Jets fire G.M. Joe Douglas
With the coach fired six weeks ago today, Jets owner Woody Johnson had to find someone else to fire during the bye week. And he did. (Unfortunately for Jets fans, he didn’t fire himself.) G.M. Joe Douglas is out, per multiple reports. Douglas joins coach Robert Saleh as former Jets
Insider addresses theory about Giants ownership, Daniel Jones
Shortly after it was learned Monday that the New York Giants were benching quarterback Daniel Jones likely through the end of the season, some fans posting on social media revisited an often-shared theory that claims Giants co-owner John Mara essentially forced general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll to sign Jones
Properly handling fumbles is a key coaching detail
Monday night’s game essentially ended after Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Guyton tried to do his best Tony Dorsett impression. And failed. Guyton had no business attempting to run with the ball after recovering a tumble. It was obvious the moment he got the thing in his hands. He was promptly
Steelers Bring Back S Eric Rowe
Eric Rowe is on his way back to Pittsburgh. The veteran safety has signed to the Steelers’ practice squad, per a team announcement. Almost exactly one year ago, Rowe joined the Steelers en route to playing a key role for the team down the stretch and into the postseason. The
Terrell Edmunds to work out for Bears
Safety Terrell Edmunds has played for a couple of teams this season and his quest for a third will take him to Chicago. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Edmunds will work out for the Bears. If he should sign there, he will get a chance to be teammates
Insider offers update on Bill Belichick, Cowboys rumors
Numerous NFL reporters and analysts said that even before New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft parted ways with legendary head coach Bill Belichick after the 2023 season, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones would eventually view Belichick as a long-term replacement for current coach Mike McCarthy. During ESPN’s
Sean Payton on Bo Nix: I’ve been real impressed with how quickly he’s adapted to this league
Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix turned in his best performance of the season on Sunday, piloting Denver to a 38-6 victory over Atlanta. Head coach Sean Payton said in his Monday press conference that the team is excited about the way Nix has grown and developed week after week, which
Browns Sign Geron Christian Off Rams’ Practice Squad; Team Could Re-Install Jedrick Wills As LT
With Dawand Jones out for the season, more shuffling is required along the Browns’ offensive line. The left tackle spot could see a familiar face in play for Week 12, but in any event veteran depth is being added. Geron Christian is heading to Cleveland, per an announcement from his agency. The 28-year-old
Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top Players, Sleepers and Positional Guide | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Michael Owens/Getty Images 1. Saquon Barkley, PHI (at LAR) 2. Christian McCaffrey, SF (at GB) 3. Joe Mixon, HOU (vs. TEN) 4. Derrick Henry, BAL (at LAC) 5. De’Von Achane, MIA (vs. NE) 6. Kenneth Walker III, SEA (vs. ARI) 7. Kyren Williams, LAR (vs. PHI) 8. Jahmyr Gibbs, DET
Week 12 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds
With only three games remaining until the playoffs in most fantasy leagues, now’s the time to add quality players for the stretch run. Here are the best available players in Week 12. 1. Will Dissly | TE | L.A. Chargers (rostered in 23% of Yahoo leagues) Dissly caught four of
Adam Thielen “definitely encouraged” about playing this week
Bryce Young is set to make his fourth straight start at quarterback when the Panthers face the Chiefs this weekend and the team expects to have rookie running back Jonathon Brooks in the lineup with him for the first time. They also hope wide receiver Adam Thielen will be available
Texans Activate Jeff Okudah, Mario Edwards
In advance of their Week 11 matchup, the Texans will have a pair of defenders available. Cornerback Jeff Okudah has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. Defensive end Mario Edwards, meanwhile, has returned to the active roster with his one-week exemption having expired. [RELATED: Injured Reserve Tracker] Okudah returned to
Ranking Worst NFL QB Contracts in Last 10 Years After Daniel Jones Benching | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
That was Brock Osweiler as a free agent in 2016, after he shined in limited action behind Peyton Manning with the 2015 Broncos and became a hot commodity for the desperate Texans to win via sweepstakes. At the time, like Garoppolo, he had just seven career regular-season starts on his
