Month: November 2024

North Carolina recently fired head coach Mack Brown, and the school’s process of finding his replacement is underway. Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith received a call about the vacant position. “Reality is [UNC] reached out on [a] preliminary call,” Smith said (via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor). “I appreciate it, love that place. But that’s not

Although the Miami Dolphins put together two TD drives in the second half to keep the game somewhat respectable, their cold-weather woes continued with a 30-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. A muffed catch on a punt return early in the game was a sign of

Kansas City will be employing their third kicker of the year this Sunday. After primary kicker Harrison Butker got placed on injured reserve two weeks ago, the Chiefs executed some emergency procedures, signing kicker Spencer Shrader to their active roster from the Jets’ practice squad. With Shrader not expected to

The New York Giants are truly in the midst of a rough season. Giants All-Pro defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence revealed to reporters after Thursday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys that he suffered a dislocated left elbow during the contest. Lawrence was wearing a sling in the locker room after the

Matt Eberflus avoided losing his job following the 2023 NFL season, though many expected his time in Chicago to come to an end. There was some turnover of staff on the offensive side of the ball, while it was determined that Eberflus would still lead the team and the defense

Legendary Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson did not hold back Thursday when he spoke about the Chicago Bears’ dysfunctional finish against the Detroit Lions. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus stood idly as his team botched its final drive of Thursday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in

Tua Tagovailoa will handle starting duties for the Dolphins tonight, but a different backup quarterback option will be in place. Tyler Huntley has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. [RELATED: Dolphins Decline To Activate Shaq Barrett] A shoulder injury led Huntley onto IR in October, just as Tagovailoa returned

The New York Giants looked like they might be turning a corner at the start of their Thanksgiving clash with the rival Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. Quarterback Drew Lock sparked the team to its first initial drive touchdown since Week 2, which gave New York its first lead in a

Shaq Barrett‘s attempts to resume his career in 2024 have fallen short. The veteran edge rusher will remain on the reserve/retired list past today’s activation deadline, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The move means Barrett will not be eligible to suit up for Miami this season. Rapoport adds the

Three teams took down favored opponents in Week 12. Who will pull off the feat in Week 13? We believe these teams have the best shot. (odds via ESPN Bet). Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers (-3) The Dolphins are 3-2 since quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned from a head injury

Aidan O’Connell will indeed be in place for the Raiders for their Black Friday contest. The second-year quarterback was activated from injured reserve on Thursday, per a team announcement. [RELATED: IR Return Tracker] O’Connell was designated for return earlier this week with the expectation he would be activated in time to

The Dallas Cowboys were largely praised for hammering out a contract extension with Dak Prescott just before the start of the 2024 season, but one franchise legend believes it was a bad decision. During a Wednesday appearance on “The Herd” with Colin Cowherd, former Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson was

Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of DUI earlier this week, putting him in danger of facing league discipline. While the legal process plays out in his case, the veteran wideout will remain in the Rams’ lineup. Robinson will suit up for Week 13, per head coach Sean McVay. Team officials

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is set to return to the field for Friday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. His return could not come soon enough for the defending champions. According to ESPN’s Adam Teicher, the Chiefs will activate Pacheco off the injured reserve list in time

Bolstered by a strong interior O-line trio for the past four seasons, the Chiefs have seen their tackle situation deteriorate. The perennial contenders have not exactly presented stability at either tackle spot since left tackle Orlando Brown Jr.‘s free agency defection, with 2023 free agency addition Jawaan Taylor not panning

With Tua Tagovailoa back in the lineup following a concussion, the Miami Dolphins have won three straight games. But who else will feast down the stretch? Ahead of Thanksgiving Day games and the rest of the Week 13 schedule, Yardbarker NFL writers project who will stay on a roll in

Although Brian Daboll declared Tommy DeVito would remain the Giants’ starter for their Week 13 Thanksgiving matchup in Dallas, the popular New York passer has run into injury trouble. DeVito is not traveling with the Giants to Dallas today, the team announced. A forearm injury has required more testing, with

It did not take long for Daniel Jones to find a new home after parting ways with the New York Giants on Monday. On Wednesday, Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz confirmed that Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings. The announcement comes just two days after Jones officially became

Rumored early as a Daniel Jones suitor, the Vikings are indeed making the move. The six-year Giants starter is set to land in Minnesota, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. Ten-plus teams were connected to Jones, though money was not believed to be a factor. His first rebound spot will emerge

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers once again vented some frustrations with the organization on Wednesday as speculation continues about his future. Rodgers made clear Wednesday that he believes the Jets have a big leak problem within their building, telling reporters that he “100 percent” thinks there is a leak

One game up on the Bills but lacking the head-to-head tiebreaker, the Chiefs have some work to do in their pursuit of earning home-field advantage for a fourth time in the Patrick Mahomes QB1 era. They look set to have some reinforcements coming soon. Respectively in the IR- and PUP-return

During a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that his “first option” to continue playing next season would be to return to the New York Jets. Jets receiver Garrett Wilson later touched upon Rodgers’ uncertain future.  “I know whatever decision he makes, I’m gonna support him,” Wilson said

The Lions will be without their primary punt returner for an extended stretch as a result of a Week 12 injury. They are placing Kalif Raymond on IR, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport notes. Sustaining a foot injury, Raymond is not expected to miss the rest of the season. The Lions, who

Injuries depressed J.K. Dobbins‘ value as a first-time free agent this offseason, leading to a deal barely north of the veteran minimum. But the Chargers have still used the former Ravens second-round pick as their clear-cut lead back this season. Another setback will pause Dobbins’ comeback year. The fifth-year back

Back in August, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk suggested that quarterback Daniel Jones lost at least some confidence after the “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” program made it known that Giants general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll wanted to land Jones’ eventual replacement