In this Dec. 14, 2014, file photo, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, right, and son Stephen Jones talk with head coach Jason Garrett before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stuck with Garrett despite one playoff berth and winning record in his first five full seasons and now his team is the top seed in the NFC.
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Tony Romo expected to play in Cowboys’ final game
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to play Tony Romo in the final game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer and Adam Schefter. With a 13-2 record, the Cowboys have already secured a first-round bye in the playoffs with the NFC’s top spot.
As sales of Cowboys gear soar, some consumers say team dropped the ball
Even as the world’s most valuable sports franchise enjoys a record-breaking year for merchandise sales, more than a dozen consumers are still fuming about a sales fumble from Christmas just past. Fans and would-be buyers of Dallas Cowboys merchandise took to social media, and spoke with The Dallas Morning News, to vent about lost orders, canceled orders and goods that didn’t make it onto Santa’s sleigh in time for the gift-athon holiday.
2017 Hall of Fame Game might be in the Dallas Cowboysa future
The game had been played on Sunday, the day after the Hall of Fame ceremony. This year, the game will take place Aug. 3, with the enshrinement Aug. 5. The Dallas Cowboys are a leading candidate to play in the game should Jerry Jones earn election into Canton.
Aaron Rodgers has been spectacular for the Packers down the stretch
… the Broncos for the most. New England can lock down a record sixth No. 1 overall seed this week. Dane Brugler of CBS Sports and NFLDraftScout.com gives his projections for the top 10 based on current draft position: 1. Cleveland Browns: Myles …
AC In The AM: Regular Season Ends With Imposing Challenge
We’re about to find out on Sunday how far they have really come. At the very least, we’ll get a clearer indication.
Redskins need to beat Giants, hope for no Packers-Lions tie
It’ll be a long night for the Washington Redskins on Sunday, even if they beat the New York Giants at home in the afternoon. The Redskins face a virtual win and get into the playoffs scenario in their regular-season finale, with one hitch.
Texans, Titans insist they have lots to play for in finale
The AFC South title Tennessee hoped to be playing for Sunday now rests comfortably in Houston ‘s hands for a second straight season. Houston can finish its first season sweep of the AFC South and extend a divisional winning streak already tied for the NFL ‘s longest active string to 11 games.
Gainesville boy battling leukemia will be honorary Falcons captain Sunday
Emma Claire, 9, J.R., Riley, 6, and Molly Johnson pose for a photo at their Gainesville home Wednesday. J.R. and Molly Johnson said they are blown away by the support they have received from the community after Riley was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Down to the wire: Lions-Packers will decide NFC North
It’s not the biggest game in the history of Ford Field, though it’s probably the biggest that’s actually involved the Detroit Lions . Motown’s new football stadium opened in 2002, and since then it has hosted a Super Bowl and a Final Four.
Bucs want to finish strong, despite only slim playoff hopes
Tampa Bay’s slender playoff prospects are not foremost on Jameis Winston’s mind heading into what’s likely to be his team’s season finale against the Carolina Panthers . What matters more to the young quarterback is the Buccaneers not only finish strong against the defending NFC champions, but play with a fervor that doesn’t reflect the disappointment of letting a potential postseason berth slip away.
Mike Tolbert continues to be role model on, off field
Special Photo/Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez Douglas County native and Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert was named to his third Pro Bowl game of his nine-year professional career.
Smith, Ravens seek a rare upbeat ending in Cincinnati
What feels like the end of the road for Steve Smith isn’t at all what he or the Baltimore Ravens expected. They were mere seconds away from taking control of the AFC North when the Steelers snatched it away from them, scoring a touchdown with 9 seconds left for a 31-27 win that ended Baltimore ‘s chances last week.
Raiders-Broncos finale represents a role reversal
Spoiler is an unfamiliar role for Von Miller and Chris Harris Jr., who get to see what it’s like to play for nothing but pride Sunday when the Denver Broncos host the Oakland Raiders . The Broncos were eliminated from playoff contention last week, so they won’t get a chance to defend their Super Bowl 50 title.
Avoiding injuries top priority for playoff-bound Cowboys
Staying healthy – not winning – is the top priority for the playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday because they already clinched home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. “No game is meaningless,” Prescott said.
KC seeks AFC West title; Chargers face possible SD finale
Already in the playoffs for the third time in four years, Alex Smith and the Chiefs need to beat the Chargers and have the Denver Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders in order to clinch the AFC West title and a first-round bye. The games kick off at the same time, and it’ll be tempting for the Chiefs to check the antiquated Jumbotron at the aging stadium for Raiders-Broncos updates.
Bills, Jets meet while facing offseasons of uncertainty
There’s still plenty of intrigue and uncertainty surrounding both teams, though, as their seasons crawl to a close without the playoffs in sight. Again.
Carson Palmer returns to Coliseum when Cards wrap up vs Rams
Carson Palmer hasn’t visited the Coliseum since he was Southern California’s starting quarterback 14 years ago. Although he won the Heisman Trophy just a few weeks later, that final home victory over Notre Dame still stands out as a major highlight of his football life.
Patriots Notebook: Michael Floyd getting more comfortable with playbook
The Patriots signed Michael Floyd on Dec. 15 as an insurance policy at receiver. It increasingly appears they’ll look to cash in on their coverage Sunday against the Dolphins in Miami.
Dolphins’ Matt Moore at ease in starting gig vs Patriots
Quarterback Matt Moore hadn’t started a game since 2012 when he was elevated to the top spot on the Miami Dolphins’ depth chart following an injury to Ryan Tannehill in Week 14. Moore always understood he was one injury away from overseeing an offense again. So, when he finally was called, he was prepared to step in and step it up.
