NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/20/24
Here are Friday’s practice squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Signed: LB Milo Eifler Carolina Panthers Released: RB Dillon Johnson Kansas City Chiefs Placed on practice squad injured list: TE Baylor Cupp This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Nick Bosa questionable, Isaac Guerendo out for 49ers
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan called running back Isaac Guerendo a long shot to play against the Dolphins earlier this week and he moved to no shot on Friday. Guerendo was ruled out for Week 16 when the team released its final injury report ahead of their trip to Miami.
Ravens officially part ways with trade-deadline acquisition
The Baltimore Ravens trade for wide receiver Diontae Johnson at the NFL trade deadline has officially turned out to be a flop. The Ravens waived Johnson on Friday after a disappointing run where Johnson barely even saw the field. After being acquired by the Ravens, Johnson was targeted on just
No injury designation for Geno Smith
The Seahawks will have quarterback Geno Smith in the lineup against the Vikings on Sunday. Smith injured his knee in last Sunday’s loss to the Packers, but he was able to practice all of this week and he has no injury designation on the team’s final injury report ahead of
Johnson, Rodgers, Wilson, Hall, Hackett, Wilson, White, Travis
Thursday brought a strange revelation from Jets headquarters, bringing Madden into the strange role of roster determinations. Beyond the Jerry Jeudy near-trade quickly becoming one of the odder what-ifs in recent NFL history, the Jets may need to run through some other matters as they attempt to make quality GM
Jonathan Allen won’t play on Sunday
Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen returned to practice this week, but his return to game action will have to wait a little longer. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said at his Friday press conference that Allen will not play against the Eagles on Sunday. Allen is on injured reserve after tearing
49ers’ George Kittle addresses Brock Purdy contract extension takes
Some analysts and even one unnamed executive from another team have recently suggested the San Francisco 49ers should think twice before locking quarterback Brock Purdy down via a lucrative contract extension this offseason. 49ers tight end George Kittle addressed such takes while speaking with reporters on Thursday. “I think Brock has done nothing but
Jalen Hurts fined for wearing shoe that wasn’t a team color
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wore two different shoes for last Sunday’s game against the Steelers and it will wind up costing him a little money. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the league has fined Hurts $5,628 for violating the league’s uniform rules. Per the report, the specific violation
Russell Wilson Wants To Re-Sign With Steelers
After inking a one-year deal with the Steelers this offseason, Russell Wilson has seen a career resurgence. If the veteran QB has his way, the partnership will extend beyond the 2024 campaign. During a recent episode of Hard Knocks, Wilson revealed that he’d like to re-sign with the Steelers this
College Football Playoff 2024-25: Playoff Odds, Schedule and Bracket Predictions | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Texas Longhorns have the most lopsided first-round point spread in their favor. Quinn Ewers and Co. deserve the 12-point favorite tag because they thrived for most of the SEC campaign and the Clemson Tigers are only in the playoff because they won
The ‘First wide receiver selected in every NFL Draft since 1996’ quiz
The Kansas City Chiefs have been far from perfect on their way to 13-1, but reinforcements are on the way. Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood,” Brown will be active for the first time this season against the Houston Texans after injuring his shoulder in the preseason, and should give a boost
Sean Payton: We’ve got to be smarter, and we’ve got to be smarter as coaches
The Broncos had a chance to clinch a postseason berth with a victory over the Chargers on Thursday night. They can still get to the postseason if they get some help over the weekend. But head coach Sean Payton called the 34-27 loss to the Chargers disappointing because his club
Panthers Unlikely To Target First-Round QB?
