Rams try to put Cooper Kupp toothpaste back in tube
Before the Rams won two games in five days to move into a three-way tie for second place in the NFC West, they were trying to trade aging and expensive receiver Cooper Kupp. After moving from 1-4 to 3-4, the Rams apparently decided not to do the thing they were
Week 8 NFL underdog report: Upsets are for the birds
After big wins against the Chargers and Giants, Arizona and Philadelphia look to upset a pair of very beatable teams on the road in Week 8. (Odds via ESPN Bet) Arizona Cardinals at Miami Dolphins (-3) The Cardinals didn’t give up a single touchdown in a 17-15 victory over the
DeForest Buckner is questionable; Jonathan Taylor has no injury designation
Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner appears on track to play Sunday despite not practicing Friday. The team lists him as questionable, but Buckner had a limited practice Wednesday, a full practice Thursday and missed Friday’s practice with a load management day that was not injury-related. The Colts will have to
Trade Rumors: 49ers, Wilson, Packers, Jags
Although the Chiefs have been hit hard by wide receiver injuries, they have managed to draw some opponents in the same boat. Between a Bengals matchup sans Tee Higgins and an upcoming Buccaneers tilt without Chris Godwin and, in all likelihood, Mike Evans, Kansas City faced a 49ers team down
Bills place DT DeWayne Carter on IR as he is headed for wrist surgery
The Bills placed rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. Coach Sean McDermott said Carter has a wrist injury that will require surgery. “He’s going to end up having to get surgery, so he will be out multiple weeks,” McDermott said Friday, via Maddy Glab
Report: NFL officials have missed every hip-drop penalty
NFL on CBS insider Jonathan Jones reported on Friday morning that the league has determined that Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wideout Chris Godwin’s season-ending ankle injury came on the now-banned hip-drop tackle. Godwin went down late in the fourth quarter of Tampa Bay’s 41-31 “Monday Night Football” loss against the
Broncos CB Pat Surtain cleared from concussion protocol, will return Sunday
Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II was cleared from concussion protocol and has no injury designation for Sunday. He will return to play against the Panthers after missing the Week 7 game against the Saints, which came four days after being diagnosed with a concussion. Surtain returned to practice this week
Carr, Raiders, Rodgers, Jets, Young
After engineering a trade to the Raiders in 2022, Davante Adams‘ relationship with the team deteriorated after the benching of Derek Carr, eventually leading to Adams’ trade request and departure to the Jets. His frustration stemmed from the Raiders’ lack of a long-term plan at quarterback after moving on from
WR DK Metcalf is doubtful; RB Kenneth Walker has no injury designation
The Seahawks will have running back Kenneth Walker for Sunday’s game against the Bills. Walker played through a serious illness last week but returned to a full practice Friday and has no injury designation. “I wouldn’t say the guy feels like a million bucks,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Friday,
The ‘Multiple NFL games with 200 receiving yards’ quiz
The NFL trade market has been unusually active this year ahead of the Nov 5 trade deadline, but the move that could be the scariest for the rest of the NFL is the Kansas City Chiefs acquiring veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. At 32 years old, Hopkins isn’t necessarily the
Maxx Crosby has no injury designation; Jakobi Meyers is questionable
Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby (ankle) has no injury designation after returning to full participation on Friday. Crosby missed Thursday’s on-field work after full participation Wednesday. The Raiders ruled out right guard Dylan Parham (foot), giving Jordan Meredith another start. Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle), tight end Harrison Bryant (elbow),
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/25/24
October 25th, 2024 at 8:22pm CST by Adam La Rose Friday’s taxi squad moves: Green Bay Packers Signed: DL Jonathan Ford Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Signed: S Ty Okada Released: LB Ezekiel Turner Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Sean Payton: Josh Reynolds “pretty shaken up” after shooting
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Friday that receiver Josh Reynolds is recovering after being shot a week ago. “He’s fortunate,” Payton said, via Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. “Obviously the league and the local authorities are handling that. I’ve had a chance to talk with him. He was pretty
Chargers’ Joey Bosa reveals his own Week 8 status
The 2024 campaign has included another hurdle for Joey Bosa to clear on the injury front. The longtime Chargers edge-rusher is set to return to action this week, though. Bosa said on Friday he is set to play in Week 8 against the Saints, via The Athletic’s Daniel Popper. The
Jerry Jones sees ESPN story about fan tours of facility as good for business
The superpower of Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones isn’t building a great football team. It’s building great interest in his football team. Above all else, Jones is a huckster. A carnival barker. At times, a snake-oil salesman. For that reason, he sees the recent ESPN.com item about his habit
Chargers’ Joey Bosa Expects To Return In Week 8
The 2024 campaign has included another hurdle for Joey Bosa to clear on the injury front. The longtime Chargers edge rusher is set to return to action this week, though. Bosa said on Friday (via The Athletic’s Daniel Popper) he is set to play in Week 8 against the Saints. The four-time
Joey Bosa expects to play a limited role Sunday
The Chargers list edge rusher Joey Bosa as questionable to play in Sunday’s game against the Saints. Bosa said he expects to play a limited role. Bosa has played only 56 snaps in three games this season, with back and then hip issues. Bosa said he actually developed a glute
Dolphins want to see big change when Tua Tagovailoa returns
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to the Miami Dolphins starting lineup on Sunday vs. the Arizona Cardinals after getting through the NFL’s concussion protocol. His return has sparked some intense debate as to whether or not he should continue his career given the number of concussions he has
The stash of Father of Mine books to be donated is shrinking, slowly but surely
The stash of more than 600 copies of Father of Mine to be donated as I see fit, thanks to someone who bought $10,000 worth of them, is gradually shrinking. As I mentioned last week, 500 are going to the West Virginia Division of Correction and Rehabilitation, for distribution at
Cowboys’ Dalvin Cook Could Play In Week 8
As the Cowboys search for a spark in the running game coming off their bye, a new backfield option could be introduced. Head coach Mike McCarthy suggested Dalvin Cook could make his season debut in Week 8. “Dalvin is ready,” McCarthy said on Friday (via Nick Harris of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram). “I really
Deebo Samuel: Two solid practices, we’ll see about Sunday
49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is listed as questionable to face the Cowboys on Sunday night because of the illness that put him in the hospital last weekend and he didn’t give much of a hint about which way the decision will go when he spoke to reporters on Friday.
