Brian Branch picked up a pair of fines for Sunday
The league ejected Lions safety Brian Branch for an illegal hit during Sunday’s game against the Packers. On his way to the locker room, Branch sent a two-fisted, middle-fingered salute to the crowd. Branch received a fine for both acts. The fines matched. It was $10,128 for the illegal hit,
Saints Place Chris Olave On IR, Activate Shane Lemieux, Will Harris
The Saints have officially placed Chris Olave on injured reserve. The third-year wideout will miss at least the first four games as a result, although his availability for the remainder of the season is in question. Olave is dealing with his second concussion of the season, which also represents his fourth in
Evan Neal will make his first start of 2024
Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal, a top-10 pick in 2022, has been a disappointment. This year, he has appeared in only two games, with no starts. That changes on Sunday in Germany, against the Panthers. Via Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, Neal will make his first start of the season. Neal,
Texans getting much-needed players back from IR
In three of their last four games, the Texans have failed to pass for more than 176 yards. Those passing struggles can in part be attributed to injuries in the receiving corps and in part are the reason for two losses in those four games. Luckily for second-year quarterback C.J.
Grover Stewart wasn’t fined for blow to the head of Sam Darnold
On Sunday night, Colts defensive lineman Grover Stewart obliterated Vikings offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury before forcing quarterback Sam Darnold to fumble. Along the way, Stewart applied a forcible blow to Darnold’s head and neck area. Referee Shawn Smith threw a flag. Then, magically, the flag was picked up. Since Smith
Injured Reserve Return Tracker
This offseason brought a change in how teams could construct their 53-man rosters while retaining flexibility with injured players. Clubs were permitted to attach return designations to two players (in total) placed on IR or an NFI list before setting their initial rosters. In prior years, anyone placed on IR
Drake London is expected to play Sunday
Wide receiver Drake London is the biggest injury question mark for the Falcons this weekend and word on his status for Sunday’s game against the Saints is positive. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that London is expected to play. London injured his hip in last Sunday’s win over the Cowboys
49ers officially activate RB Christian McCaffrey
San Francisco 49ers fans’ long nightmare is finally over. The team announced Saturday that star running back Christian McCaffrey has been activated from injured reserve and will play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey missed all eight of San Francisco’s games so far this season with tendinitis in both
Giants activate Graham Gano – NBC Sports
Kicker Graham Gano is back for the Giants. The team announced that they have activated Gano from injured reserve on Saturday. Gano was listed as questionable heading into Week Two, but the Giants opted to stick with him and he injured his hamstring on the opening kickoff. The Commanders went
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Seeking Final Opinion On Surgery
After the Cowboys baffled the media by not placing quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve today, reports have followed detailing the reasoning for the delay. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Prescott is still seeking multiple opinions as he attempts to avoid surgery. After it was reported that Prescott had suffered
Commanders rule out Austin Seibert, elevate Zane Gonzalez
The Commanders will be using a new kicker on Sunday. Austin Seibert was listed as questionable with a hip injury on the final injury report of the week and he was downgraded to out on Saturday. Zane Gonzalez was signed to the practice squad this week and he has been
Dak Prescott makes major decision about his injury
Dak Prescott’s 2024 season appears to be over. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is likely to need season-ending surgery on his hamstring, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Prescott is still seeking an opinion from one more specialist, but the belief is that Prescott will need the procedure. The surgery would
Texans activate Nico Collins off of injured reserve
C.J. Stroud may very well have his top receiver when the Texans play the Lions on Sunday night. Houston has activated Nico Collins to the 53-man roster off of injured reserve, the team announced on Saturday. Collins has been out since suffering a hamstring injury in the win over Buffalo
Jaguars Activate WR Devin Duvernay, S Andrew Wingard
The Jaguars are getting some reinforcements this week. At 2-7 in the basement of the AFC South, it seems likely that a run for the playoffs is not in the cards for 2024. Still, as injuries continue to beleaguer Jacksonville, they’ll take all the help they can get. That help
Jets rule out Solomon Thomas for Sunday vs. Cardinals
The Jets will be without defensive tackle Solomon Thomas on Sunday against the Cardinals. Thomas, who had previously been listed as questionable with a knee injury, has now been downgraded to out. He won’t make the trip to Arizona. With inside linebacker C.J. Mosley also ruled out, and defensive tackle
Concerning Tyreek Hill update nothing new for ugly Dolphins season
Nothing has gone right for the Dolphins in 2024. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that wide receiver Tyreek Hill received a troubling injury update on Saturday. Per ESPN Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques, head coach Mike McDaniel said that Hill (wrist) would only play on “Monday Night Football” against the Rams
Roger Goodell: Believe the rumors of NFL game in Berlin
Whenever the NFL plays a game in another country, the NFL dangles a carrot or two regarding future games in that country. For the NFL’s fourth game in Germany, Commissioner Roger Goodell dropped a nugget about a possible future contest in the capital city of Berlin. “I usually tell people,
Steelers Cut S Terrell Edmunds
Terrell Edmunds‘ second stint with the Steelers has come to an end. The team announced today that they’ve released the veteran safety. Edmunds will now be subject to waivers before officially hitting free agency. Edmunds was snagged off the Jaguars practice squad in early September and proceeded to get into
Bengals wanted Yannick Ngakoue, but Patriots had higher waiver priority
