UConn’s first 2025 commit is five-star guard Darius Adams
UConn landed its first commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle on Monday, when five-star guard Darius Adams committed to the defending champion Huskies. Adams chose head coach Dan Hurley’s juggernaut over fellow finalists Tennessee and a number of other high-major scholarship offers. Below, Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy explores what
Seahawks elevate LB Tyus Bowser, DT Quinton Bohanna for Week 4
The Seahawks have elevated a pair of defensive players for Monday’s game against the Lions. Linebacker Tyus Bowser and defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna are now on the active roster for the Week 5 matchup. Bowser was also elevated for last week’s game and was on the field for 12 defensive
Why Packers utterly misused Josh Jacobs against Vikings
Running back Josh Jacobs was given a four-year, $48 million contract this past offseason by the Green Bay Packers to be their bell-cow back. He’s big and strong enough to carry the load of an offense and he’s a proven commodity having been an All-Pro with the Las Vegas Raiders
Cowboys LB Micah Parsons humbled by ankle injury: 'I figured myself invincible for a while'
Micah Parsons’ availability for this week’s prime-time matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers is being threatened due to his high ankle sprain, and the possibility of missing his first game due to injury has been a humbling experience for the star pass rusher. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com
Monday Night Football: Lions DB Brian Branch is inactive
Lions safety Brian Branch was cleared from concussion protocol last week, but then popped up on the injury report Sunday with an illness. The team listed him as doubtful. It is unknown whether the illness is related to the concussion. One of Branch’s $10,128 fines last week was for unnecessary
Chiefs Considering WR Acquisition?
With Rashee Rice potentially out for the season and Marquise Brown sidelined until at least the playoffs, the Chiefs may have to look for outside help at wide receiver. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport expects the Chiefs to “go out and look at options” at the position, with a trade being
Report: Anthony Richardson day to day with abdominal, oblique injuries
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson left Sunday’s game with what the team called a right hip injury. Coach Steve Steichen said Monday he did not think it was a “huge, huge injury” for Richardson. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Richardson has oblique and abdominal strains and is considered day
Micah Parsons could miss two games: I want to play. If I can play, I will play
Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has never missed a game due to injury. The only game he missed was his rookie season of 2021 when he sat out the final game of the regular season with COVID. Parsons has a high ankle sprain, and while the Cowboys haven’t ruled him out
Report: McCaffrey dealing with tendinitis issue in both legs
The news just seems to get worse and worse for the San Francisco 49ers and running back Christian McCaffrey. According to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco, McCaffrey is dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinitis — meaning he has the calf injury that’s kept him from taking the field since February
Week 4 Monday inactives: Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins; Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions
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Monday Night Football: Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert, Titans DT Jeffery Simmons officially inactive
The Dolphins officially will not have running back Raheem Mostert, who injured his chest in the season opener. It will be his third missed game after playing only 31 snaps against the Jaguars in Week 1. Mostert was questionable to return after limited practices all week. The Dolphins also won’t
Rams Designate Darious Williams For Return
Few teams can match the Rams’ injury trouble — both in terms of volume and talent — and Sean McVay confirmed Cooper Kupp will be down another week. But the team may soon have some help in coverage. The Rams are designating Darious Williams for return, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson.
Bucs estimate Mike Evans would have missed practice Monday
Seeing wide receiver Mike Evans listed as a non-participant in practice would usually be an alarming development for the Buccaneers, but Monday’s circumstances make it a little less worrisome. The Buccaneers play the Falcons on Thursday, so they only held a walkthrough on Monday and estimated practice participation levels. That
Jim Harbaugh: We need to be at our best in the fourth quarter
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed one thing that is going to be on the team’s to-do list during their bye week. The team has lost two straight games that they led at halftime and they did not score any points in the second half against either the Steelers or
Chiefs’ three-peat chances don’t match up well with history
Led by head coach Mike Ditka, quarterback Jim Harbaugh, Pro Bowl running back Neal Anderson and a top 10 defense, the Chicago Bears started the 1991 season 4-0 and 9-2 before settling for an NFC wild-card berth at 11-5. They lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 17-13, in the wild-card round.