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/25/24
October 25th, 2024 at 6:53pm CST by Adam La Rose Friday’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Carter is dealing with a wrist injury which will require surgery. Head coach Sean McDermott indicated (via Katherine Fitzgerald of the Buffalo News) the team was initially unsure of if a
Micah Parsons shouldn’t play until he’s 100 percent, or until he gets paid
On Sunday night, Cowboys defensive standout Micah Parsons will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury. He should stay away until he’s completely 100 percent. Parsons has yet to get the second contract he deserves. He’s due to make only $2.989 million this year. He should have held
Rookie addresses his controversial Daniel Jones comments
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers made headlines following the team’s 28-3 loss to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles, seemingly criticizing quarterback Daniel Jones for not throwing to him enough. “Watch the target tape. I was open,” Nabers told reporters after the game Sunday. He caught only four balls
WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From October 25
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Dolphins Place QB Tyler Huntley On IR
Just as the Dolphins are set to get Tua Tagovailoa back in the lineup this week, they will be without Tyler Huntley for an extended stretch. The latter was placed on injured reserve Friday, per a team announcement. Huntley is dealing with the shoulder injury which forced him out of Miami’s Week 7 contest.
Vikings-Rams draws 12.6 million for Thursday Night Football
The Rams’ upset win over the Vikings was a winner for Amazon Prime. Thursday night’s 30-20 L.A. win drew 12.6 million viewers on average. It’s an 11-percent increase over last week’s Week 8 Thursday night game, between the Buccaneers and the Bills. For the season, Thursday Night Football is averaging
Steelers star experiencing resurgent season
Najee Harris has looked great for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, and people are taking notice. Harris, who is in his fourth NFL season, is putting up his best stats since his 2021 rookie campaign. The 26-year-old has rushed for 478 yards on 117 carries with two touchdowns this season.
Chargers WRs Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis doubtful; DE Joey Bosa questionable
The Chargers will be short-handed at wideout again this week. The team lists wide receivers Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Derius Davis (hamstring) as doubtful. Both missed the Week 7 loss to the Cardinals. Wide receivers Ladd McConkey (hip) and DJ Chark (groin) are questionable. Chark could return from injured reserve
Myles Garrett Does Not Expect To Be Traded; Browns Receiving Calls On Za’Darius Smith
Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett have been floated as potential trade chips ahead of this year’s deadline, and in either case a deal being worked out would amount to a blockbuster. The latter made it clear on Friday he does not see himself being moved, however. “I’ll be playing here,” Garrett declared when
Deebo Samuel, George Kittle are questionable for Sunday Night Football
The 49ers list tight end George Kittle (foot) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (wrist, illness) as questionable for Sunday Night Football. Samuel returned to practice Thursday, two days after he was released from the hospital after his pneumonia battle. He was limited for a second consecutive day Friday. “He’s gotten
Daniel Jones responds to controversial Malik Nabers comments
Rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers raised eyebrows when he said after he recorded just four catches on eight targets for 41 yards in the New York Giants’ 28-3 home loss to the rival Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday that he “was open” throughout the game and that the Giants “gotta do a better
Vikings to place Christian Darrisaw on IR, activate T.J. Hockenson
One of Minnesota’s key offensive players is back while another is now out for the season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed to reporters in his Friday news conference that left tackle Christian Darrisaw will undergo season-ending knee surgery to repair his ACL and MCL after suffering an injury during last
Bears Waive WR Velus Jones
Velus Jones has not lived up to expectations with Chicago, and he may now be out of the organization altogether. The third-year receiver was placed on waivers Friday, per a team announcement. Jones will be available on the wire to any team interested in adding him as a depth option on
Texans rule out S Jimmie Ward, LB Azeez Al-Shaair
The Texans will miss at least three defensive starters for Sunday’s game against the Colts and possibly a fourth. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and safety Jimmie Ward (groin) all week and will not play again Sunday. Ward has missed the past two games, and Al-Shaair missed Sunday’s game. Defensive end
Dolphins’ defense will be missing key contributor in Week 8
The Dolphins’ offense is set to receive a major boost in Week 8. The team’s defense will, on the other hand, be missing a key contributor for the time being. Defensive tackle Zach Sieler suffered an orbital bone fracture in practice, Cameron Wolfe and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. He will
