Columbus attorney releases texts, statements related to Elliott investigation

The Columbus, Ohio attorney’s office has released text messages, written statements and other documents related to the investigation of domestic violence charges against Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. Earlier this week, the city attorney’s office announced it will not pursue charges against Elliott because of conflicting information and insufficient evidence. The release of these documents…

Pereira on Goodell shove: “It wasn’t that big of a deal to me”

Shortly after we posted an item on former head of officiating Mike Pereira accusing NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell of shoving him during an argument at the league office in 2001, Pereira sounded surprised in a radio interview that it was big news. “It’s the first time I’ve had to address it. I just read it…

Rookie fullback Andy Janovich gets Broncos back even

If you thought Trevor Siemian was an unknown quarterback, the Broncos just tied the game with a real unknown. It’s not just that you’ve never heard of Andy Janovich, but he plays a position they didn’t use last year. The rookie fullback just took his first NFL carry for a 28-yard touchdown, seemingly confusing a…

Trevor Siemian’s first drive ends with a fumble, Panthers make them pay

Prior to tonight, Trevor Siemian’s only play was a kneel down to end a game. But the Broncos quarterback moved his team a bit, before a turnover ruined any early momentum they had built. Rookie Devontae Booker’s first NFL carry was fumbled, forced and recovered by Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson. Siemian had moved them 46…

Broncos issue statement regarding Brandon Marshall’s decision to kneel

As of Wednesday, neither the Panthers nor the Broncos expected any of their players to not stand during the national anthem. On Thursday, Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall opted to kneel. “While we encourage members of our organization to stand during the National Anthem, we understand and respect it being a personal decision,” the Broncos said…

Broncos’ Brandon Marshall kneels during national anthem

Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall has joined the ranks of players making a statement during the national anthem. Marshall kneeled during the anthem before tonight’s season opener against the Panthers. He appeared to be the only player on the Broncos’ sideline doing so, and everyone on the Panthers’ sideline appeared to be standing. During the preseason,…

Source: Marshawn Lynch “up in the air” about a possible return

In the offseason, retired Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was adamant: He’s done with football. Eventually, he may not be. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Lynch is currently “up in the air” about returning to the NFL. The source said that Week Four or Week Five could be the hot spots for…

Your first inactives of the 2016 regular season

We’re getting closer to the return of football. Among the signs that the 2016 season is about to begin is the release of the first lists of inactive players in a meaningful game since the Broncos and Panthers played in Santa Clara in February. The same two teams will be squaring off on NBC shortly…

Stream Broncos-Panthers on NBCSports.com

You can stream tonight’s Broncos-Panthers season opener and Super Bowl rematch on NBCSports.com. The stream started with “Football Night in America” at 7:30 p.m. ET. Access the broadcast here. Game coverage begins at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Jed York: $1M donation to “get the focus where it belongs”

The 49ers confirmed their reported plans to donate $1 million to two Bay Area groups in a statement from team CEO Jed York on Thursday. In a tweet linking to the statement, York wrote that he was proud to make a donation designed to “get the focus where it belongs.” “Today, I am committing that…

Broncos, Rams talked Case Keenum trade in August

The Broncos and Rams discussed a Case Keenum trade during preseason, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports. Find out why Trevor Siemian's emergence put a halt to trade talks.

Niners make $1 million donation to community foundations

The San Francisco 49ers are donating $1 million to a pair of Bay Area community groups that work against social inequality, the team announced Thursday.

Five years, $50 million extension for David DeCastro

Steelers guard David DeCastro has a new contract, and plenty of new cash. Per a source with knowledge of the deal, it’s a five-year, $50 million extension — the largest contract the Steelers ever have given to an offensive lineman. He’ll receive $18.1 million in 2016 (he was due to make $8.07 million under his…