ERIC FISHER

A controversial roughing-the-passer penalty just before halftime of the Las Vegas Raiders’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night delivered another blow to the NFL and its beleaguered officiating crew.

This year’s NFL draft has the chance to be unlike any other in recent years with a possible long wait before any of the players who throw, catch or run with the ball coming off the board.

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They were right in Philadelphia. Carson Wentz is selfish and a bad teammate, and he's not alone in the Colts' locker room.

Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor ran for 108 yards and the banged-up Indianapolis Colts continued their late-season surge with a gritty 22-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.

The Chiefs trotted out what amounted to three rookies to help protect their half-billion dollar investment at quarterback Saturday.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to miss five to 12 weeks because a broken left foot.

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich will miss the start of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19.

The Indianapolis Colts believe they'll accomplish more over the next two weeks than they would during a traditional three-day June mini-camp.

The Chiefs have acquired Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown from the Ravens for a package of draft picks.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded a package of picks, including the No. 31 overall selection, to the Ravens on Friday for two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown.

(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)If it seemed as if NFL teams have been shedding contracts nearly as fast as signing them in recent weeks that’s because it’s almost true. “I think the unprecedented part being, for the first time in modern era, the cap decreases instead of increases,” Rams general manager Les Snead said. Adoree Jackson got a three-year deal worth a reported $39 million from the Giants after Tennessee refused to pay his $10.24 million fifth-year option. In one of the more curious cases, Miami cut Kyle Van Noy one year into his four-year, $51 million deal, leaving about $36 million unpaid. Van Noy then returned to New England on a two-year, $12 million deal and the Patriots will also get a fourth-round compensation pick in next month’s draft based on the deal Van Noy signed last March.

– The Kansas City Chiefs released starting offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday as they sought to squeeze under the salary cap. Fisher and Schwartz were instrumental in helping the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers for their first Super Bowl title in 50 years. Fisher tore his Achilles tendon in the AFC title game and Schwartz missed half the season with a back injury. AdThe Chiefs signed the 31-year-old Schwartz in 2016 to bookend with Fisher on a revamped offensive line. Now, the Chiefs intend to rebuild their offensive line without Fisher and Schwartz factoring in.

Now, the Chiefs will have to take a much different tact if they want to make their third consecutive Super Bowl. While their core group is signed for the next several years, the Chiefs have a raft of important contributors that are due to hit free agency. Ad“Like all teams, we'll get busy here going down the road,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday. “Every year is different because of your cap situation and what you have and what you need,” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said. WELCOME BACKThe Chiefs should get some help from guys that were injured or opted out of this past season.

The Buccaneers didn't even give him time to skim their defense in the Super Bowl. He was 26 of 49 for 270 yards and two interceptions in a 31-9 blowout that denied the Chiefs back-to-back titles. “They had a good game plan,” said Mahomes, whose quarterback rating of 52.3 was by far the worst of his career. The first-half numbers were striking: Mahomes was 9 of 19 for 67 yards, while Tampa Bay counterpart Tom Brady had dominated the Chiefs defense for 140 yards passing and three TDs in staking the Buccaneers to a 21-6 lead. “To the last snap,” Reid said, “he was trying to win that football game.”It was just that kind of night for Mahomes.

TAMPA, Fla. – Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have touched down at the Super Bowl. The AFC champions arrived in Tampa on Saturday, flying into town a day before they defend their title against the hometown Buccaneers. After spending the week at home, they’ll stay Saturday night at the team hotel — as they usually do for home games. The team had no further comment Saturday after releasing a statement Friday night saying it was in the information-gathering process. Ad“We’re going to be ready to roll come Super Bowl day,” safety Tyrann Mathieu said.

Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receiver Sammy Watkins (14) catches a pass during NFL football practice Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)TAMPA, Fla. – The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will head into the Super Bowl on Sunday relatively healthy. Tampa Bay did not list anybody as out on the final injury report. AdThe Buccaneers listed wide receiver Antonio Brown and tight end Cameron Brate as questionable.

The Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55. He wants his young teammates to embrace the moment and understand that regardless of how talented they are, the road back to another Super Bowl will not be easy. Super Bowl is not promised for next year,” Pierre-Paul said. To this day he’s still happy and joyful, and happy I am in another Super Bowl,” Pierre-Paul said. It makes no difference to me,” said Remmers, a ninth-year veteran who has been with eight different organizations and will start his 10th career playoff game, including a second Super Bowl.

“He was determined to get it by any means, wouldn’t let failure be an option,” Barrett recounted. Barrett will have a starting — and maybe starring — role in Super Bowl 55 when the Buccaneers (14-5) face Mahomes and the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs (16-2) Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Barrett had a monster debut in Tampa, collecting an NFL-best 19½ sacks, forcing six fumbles and earning his first Pro Bowl nod in 2019. Mahomes remembers Barrett in Denver as a player who never let quarterbacks exhale whenever Miller or Chubb tapped out for a breather. He’s got great speed, he’s got great power, he’s got a ton of moves,” Remmers said.

Tampa Bay gets another shot at Hill and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. It was the second and most impressive of three scores for Hill, who was the star of Kansas City’s 27-24 victory at Tampa Bay in Week 12. Tampa Bay gets another shot at Hill and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl next Sunday, the first rematch in the NFL finale in nearly a decade. Davis was burned repeatedly, including on consecutive TD passes from Patrick Mahomes to Hill (75 and 44 yards) in the first quarter. Down three with 4:10 to play, Tampa turned to its defense to get a stop and get Brady the ball back.

Kansas City Chiefs guard Stefen Wisniewski celebrates at the end of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to have a talented lineup of millionaires, each a seasoned veteran of the rough-and-tumble NFL, protecting their half-billion dollar quarterback as they defended their Super Bowl title this season. Instead, they'll have a motley cast of late-round draft picks, journeymen and castoffs making up their offensive line. Austin Reiter was the expected center with Laurent Duvernay-Tardif at right guard and Mitchell Schwartz, also a former All-Pro and one of the league's most durable players, handling right tackle. Get it to my playmakers in space and let them make some good things happen.”___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL

(AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)For Tom Brady, another trip to the Super Bowl — but this time, in a Tampa Bay uniform. “Whoever would've thought a home Super Bowl for us? It gave New England its third straight trip to the Super Bowl, and Brady's last of nine as a member of the Patriots. He's leading the Buccaneers to only their second Super Bowl; the Bucs won on their first trip, back in 2002. But nobody would mistake Johnson for Brady, who could join Peyton Manning as the only other quarterback to win a Super Bowl with two franchises.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. – It took the Kansas City Chiefs five frustrating decades to make their third Super Bowl appearance. That’s not how you’re supposed to play football.”It capped a bitter night for the Bills, who had reached their first AFC title game since beating Kansas City at home on Jan. 1, 1994. You don't beat Kansas City by kicking field goals from the 3-yard line, though. He’s fast.”Any hopes the Bills had of a comeback were dashed when Rashad Fenton picked off a tipped pass deep in Kansas City territory.

The Kansas City Chiefs won their first NFL title since 1970 when they beat San Francisco in last year's Super Bowl. What we get Sunday is a matchup of dynamic offenses and overlooked defenses, the top two teams in the conference. Kansas City (15-2) has the confidence of a reigning champion and a charisma few NFL teams can match. That could provide an edge over Bills rookie Tyler Bass — except that Bass has been very reliable all season. Buffalo punter Corey Bojorquez and Kansas City rookie Johnny Townsend were two of the most dependable in the AFC.

Five different players caught at least four passes, led by wide receiver Sammy Watkins with seven grabs and tight end Travis Kelce with six. Four different players caught the TD passes, including fullback Anthony Sherman, who grabbed what amounted to an underhanded shovel pass. In all, Mahomes tried to connect with 11 different players during the 34-20 rout of the defending AFC North champions. Watkins was so magnanimous in the offseason that he restructured his contract to help the Chiefs free up some cap space. Those are definitely coming in every game, a different one — ones that we haven't practiced.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) jumps to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. The common thread was that just about everything he did worked for the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, who rolled past the Baltimore Ravens 34-20 on Monday night. He stepped up big," Kansas City coach Andy Reid said. Kansas City followed with a three-and-out, but Baltimore simply could not contain Mahomes for long. A 49-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Mecole Hardman put the Chiefs up by 17 at halftime.

Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist for CBS Boston station WBZ-TV, is tracking Tropical Storm Bonnie as it heads toward the Southeast.

WBZ meteorologist Eric Fisher has a look at the Memorial Day weekend forecast, and details on a possible tropical storm developing off the coast of the Carolinas.

Dangerous storms are threatening the Southern Plains, Midwest and Northeast. The severe weather system has dumped hail in Missouri, while farther south conditions are ripe for a tornado outbreak. CBS Boston's Eric Fisher has the forecast.

WVZT meteorologist Eric Fisher forecasts where those severe storms could make an impact next.

At least one tornado touched the ground and threatened the Tulsa, Oklahoma area Wednesday night. Residents in the surrounding area were also under severe thunderstorm warnings. WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher joins CBSN with details of the severe weather situation.

Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS Boston has a look at the what California's strong storms might do next.

Records have already been broken with this weekend's snowfall, but will any more fall? Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston station WBZ, has more on that.

As a major snowstorm begins dumping an expected two feet of snow on Washington, D.C., chief meteorologist at CBS Boston Eric Fisher explains what the rest of the East Coast can expect.

The forecast for this weekend's winter storm is starting to shake out. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, has a look at where the heaviest snowfall will land.

Forecasters say the East Coast is in the path of a powerful winter storm later this week. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, explains how bad it will be.

As a week of extreme weather reaches its midway point, Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, takes a look at the upcoming forecast.

The high in New York hit 72 degrees on Christmas Eve, just three degrees cooler than the high on July 4th. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, explains the warm weather heating up the Northeast.

One hundred million people are in the path of severe storms across the country. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, explains how long the bad weather will stick around.

People living in the South, Northeast or the Upper Midwest are expected to see record-breaking warmth this Christmas week. WBZ Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher joins CBSN with the details.

Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, explains why many across the country shouldn't expect a white Christmas.

Instead of a white Christmas, forecasters people on the East Coast and in the Midwest should expect a white hot Christmas. Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher from our Boston station WBZ has the forecast for the holiday week.

The East Coast is seeing spring-like temperatures, two weeks out from Christmas day. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at WBZ Boston, explains how long the odd weather may stick around.

As the holidays get closer, so does wintery weather. CBS Boston's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher has the forecast.

CBS Boston's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher gives the forecast for the first significant snow storm of this winter expected to hit the upper Midwest.

The Midwest is bracing for a strong storm system that could bring everything from snow to tornadoes Wednesday. Meteorologist Eric Fisher has a look at what to expect.

At its peak, Hurricane Patricia was the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Western hemisphere, but it weakened significantly after making landfall in Mexico. WBZ chief meteorologist Eric Fisher joins the "Evening News" to discuss the storm prediction business.

Temperatures are soaring into the 90s in the East while the West Coast flirts with triple digits. WBZ chief meteorologist Eric Fisher has the forecast.

WBZ meteorologist Eric Fisher says there are more hot days to come for the West coast.

Experts weigh in on the winter: Worst ever? The Director of the National Weather Service, Louis Uccellini, meteorologists Eric Fisher, Matt Brickman and Craig Setzer, and news director Gail Bending give their professional take on the severe weather events of the past few months - and TV's breathless coverage of them. Mo Rocca reports.

New storm bringing snow, ice headed for Northeast About 100-million Americans are in the path of a storm bringing snow, ice and rain along a 1,500 mile stretch from Texas to New England. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of WBZ-TV take a look at the storm.

Forecast: New storm to hit South As much of the country deals with cold temperatures, another storm is expected to strike. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS station WBZ-TV, has the forecast.

Southern states brace for freezing rain and bitter cold There are warnings across nearly all of the South of freezing rain and bad winter weather. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher reports.

Forecast: Extreme cold lingers Extremely cold temperatures are expected Thursday for much of the country. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS station WBZ-TV, has the forecast.

Forecast: Extreme cold this weekend WBZ's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher looks at the potential for record-setting cold temperatures to strike the Northeast.

Severe winter storm heading to Northeast For the third time in the last three weekends, Boston is looking at a forecast for a major winter storm. The city is expecting up to another two feet of snow in three days. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist of CBS Boston station WBZ-TV, takes a look at the conditions.

