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Rashid Shaheed hopes to stay with Seahawks ‘long-term’

Rashid Shaheed hasn’t played a game for Seattle yet, but he already sees his future there. “I’m here to stay, man. We can figure something out after the season ends,” the new Seahawks receiver said Wednesday, via FOX13 Seattle. Shaheed, who becomes a free agent after the season, said he plans to be in Seattle “long-term.” The optimism makes sense — Shaheed already knows offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s system from their time together in New Orleans. Before a meniscus injury ended his season last year, Shaheed posted 20 catches, 349 yards, and three touchdowns in six games for the Saints, showing his ability as a deep-play threat.

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Jaguars’ Cam Little sends Hall of Fame his jersey

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little is sending his game jersey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame after making NFL history last Sunday. Little drilled a 68-yard field goal — the longest in league history — to close the first half of Jacksonville’s 30-29 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas. The Hall of Fame asked for a memento from the record-setting kick, but Little decided to keep the ball and his cleats, opting instead to send his jersey. “I just started wearing those cleats last week, so I’m not giving them the cleats,” Little said Wednesday. “And I wanted to keep the ball. I think the ball is special. I think that’s the coolest part about it.” The kick surpassed the previous record of 66 yards, set by Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens in 2021.

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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels avoids surgery for elbow injury

The Washington Commanders got encouraging news on Jayden Daniels elbow injury. An MRI showed no ligament damage to his dislocated left elbow, and the quarterback won’t need surgery, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The team will not place Daniels on injured reserve and plans to re-evaluate him during their Week 12 bye. Daniels, who sought multiple medical opinions, received what was described as “the best possible outcome.” While he remains out indefinitely, there’s optimism he could return later this season. The elbow issue is the latest in a string of injuries for the young QB, who has already missed games with knee and  hamstring problems this year. Daniels was hurt in the fourth quarter of Washington’s Week 9 loss to Seattle when his arm twisted awkwardly during a tackle. He was seen with his arm in an air cast and was quickly ruled out, sparking fears his season might be over. For now, though, the Commanders are hopeful their quarterback can make it back before year’s end.

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Ex-NFL WR Antonio Brown arrested in Dubai on attempted murder charge

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge. He was connected to a May shooting in Miami, authorities confirmed Thursday. According to Miami police spokesman Mike Vega, the 37-year-old was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and transported to Essex County, New Jersey. He is being held pending extradition to Miami. It remains unclear how long Brown had been in Dubai, though he had posted on social media from the city in recent months. An arrest warrant alleges that Brown grabbed a handgun from a security staffer following  a celebrity boxing event and fired two shots at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a man with whom he had earlier fought. Nantambu told police one bullet grazed his neck. Court documents do not list an attorney for Brown, and no timetable has been announced for his return to Miami. If convicted, the second-degree attempted murder charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Brown, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time All-Pro, played 12 NFL seasons — most notably with the Pittsburgh Steelers — and last appeared in 2021 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He recorded 928 receptions, 12,291 yards, and 83 touchdowns over his career.

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Geno Smith suffers quad contusion in loss to Broncos

It was a painful night for Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders — both figuratively and literally. During Thursday’s 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos, Smith suffered a quad contusion early in the fourth quarter after being tripped up by Nik Bonitto and then hit late by Malcolm Roach, whose knee inadvertently slammed into Smith’s leg. Trainers checked on the 35-year-old quarterback as he limped to the sideline, with Kenny Pickett briefly replacing him before Smith returned later in the game, clearly limited. “Obviously, I just played a game, so it’s not feeling the best,” Smith said afterward. “But I’ll be better as the days go along, hopefully.” Head coach Pete Carroll confirmed the injury wasn’t expected to be serious. “It’s not like some other injuries,” Carroll said. “This is not one that he can’t get back from.” Smith endured a rough night overall, completing 16 of 26 passes for 143 yards, one interception, and taking six sacks against a relentless Denver defense. With the loss, the Raiders’ offensive woes deepened.

