharper practices, although coordinator Gregg Williams is responsible for the defense. โYeah, I mean everybody has a different feel of how practice goes,โ Gase said. โWe, as players, have to come out there and execute.โNOTES: The Jets signed S Marqui Christian to the active roster from Chicago's practice squad.
AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL season
Read full article: AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL seasonNEW YORK New York Jets linebacker C.J. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the team hadn't announced Mosley's decision. Mosley joins a growing list of players who are choosing to not play this season if there is a season amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The Jets also have veteran Avery Williamson returning from a torn ACL that sidelined him for all of last season. But Mosley's decision to opt out will likely mean Williamson will remain on the roster and likely take over as the signal-calling quarterback on defense.
Jets' Gase: Both teams benefited from Adams trade to Seattle
Read full article: Jets' Gase: Both teams benefited from Adams trade to SeattleFILE - In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)NEW YORK Adam Gase is moving on and mostly taking the high road. In a story published last Friday in the New York Daily News, Adams was highly critical of both Gase and general manager Joe Douglas. Thats my experience with coach Gase. "Ive had nothing but positive experiences with him so far.Despite losing a player the caliber of Adams, Gase heads into training camp optimistic about his overall roster.
Gase hopes unhappy Adams remains with Jets
Read full article: Gase hopes unhappy Adams remains with JetsFILE - In this Thursday, July 25, 2019, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase smiles during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Adam Gase still absolutely envisions Jamal Adams as a member of the New York Jets this season. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)NEW YORK Adam Gase still absolutely envisions Jamal Adams as a member of the New York Jets this season. So, the Jets don't feel obligated to redo Adams' rookie deal right now. Gase was also very complimentary of Adams, who has been the team's top all-around performer the last two seasons. That's why he was so angry last October when general manager Joe Douglas fielded phone calls from clubs inquiring about what it might take for the Jets to deal Adams.
The Latest: Australians draw parallels to inequality in U.S.
Read full article: The Latest: Australians draw parallels to inequality in U.S.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:TOP OF THE HOUR: Australians rally, draw parallels to inequality in U.S. Protesters take to New York City streets after curfew, again. Protesters in South Korea condemn what they described as U.S. police brutality toward demonstrators. ___CANBERRA, Australia -- Thousands gathered in Australias capital on Friday to remind citizens that the racial inequality underscored by George Floyds death was not unique to the United States. ___NEW YORK -- Protesters stayed on the streets of New York City after curfew for another day Thursday, spurred by the death of George Floyd. ___WASHINGTON Protests in the nations capital over George Floyds death broke up before dark Thursday as a heavy rain began to fall.
Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality
Read full article: Players send video message to NFL about racial inequalityNEW YORK NEW YORK (AP) Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality. The players then name several of the black men and women who have recently been killed, including Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Eric Garner. I AM George Floyd, Hopkins says. ... We, the National Football League, admit wrong in silencing our players from peacefully protesting. ... We, the National Football League, believe black lives matter.___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
Eww York: Darnold, Jets hold on to beat Jones, Giants 34-27
Read full article: Eww York: Darnold, Jets hold on to beat Jones, Giants 34-27With the Giants trailing 21-19 in the third quarter, Jones marched them down the field on nine plays over 69 yards, capped by a 15-yard touchdown pass to Tate. Ficken's 35-yard field goal made it 34-27 with 7:36 remaining, and the defense held firm from there for the Jets. Darnold was 19 of 30 for 230 yards, while Jones was 26 of 40 for 308 yards. Darnold gave the Jets an early lead by running it in from 2 yards out, capping a 13-play, 75-yard drive. INJURIESGiants: LT Nate Solder left in the second quarter with a concussion.