Bears Bears S C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been on five teams in seven seasons and is thankful to have yet another opportunity, this time in Chicago. “Your mental is f—ed up when ball is taken away,” Gardner-Johnson recently told ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. “We’re guys. We’re taught to be tough and strong and courageous from 10 years old to however long you play football, so you never … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Amon-Ra St. Brown, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers
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Kerby Joseph was sorely missed against a red-hot Jordan Love on Thanksgiving
Packers QB Jordan Love carved up the Lions' defense on Thanksgiving and feasted, thanks to the continued absence of the Lions' First-Team All-Pro safety. … [Read more...] about Kerby Joseph was sorely missed against a red-hot Jordan Love on Thanksgiving
Aidan Hutchinson gets brutally honest about what’s wrong with Lions’ defense
Aidan Hutchinson explains why the Detroit Lions' pass rush has struggled over the last four games and how the team can get back on track for a playoff push. … [Read more...] about Aidan Hutchinson gets brutally honest about what’s wrong with Lions’ defense
2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 13: The Cleveland Browns continue to dominate
The Browns' defensive line ranks first in every major PFF metric through 12 weeks of the 2025 season. They own the league’s top overall grade, pass-rush grade and run-defense grade, and they also lead all defensive lines in PFF WAR. On the field, the dominance shows up just as clearly: they have the most sacks and the most defensive stops of any unit in the NFL. … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 13: The Cleveland Browns continue to dominate
