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• NFL cites player safety in plan to bring every stadium’s playing surface up to enhanced standards - The NFL unveiled strict new field standards, requiring all stadiums to meet lab-approved benchmarks in about three years amid efforts to prevent injuries.
• Trump says America should change football's name so soccer can have it: 'It really doesn't make sense' - FIFA awarded President Donald Trump its inaugural Peace Prize, and Trump suggested soccer should be called football and the NFL should be renamed during the World Cup.
• Super Bowl champ, 34, taking time to decide on career after Bills claimed him off waives, agent says - Darius Slay is "going to take some time away from football" and decide whether he will continue his career after being claimed by the Buffalo Bills.
• Cowboys’ playoff hopes in jeopardy after loss to Lions and costly late-game mistakes - The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night Football, moving to 8-5 and positioning themselves as top challengers for the final NFC playoff seed.
• NFL punter who was accused of threatening to kill opponent is nominated for league's top prestige award - Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke received his team's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nomination despite recent allegations of threatening to kill opposing players.
• Former NFL defensive lineman Spice Adams talks about good fantasy football punishments - Former NFL defensive lineman Spice Adams spoke to Fox News Digital about good fantasy football punishments and a new alternative as the season winds down.
• Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman's MMA promotion inks crucial media rights deal - Lights Out Extreme Fighting will be broadcast in Latin America thanks to its new media rights deal with ESPN, the company announced on Wednesday.
• Eagles coach says a 'line was crossed' in first public comments since his house was vandalized - Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo said a "line was crossed" in his first public comments since his New Jersey house was vandalized with eggs.
• Deshaun Watson takes major step in return as Browns begin to settle on Shedeur Sanders - The Cleveland Browns activated Deshaun Watson's 21-day practice window following dual Achilles injuries while Shedeur Sanders remains the starter.
• Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger suggests 'fresh start' for Mike Tomlin amid recent struggles - Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger suggested that it might be time for the franchise to "clean house" and move on from head coach Mike Tomlin.