The ‘NFL quarterbacks with the most rushing TDs’ quiz
It always seems to be a good time when the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills get together, and their Week 11 matchup was no exception. It wasn’t the cleanest game for either Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen, but it was Allen who delivered the death blow to the Chiefs
Kyle Shanahan: I think Christian McCaffrey’s doing a good job
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was more critical of his play against the Seahawks after Sunday’s loss than head coach Kyle Shanahan was when he discussed McCaffrey’s play on Monday. McCaffrey ran 17 times for 79 yards and caught four passes for 27 yards in the 20-17 49ers loss and
Jones’ Reaction, DeVito, Lock Incentives
The Giants ripped off the band-aid today, benching Daniel Jones for Week 12 and likely beyond. The move didn’t come as a complete surprise considering Jones’ subpar play in 2024, especially during the Giants’ active five-game losing streak. While the pivot atop the depth chart seemed inevitable, the team’s trio
WWE Raw Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights From November 18 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
WWE/Getty Images Bronson Reed evened the score with Seth Rollins in the main event of Monday’s Raw, though not without a massive assist from Solo Sikoa. Late in the match, Rollins appeared to be en route to a second consecutive victory over his opponent when Sikoa appeared on the announce
Jim Harbaugh says the Chargers are built for the playoffs
The Los Angeles Chargers are now 7-3 on the season after a 34-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on “Sunday Night Football.” Per NFL Next Gen Stats, the Chargers are currently the No. 5 seed in the AFC and have a 90% chance of making the playoffs. Chargers head coach
Mike McCarthy: We’re not teaching linemen to run with ball, they need to fall on it
The Cowboys were still within striking distance of the Texans early in the fourth quarter on Monday night when the Texans defense made a play that swung things into blowout territory. Defensive end Derek Barnett swooped in to strip Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush of the ball on a sack and
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/18/24
Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens Waived from IR: LB Deion Jennings Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Houston Texans New England Patriots New York Jets Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers MarShawn Lloyd‘s path back to the Packers active roster has taken an unusual turn. The rookie third-round pick landed
Mike McCarthy on Cowboys’ five-game losing streak: It’s very frustrating for everybody
The Cowboys had a promising start to this season and were 3-2 after Week Five, but they’re now on a five-game losing streak, and coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged after Monday night’s loss to the Texans that he’s disappointed with where his team is. “It’s very frustrating. It’s frustrating for everybody.
Lions ascend to Super Bowl favorite status for first time
With their dominant Week 11 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Detroit Lions have reached a historic milestone. For the first time, they are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, according to the latest odds from BetMGM. The 52-6 blowout not only moved the Lions to 9-1 on the
Sean McVay: There’s a “risk/reward” with Puka Nacua’s aggressive playing style
Rams receiver Puka Nacua made an awesome, diving touchdown reception in New England on Sunday. After he landed, he was slow to get up — and he ended up in the medical tent. He ultimately was fine, but Nacua’s habit of going all out all the time prompted a question
Panthers Place TE Ian Thomas On IR; LB Amaré Barno Returns To Practice
With the Panthers coming off their bye week, the front office made a series of moves today. Most notably, the team placed tight end Ian Thomas on injured reserve. The team also signed cornerback Caleb Farley to the active roster. Thomas suffered a calf injury during the team’s Week 10
Monday Night Football: Joe Mixon’s three TDs carry Texans to 34-10 win over Cowboys
The sky began falling on the Cowboys before Monday night. But the large piece of metal that fell onto the field as officials opened the roof of AT&T Stadium before pregame warmups was a metaphor for the Cowboys’ season. The Cowboys lost again at home, their sixth consecutive including a
Are Bills poised to overcome playoff failures after beating Chiefs?
