AFC offseason grades: Steelers, Texans impress, AFC East team flopping
We’re at the halfway point of the NFL season, an opportune time to grade each team’s offseason. Did the New York Jets do enough? How about the New England Patriots, who made a splash with their first-round draft pick, and the Las Vegas Raiders, who made a surprising pick in
Cowboys Not Considering Starting Trey Lance Over Cooper Rush
Trey Lance has been on the Cowboys’ roster for more than 14 months. Dallas added the former San Francisco starter after Sam Darnold had beaten him out for the 49ers’ QB2 job in 2023, effectively going forward with a roster stash. But Lance has not made much progress with his
Chris Olave will consult with specialists after latest concussion
Saints receiver Chris Olave has suffered two concussions this year. After the most recent, suffered on Sunday, Olave will consult with specialists about his future. Olave absorbed an illegal hit to the head during Sunday’s loss to the Panthers. He went to a local hospital for evaluation. Now, he’s in
NFC offseason grades: Cowboys, Bears fizzle while two NFC North teams sizzle
We’re at the halfway point of the NFL season, an opportune time to grade each team’s offseason. Did the Dallas Cowboys do enough? How about the Chicago Bears, who had the No. 1 overall pick, and the Lions, who signed key players to contract extensions? Ahead of Week 10 games,
Browns Brass Was Aligned On 2022 Deshaun Watson Trade
As the Browns sink to the AFC North basement following the offseason extensions for Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski, assigning blame for the Deshaun Watson decisions will come up as the organization moves forward. Jimmy Haslam came out and said his GM hatched the plan to propose Watson the fully
Brian Branch apologizes for flipping double birds to Packers fans
Lions defensive back Brian Branch apologized Wednesday for flipping off the Packers crowd after being ejected in Sunday’s game. Branch was frustrated for being tossed for a hit on a defenseless receiver and took that out on fans as he departed, drawing another flag for unsportsmanlike conduct for his double
49ers HC shares update about Christian McCaffrey’s recovery
“That he’s just Christian McCaffrey and he’s not hurting,” Shanahan said, regarding McCaffrey’s availability for Sunday. “As long as everything goes well, and it has in the rehab, as long as he doesn’t get sore and have setbacks each day with practice — usually if you get that in practice
DJ Moore says “tweaked” ankle forced him to leave the field mid-play
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore defended himself amid criticism he quit on his quarterback and his team Sunday. Moore left the field as Caleb Williams still was scrambling against the Cardinals during a first quarter play. Moore offered an explanation Wednesday. “Tweaked the ankle,” Moore said, via Mark Potash of
Chargers Place Junior Colson on IR, Designate Gus Edwards For Return
The Chargers have placed Junior Colson on injured reserve with an ankle injury, another setback for the rookie linebacker who dealt with appendicitis during training camp and missed Weeks 3 and 4 with a hamstring injury. When healthy, Colson was a rotational contributor to the Chargers’ league-leading defense with a
Todd Bowles: Decision to go for one was made before late touchdown
Monday night’s game ended with a controversial decision by Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles to not go for two after scoring a touchdown to trim the score to 24-23 with 27 seconds left. After the game, Bowles said he gave “very minor” consideration to a two-point conversion, and that the
Browns GM has strong comments on Kevin Stefanski’s job status
The Cleveland Browns are 2-7, which has led some to question whether coach Kevin Stefanski will survive such a poor season. Based on comments made by general manager Andrew Berry, that outcome appears likely. Berry offered Stefanski a significant vote of confidence on Wednesday, arguing that the head coach’s past
Kyle Shanahan stays coy about Christian McCaffrey
The season began with the 49ers playing games about the availability of running back Christian McCaffrey. Now that he’s inching toward his 2024 debut, the games continue. Asked by reporters when a decision will be made regarding whether McCaffrey will play on Sunday at Tampa Bay, coach Kyle Shanahan said
Jaguars Sign C.J. Beathard From Dolphins’ Practice Squad
The Jaguars signed C.J. Beathard to their 53-man roster from the Dolphins’ practice squad on Wednesday, adding quarterback depth with Trevor Lawrence‘s status for Week 10 in question. Lawrence played all of Jacksonville’s Week 9 loss to the Eagles , but required some medical attention during halftime after taking a
Jets rookie Malachi Corley on his blooper: It’s not a defining moment for me
Jets rookie Malachi Corley showed no remorse for dropping the ball before crossing the goal line during Thursday Night Football. Corely, speaking for the first time since his blooper six days ago, called it a “great experience.” “It’s not a defining moment for me,” Corley said, via Rich Cimini of
Concerning new details emerge on Dak Prescott’s injury
New details have emerged regarding the severity of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury. Prescott is dealing with a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon, according to Jane Slater of NFL Network. The injury means part of Prescott’s hamstring tendon has been torn off the bone, and the injury
WWE NXT Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From November 6 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The November 6 edition of WWE NXT aired from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and brought hardcore back to the company. Trick Williams teamed with WWE Hall of Famer Bubba Ray Dudley to battle the dangerous duo of “All Ego” Ethan Page and Ridge Holland at the former ECW Arena.
Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Likely To Be Placed On IR
NOVEMBER 6: Prescott may be looking at a longer absence than four weeks. The initial diagnosis revealed a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon — an injury in which the hamstring tendon is partially torn off the bone — NFL.com’s Jane Slater reports. Prescott is seeking additional opinions, but the
Texans claim OL Zachary Thomas off waivers from the Patriots
The Texans claimed offensive tackle Zachary Thomas off waivers from the Patriots, the team announced. The Texans offensive line has not played well this season, and offensive guard Kenyon Green will go on season-ending injured reserve this week. Thomas has played eight games, seeing action on 84 offensive snaps and
How Hurts is turning the Eagles back into a Super Bowl contender.
Headed into their Week 5 bye at 2-2, questions were being raised about the quarterback play of Jalen Hurts and head coaching ability of Nick Sirianni. Since then, the Eagles are 4-0 with Hurts playing MVP caliber football and inserting the Philadelphia Eagles right back into the conversation of Super
Nick Bosa on fine for MAGA hat: “It if comes, it comes” and will be “well worth it”
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has yet to be fined for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat on the field after a Week 8 win against the Cowboys. If/when it happens, he’s doesn’t mind. “I haven’t got one yet,” Bosa told reporters on Wednesday, “but if it comes, it
Panthers Activate RB Jonathon Brooks
The Panthers have slow-played Jonathon Brooks‘ return, but the second-round pick will be eligible to debut as a rookie. Carolina is activating the running back prospect off the NFI list today, Dave Canales said. The move is now official. Carolina needed to activate Brooks by today; otherwise, this year’s top
Blake Gillikin named NFC special teams player of the week
Punter Blake Gillikin was a significant contributor in Arizona’s 20-9 victory over Chicago and now he’s been rewarded for his performance. For the first time, Gillikin has been named NFC special teams player of the week. Gillikin punted four times, with three downed inside the 20 and two inside the
Browns GM raises eyebrows with comments on future of Deshaun Watson
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans in March 2022 and handing him a fully guaranteed five-year, $230M contract will likely go down as an all-time NFL blunder. With Watson recovering from the ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered on Oct. 20, Berry was asked during
Garrett Wilson is the AFC offensive player of the week
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson put himself in contention for catch of the year during last Thursday’s 21-13 win over the Texans. Wilson made a leaping, one-handed grab while hurtling toward the sideline that counted for a 26-yard touchdown because his shin came down in the end zone before he
DT Jordan Phillips Re-Signs With Bills
Two Bills defensive tackle reunions will take place Wednesday. Jordan Phillips joined Quinton Jefferson in being released Tuesday, and the recent Cowboys defender will make his return to Buffalo as well. Not long after coming to terms with Jefferson, the Bills announced they have brought back Phillips. This comes after
Mike Tomlin: Jayden Daniels’s mobility something to be reckoned with
The Steelers will get their first live look at Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels on Sunday and head coach Mike Tomlin has had plenty of success against first-year signal callers over the years. Tomlin’s Steelers teams are 25-6 against rookie quarterbacks over the course of his tenure in Pittsburgh, but
Insiders explain why Colts held onto Anthony Richardson through trade deadline
Some wondered if the Indianapolis Colts could make Anthony Richardson available before the NFL trade deadline expired on Tuesday considering the second-year quarterback has been benched and seemingly won’t be leapfrogging veteran Joe Flacco on the depth chart anytime soon. The Athletic’s James Boyd revealed on Tuesday that the Colts told other teams they “never” thought about moving on from Richardson this fall. “Despite Richardson’s struggles
Joe Burrow: Khalil Herbert is right next to me, I can tell him what to do out there
The Bengals traded for running back Khalil Herbert on Tuesday, and the running back was in the building hours later as the team readies to play Baltimore on Thursday night. Head coach Zac Taylor noted on Tuesday that there’s a chance Herbert plays this week despite his recent arrival. “We’ll
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/5/24
Tuesday’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Washington Commanders Free Agent We don’t have a reason for Moreland’s suspension yet,
Mickey Loomis: Marshon Lattimore a fantastic player, trade was good value for us
The Saints made one of the bigger moves ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline when they sent cornerback Marshon Lattimore to the Commanders for draft picks. Lattimore was a 2017 first-round pick in New Orleans and is one of several older players that the Saints pinned their hopes to this season.
How ’bout that ‘all-in’ season, Cowboys fans?