Browns RB Nick Chubb to return to practice on Wed. after injuring knee during 2023 season
On Sunday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Chubb would have his practice window opened Wednesday. Stefanski’s Monday announcement confirmed this report, which is a very positive sign for the Browns’ star running back, but does not guarantee Chubb will suddenly take the field in Week 4. “I’m not going
Shane Steichen: Not a “huge, huge injury” for Anthony Richardson, we’ll see how week goes
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson left a game with an injury for the fourth time in his eight NFL starts, but it doesn’t sound like this hip issue or Richardson’s history is a source of great concern for the team. Richardson said after Sunday’s win over the Steelers that he thought
Tom Brady Strongly Considered Bears During 2020 Free Agency
A free agent ahead of his age-43 season, Tom Brady‘s decision produced numerous headlines four years ago. Nearly a third of the NFL was connected to the all-time QB great, with the passer-turned-broadcaster’s final decision believed to be a Buccaneers-or-Chargers call. That may well have been the case, but Brady
Dolphins elevate WR Dee Eskridge for Monday vs. Titans
The Dolphins have announced one practice squad elevation for Monday night’s game against the Titans. Miami has elevated receiver Dee Eskridge to the active roster. Eskridge was active for last week’s loss to Seattle. He recorded one catch for 30 yards and one 28-yard kick return while playing eight offensive
Sean McDermott: Josh Allen is sore, should be fine
Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s feeling the aftereffects of a rough night against the Ravens defense, but it’s nothing that looks like it will impact his preparation for the team’s Week Five trip to Houston. Head coach Sean McDermott’s Monday press conference began with a question about injuries with a specific
Nico Collins could become the NFL’s first 2,000-yard WR
Nico Collins has been a force to be reckoned with for the now 3-1 Houston Texans. Following his 151-yard performance on Sunday, Collins is on pace to become the first player to record 2,000 receiving yards in a season. The journey to becoming an elite NFL receiver has been arduous
Antonio Pierce says Alexander Mattison deserves ‘more reps’ in Raiders’ backfield: ‘He’ll get ’em’
On the season, White is the Raiders’ lead ball-carrier (49 carries, eighth in the NFL entering Monday) despite averaging just 3.1 yards per attempt. The third-year back has yet to average more than 3.4 yards per tote in a game this season. Entering Sunday’s game, White’s -0.61 expected points added
Zac Taylor: We’ll see where week takes us with Trey Hendrickson
An already thin Bengals defensive line suffered another blow in Sunday’s win over the Panthers. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson left the game in the fourth quarter after suffering a stinger and he was seen with his right arm in a sling after the game. On Monday, head coach Zac Taylor
Doug Pederson Not Considering Reclaiming Jaguars’ Play-Calling Role
Uncertainty about the Jaguars’ play-calling situation persisted throughout the offseason, and fans were kept in the dark about the matter even into the campaign’s first month. Doug Pederson shed some light on the issue in the wake of the team’s fourth loss of the season. It is indeed OC Press
Titans elevate DL Abdullah Anderson, CB Tre Avery from practice squad
The Titans elevated defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson and cornerback Tre Avery from the practice squad for Monday Night Football. The team plays the Dolphins in the early game tonight. Anderson originally signed the Titans on Aug. 16. He was released 11 days later but then re-signed to the practice squad
7 Trade Landing Spots for Boston Bruins Goalie Jeremy Swayman Amid NHL Rumors | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
We’ve talked recently about how the battle atop the Central Division will be something absolutely brutal with Dallas, Winnipeg and Colorado beating each other about last season and now with Nashville getting into it with their monster summer of signings, it’s even more difficult. The Avalanche don’t have a lot
Former Jets QB makes big claims about Rodgers-Saleh relationship
As Andy Vasquez of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com pointed out, New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemed to disagree while speaking with reporters following Sunday’s 10-9 home loss to the Denver Broncos about pre-snap penalties that impacted Gang Green at MetLife Stadium. Former Jets quarterback and
NFL will not discipline free-agent K Brandon McManus after finding insufficient evidence in investigation
Free-agent kicker Brandon McManus will not face NFL discipline after the league found insufficient evidence that he violated its personal conduct policy, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Monday. McManus was accused by two women in a lawsuit filed in May of sexual assault during a charter flight to
Micah Parsons wearing a boot and using a scooter
Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons has a high left ankle sprain, and executive vice president Stephen Jones, during his weekly Monday appearance on 105.3 The Fan, called Parsons week to week. Parsons, though, is wearing a boot and using a scooter Monday, according to multiple beat reporters in the locker
NFL Will Not Suspend K Brandon McManus
September 30th, 2024 at 1:56pm CST by Sam Robinson Allegations of sexual assault against Brandon McManus, levied by two former flight attendants who were part of Jaguars team flights, led to the Commanders releasing the veteran kicker this summer. While the plaintiffs’ civil lawsuit continues, the NFL will not suspend
Falcons to sign Rashaan Evans to practice squad
Linebacker Rashaan Evans is returning to the Falcons. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Evans is signing to the team’s practice squad. Evans spent the 2022 season with the Falcons. Evans entered the league as a 2018 first-round pick of the Titans. He spent four seasons in Tennessee before moving
NFL fantasy football waiver wire, Week 5: Justin Fields, Dontayvion Wicks among top targets
Which players should you scoop up to give your fantasy team a boost heading into Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season? Dan Parr provides a list of waiver-wire targets, including the sizzling Justin Fields. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football