Will this be the season the Buffalo Bills finally beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs? The Bills beat the Chiefs 30-21 in Sunday’s home game. With the loss, the Chiefs can no longer join the 1972 Miami Dolphins and the 2007 New England Patriots as the only teams
Decision to take 64-yard field goal off the board changed everything for the Cowboys
Another prime-time game, another key coaching decision potentially changes everything. The Cowboys, down by 10, got a 64-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey to make it a one-score game with 4:16 to play in the third quarter. A head-slap foul by Texans defensive lineman Derek Barnett forced Dallas coach Mike
Brian Daboll’s Giants Future Tied To Daniel Jones Benching?
The Giants have officially benched Daniel Jones in a move which has been anticipated given his struggles and the nature of his contract. With a 2025 injury guarantee looming, the former No. 6 pick is set to finish out the year on the sidelines. Tommy DeVito is now atop the quarterback
Jerry Jones reiterates Cowboys will not be making in-season coaching change
Mike McCarthy is a dead-man walking. That seemed like a given before the season when Jerry Jones decided not to extend his head coach’s contract. The Cowboys assuredly will move on from McCarthy, and most of the rest of the coaching staff, after this season. But they will not change
Giants make huge Jones decision amid job-security rumors
It was reported ahead of the weekend that the 2-8 New York Giants could keep Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback coming off their bye if only because head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen may need to win at least three of the final seven games of the season to hold
NFL Playoff Bracket Scenarios 2024-25 Week 12: Standings After Texans Beat Cowboys | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 2. Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) 3. Arizona Cardinals (6-4) 5. Minnesota Vikings (8-2) 6. Green Bay Packers (7-3) 7. Washington Commanders (7-4) 8. Los Angeles Rams (5-5) 9. Seattle Seahawks (5-5) 10. San Francisco 49ers (5-5) 11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6) 13. New Orleans Saints
Giants To Start Tommy DeVito In Week 12
The Giants are using their bye week to make a change under center. Daniel Jones is headed to the bench, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move marks another sign his tenure in New York is coming to an end this offseason. ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds Tommy DeVito
Jerry Jones blames high winds for a piece of metal falling from the roof
The Cowboys decided to open the roof to AT&T Stadium days before Monday night’s game against the Texans. What they hadn’t factored in was the cold front that blew through Arlington on Monday morning. The area saw wind gusts of 20 mph Monday afternoon and stronger earlier in the day.
Cowboys are officially broken after blowout loss to Texans
The Cowboys’ misery extended on Monday night with a 34-10 home loss to the Texans. Here are five takeaways from the Week 11 finale: Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is quiet quitting With seven games left on his five-year contract, McCarthy can see the writing on the wall. Some of
Scoop-and-score gives Texans 27-10 lead
The Texans let the Cowboys hang around far longer than they should have, but Derek Barnett and Jalen Pitre finally put them to bed. Barnett beat left tackle Tyler Guyton for a strip-sack of Cooper Rush. Guyton picked up the fumble, and Pitre stripped Guyton of the ball. Barnett picked
Latest On Mike Vrabel’s Coaching Candidacy
The offseason head coaching market will be loaded with names. While iconic HC Bill Belichick, Lions OC Ben Johnson, and even Colorado HC Deion Sanders will steal headlines, another name may be the most sought-after individual among the options. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Mike Vrabel is getting
Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson ruled out with concussion
The Cowboys didn’t have many weapons before the game started. They have one fewer now. The Cowboys have ruled out tight end Jake Ferguson with a concussion. Ferguson had one catch for 11 yards before departing in the first half. He is their third-leading receiver, behind CeeDee Lamb and Jalen
Watch: Cowboys show how desperate they are with fake punt
The Cowboys are in desperation mode and want the world to know it. Less than five minutes into their “Monday Night Football” game against the Texans (6-4), the Cowboys attempted a fake punt on a 4th-and-9 from their own 33-yard line. Punter Bryan Anger completed a four-yard pass to safety
