On Thursday night, the planets will align in a very specific way. And that could lead to more than a few penalties being called. When the Panthers and Packers open Week 8, the game will pit the most-penalized team (the Packers, 9.3 per game) against the fourth most-penalized team (the Panthers, (8.7 per game). The […]

Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker has become the subject of criticism due to the fact that he has missed five field-goals in 16 attempts this season. The 5-1 Chiefs have not yet shown Butker the door, but they’ve sent him a clear warning ahead of their Week 8 game at the rival Denver Broncos […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman appeared at a Dallas event on Wednesday night with Peter King, in connection with Peter’s new book, The Game. During the session, Aikman addressed whether he’d be calling NFL games in 2027. Along the way, Aikman addressed the Babar in the bookstore. Via veteran sports journalist Tim Cowlishaw, Aikman […]

The Eagles offensive backfield has taken its licks this year with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts and three running backs finding their way to injured reserve leading up to today. Well, in case the running backs were worried about getting outnumbered on the IR, they no longer need to fear after the team announced that Dameon […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. could be headed for injured reserve. Coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters the five-time Pro Bowler experienced a setback as he recovers from a hamstring injury. That could leave the team with no choice but to use an IR designation. This article will be updated soon to provide more […]

The New York Jets need a franchise quarterback. How about taking a swing on Los Angeles Chargers star Justin Herbert?  In a story published Wednesday, Spotrac managing editor Mike Ginnitti proposed that the Jets acquire Herbert before the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET. He would replace QB Geno Smith, who’s gone 2-5 […]

With all the talk about asses and advertisements, it’s easy to forget that a fairly important election is coming in six days. Plenty of NFL owners are very much aware. The folks at Front Office Sports have compiled a list of donations made by the people who hold the paper on pro football franchises, based […]

Although defensive end Shemar Stewart has been a nonfactor for the 4-2 Bengals, teams are reportedly eyeing him as the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaches. It appears those clubs will have to look elsewhere, though, as the Bengals are not planning to deal Stewart, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Stewart, a polarizing prospect […]

Top Matchups for Week 9 1 of 11 No. 22 Arizona (6-1) at No. 13 Texas Tech (6-1), Noon ET Utah is the lone unbeaten team atop the Big 12 standings, but four others hold one-loss records in conference play. Two of them, Arizona and Texas Tech, are poised for a key game in Lubbock. […]

The Cleveland Browns sparked new questions about the futures of second-year quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel when they officially activated Gabriel off injured reserve on Monday.  That move put Sanders, Gabriel, starting quarterback Deshaun Watson and rookie signal-caller Taylen Green on track to be on the depth chart when 5-2 Cleveland plays at the 5-2 Pittsburgh […]

The NFL’s late-afternoon window on Sundays continues to rack up big audiences. For Week 7, Packers-Lions on Fox averaged 24.67 million viewers. While not as big as the Sunday night audience for Chiefs-Seahawks (26.3 million), it’s a big number. The bi-weekly Fox slot at 4:25 p.m. ET is averaging 24.749 million viewers through the first […]

Quenton Nelson is on an expiring contract, and his time with the Colts is coming to an end well before the 2026 season concludes. The All-Pro guard is on the move. Nelson is being traded to the Seahawks, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Indianapolis will receive a 2027 third-round pick as […]

The Lions went for it on fourth-and-1 in a tie game with 4:53 left, and Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped for a 2-yard loss. Lions coach Dan Campbell has faced questions about his unconventional decision. Campbell explained that the Lions had more confidence in their ability to gain 1 yard than risk Jordan Love executing a […]

Green Bay Packers superstar pass-rusher Micah Parsons has not played football since an ACL tear he suffered on Dec. 14, 2025. Early in the offseason, there was speculation that Parsons could make a return by Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season…at the latest. Parsons was placed on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list […]

With UCLA far exceeding expectations on the field, coach Bob Chesney is already having to ease the anxieties of fans who think he could leave for a bigger job. Chesney told reporters Tuesday he’s “truly” enjoying his time in L.A. and is “very excited” about the long-term direction of the program: The Bruins appear to […]

The Colts have entered seller mode, unloading All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson two weeks before the deadline. Nelson’s upcoming trek to Seattle will likely precede other trades, with Indianapolis believed to be shopping fellow contract-year lineman DeForest Buckner as well. It is far less clear the Colts will move Jonathan Taylor, whose summer extension has him […]

The Rams have made several changes on special teams over the last couple of years, but the team’s results have still been poor — particularly on kick coverage. Despite getting a win over the Raiders on Sunday, the Rams allowed a 36-yard return on the game’s opening kickoff, then allowed another 42-yard return later in […]

While speaking with reporters on Monday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen was asked whether the fact that Anthony Richardson Sr. was charged with a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop that occurred in Carmel, Ind., on Oct. 12 factored into the decision to keep Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback when the 2-5 Colts play the 4-2 Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. […]

The Dallas Cowboys came into Philadelphia, left with a commanding 38-21 victory over the rival Eagles and then did a little trolling on their way out. Following the win, the Cowboys played Meek Mill in their locker room: Meek Mill is from Philadelphia, so the choice of music certainly didn’t feel like an accident. But […]

A Week 7 loss to the Dolphins dropped the Jets to 2-5, and after two monster seller trades at last year’s deadline (Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams), teams will be interested in seeing what the team is willing to part with this season. Will McDonald continues to come up as a potential option, with SNY’s Connor […]

On Sunday, Giants running back Cam Skattebo drew a rare flag for impermissible use of the helmet. On Monday, Giants coach John Harbaugh defended Skattebo’s technique. “I’m quite sure [Skattebo is] not trying to use his helmet as a weapon, as a battering ram,” Harbaugh told reporters, via Jordan Raanan of ESPN. “It’s not the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered their divisional clash against the Carolina Panthers with just a 1-5 record and quarterback Baker Mayfield playing with an injured hand.  But the Buccaneers dismantled the Panthers 43-13 despite Mayfield throwing the ball just 11 times for 64 yards and a touchdown.  Bucky Irving reached 100 yards and the end […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been rattled by injuries already this season, and they’ll likely need to add a player to the roster to make up for the absences. After Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace’s injuries, general manager Sam Presti addressed a potential reunion with franchise legend Russell Westbrook. “I haven’t thought about anything relative […]

Today’s practice squad moves: Atlanta Falcons Signed: TE E.J. Jenkins Released: TE Jack Velling Carolina Panthers Signed: LB Ja’Markis Weston New England Patriots Signed: LB Jose Ramirez Released: OL Jacob Rizy This content was brought to you by: Pro Football Rumors