The Patriots got Yannick Ngakoue off waivers from the Ravens yesterday. But New England isn’t the only team that wanted him. The Bengals also put in a waiver claim for Ngakoue, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The waiver order is the same as the draft order, with the worse
Dolphins superstar gets concerning injury update
The Miami Dolphins may suddenly find themselves without wide receiver Tyreek Hill, at least for one week. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel suggested there is some doubt about whether Hill will be able to play Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams due to a wrist injury. McDaniel would only go
PFT’s Week 10 2024 NFL game previews, with Steelers-Commanders standing out the most
The second half of the 2024 season has begun. With four teams off, that leaves 13 games for Sunday and Monday. We’ve started doing snapshots of each game. People seem to like them. At least, no one has complained about them. Yet. Which makes it a good day. Until the
Saints WR Chris Olave Expected To Land On IR, May Be Done For Season
Chris Olave may have already played his last snap of the 2024 campaign. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Saints wide receiver is expected to land on injured reserve today. Olave suffered a concussion in Week 9 and was already ruled out for tomorrow’s game against the Falcons. Olave
Have the Bengals really changed?
They wisely refused the overtures of the Dolphins for the ability to draft Joe Burrow. And, once it became clear that Mike Brown’s stubbornness had given them a keep, they seemed to accept that, to get the most out of their franchise quarterbacks, things had to change. They seemingly did.
Saints WR Chris Olave expected to land on IR, may be done for season
Chris Olave may have already played his last snap of the 2024 campaign. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Saints wide receiver is expected to land on injured reserve Saturday. Olave suffered a concussion in Week 9 and was already ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Falcons. Olave will
Report: Chris Olave will be placed on injured reserve
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is set to miss extended time after suffering a concussion in last Sunday’s loss to the Panthers. Olave has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Falcons and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that he is expected to be placed on injured reserve
Panthers Never Wanted To Trade Bryce Young, Noncommittal On Future
Panthers general manager Dan Morgan insisted that the team never intended to trade Bryce Young after his benching in a press conference on Wednesday, but remained noncommittal about his future as a franchise quarterback. “We never got into any discussions. I never opened that door,” Morgan said. “Didn’t want to trade
It’s the first On Our Way Home giveaway of the year
It’s back for the 2024 holiday season, which unofficially began for me last night began with copious amounts of Christmas music washed down with plenty of egg nog. (Only one of those is true.) We all could benefit a bit from the good feelings of the holiday season. But many
Commanders sign veteran kicker amid Austin Seibert injury concerns
Washington’s starting kicker, Austin Seibert, has been dealing with a hip issue in practice this week, raising doubt about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Steelers. Gonzalez owns a career field goal percentage of 80.5% with an extra point conversion rate of 94.8% after 63 appearances with the Browns,
Tyreek Hill misses practice on Friday due to wrist injury
The Dolphins desperately need a win. Whether they’ll have receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday night at the Rams remains to be seen. Hill missed practice on Friday with a wrist injury, via Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. Hill did not appear on Thursday’s initial injury report of the week.
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/8/24
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Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel officially questionable
The 49ers are expected to activate running back Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve Saturday, allowing him to make his 2024 debut Sunday. Officially, though, McCaffrey is questionable to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. “We’ll take him off IR tomorrow, and then he’ll be good to go unless something crazy
Inside the Steelers-Ravens tussle to win the AFC North
Ahead of the 2024 season, ESPN’s Football Power Index gave the Baltimore Ravens a 46.4% chance, the best in their division, to win the competitive AFC North. After a 6-2 start, however, the Pittsburgh Steelers (who were given a mere 8.1% chance to win the division) look primed to contest
Za’Darius Smith paid Brodric Martin thousands of dollars to wear No. 99 jersey in Detroit
When defensive end Za’Darius Smith was traded from the Browns to the Lions, one of his first priorities was to secure his preferred jersey number, 99. That cost him some money. The number was available, but only because Lions defensive tackle Brodric Martin was listed as the Lions’ No. 99
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/8/24
Friday’s minor roster moves: Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers Taylor was waived today in anticipation of everyone’s expectation that Christian McCaffrey will finally be coming off of injured reserve to make his season debut this week. Virgil was previously on the Broncos but landed on
Bengals awarded former Lions receiver Isaiah Williams on waivers
The Bengals have added some depth at receiver and on special teams after claiming Isaiah Williams on waivers a day after the Lions waived him. Williams is a rookie out of Illinois who played only sparingly in Detroit this year, with two catches for six yards and one kickoff return
Titans’ Will Levis to start Week 10 vs. Chargers
As expected, Will Levis is set to return to action this week. Titans head coach Brian Callahan announced on Friday the second-year quarterback will get the start against the Chargers. Levis has been out since suffering an AC joint sprain in Week 6. Veteran Mason Rudolph has handled starting duties in his place with Levis
Zac Taylor vows to fight harder for calls, after hits on Joe Burrow
When it comes to not getting calls, Joe Burrow needs to act more like Tom Brady. Burrow apparently doesn’t want to do that. His coach has vowed to do it for him. “They call it like they see it,” Zac Taylor told reporters on Friday, via Ben Baby of ESPN.com.
