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 [November 14, 2017]
(The Sports Xchange) - The
co-owners of the New York Giants issued a statement in support of
head coach Ben McAdoo on Monday.
John Mara and Steve Tisch also said in the statement that the team
will not make any coaching decisions until after the 2017 season has
been completed.
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The Kansas City Chiefs released defensive tackle Roy Miller, two
days after he was arrested in Jacksonville, Fla., and charged with
domestic battery of his wife.
"We did release Roy and we're going to move on from that," Chiefs
coach Andy Reid told reporters, declining to answer further
questions about Miller being waived. "I can't really talk about
anything from a legal standpoint, so I'm going to just leave it at
that."
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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, a
controversial figure who started a movement to kneel during the
national anthem before NFL games as a protest against racial
inequality, has been named "Citizen of the Year" by GQ magazine.
GQ named its "Men of the Year" and the magazine released the cover
featuring the four "new American heroes," including Kaepernick, late
night host Stephen Colbert, NBA star Kevin Durant and actress Gal
Gadot.
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Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamie Collins will miss the remainder of
the season with a torn MCL in his right knee, the team announced.
Collins sustained the injury after he was tackled on an interception
return by Detroit offensive lineman Graham Glasgow during Sunday's
38-24 loss to the Lions.
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According to multiple outlets, the Seattle Seahawks will sign
free-agent cornerback Byron Maxwell to a contract in the wake of
Sherman sustaining a season-ending Achilles injury during the team's
22-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals last week.
Maxwell, who worked out for the club, was selected by Seattle in the
sixth round of the 2011 draft.
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Colin Kaepernick (7) throws a pass before the game against the San
Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers rookie running back Aaron Jones is expected to
miss at least three weeks for a knee injury sustained in Sunday's
23-16 win against the Chicago Bears.
Jones, who was injured on the opening drive against the Bears as he
was tackled by linebacker Sam Acho, has an MCL injury and is
expected to be out for three to six weeks, a source told ESPN's Adam
Schefter.
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New Orleans Saints running back Daniel Lasco reportedly suffered a
bulging disc in his spine during Sunday's 47-10 win over the Buffalo
Bills that required him to be taken off the field by ambulance in
the second quarter.
Lasco's injury is thought not to be career ending, according NFL
Network's Ian Rapoport.
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The Oakland Raiders reinstated defensive tackle Darius Latham to the
active roster, the team announced.
Latham was eligible to return after serving a four-game suspension
for violating the league's substance abuse policy. He was placed on
the Reserve/Suspended List on Oct. 9.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived Freddie Martino to make room on the
active roster for fellow wide receiver Mike Evans, the team
announced.
Evans served a one-game suspension by the NFL for his role in an
altercation against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 5. The
24-year-old Evans leads the team in receptions (40) and receiving
yards (532) and is tied for top honors with tight end Cameron Brate
with four touchdown catches.
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