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Broncos offense searching for spark after ‘sluggish’ win over Raiders

The Denver Broncos managed to extend their winning streak to seven games on Thursday, their longest since 2015. However, it was far from pretty in a 10-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite the victory, Denver’s offense struggled mightily, finishing with just 10 first downs, two turnovers, and moving backward on the final drive before Wil Lutz’s game-winning field goal. According to NFL Research, the Broncos became only the third team since 2000 to win a game while scoring 10 or fewer points, gaining 10 or fewer first downs, and committing multiple turnovers. “We’ve got to find some juice somewhere,” running back J.K. Dobbins said after the game. “The defense is carrying us right now. We’ve got to do our part.” Both offenses were equally stagnant. Denver and Las Vegas each recorded 10 first downs and 11 penalties, marking just the second time since 1950 that both teams in a game had more penalties than first downs. Still, head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Geno Smith (who threw for just 143 yards) were relieved to escape with the win, even if it came with boos from the home crowd. “I’ve been booed before and I’ll be booed again,” Payton said with a shrug. The Broncos improved to 8-2, but their offense remains a glaring concern heading into the season’s second half.

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Browning shoulders blame as Bengals skid continues with third straight loss

The Cincinnati Bengals dropped their third game in a row Sunday, falling 37-24 to the Detroit Lions, as backup QB Jake Browning struggled with turnovers in place of the injured Joe Burrow. Browning threw three interceptions, giving him eight in four games this season, and admitted afterward that he cost his team. “A lot of people in that locker room played winning football today,” Browning said. “I did not. You throw three picks in the NFL, you’re going to lose.” While Browning also delivered three second-half touchdown passes, the damage was already done. The boos from the home crowd grew louder each time he returned to the field. With Joe Burrow sidelined indefinitely following toe surgery, Cincinnati has chosen to stick with Browning over veteran reinforcements, leaving him under pressure to improve quickly.

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Mark Sanchez hit with felony battery charge after Indianapolis altercation

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez now faces a felony battery charge, causing serious bodily injury, prosecutors announced Monday. The new charge, which carries a possible one- to six-year prison sentence, adds to the misdemeanor counts Sanchez was already facing from a late-night altercation in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend. According to a police affidavit, Sanchez, reportedly smelling of alcohol, confronted a 69-year-old truck driver near a hotel loading dock. The confrontation turned violent when the driver allegedly used a knife in self-defense, stabbing Sanchez multiple times in the upper torso. Both men were hospitalized; Sanchez remains in stable condition. “Once we received new information about the victim’s medical condition, it became clear that additional charges were needed,” Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears said. Sanchez’s attorney declined to comment. A scheduled court appearance was moved to Nov. 4 as the investigation continues.

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Chargers’ Keenan Allen Becomes Fastest Player in NFL History to 1,000 Receptions

Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen reached a historic milestone Sunday, becoming the fastest player in NFL history to record 1,000 career receptions. Allen hit the mark during the Chargers’ 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders, snagging a 4-yard pass from Justin Herbert in the second quarter for catch No. 1,000. The 32-year-old wideout achieved the feat in just 159 games, breaking Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison’s previous record of 167 games. Keenan Allen finished with five catches for 58 yards, bringing his career total to 1,003 receptions, which moves him past Hines Ward into 15th place all-time. “It’s an honor to be mentioned with legends like Marvin Harrison and Hines Ward,” Keenan Allen said postgame.

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Former Ravens DL and Super Bowl XLVII Champion Arthur Jones Dies at 39

Arthur Jones, a former Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman and Super Bowl XLVII champion, has died at the age of 39. The school and the Ravens did not disclose a cause of death. “Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. “His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity continuously uplifted others.” Jones, a fifth-round pick in 2010, played four seasons with the Ravens, recording 8.5 of his 10 career sacks in 2012-13. He was a key contributor in Baltimore’s 2012 Super Bowl run, famously sacking Colin Kaepernick just before the Superdome’s power outage and recovering a fumble in the victory over the 49ers. He later played for the Colts (2014-15) and Washington (2017). At Syracuse, He was a dominant defensive tackle with 38.5 tackles for loss — still a school record for an interior lineman — and was a two-time first-team All-Big East selection. Jones was the older brother of former UFC heavyweight champion Jon and NFL defensive end Chandler, a four-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl winner with the Patriots.

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