More snow headed to Northeast Boston has seen over four feet of snow in less than two weeks, setting records along the way. Now, more snow is expected, says chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of WBZ-TV.

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New storm lashes Midwest, heads to New England Slow-moving storm dumping more than a foot of snow on Chicago. Across the U.S., over a dozen states expect a fresh coat of snow. Adriana Diaz, Michelle Miller, and Eric Fisher report.

Northeast prepares for severe winter storm About 20 million people from New York to Boston are in the Nor’easter’s path. Many spent the day stocking up on food, and storm supplies. Chief meterologist Eric Fisher of CBS affiliate WBZ-TV and Jericka Duncan report.

Texas winter storm now headed to East Coast The winter storm that left parts of the Texas panhandle buried under a foot of snow is now on its way to the East Coast. WBZ chief meteorologist Eric Fisher has the forecast.

Severe winter storm on the way A winter storm is set to unfold from the Midwest to the Northeast just in time for the busy travel weekend. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of WBZ Boston takes a look at the conditions and what to expect.

Freezing temperatures usher in 2015 The year is ending on a cold note with freezing temperatures around the country. Snow even fell in places that aren't used to that kind of precipitation. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at WBZ Boston, is tracking the weather.

A frigid close to 2014 in parts of the country A blast of cold arctic air is pushing parts of the country into a deep freeze. Temperatures are falling in Texas and snow could coat Las Vegas. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at WBZ Boston, is tracking the weather.

As rain eases, strong winds expected in Northeast Eric Fisher, WBZ's chief meteorologist, tracks the rain and wind that's still expected to impact parts of the Northeast.

Sloppy weather on tap for Christmas travel While winter storm isn't expected to bring lots of snow, it should still be enough to disrupt travel plans. Eric Fisher, the chief meteorologist at the CBS station in Boston, is tracking the storm.

Heavy rain expected to move up West Coast A series of storms on the West Coast is expected to bring relief from extreme drought but potential flooding as well. Some places in northern California could get up to six inches of rain or more. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS affiliate WBZ-TV takes a look at the weather conditions.

11/30: Heavy rain expected to move up West Coast; Hug of officer at Portland's Ferguson protest goes viral A series of storms on the West Coast is expected to bring relief from extreme drought but potential flooding as well. Some places in northern California could get up to six inches of rain or more. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS affiliate WBZ-TV takes a look at the weather conditions; and, it's been almost a week since the Ferguson grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown. Many of the images that followed were ugly. But one capturing a hug has gone viral.

What will new severe weather system bring? A large system carrying snow and cold will make the weather a lot less pleasant for tens of millions of Americans this week. Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS Boston affiliate WBZ-TV explains what the system could bring.

The polar vortex returns? Meteorologists expect a sharp dip in temperatures across much of the country as a storm churns off the coast of Alaska. CBS Boston Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher reports.

Severe thunderstorms threaten East Coast Severe thunderstorm watches are in effect from Connecticut to North Carolina as severe weather threatens the East Coast. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS station WBZ in Boston, has the latest forecast.

Weakening Hurricane Arthur makes way up East Coast The first hurricane ever recorded striking the U.S. on the Fourth of July is bearing down on the coast of Massachusetts. In Boston, WBZ-TV’s chief meteorologist Eric Fisher explains what to expect as the hurricane moves up the East Coast.

7/4: Weakening Hurricane Arthur makes way up East Coast; A teacher reaches for the stars and gets her green card The first hurricane ever recorded striking the U.S. on the Fourth of July is bearing down on the coast of Massachusetts. In Boston, WBZ-TV's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher explains what to expect as the hurricane moves up the East Coast; and, if you're a kid looking to escape the poverty and isolation of Presidio, Texas, there's really no greater vehicle than the Presidio Rocket Club. In our continuing series "On The Road" Steve Hartman meets their teacher, Shella Condino, who has been struggling to get her green card.

Hurricane Arthur intensifies as it nears North Carolina coast The season’s first hurricane is likely to bring heavy rain, strong winds and high surf to the East Coast. WBZ-TV's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher explains what to expect as Hurricane Arthur makes landfall.