Mike McDaniel has no complaints about the Monday night boos in Miami
As the Dolphins’ offense struggled to even struggle on Monday night, the boos from the assembled fans got louder and louder. Coach Mike McDaniel was asked about it on Tuesday. “I guess it didn’t hit me with surprise,” McDaniel told reporters regarding the fan discontent. “I think people invest and
The three best teams in the NFC all play in the same division
The first four weeks of the 2024 NFL season have featured tons of excitement, and we are finally reaching a point where we are starting to distinguish who is for real and who is not. On the NFC side, there’s a case to be made that the three best teams
Was Mitch Trubisky “that mutherf—ker” to whom Tom Brady referred in 2021?
After his first year with the Buccaneers, Tom Brady made a stir when saying of a team that wasn’t interested in him in 2020, “You’re sticking with that mutherf—ker?” Brady’s recent on-air story about his free-agency process brings the focus of the M.F. remark back to a quarterback with the
Dolphins’ problems extend well beyond their injured quarterbacks
The Miami Dolphins have a quarterback problem at the moment with injuries to starter Tua Tagovailoa and backup Skylar Thompson. But they also have a far more concerning problem with head coach Mike McDaniel and the roster that has been built in Miami. Those problems need to start getting way
Jared Goff’s TD catch came on trick play called “Alcatraz” Lions have practiced for years
Lions quarterback Jared Goff made NFL history on Monday night by completing every pass he threw, but his favorite play might have been the pass he caught. On a trick play the Lions refer to as “Alcatraz,” wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown threw a pass to Goff in the end
Steelers add OL depth off Commanders’ practice squad
In need of depth along the interior offensive line, the Steelers have brought in veteran reinforcements. Max Scharping was signed to Pittsburgh’s roster off the Commanders’ practice squad, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The move is now official. Left guard Isaac Seumalo has yet to play this season as
Mike McDaniel: Jaelan Phillips’ knee injury still being evaluated, likely out for Week 5
Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips had to exit Monday’s loss to the Titans early due to a knee injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters during his Tuesday news conference that while the team is still evaluating the injury, Phillips is unlikely to play in the Week 5 matchup against New
Commanders are riding high, but now comes the real test
Through four weeks of the 2024 NFL season, the Washington Commanders (3-1) are among the biggest pleasant surprises. They might be the biggest surprise if not for the 4-0 Minnesota Vikings. Jayden Daniels is the truth. He’s doing things in just his first month in the NFL that have been
In remembering Pete Rose, a complicated calibration of player and person
So we have arrived again at one of those moments, increasingly common in modern sports, where upon the death of a significant figure in some game or another, the populace of sports fans seeks out a comforting memory to define the fallen hero, only to run headlong into the uncomfortable
Odell Beckham is ready to return to practice
The Dolphins have five players eligible to return this week after missing four games. Wide receiver Odell Beckham is one of the two players who will have his 21-day window opened with a return to practice, coach Mike McDaniel told beat reporters Tuesday. Beckham has not practiced with the team
NFL power rankings: Just two undefeated teams remain
The first month of the regular season is officially in the books, and only the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated, just as we all predicted back in August. Through four games, we’re getting a better idea of who the early playoff threats could be and which teams
Browns DT Mike Hall Jr. suspended five games
Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. recently pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct to resolve the case that began with his domestic violence arrest this summer and the NFL disciplined him under the Personal Conduct Policy on Tuesday. Hall has been suspended five games by the league. Hall had been
Cowboys will be without at least one key DE for multiple weeks
The Dallas Cowboys‘ road win over the New York Giants on Thursday was costly. Already struggling mightily to stop opponents’ rushing attacks, the Cowboys suffered two significant setbacks when starting defensive ends Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence were injured in the second half. On Tuesday, the Cowboys placed Lawrence on
Tatis hits 2-run homer, King strikes out 12 as the Padres beat the Braves 4-0 in playoff opener
SAN DIEGO (AP) Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four years and Michael King struck out 12 in his first postseason start as the San Diego Padres beat rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves 4-0 in Game 1 of their NL
Dan Campbell gave Jared Goff a game ball on Tuesday
Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed regret on Monday night that he hadn’t given Jared Goff a game ball after the quarterback finished 18-of-18 passing for 292 yards with two touchdowns and caught a 7-yard touchdown pass. Campbell told reporters on Tuesday that his mistake has been corrected. “We found
Browns DT Mike Hall Receives Suspension
Mike Hall started the 2024 season on the commissioner’s exempt list while a league investigation into a domestic violence incident took place. That process has now concluded. The Browns rookie received a five-game suspension on Tuesday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. As NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes, however, games
NFL suspends Von Miller four games for violation of Personal Conduct Policy
Bills linebacker Von Miller is off to a strong start in 2024, with three sacks in four games. He’ll now miss the next four. The NFL announced that Miller has been suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. “Miller will be eligible for reinstatement on
The ‘Highest completion percentage in a game’ quiz
Lions quarterback Jared Goff had one of the best nights of his NFL career on ‘Monday Night Football,” leading Detroit to a 42-29 win over the previously-undefeated Seattle Seahawks. Not a single pass Goff threw hit the turf, and his final line was 18-for-18 with 292 yards and two passing
Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brink
NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu and her New York teammates downplayed being on the brink of knocking off the Aces. In their mind, they haven’t accomplished anything yet. Ionescu scored 24 points and the Liberty beat Las Vegas 88-84 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five
Mike McDaniel: Dolphins plan to start Tyler Huntley Sunday vs. Patriots
Tyler Huntley will get his second straight start at quarterback for the Dolphins on Sunday against the Patriots. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said today that Skylar Thompson is not yet 100 percent cleared from his rib injury and Huntley will get the nod in New England. Huntley got his first
Latest On Davante Adams’ Trade Potential
In a scene that’s been building for quite some time, Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams made it clear today that he prefers to be traded. The timing of today’s events was a bit surprising, but according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic, the situation “has been brewing for a while.”