Bo Nix: It didn’t matter if the weather cleared up, I had to go out there and contribute
Bo Nix’s performance in Denver’s 10-9 victory over the Jets was historic — and not exactly for positive reasons. But the Broncos rookie quarterback was still able to make enough plays for the team to win. With heavy rain throughout the game, Nix was 7-of-15 for -7 yards in the
Former NFL player makes massive claim about Commanders’ Daniels
Quarterback Jayden Daniels emerged as the favorite to claim Offensive Rookie of the Year Award honors as he produced stellar numbers while guiding the Washington Commanders to three straight wins and a 3-1 record. Per Nick Kosko of On3, former NFL player and current analyst Damien Woody shared some high praise for Daniels
Giants name former catcher Buster Posey new President of Baseball Operations, replacing Farhan Zaidi
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have named former catcher Buster Posey their new President of Baseball Operations and fired Farhan Zaidi. Chairman Greg Johnson made the announcement Monday after the Giants finished 80-82 in manager Bob Melvin’s first season — with one more victory than a year
Bengals activate P Brad Robbins off of injured reserve
The Bengals have activated punter Brad Robbins off of injured reserve, the team announced on Monday. This could create a somewhat interesting dynamic, as Cincinnati has already had one of the better punters in the league through the season’s first four weeks. Ryan Rehkow is currently leading the NFL with
Bengals Activate P Brad Robbins From IR
The Bengals will be the first team this season to activate a player from IR. As it happens, a punter will be the first such transaction. Brad Robbins is coming off IR and will move back onto Cincinnati’s active roster. Cincinnati’s full-time punter last season, Robbins already received a return
Broncos RB Tyler Badie has full movement in arms and legs after suffering scary back injury vs. Jets
Broncos running back Tyler Badie, who was carted off the field after suffering a back injury on Sunday, has full movement in his arms and legs and is back in Denver with the team, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday, per a source. Badie was injured late in
Kyle Pitts’ production hits his career low
When the Falcons took Kyle Pitts with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, they made him the highest-picked tight end ever. Today, Pitts is nowhere near where the Falcons hoped he’d be in Year Four. Pitts produced zero catches on three targets on Sunday against the Saints,
Deshaun Watson takes blame for Browns’ 1-3 start
The Cleveland Browns (1-3) suffered their second straight loss and third of the season on Sunday, falling 20-16 to the Las Vegas Raiders (2-2). It’s not the start the Browns likely imagined as their first four opponents currently have a combined record of 5-11, but it’s the position they are
Derek Carr: You try your best not to be so angry about it, but you hate losing
After winning their first two games in impressive fashion, the Saints have dropped their last two by giving up late fourth-quarter leads. Sunday’s 26-24 loss to the division-rival Falcons was plenty disappointing for New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr. “It hurts,” Carr said in his postgame press conference. “You try your
Patrick Mahomes on Travis Kelce: He makes plays when we need them, he did that Sunday
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s slow start to the season was the topic of much conversation around the team heading into Sunday’s game against the Chargers, but Kelce said he wasn’t worried about his numbers as long as the team wins games. On Sunday, Kelce got both the numbers and
Browns Did Not Submit Offer To Joe Flacco
In a development that probably pleased an assortment of fantasy GMs tied to Colts wide receivers, Joe Flacco stepped in after Anthony Richardson‘s minor hip injury and stabilized Indianapolis’ passing attack Sunday. The NFL’s second-oldest active quarterback, behind Aaron Rodgers, showed he remains a viable relief option. Flacco executed this
NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, Sept. 30
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Robert Saleh on Breece Hall: It was a bad day, he still has plenty of juice
The Jets didn’t score a touchdown in Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the Broncos, but it wasn’t for a lack of opportunities. Their fifth offensive possession bridged the end of the first quarter and the start of the second quarter as they moved all the way to a first down on
Report offers update on injured Broncos player
Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie had a frightening health scare during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, but it sounds like he is doing well given the circumstances. Badie took a huge hit from Jets linebacker Quincy Williams during the second quarter of the Broncos’ 10-9 win over
Fantasy Basketball: 2024-25 Dynasty Sleepers
Every year, managers try to get every small advantage that they can. Normally, everyone’s favorite buzz word is “sleeper”. Basically what they’re asking for is a player that nobody else knows about that they can acquire for cheap that will win them their league. Full disclosure, it’s usually next to
Trevor Lawrence: We have to stay together
The Jaguars have now fallen to 0-4 after Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the Texans. Quarterback Trevor Lawerence said after the game that he felt like the communication and preparation leading up to the game was better in Week 4. But he was still frustrated after several missed opportunities led up
Jonathan Taylor Sustains High Ankle Sprain
Resembling the form he displayed en route to the 2021 rushing title, Jonathan Taylor has excelled to open his fifth season. But reminders of the running back’s recent injury form have reemerged. Taylor, who famously had not missed any time over his first two seasons and throughout his college career,
‘It’s definitely something that’s there’
The tenor of the game didn’t allow for Matt LaFleur’s offense to get into a rhythm. The Packers started their first four drives: Missed field goal, interception, missed FG, interception. After all that, it was 28-0 Minnesota, and the scramble was on for Green Bay. “I don’t think we envisioned