Demaryius Thomas had C.T.E. when he died in December at 33, but the posthumous diagnosis alone does not explain what role football had in the charismatic N.F.L. star’s quick decline.
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What Brady, Rodgers and Wilson’s Choices Could Mean for the NFL 2022 Season
Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson all made decisions that shifted plans around the league and reinforced the value of having a franchise quarterback.
Seahawks Plan to Trade Russell Wilson to the Broncos
Wilson led the Seattle Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, winning one, but had taken issue with being left out of personnel decisions.
The N.F.L Coaches Fired So Far in 2022
The Bears, Vikings and Broncos all fired their coaches after losing seasons and prepared to remake their franchises. In a surprising move, so did the Dolphins, who finished with a winning record.
How Kansas City’s Win Affects the N.F.L. Playoff Picture
Angling for the top seed in the A.F.C. with a win, Kansas City’s much maligned defense forced a fumble and returned it for a third-quarter touchdown.
Dan Reeves, Coach Who Reached (but Lost) Four Super Bowls, Dies at 77
After playing and coaching with the Dallas Cowboys, he went on to great success — if no championships — with the Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons.
N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
Teams get two tools to deal with the coronavirus surge: shorter quarantines for players who test positive and no Thursday night games.
Demaryius Thomas, Ex-Denver Broncos Wide Receiver, Is Found Dead
Mr. Thomas, 33, played as a wide receiver in the National Football League for 10 seasons and helped lead the Broncos to victory in the Super Bowl in 2016. He retired in June.
NFL Week 13 Predictions: Odds and Picks Against the Spread
Kansas City looks to gain separation in the tight A.F.C. West, and the Bills will try to retake the A.F.C. East from the Patriots.
NFL Week 10 Picks Against the Spread
The gulf between the two conferences will show when Kansas City and the Las Vegas Raiders vie in the jammed A.F.C. West, and the Cleveland Browns try to derail the Patriots, while the Rams roll.
What We Learned From Week 7 in the N.F.L.
King Henry’s court helped Tennessee take down Kansas City, Chicago’s aimlessness was on display again, and middling quarterback plans caught up to Denver and Washington.
NFL Week 6 Picks Against the Spread
Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson play for A.F.C. supremacy, the Cardinals travel to Cleveland looking to go 6-0, and the Packers meet the rival Bears.
What We Learned From Week 2 of the N.F.L. Season
Bill Belichick sees a path toward making the Patriots a dynastic contender again, the Cowboys’ talent got a chance to shine, and Sam Darnold looks … happy.
Which A.F.C. Teams Could Challenge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs fortified their offensive line in pursuit of another championship, but the Bills, Browns and a bevy of first-year starters should shake up the order.
A New Outbreak Leaves a Broncos Rookie in an Awkward Position: Quarterback
Receiver Kendall Hinton was a last resort fill-in when four Denver Broncos quarterbacks were ruled ineligible to play in Sunday’s game because they’d been exposed to the coronavirus.
Virus Disruptions Hit 49ers and Broncos, as N.F.L. Crisis Grows
The 49ers would need to train away for the headquarters for three weeks under an order from local health officials. The Broncos have none of their quarterbacks available for their game on Sunday.
NFL Injuries Lead to Hand-Wringing, Finger-Pointing and Confusion
Conventional football wisdom suggests player health would benefit from either more — or less — preparation.
Carroll Hardy, Athlete With a Unique Distinction, Dies at 87
He was a college star in three sports and a successful N.F.L. executive. But he was better known as the only player who ever pinch-hit for Ted Williams.
Why N.F.L. Players Opted Out of the 2020 Season
“I’m literally bear-hugging another creature on the other side of the ball every single play,” Leo Koloamatangi, a Jets offensive lineman, said. “If that guy has any symptoms, I’m going to get them.”
These Athletes Had the Coronavirus. Will They Ever Be the Same?
Von Miller of the Denver Broncos called the disease a “surreal” experience and said he struggled at first to workout. Other athletes have endured lingering lung and other health issues.
Cody Latimer of the Redskins Faces Assault and Weapons Charges
Deputies went to an apartment complex in Colorado early Saturday morning after receiving a report of gunfire inside a unit, officials said.