Year 2 with the Panthers has seen Bryce Young removed and re-inserted into the lineup amongst up-and-down performances. It remains to be seen if Carolina will target a replacement, but at this point the team appears to be eyeing moves at other positions. Young’s ability to recover from a disappointing rookie campaign
NFL Week 16 Takeaways: AFC Wild-Card Picture Still Unclear After Chargers’ TNF Win | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Bo NixSean M. Haffey/Getty Images Thursday night, the Denver Broncos had an opportunity to not only seize control of the AFC’s sixth seed but also send a message to the conference’s other contenders. It was an opportunity squandered, but all it really did was tell us what we already knew:
Chargers respond with huge comeback win over Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers improved to 9-6 with an impressive 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night that saw them overcome an 11-point second half deficit. Here are some takeaways from their huge AFC West win: The Chargers needed this win Maybe not for their playoff chances, because
Jim Harbaugh: Free-kick field goal is “my favorite rule in football”
Before Cameron Dicker’s successful 57-yarder, the last time a team attempted a fair-catch kick was the Panthers in 2019. Joey Slye had a 60-yard attempt during a London game. But before that, 49ers kicker Phil Dawson attempted one from 71 yards in a game against the then-St. Louis Rams back
Woody Johnson Vetoed Jets’ Trade For Jerry Jeudy Due To Madden Rating
Most leaders use information and data from a wide variety of sources to drive their decision-making process. For Jets owner Woody Johnson, that apparently includes his video games and his teenage sons. It came out after the firing of general manager Joe Douglas that Johnson vetoed the Jets’ acquisition of Broncos
Gus Edwards scores second TD, Chargers cut Broncos lead to 24-19
The Broncos have given away more points to the Chargers in the second half. With 2:58 left in the third quarter, a Gus Edwards 5-yard touchdown has narrowed Denver’s lead to 24-19. The Broncos scored on their opening drive of the second half with a 41-yard field goal by Wil
Watch: Broncos get benefit of missed call on TD vs. Chargers
The Denver Broncos got off to a fast start in Thursday’s huge AFC West game against the Los Angeles Chargers, jumping out to a 21-10 lead in the second quarter. But it was that third touchdown to open the game that came with a little controversy and will certainly have
Micah Parsons: “I don’t need $40 [million]” per year
Nearly two weeks ago, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons suggested that there’s no real difference between $30 million and $40 million per year, if a player is in the right place. Today, he reiterated that fact. And, in so doing, he continued to give more leverage to the team for his
Lions’ David Montgomery Avoids Season-Ending Injury, Could Return In Playoffs
The Lions finally got a piece of positive injury news this week. Despite earlier reports, star running back David Montgomery avoided a season-ending injury and may return in the postseason, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. [RELATED: Lions Not Ruling Out David Montgomery Return] Montgomery and the Lions had been
Tua Tagovailoa remained limited on Thursday injury report
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remained limited on Miami’s Thursday injury report with a hip issue. It’s currently unclear whether or not Tagovailoa could be sidelined for Sunday’s game against the 49ers, but he has now been limited for Miami’s first two practices this week. Receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) remained sidelined for
Mahomes clears injury report, slated to play against Texans
Kansas City Chiefs fans can breathe a long sigh of relief as star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was not listed on the team’s injury report Thursday and appears slated to start Saturday against the Houston Texans. The three-time Super Bowl champion suffered a right ankle injury in Week 15 against the
Browns add Myles Garrett to the practice report with a back injury
The Browns added Myles Garrett to the practice report Thursday with a back injury that kept him sidelined for the session. His status for Sunday’s game against the Bengals is unknown. Garrett was poked in the eye during Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs and missed four plays but returned to
Saints’ Chris Olave Returns To Practice; Alvin Kamara’s Season Could Be Over
The Saints are set to swap offensive playmakers in the coming weeks, with Chris Olave returning to practice from injured reserve and Alvin Kamara potentially out for the season with a groin injury. Olave was cleared by a concussion specialist on Tuesday, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, more than a
Drew Lock returned to a full practice Thursday
Giants quarterback Drew Lock (heel/elbow) returned to full participation in Thursday’s practice. Lock was limited Wednesday. The Giants plan to start Lock on Sunday against the Giants. Lock started two games for the Giants before sitting out last weekend with his injuries. Tommy DeVito started in his place but was
Woody Johnson vetoed trade for star WR due to ‘Madden’ rating
Most leaders use information and data from a wide variety of sources to drive their decision-making process. For Jets owner Woody Johnson, that apparently includes video games and his teenage sons. It came out after the firing of general manager Joe Douglas that Johnson vetoed the Jets’ acquisition of Broncos
Joe Mixon has no injury designation after another limited practice
Texans running back Joe Mixon had a third consecutive limited practice Thursday. He has an ankle injury after Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks used a hip-drop tackle on him in Sunday’s game. Mixon, though, has no designation for Saturday’s game against the Chiefs. Mixon also was injured by a hip-drop tackle
Patriots Place Christian Barmore On NFI List
December 19th, 2024 at 2:46pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Patriots are placing defensive tackle Christian Barmore on the non-football illness list, according to a team announcement, ending his 2024 season. The team released a statement explaining that Barmore “experienced some recurring symptoms that required further evaluation.” More to come.
