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Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. did not appreciate the violence of a hit he took from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee until he saw video of the play. Pittman, the Colts' leading receiver, cleared the concussion protocol Friday and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Atlanta. Kazee, meanwhile, has been suspended for the rest of the regular season for that illegal hit and what the NFL called “repeated violations” of player safety rules.

The Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. cleared concussion protocol in a week after a hit that got Damontae Kazee suspended. He's grateful to have gotten up.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence cleared the NFL's concussion protocol Saturday and will travel with the team to Tampa Bay. Lawrence is expected to start against the Buccaneers (7-7) on Sunday, a huge boost for the Jaguars (8-6) as they try to end a three-game losing streak and stay atop the AFC South. Lawrence practiced Friday for the first time all week and was later cleared by team doctors and the league's independent neurological consultant.

The Washington Commanders are bringing their 32nd-ranked defense to New York to square off against the Jets' NFL-worst offense. MetLife Stadium could be the site of a Christmas Eve snoozefest Sunday when the Commanders (5-10) — losers of five straight — face the Jets (4-9), who have dropped six of their past seven. It all likely depends on whether the defensively challenged Commanders can stop the Jets' sluggish offense, which could have Trevor Siemian starting at quarterback if Zach Wilson doesn't clear the concussion protocol.

WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (4-10) at NEW YORK JETS (5-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE: Jets by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Commanders 5-8-1; Jets 5-8-1. SERIES RECORD: Commanders lead 8-4. LAST MEETING: Jets beat Commanders 34-17 on Nov. 17, 2019, at Washington. LAST WEEK: Commanders lost to Rams 28-20; Jets […]