Davante Adams says he hasn’t heard from Antonio Pierce after HC appears to like post on trade speculation
Rumors around Adams’ availability in a trade heightened as he missed the Raiders’ Week 4 victory over the Cleveland Browns with a hamstring injury. The trade chatter then was amplified on Monday after Raiders coach Antonio Pierce appeared to “like” — accidentally or otherwise — a social media post suggesting
Panthers waive CB Tariq Castro-Fields
The Panthers have let go of a cornerback. Carolina announced on Tuesday that the club waived Tariq Castro-Fields. Castro-Fields was claimed off waivers by the Panthers after Washington cut him at the end of the preseason. He appeared in a pair of games for Carolina, playing nine special teams snaps.
Five hottest NFL HC seats at quarter mark of season
Even before the 2024 NFL season began, a handful of coaches were already on the hot seat following last year’s performances. Some of them — Chicago’s Matt Eberflus, Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell, New Orleans’ Dennis Allen — have done enough to cool things down, while others have only made things worse
Lynx top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to even WNBA semifinals behind Collier’s supporting cast
MINNEAPOLIS — Courtney Williams scored 17 points and Alanna Smith had 15 points to help the Minnesota Lynx offset an off night for star Napheesa Collier and beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece on Tuesday. Collier, who scored 80 points
Mike Evans upgraded to limited practice participation on Tuesday
The Buccaneers turned in another estimated practice report on Tuesday and this one carried better news about wide receiver Mike Evans. Evans was listed as out of practice due to knee and calf issues on Monday, but Tuesday’s report said he would have been a limited participant in practice. Even
Three NFL teams that should trade for Raiders WR Davante Adams
Once reports started circulating saying the Las Vegas Raiders are open to trading Devante Adams, fans and media have been speculating about which teams would make sense as trade partners. Adams’ star power and talent make him an extremely attractive asset for a contender. Here are three teams that should
Top 5 Week 4 games to re-watch with NFL+ Premium
Why you should rewatch: Sam Darnold and Minnesota marched into Lambeau Field and spoiled Jordan Love’s return from a Week 1 knee injury to keep themselves atop the NFC as the conference’s only remaining undefeated team. Darnold, who is enjoying a career renaissance, led the Vikings to pay dirt on
With Brayden Narveson struggling, the Packers worked out two kickers
Packers coach Matt LaFleur insisted he believes in Brayden Narveson, but the rookie kicker’s struggles prompted the team to workout two kickers Tuesday. The Packers worked out kickers Chad Ryland and Lucas Havrisik as well as quarterback Gavin Hardison and wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin. Havriski kicked for the Rams for
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Could Return In Week 8
The Dolphins produced another underwhelming offensive output on Monday while trying to find a temporary replacement under center for Tua Tagovailoa. A return target for the team’s franchise passer appears to be in place, though. Tagovailoa continues to sit out while on injured reserve. Miami moved him to IR shortly after
Mets continue wild ride with 8-4 win over Brewers in playoff opener
MILWAUKEE — Mark Vientos hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a five-run outburst in the fifth inning as the indefatigable New York Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 in an NL Wild Card Series opener Tuesday. The Mets didn’t earn a playoff berth until they
For 2025, touchbacks on kickoffs could move to the 35
I don’t like to say, “I told you so,” but— Screw that. I love to say, “I told you so.” Who doesn’t love to say, “I told you so”? Anyone who claims they don’t should have to take a polygraph and then, when the test inevitably shows lying, we can
Raiders Gauging Interest In Davante Adams; WR Prefers To Be Traded
Davante Adams‘ name has frequently been floated in trade rumors, and that remains the case through four weeks of the season. While nothing is imminent, a deal is at least receiving consideration on the part of the Raiders. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the team is “growing
Davante Adams informs Raiders he would prefer to be traded
It was a contrast from the lead-up to this season, in which his name was bandied about in trade rumors and Adams, who was traded from the Green Bay Packers ahead of the 2022 season, refuted them. In July, he said he was “locked in” with the Raiders despite a
Jeffery Simmons expects to be back after the Titans’ bye week
Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons doesn’t plan to miss another game. Simmons was inactive with an elbow injury during Monday night’s win over the Dolphins, but he said he does not expect the issue to continue to sideline him once the Titans return from their bye week. “I feel much
Falcons list Bijan Robinson, Kaleb McGary as limited in practice again on Tuesday
The Falcons’ injury report for Tuesday is the same as the one they handed in on Monday. Running back Bijan Robinson (hamstring) and right tackle Kaleb McGary (knee) are both listed as limited participants for the second straight day. The Falcons have not held a full practice session yet this