Kickoff returns are up under new rule, but most kickoffs still go for touchbacks
The NFL’s new “dynamic” kickoff was supposed to promote more returns. And it has. To an extent. Returns are up, with 32.5 percent of kickoffs now returned, compared to 21.8 percent of kickoffs returned last year. And touchbacks are down to 64.8 percent of kickoffs, from a historic high of
Insider expands on physical issues plaguing Falcons’ Kirk Cousins
Both before and after the Atlanta Falcons benched quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. this week, stories detailed how Cousins had a “dead” arm due to “his inability to use his lower body to muster full power on his throws” coming off the torn Achilles he suffered in October 2023. On Thursday, NFL
DeForest Buckner: Anthony Richardson responded really well to teammates’ criticism
When the Colts benched Anthony Richardson before the Week 9 game against Minnesota, it wasn’t necessarily sold as a temporary reprieve. But that’s what it ended up being, as the second-year quarterback was moved back into his role as QB1 in Week 11. But during that break, some of Indianapolis’
Will Levis Addresses Titans Benching
In a reaction to his latest turnover struggles, Will Levis was benched by the Titans earlier this week. The second-year quarterback’s future with the franchise is uncertain as a result, but he still views himself as a QB1 option at the NFL level. “I still believe that I can be the franchise
Russell Wilson on staying in Pittsburgh: “Hopefully, I love it here”
Russell Wilson hopes his first year with the Steelers won’t be his last. Hard Knocks documented an event in Pittsburgh for the Why Not You Foundation founded by Wilson and his wife Ciara, at which a child asked Wilson if he likes playing for the Steelers. “Yeah, I love it.
Insider shares timeline prediction for possible Cowboys, Parsons deal
Months after the Dallas Cowboys signed wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott to contract extensions earlier this year, speculation arose that the club could make star pass-rusher Micah Parsons available to other teams during the upcoming offseason. Parsons, Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones and team owner/general manager Jerry Jones have since
Report: Chargers to activate Hayden Hurst for Thursday night’s game
The Chargers offense is set to get a little reinforcement for Thursday night’s game against the Broncos. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team plans to activate tight end Hayden Hurst from injured reserve ahead of the game. Hurst was designated to return earlier this week and was
Latest On Antonio Pierce’s Raiders Status; Team To Involve Tom Brady Heavily In HC Call
The Raiders made an unorthodox hire in January, keeping Antonio Pierce as their head coach despite his lacking of a conventional resume for such a post. Players, most notably Maxx Crosby, stumped for Pierce; nearly a year later, however, he is on the hot seat. Although it should be noted
Najee Harris: Steelers’ fumble was on me, shouldn’t go on Russell Wilson’s stats
Officially, the statistics from Sunday’s Steelers-Eagles game say the Steelers lost one turnover, a fumble by quarterback Russell Wilson. Anyone who watched the game knows that’s not what happened. The fumble came when Wilson pitched the ball to running back Najee Harris, who dropped the lateral, couldn’t pick it up,
Travis Kelce hints at potential retirement after latest win
Did Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hint he may retire soon? On a Wednesday episode of his podcast, “New Heights,” the Cleveland Heights, Ohio native made intriguing comments about the Chiefs’ 21-7 victory over the Browns in Week 15. “It felt so surreal,” Kelce told his brother Jason.