NFL Injury Updates: Hurts, Coleman, Barmore
An interesting situation played out today when Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni seemed to let something inadvertently slip during his press conference. Sirianni claimed that quarterback Jalen Hurts has been limited in practice as he has been “dealing with the ankle.” This would be of no consequence, if Hurts hadn’t
Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack questionable for Chargers
The Chargers listed their top two edge rushers as questionable to play against the Titans this weekend. Khalil Mack was out of practice all week with a groin injury while Joey Bosa was limited by a hip injury. Mack has not missed a game this season while Bosa has been
Dak Prescott to land on IR, has no timeline for return
The Dallas Cowboys are going to be without starting quarterback Dak Prescott for at least the next four weeks as the team is expected to place him on injured reserve. That update comes from Stephen Jones during his appearance on Dallas radio on Friday. While an IR trip would guarantee
Baker Mayfield has limited practice Friday and has no injury designation
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (toe) didn’t participate in practice on Wednesday and Thursday as the team held walkthroughs after an overtime loss Monday night. He returned to limited work Friday and will play Sunday. Mayfield has no injury designation. Mayfield has passed for 2,389 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine
Ravens Offered Third-Round Pick For Marshon Lattimore
The Ravens’ trade deadline moves were a bit anticlimactic, especially considering that Baltimore is thought to be a contender in a championship window who should be receiving the full allotment of compensatory draft picks in 2025. It appears that the Ravens’ lackluster result wasn’t necessarily for lack of trying, as
Puka Nacua won’t be less aggressive after ejection for throwing a punch
Rams receiver Puka Nacua threw a punch during Sunday’s win over the Seahawks, and he received an ejection for his reaction. Will being sent to the showers prematurely make him less aggressive in the future. “I don’t think so,” Nacua told reporters on Friday. “I think being able to be,
49ers finally get the news they want on RB Christian McCaffrey
McCaffrey missed time in the summer with an Achilles issue that did not immediately seem to threaten his availability for the regular season. The 28-year-old was ultimately placed on IR, however, before taking a trip to Germany to see a specialist. A period of recovery was in place upon return
49ers waive RB Patrick Taylor to make room for Christian McCaffrey
The 49ers waived running back Patrick Taylor Jr. on Friday, the team announced. They did not announce a corresponding move, but the 49ers are expected to use the roster spot for Christian McCaffrey. The All-Pro running back will make his 2024 debut Sunday after working his way back from bilateral
49ers To Activate Christian McCaffrey; RB Will Make Season Debut Sunday
All the signs have been pointing to this outcome, and now, it finally seems to be becoming a reality: Christian McCaffrey is back. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the star running back will finally make his 2024 season debut in Tampa Bay this Sunday for the 49ers. While
Bengals-Ravens racks up 13.63 million on Amazon Prime
Last night’s renewal of the most compelling current rivalry in football delivered for Amazon Prime. Bengals-Ravens averaged 13.63 million viewers, a 42-percent increase over last year’s Week 10 Thursday night game (Panthers-Bears) and a 100-percent increase over 2022’s Falcons-Panthers game in Week 10. The streaming number beats the Week 8
Post-waiver wire fantasy football pickups for Week 10
It’s never too late to improve your fantasy roster. These players went mostly unnoticed during the waiver period, but each could help win your Week 10 matchup. QB: Daniel Jones (New York Giants) The last time we recommended Jones to readers, he scored 12.08 fantasy points against the Bengals in
Christian McCaffrey on injury: Some stuff just went wrong, but I’m feeling great now
The 49ers will activate Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve Saturday, coach Kyle Shanahan said, and the running back will make his 2024 debut Sunday. Bilateral Achilles tendinitis has kept McCaffrey out all season. “I’ve got a good routine right now, and I feel good, and that’s all that matters,” McCaffrey
Commanders To Sign Zane Gonzalez
The Commanders are signing Zane Gonzalez to their practice squad after a workout with the team, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Washington’s starting kicker, Austin Seibert, has been dealing with a hip issue in practice this week, raising doubt about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Steelers. Gonzalez