Raiders star told team he ‘prefers’ to be traded
Could Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams soon be leaving Las Vegas? On Tuesday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported the Raiders are “growing open to the idea” of dealing Adams before the trade deadline on Nov. 5. He added they’re already calling teams to determine interest in the
Report: Raiders would “consider” Davante Adams trade for a package that includes a second-rounder
Raiders star receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade. Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports the Raiders have informed interested teams that they would “consider” trading the three-time All-Pro in return for a second-round draft pick and additional compensation. Adams still is owed $13.5 million of his $17.5 million salary and
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/1/24
Today’s practice squad updates around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Denver Broncos Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams New England Patriots Signed: WR Jermaine Jackson Released: WR John Jiles New Orleans Saints New York
Davante Adams requests trade: Eight potential landing spots for Raiders' star receiver
With Davante Adams informing the Raiders on Monday that he’d prefer to be traded, which GMs around the league should be actively trying to strike a deal with Las Vegas? Eric Edholm scans the NFL landscape to identify eight teams that would benefit most from acquiring the Pro Bowl WR.
Canadiens winger Patrik Laine expected to be out 2 to 3 months with knee sprain
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is expected to miss two to three months with a sprained left knee that won’t require surgery. The Canadiens announced the injury update Tuesday after Laine exited early in Saturday’s 2-1 preseason loss to Toronto following a knee-on-knee collision with Maple Leafs forward
Titans wisely didn’t try to field late onside kick
For those of you who pay close attention to our content (and thank you for that), you weren’t as surprised as others might have been by the onside kick the Dolphins attempted late in last night’s game. The play happened after a safety. The Dolphins had a free kick from
Jets WR Garrett Wilson shares gripes about team’s offense
New York Jets third-year wide receiver Garrett Wilson seems to be pointing fingers at offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett for his early struggles. Through his first four games, Wilson has 20 catches for 191 yards and one touchdown catch. He’s on track to finish with fewer than 1,000 receiving yards for
Garrett Wilson wants Jets offense to 'mix it up': 'I don’t think we’re trying a lot of different things'
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson isn’t all that enthused with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett’s scheme so far this season. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League
Dolphins drew five illegal shift penalties vs. Titans
The changes to the rulebook suggested that the league had targeted “cheat motion” for 2024. A source with knowledge of the situation said so, specifically mentioning the tactics of the Dolphins, 49ers, and Rams. But then came a string of nothing-to-see-here comments and reports suggesting, from the perspective of officials
Trent Williams not thinking about retirement
49ers left tackle Trent Williams is in his 15th season. He doesn’t know how much longer he will play. “I don’t think I’m going to put an expiration date on it,” Williams told Rich Eisen on the Rich Eisen Show, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I think I’m going to
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/1/24
Tuesday’s minor NFL transactions: Buffalo Bills Signed to active roster: DT Zion Logue Cleveland Browns Waived: RB Gary Brightwell Los Angeles Rams Waived: CB Cam Lampkin San Francisco 49ers Signed (off Commanders’ practice squad): LB Jalen Graham Tampa Bay Buccaneers Signed to active roster: LB Antonio Grier Placed on IR: LB
Latest MNF doubleheader averaged 20.3 million viewers over 2.5-hour overlap
I don’t like the Monday night simultaneous overlapping doubleheader. Others agree. But it continues, for the second straight week. (And two more are coming.) For last night’s Titans-Dolphins/Seahawks-Lions staggered doubleheader, the ESPN/ABC platforms generated an audience of more than 20.3 million during the 2.5-hour overlap between the games. The late
AFC West stock up, down: Star TE plummets, LAC RB skyrockets
A quarter of the way through the 2024 NFL season, we’re assessing who’s trending up and down in each division. Here’s the AFC West’s stock report from Weeks 1-4: Stock up: Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II On Sept. 4, Surtain signed a four-year, $96M contract extension, making him the
Bills LB Von Miller suspended four games for violating league’s personal-conduct policy
Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller has been suspended four games without pay for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday. Miller will be eligible for reinstatement on Oct. 28 following the Bills’ Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks. The then-34-year-old Miller turned