Gore hopes to return for 15th season
Frank Gore’s ironman streak is about to end, but he wants to keep going.
The injured Miami Dolphins running back has decided against retirement and hopes to play a 15th NFL season next year, a person familiar with the situation said Friday. The person confirmed the decision to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Gore had not commented publicly.
The NFL’s leading active rusher suffered a season-ending sprained foot last week against Minnesota, but the injury won’t require surgery. The 35-year-old Gore has played in 126 consecutive games with 122 starts in a row.
Barkley receives two-year extension
The Buffalo Bills signed quarterback Matt Barkley to a two-year contract extension, securing what’s been an unsettled backup spot behind rookie Josh Allen.
The signing is a reflection of how the former USC star performed in winning his one start this season and his role in helping mentor Allen. Coach Sean McDermott this week lauded Barkley for his support of Allen.
Beckham will miss third straight game
New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss his third straight game with a quad injury.
The Giants said that Beckham, linebacker Alex Ogletree, center Spencer Pulley and receiver Russell Shepard won’t play Sunday when the Giants visit the Colts.
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JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh’s leading receiver, is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at New Orleans, and if he can’t play, the Steelers expect James Washington to fill in . ... Guard Kyle Long returned to practice with the Chicago Bears for the first time since late October. Following seven missed games after foot surgery, Long is hoping to come off injured reserve in time for the Bears’ first playoff game in January, if not before . ... Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes barely squeaked past Drew Brees as the NFL’s top quarterback in 2018 in voting released by a panel of 10 football writers for the Associated Press . ... The Oakland Raiders have had talks with the San Francisco Giants about playing home games at AT&T Park next season.