NFL has to react after investing in President Trump only to be repaid in body blows

What has the NFL gotten for all those golden quarters pumped into Trump’s inauguration? Pretty much the same thing everyone has gotten out of his presidency thus far: A busted political slot machine of loud noises, flashing lights and no payoff.

Darron Lee knows why he's struggling

Darron Lee earned the nickname “Little Dog” from Sheldon Richardson last season as a Jets rookie. Gang Green come into Sunday's home opener versus the Dolphins ranked dead last in run defense. There are a host of culprits, but Lee is one of the more conspicuous ones. The linebacker, a former first-round

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  Jets' Darron Lee: 'I'm confident in what I do'

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  PFF: Darron Lee struggles again as 2 Jets offensive lineman shine vs. Raiders

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Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons: Replacing Jarrad Davis key to upset

Ahead of Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons, Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett looks at the biggest factor for each team to win, and highlights the game's key matchup:  The Lions will win if … They hold the Falcons to fewer than 28 points. The magic number last year

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  The Falcons are the most talented team the Lions will play in 2017

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  Ryan Schraeder ruled out, Ty Sambrailo to make first start for Falcons vs. Lions

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