Perhaps it’s time for Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones to let someone else make the football decisions. In 2024, Jones has made several head-scratching moves — all key reasons the Cowboys are 3-5 after finishing 12-5 over the previous three seasons. Here are five moves that have
Biggest Takeaways from the First 2024-25 College Football Playoff Rankings | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
One of the biggest questions heading into the rankings reveal was how the committee would view an undefeated Indiana team that has yet to face a ranked opponent this season. The committee mirrored the Hoosiers’ placement in the latest AP poll by slotting them at No. 8. With No. 9
Giants Waive CB Nick McCloud
During a mostly anticlimactic trade deadline today, there was a dramatic transaction in New York, where the Giants shockingly waived cornerback Nick McCloud after starting him in five games this year, according to Giants senior managing editor Dan Salomone. Additionally, the team released veteran punter Matt Haack. The Giants claimed
Blockbuster trade plugs one of Lions’ biggest roster holes
Are the Detroit Lions clear-cut NFC favorites after acquiring the pass-rush help they desperately needed? On Tuesday, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport tweeted that the Cleveland Browns dealt defensive end Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-rounder to the Lions in exchange for a 2025 fifth-rounder and a 2026 sixth-rounder. In
Jawaan Taylor got away with false start in overtime
It doesn’t happen as much as it did in 2023, but it still happens too often. Tackles move a split second before the snap, and the officials don’t call a false start. Some in league circles were buzzing today over the fact that Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor got away
2024 NFL Trades
We have reached the 2024 trade deadline, which came one week later than the league’s usual endpoint. An offseason measure to move the deadline back one week passed, sliding the deadline beyond Week 9 after it had resided the Tuesday following Week 8 since 2012. That opened the door to
It’s not too early to think about the Chiefs running the table
The Chiefs haven’t lost since Christmas Day. On Monday night, they ran their 2024 record to 8-0. In this week’s power rankings, the question was raised as to whether it’s too early to ponder whether the Chiefs can run the table. It’s not. They’re nine games away. They’ve won 14
Jets’ Rodgers reacts live to Mike Williams, Steelers trade
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was in the middle of his weekly “The Pat McAfee Show” appearance when it was learned the club was sending veteran wide receiver Mike Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers in return for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Rodgers reacted to the news and offered praise
Joe Burrow attributes his scowling to leadership
Despite throwing five touchdown passes in a victory over the Raiders on Sunday, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow got more attention for his facial expressions. On Tuesday, two days before a Thursday night game at Baltimore, Burrow explained that periodic scowling is part of leading. “Maybe I could have not let
Steelers Acquire Mike Williams From Jets
Despite Allen Lazard‘s IR trip, the Jets will not hang onto Mike Williams. Instead, he will be the Steelers’ long-sought-after receiver upgrade. Pittsburgh is sending New York a fifth-round pick for the recent free agency addition, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pick exchanged is a 2025 choice. The Steelers have
Mickey Loomis: Circumstances put “pressure and stress” on team to fire Dennis Allen
Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis spoke publicly for the first time since the team fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday. Loomis called Allen a “fantastic football coach” but explained that “circumstances” created “stress and pressure” for the organization to make a move after a seven-game losing streak. The last straw
Former Super Bowl champ joins 49ers via trade
Right at the deadline, one final trade has been agreed to. Defensive tackle Khalil Davis is headed from the Texans to the 49ers, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Houston will acquire a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange. This move will provide San Francisco with depth along the defensive front,
Is DeAndre Hopkins a Hall of Famer?
Veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a huge impact on Monday night’s victory by the Chiefs, with eight catches and two of the three touchdowns scored in regulation. At one point during the broadcast, ESPN’s Troy Aikman referred to Hopkins as a future Hall of Famer. Which raised a question. Is
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/5/24
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Tee Higgins remains out of practice, while Orlando Brown Jr. returns
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (quad) still isn’t practicing, putting his availability for Thursday Night Football in doubt. He missed practice all of last week and did not play in Sunday’s win over the Raiders. The news is better for left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee/fibula). Brown returned to practice
Colts season gets worse with news on four-time Pro Bowler
The Colts offensive line will be short-handed for a stretch. The team announced on Tuesday that center Ryan Kelly has been placed on injured reserve. As a result, he will be sidelined for at least the next four games. Indianapolis’ longest-tenured player has made 188 appearances (all starts), and he
Vikings to sign K John Parker Romo with Will Reichard expected to land on IR
With Will Reichard sidelined by a quad injury, the Vikings are bringing in a new kicker. Per NFL Media, the Vikings are signing John Parker Romo on Tuesday. It’s expected that he will kick for Minnesota in the team’s matchup with Jacksonville this weekend. Reichard is set to be placed
Packers To Trade Preston Smith To Steelers
The Steelers are not done on the trade front. Edge rusher Preston Smith is being added from the Packers, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With the Packers fielding a number of younger options on both sides of the ball, Smith has remained in place as one of the
Jets trade Mike Williams to Steelers
The Steelers have added a wide receiver ahead of the trade deadline. According to multiple reports, they have acquired Mike Williams in a deal with the Jets. They will send a 2025 fifth-round pick to the AFC East club. Williams tore his ACL while playing for the Chargers in 2023
AFC contender finally makes addition at WR
The New York Jets are moving on from veteran wide receiver Mike Williams. Williams was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. Williams has been viewed as an expendable piece in New York since the Jets acquired Davante Adams