Joe Mixon’s 45-yard run gives Texans early 7-0 lead
It took the Texans 2:18 to score. That was something. Houston actually scored 16 seconds into the game, on its first play from scrimmage, but left tackle Laremy Tunsil was downfield before the pass from C.J. Stroud to Nico Collins that went for a 77-yard touchdown. It didn’t matter in
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/18/24
Today’s practice squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Signed: S Andre Chachere Carolina Panthers Signed: DT Sam Roberts Indianapolis Colts Signed: DT Trysten Hill Las Vegas Raiders Released: WR Jalen Guyton Los Angeles Rams Signed: DB A.J. Green Seattle Seahawks Signed: NT Brandon Pili This content was brought to you by: Pro
Brock Purdy is day-to-day with right shoulder soreness
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy injured his shoulder in the 20-17 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. Coach Kyle Shanahan told beat reporters that Purdy is day-to-day with shoulder soreness. The 49ers will release their first practice report Wednesday. Purdy rushed for 40 yards and a diving touchdown on five carries,
Christian Watson’s breakout means little if he can’t sustain it
Christian Watson deserves a bit of credit after Green Bay’s last-second 20-19 win over the Chicago Bears this past weekend. In fact, he deserves a ton of credit. Watson, a third-year receiver out of North Dakota State, caught four of the four targets that came his way for 150 yards
Debris falls from roof onto field at AT&T Stadium hours before Texans-Cowboys game
Hours before kickoff of tonight’s Texans-Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium, a piece of debris fell from the roof onto the playing field. Fox 4 in Dallas describes the debris as “a large piece of metal,” which fell as the roof was being opened at the Cowboys’ home field. No one
Lions Activate Ifeatu Melifonwu, Place Alex Anzalone On IR; David Long Added To Practice Squad
Ifeatu Melifonwu is set to make his season debut in Week 12. The fourth-year safety was activated from injured reserve on Monday, per a team announcement. Melifonwu returned to practice earlier this month, opening his three-week activation window. He was not moved to the active roster in time for Detroit’s Week
Bucs sign CB Troy Hill to their active roster from the practice squad
Veteran cornerback Jamel Dean (hamstring) had his 21-day practice window opened Monday. In the meantime, the Bucs signed cornerback Troy Hill to their active roster, the team announced. The move comes 19 days after Hill signed with the Bucs’ practice squad. The Bucs waived safety Kaevon Merriweather in a corresponding
Chiefs To Sign WR Tyquan Thornton
Tyquan Thornton saw his Patriots tenure come to an end this weekend. The third-year wideout has not needed long to find a new home, though. Thornton is signing with the Chiefs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. To little surprise, this will be a practice squad agreement. Should he find himself
Giants ignore depth chart to give fans a reason to show up for games
With Giants fans inching toward a potential revolution, management had a simple message. Let them eat cutlets. Tommy DeVito has jumped to the starting spot, leapfrogging Drew Lock on the depth chart. In hindsight, the hint was hiding in plain sight earlier this month, in a strange ESPN.com article that
Bo Nix is closing the gap in OROY race with Jayden Daniels
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels seemed like an Offensive Rookie of the Year lock until Bo Nix arrived. In a 38-6 home victory over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, the Denver Broncos QB had season highs in completion percentage (84.9 percent), yards passing (307) and touchdown passes (four). Per NFL
Justin Tucker: Missed kicks “certainly frustrating,” but I’m still confident
The worst season of Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s career continued to unfold against the Steelers on Sunday. Tucker missed field goals of 47 and 50 yards in the first half of Baltimore’s 18-16 loss to their AFC North rivals and his field goal percentage is now 72.7 for the season.
Bengals Will Not Make Staff, Lineup Changes During Bye Week
The Bengals suffered another one-score loss on Sunday, and the team now sits at 4-7 as a result. The bye week could present the opportunity to make changes in the lineup and/or on the sidelines, but that will not be the case. “I think we all watch the game and