Bengals veteran Wilson addresses benching

Logan Wilson, one of Cincinnati’s core defensive players, was benched Sunday in favor of rookie Barrett Carter, who will be the starter going forward. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Bengals veteran Wilson addresses benching

WR Moore back in Chicago after night in hospital

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is back in Chicago after spending the night in a Washington, D.C.-area hospital where he was evaluated for a groin injury, according to coach Ben Johnson. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} WR Moore back in Chicago after night in hospital

Ex-NFL OL Leno retires on solemn anniversary

Former NFL offensive lineman Charles Leno Jr. announced his retirement on Tuesday – two years to the day his wife suffered a miscarriage. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Ex-NFL OL Leno retires on solemn anniversary

Ex-Jets star Mangold seeking kidney transplant

Former Jets center Nick Mangold, battling chronic kidney disease since a 2006 diagnosis for a rare genetic disorder, went public Tuesday with his need for a kidney transplant. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Ex-Jets star Mangold seeking kidney transplant

Rodgers, Flacco happy to be part of 'Icy Hot Bowl'

Thursday night’s matchup between the Steelers and Bengals featuring Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco will mark just the second time in NFL history that opposing quarterbacks age 40 or older will start a regular or postseason game against each other. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Rodgers, Flacco happy to be part of 'Icy Hot Bowl'

Titans interim to stay positive for rookie QB Ward

Interim Titans coach Mike McCoy says he plans to clean up issues and use positive reinforcement to help guide rookie quarterback Cam Ward. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Titans interim to stay positive for rookie QB Ward