Michael Bennett support transcends NFL, sports world — and he needs it

It’s one thing for other NFL players to stand up for Michael Bennett, but a statement Wednesday included big-name supporters from all walks of life. And Bennett badly needed to see it.

It’s one thing for other NFL players to stand up for Michael Bennett, but a statement Wednesday included big-name supporters from all walks of life. And Bennett badly needed to see it.

Chargers need to leave knack for late collapses back in San Diego

The Chargers’ loss to the Broncos looked too much like so many others before. Anthony Lynn and Philip Rivers believe things are different now, though.

The Chargers’ loss to the Broncos looked too much like so many others before. Anthony Lynn and Philip Rivers believe things are different now, though.

If Vikings win big in 2017, remember the spark Stefon Diggs provided

A sluggish game broke open when Sam Bradford found Stefon Diggs and ignited the Vikings offense against the Saints on Monday night. The rest of the NFL should take notice.

A sluggish game broke open when Sam Bradford found Stefon Diggs and ignited the Vikings offense against the Saints on Monday night. The rest of the NFL should take notice.

Everything about Colts’ disaster can be traced back to Jim Irsay’s poor management

From Andrew Luck to Scott Tolzien to Chuck Pagano to Colin Kaepernick, everything about the mess that is the Indianapolis Colts falls on team owner Jim Irsay.

From Andrew Luck to Scott Tolzien to Chuck Pagano to Colin Kaepernick, everything about the mess that is the Indianapolis Colts falls on team owner Jim Irsay.

Eagles off and running thanks to not-so-secret weapon: Carson Wentz’s legs

The Eagles gave Carson Wentz help on the offensive side this offseason, but against Washington he helped himself with his elusiveness. That’s part of the Philly coaches’ second-year plan for him.

The Eagles gave Carson Wentz help on the offensive side this offseason, but against Washington he helped himself with his elusiveness. That’s part of the Philly coaches’ second-year plan for him.

The next Deflategate? With Ezekiel Elliott, NFL stands to lose more than it wins

History says the NFL will end up getting its way with Ezekiel Elliott, but its credibility can’t afford the beatings it takes when muscling the players.

History says the NFL will end up getting its way with Ezekiel Elliott, but its credibility can’t afford the beatings it takes when muscling the players.

Eric Berry injury news brings high-flying Chiefs crashing back to earth

The Eric Berry Achilles tear crushes the Chiefs as thoroughly as the Chiefs crushed the Patriots Thursday night. It will take too much for them to replace him.

The Eric Berry Achilles tear crushes the Chiefs as thoroughly as the Chiefs crushed the Patriots Thursday night. It will take too much for them to replace him.

The Patriots’ defense goes backward vs. the Chiefs, and it’s not too early to worry

One huge letdown by an upgraded defense could snowball into two with Drew Brees and the Saints coming up. Don’t assume things will work out for coordinator Matt Patricia and New England the way it has in the past.

One huge letdown by an upgraded defense could snowball into two with Drew Brees and the Saints coming up. Don’t assume things will work out for coordinator Matt Patricia and New England the way it has in the past.

Colin Kaepernick’s unemployment reveals troubling character of hidden NFL execs

Colin Kaepernick, still out of a job as the 2017 NFL season begins, keeps giving team execs chances to show you who they really are, and they keep showing it. So believe them.

Colin Kaepernick, still out of a job as the 2017 NFL season begins, keeps giving team execs chances to show you who they really are, and they keep showing it. So believe them.