Sean McVay seems to close the door on an Odell Beckham Jr. reunion
When asked earlier this week about possibly adding receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the roster, Rams coach Sean McVay said, “That’s something we’ve not talked about yet.” And so, when McVay met with reporters on Wednesday, he was asked whether the discussion has occurred. The answer this time was more
Aaron Rodgers Open To Another Pay Cut To Remain With Jets; Team Likely To Draft QB
In the Jets’ Week 15 win over the Jaguars, Aaron Rodgers posted his first 300-yard passing game since the 2021 season. Showcasing his rapport with Davante Adams, Rodgers may also have continued to make his case he can be a team’s starter in 2025. Rodgers has gone from leaning toward
Winners and Losers of the Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko Trade to Seattle | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Again, the trade writing had been on the wall between prior talks involving the winger, the scratch, the low time on ice, and the overall need for change plaguing the Rangers. They had to do something more than trading captain Jacob Trouba, and it seems like Drury wants to go
Aaron Rodgers makes notable comment about retirement
Add Aaron Rodgers‘ retirement watch to the list of storylines that may drag on throughout the 2025 NFL offseason. In a Wednesday news conference, the New York Jets quarterback remained noncommittal about his future. “I’m gonna take some time after the year unless I get released right away,” Rodgers said.
Cardinals sign P Michael Palardy to active roster
The Cardinals designated their kicker, Matt Prater, to return from injured reserve Wednesday. He underwent knee surgery after Week 4. Prater is 6-for-6 on field goals and 10-for-10 on extra points this season. Chad Ryland has replaced Prater. The Cardinals also announced they promoted punter Michael Palardy to the 53-player
Lions Not Ruling Out David Montgomery Return; John Cominsky Activation Unlikely
In what is starting to become an interesting trend, the Lions may add yet another name to their mix of players who could make late-season returns. As it turns out, the team is not ready to bail on David Montgomery coming back at some point. Dan Campbell said Monday his
Bills-Lions outperforms Steelers-Eagles in late Sunday afternoon showdown
The Week 15 schedule had a cluster of significant games at 4:25 p.m. ET. At the heart of the window was a showdown between CBS and Fox. In one corner, CBS had Bills-Lions. In the other, Fox had Steelers-Eagles. And the end result was a TKO. Via SportsMediaWatch.com, 23.3 million
Patriots’ Drake Maye discusses job status of Jerod Mayo amid rumors
Neither New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft nor team president Jonathan Kraft has publicly addressed whether or not they will retain first-year head coach Jerod Mayo as rumors about Mayo’s future continue to hover over the 3-11 team. On Wednesday, rookie quarterback Drake Maye strongly suggested Mayo hasn’t lost the
Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown undergoes surgery with hope of returning sometime in 2025
After DeMarvion Overshown tore three ligaments in his right knee, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy conceded that it’s “very realistic” the linebacker would miss the 2025 season. The Cowboys have a more optimistic timeline after Overshown’s surgery Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Dr. Neal ElAttrache operated on Overshown’s knee
Commanders DT Jonathan Allen To Return To Practice
Jonathan Allen had suffered a pectoral injury that was slated to end his season, but last week brought a positive development on this front. An Allen return became possible; a few days later, the Commanders will see their longest-tenured defender back at work. Washington will have Allen at practice today,
Seahawks activate OT Stone Forsythe from IR
The Seahawks added some depth to their offensive line on Wednesday. They announced that they have activated tackle Stone Forsythe from their injured reserve list. Forsythe, who has been sidelined by a hand injury, takes the roster spot that the Seahawks opened by waiving cornerback Artie Burns earlier this week.


















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