Brady’s suspension, legalized pot led 2016 news in Massachusetts
… $65,000 funneled through his private law firm. He served five years of an eight-year sentence.  Daily fantasy sports rivals DraftKings and FanDuel agreed to merge after months of speculation and increasing regulatory scrutiny. DraftKings, based …
Patriots: Cyrus Jones hoping he gets another shot
Cyrus Jones remains confident in his abilities as a kick returner, even if the decisions of the coaching staff indicate that their confidence is not necessarily mutual. A chance to return kicks or punts on Sunday at Miami, to Jones, would just be a chance to break a season-defining play.
Steelersa Brown asks Jetsa Marshall to pay up on car bet
Antonio Brown is in the driver’s seat in his car bet with Brandon Marshall, so he’s looking for the Jets receiver to turn over the keys. Marshall felt so confident during the summer that he was going to have a big season, he issued a friendly challenge to the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver on Twitter: If he had more yards receiving, Brown would give him his Rolls-Royce.
Jets’ Wilkerson: There was no plan for ankle entering season
The New York Jets defensive end wasn’t his usual playmaking self, unable to move around the field the way he has for most of his career. “It sounds like an excuse,” Wilkerson said Thursday.
AFC has its 6 playoff teams. Who will fill out NFC bracket?
Bad form for the AFC, which has all six of its playoff qualifiers determined heading into the final Sunday of the schedule. While there are still some things to be decided there , the drama is center stage in the NFC.
Domo’s Eagles-Cowboys scouting report
Paul Domowitch is a pro football columnist with the Daily News , where he has worked since 1982. He has covered nearly 30 Super Bowls and has been a selector for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the last 15 years.
Two days after Rex Ryan was fired, Bills seemingly face uncertainty over QB Tyrod Taylor’s future
In addition to deciding which coach presents the best chance to snap the Bills’ 17 straight seasons of playoff-less football in January, the organization’s offseason checklist appears to include whether or not quarterback Tyrod Taylor will be in the fold beyond this season. Taylor, seemingly a Rex Ryan favorite, could be facing a uncertain future in Buffalo just months after agreeing to a five-year contract extension.
Cowboys Unlikely To Play Romo in Season Finale
The Dallas Cowboys could rest many of their starters in Week 17 after clinching home field advantage throughout the playoffs, but are unlikely to play backup quarterback Tony Romo. Team owner Jerry Jones declared after Dallas’ 42-21 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night that he does not want Romo to take a snap this Sunday.
Wearing brace, Dolphins’ Tannehill returns to practice field
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill has returned to the practice field, but he’s not taking part in team drills yet. Tannehill wore a cap, T-shirt and left knee brace while watching his teammates at the start of Thursday’s workout for the regular-season finale Sunday against New England.
Steve: A fitting Saints finale against arch-rival Falcons
Sunday, January 1st, 3:25pm on 870AM / 105.3FM Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA Saints +7 Under / Over: 56 This Saints season will conclude the same as the previous two; minus a spot in the playoffs. 2016 however does feel a little different since the defense has gotten better, as well as there being a stronger commitment to running the football.
How James Franklin’s playing past laid groundwork for Penn State’s Rose Bowl run
That’s how East Stroudsburg quarterbacks coach Mike Terwilliger remembers it. Franklin, he said, was a city kid.
Before arriving at Penn State, James Franklin needed a couch to crash on in East Stroudsburg
His alma mater, East Stroudsburg, has a knack for helping kick-start careers on the sideline — by coach Denny Douds’ estimation, seven current NFL assistants had early stops with the Warriors. And Franklin knew he wanted to spend time on East Stroudsburg’s staff after graduation, Douds said.
NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 17
The Saints outlasted the Bucs 31-24 in the Superdome last week. Mark Ingram rushed for 90 yards and scored 2 touchdowns.
Devin Smith Is Not Taking Anything for Granted
‘s sophomore campaign has been a test of patience. “It’s been real tough,” Smith told Eric Allen and Larry Hardesty on Inside the Jets.
Why Odell Beckham Jr. is conflicted about Redskins game
Here are the Giants, preparing for their regular-season finale against the Redskins, knowing a much more highly anticipated game awaits them in the first round of the playoffs, site undetermined, opponent undetermined, importance very much determined. “It’s hard to not look past this game, knowing what’s at stake and the position we’re in, can’t move up, can’t move down,” Beckham said Wednesday after practice.
Goff has chance to avoid 0-7 rookie year as Rams’ starter
Goff has chance to avoid 0-7 rookie year as Rams’ starter Jared Goff is down to his final chance to end his rookie season as a winning quarterback Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iGpX5h THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Jared Goff is down to his last chance to end his rookie season as a winning quarterback.
DeSean Jackson Looking Forward To Testing The Free Agent Market
DeSean Jackson is set to become a free agent after the season. He is looking forward to playing market in the offseason.
Activism is OK, as long as you’re not talking about race
… as a means of achieving political or other goals, sometimes by demonstrations, protests, etc.” High-profile sports figures like Brady and Harbaugh often are reluctant to join activists in the area of race, the battleground for the Ross Initiative in …
Doug Martin Suspended for Violating NFL’s Drug Policy
But before they can start selling on Thursday- they… — Barbara Briley had stopped at an Exxon gas station in Virginia for directions on Christmas Eve. Shortly thereafter, she disappeared.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin suspended four games for violating NFL substance abuse policy
A season that began for Doug Martin with a five-year, $35 million deal including $15 million guaranteed will end with a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.