The New York Times – Sports:
Ahmad Gardner, the Jets cornerback known as Sauce, has personified the team’s joyfully brash culture shift during its surprising 5-2 start to the N.F.L. season.
Author: Emmanuel Morgan
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In the Returns of Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores, the Dolphins’ Troubles Are Displayed
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L. has been bedeviled by its attempts to better evaluate players for concussions and to hire diverse head coaches. In the Dolphins’ win over the Steelers, those issues were on full display.
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Eagles Remain Undefeated as Jalen Hurts Outwits Cowboys Pass Rush
The New York Times – Sports:
Hurts, the Eagles quarterback, threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns against one of the N.F.L.’s most fearsome defenses to keep Philadelphia atop the N.F.C. East.
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Another Dolphins Quarterback Exits With a Head Injury
The New York Times – Sports:
The Dolphins’ backup, Teddy Bridgewater, left the game with head and elbow injuries, leaving Skylar Thompson, a rookie, to finish.
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For the Bucs, Simply Playing at Home Is a Victory
The New York Times – Sports:
Buccaneers players, coaches and staff members fled south, and the N.F.L. made plans for the game to be played elsewhere, before Ian’s path turned.
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How Aaron Donald Bull-Rushed His Way to 100 Sacks
The New York Times – Sports:
With an average of 0.77 sacks per game, Donald could challenge Bruce Smith’s career sacks record. But only if he plays well beyond his stated plans.
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NFL Nixes Tackle Game From Pro Bowl
The New York Times – Sports:
Pro football’s annual all-star event will instead feature a flag football game and skills competition in an attempt to restore interest and increase player participation.
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Black NFL Players Still Wear Their Hair in Locs Despite the Challenges
The New York Times – Sports:
N.F.L. players who wear dreadlocks risk being tackled by their hair and face helmet-fitting challenges. But they say expressing their identities and showing off their style is worth it.