Dallas Goedert ruled out for Week 8 vs. Bengals
The Eagles officially won’t have tight end Dallas Goedert for another week. Philadelphia ruled Goedert out for Sunday’s game against the Bengals after he did not practice all week. Goedert suffered the hamstring injury early on in the Eagles’ Oct. 13 victory over the Browns. In five games this year,
Dolphins DT Zach Sieler To Miss Time
The Dolphins’ offense is set to receive a major boost in Week 8. The team’s defense will, on the other hand, be missing a key contributor for the time being. Defensive tackle Zach Sieler suffered an orbital bone fracture in practice, Cameron Wolfe and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. He will
Alijah Vera-Tucker out, Allen Lazard doubtful for Jets
The Jets will have edge rusher Haason Reddick in the lineup this weekend, but they won’t have right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. Vera-Tucker has been ruled out of the matchup with the Patriots due to the ankle injury he suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Steelers. Vera-Tucker did not practice
Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Can Bears’ Caleb Williams stay hot in Week 8?
We’ve reached the second half of the 2024 fantasy football regular season, and after several notable players suffered significant injuries in Week 7, starting lineups will be even more challenging to set. With that in mind, here’s what to do about several flex options, streaming candidates and other players you
Falcons list Justin Simmons as doubtful for Sunday
Safety Justin Simmons is unlikely to be in the Falcons lineup against the Buccaneers this Sunday. Simmons was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday because of a hamstring injury, but he was out of practice entirely on Friday. The Falcons have listed him as doubtful to play
Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw Will Require Season-Ending Surgery
The Vikings’ offense took a massive hit on Thursday night with Christian Darrisaw leaving the game late in the first half of their Week 8 matchup with the Rams with a knee injury. On Friday, an MRI confirmed the worst: Darrisaw will require season-ending surgery, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Christian Darrisaw needs season-ending knee surgery
After Thursday night’s game, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said the team was hoping for good news on left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who suffered a knee injury at the end of the second quarter. Unfortunately for Minnesota, the club did not get it on Friday. According to multiple reports, an
NFL reportedly could discuss making change after Vikings-Rams face-mask controversy
After a clear miss of a defensive penalty robbed the Minnesota Vikings of a chance to complete what would’ve been a remarkable game-tying drive late in Thursday night’s contest at the Los Angeles Rams, multiple members of the NFL community suggested the league should at least consider making face-mask penalties subject to replay review.
Haason Reddick is set to play for Jets Sunday
Edge rusher Haason Reddick’s long-delayed Jets debut is set for this Sunday. Reddick’s extended holdout ended when he agreed to a revised one-year deal with the team last weekend and head coach Jeff Ulbrich said at his Friday press conference that the veteran is set to play against the Patriots.
Who Will Win NFC North?
The NFC North has been the best division in football this season. All four teams reside above .500 and carry a combined 19-7 record (.733 winning percentage) that far outpaces the other seven divisions’ marks. If the season ended today, all four NFC North teams would make the playoffs, which
Dan Quinn: Jayden Daniels did practice on Friday, we’ll see how he responds
While Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was not spotted during the portion of practice open to media on Friday, head coach Dan Quinn clarified that Daniels was able to participate in some aspects of the session. Now, Washington will see how the quarterback responds over the next 48 hours before the
Tua set to return after ‘top medical experts’ all agreed on one thing
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be back under center for the Miami Dolphins in their Week 8 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. It’ll be Tagovailoa’s first time on the field since he exited Miami’s Week 2 “Thursday Night Football” loss vs. the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 12 with a concussion. It
Bucky Irving practiced Friday, is expected to play Sunday
The Buccaneers have gotten their fair share of bad injury news this week, but Friday brought some positive information. Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters at his Friday press conference that running back Bucky Irving returned to practice after missing the last two games with a foot injury. Bowles said
Tua Tagovailoa Clears Concussion Protocol, To Start In Week 8
Tua Tagovailoa‘s anticipated Week 8 return is a go. The Dolphins quarterback has cleared concussion protocol and will start against the Cardinals on Sunday, NFL.com’s Cameron Wolfe tweets. Mike McDaniel confirmed the clearance. Miami will activate Tagovailoa from IR before Saturday afternoon’s deadline. While the QB’s concussion history will continue