Jim Harbaugh: “We’ll see” if Justin Herbert practices on Wednesday
Quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a pair of injuries during Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs and now his practice status is up in the air. Via multiple reporters, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said “We’ll see” if Herbert is on the field for Wednesday’s session. Harbaugh noted Herbert is dealing with
Steve Belichick Role Part Of Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Negotiations
Bill Belichick may well be close to make a radical career change. He remains in discussions with the University of North Carolina about succeeding Mack Brown as head coach. This would take the NFL’s second-winningest coach out of the mix for jobs in 2025 and maybe henceforth. The sides are
Taylor Decker, Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal return to Lions practice
The Lions got a handful of players back on the practice field Wednesday. Left tackle Taylor Decker (knee), defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring), and defensive end Josh Paschal (knee) all participated in the portion of practice open to the media. Decker has missed the last two games while the two
Commanders No. 2 WR likely done for season
Despite being added days before the regular season, Noah Brown has settled into the Commanders’ No. 2 wide receiver role. However, the contending team will need to find other solutions moving forward. Brown suffered what Dan Quinn called an internal “serious injury,” according to NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay. While Quinn stopped
College Bowl Picks 2024-25: Latest Odds and Predictions Against the Spread | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Wes Hale/Getty Images No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame (-8) (8 p.m. ET, ABC) No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State (-8.5) (Noon ET, TNT) No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas (-11) (4 p.m. ET, TNT) No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State (-7.5) (8
Colts Designate C Ryan Kelly For Return
As expected, Ryan Kelly is on his way back. The Colts will have their center at practice Wednesday, with Shane Steichen announcing the Pro Bowl blocker will receive a return designation from IR. Kelly has missed the required four games, due to a knee injury, but has been viewed as
Michigan CB Will Johnson will enter the draft
One of this year’s top cornerback prospects has formally declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Will Johnson announced that he will be leaving Michigan for the professional ranks on Wednesday. Johnson is widely expected to be selected early in the first round in April. Johnson was a first-team All-American in
Insider updates if Falcons could replace Cousins with Penix during season
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris continues to insist he’ll ride with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins over rookie Michael Penix Jr. until further notice despite Cousins’ struggles over the past four games. For a piece published Wednesday, NFL insiders Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN addressed whether Morris could change his mind before Week
Matthew Stafford on four straight games without an interception: Be disciplined and stay aggressive
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a four-game run last December that saw him throw 10 touchdowns and no interceptions while the Rams won three of four games on their way to making the playoffs. History may be repeating itself. Stafford has 10 touchdowns and no interceptions in the team’s last
Buccaneers To Sign LB Deion Jones To Practice Squad
Deion Jones has not played in 2024, but that could change relatively soon. The veteran linebacker is signing with the Buccaneers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. To little surprise, this will be a practice squad agreement. Such moves are common amongst veteran free agents as they look to play their way onto
Steelers HC says there’s ‘outside chance’ Pickens plays in Week 15
The Pittsburgh Steelers may be without their leading receiver once again. At his media availability on Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin said there is an “outside chance” WR George Pickens plays Sunday vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Tomlin said Pickens is doubtful after the hamstring injury,
B/R’s Week 15 PPR Fantasy Football Player Rankings | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Bijan RobinsonDavid Berding/Getty Images Before we get to the top 100 players overall for PPR fantasy football leagues in Week 15 (a list that can be helpful in making flex lineup decisions) a couple of notes. The first is that there are no quarterbacks included in this list. If your
Panthers To Sign Velus Jones Off Jaguars’ Practice Squad; Trenton Irwin Also Being Added
The Panthers are bringing in a pair of skill-position players to close out the season. Carolina is set to sign Velus Jones off the Jaguars’ practice squad, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. The team is also adding wideout Trenton Irwin on a taxi squad deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Jason Kelce won’t be charged for Penn State phone-slamming incident
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce will not be charged with a crime after an investigation by Penn State University Police and Public Safety into last month’s incident that saw Kelce smash someone’s phone to the ground. Video of the incident, which took place before Penn State’s game against Ohio State,
Ja’Marr Chase nearing two records after huge game vs. Cowboys
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was an integral part of the Cincinnati Bengals‘ 27-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on “Monday Night Football.” Chase logged 177 yards and two touchdowns on 14 catches, reaching the end zone for the game-winning score with a minute left in regulation. That effort gave him
Senate passes HEARTS Act promoted by Damar Hamlin to fund AEDs and CPR training
Two years ago, Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field, and his life was saved by a well-trained medical staff and the use of an AED device. Since then, Hamlin has advocated for CPR training and AED devices to be accessible to everyone, and this week
DL Henry Anderson Retires
Henry Anderson‘s time in the NFL has officially come to an end. The veteran defensive lineman announced his retirement on Tuesday. Forever grateful to this incredible game for all the lessons, memories and relationships that will last a lifetime,” Anderson wrote in his retirement message. “Excited for the next chapter!” The
Nick Sirianni: A.J. Brown wasn’t pointing fingers at Jalen Hurts
A.J. Brown might have a problem with Jalen Hurts. He definitely has a problem with the Eagles’ passing game. The Eagles receiver was asked postgame what the offense needs to work on after a close call against the 3-10 Panthers, and his one-word answer — “passing” — said a lot.
Bill Belichick reportedly weighing North Carolina offer
The ACC school hopes to have Belichick onboard soon, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, who notes the ball should be considered in the coach’s court. This would be Belichick’s first college coaching position. While his father spent decades as a college coach — including a three-year span with the
Deebo Samuel admits he’s “a little frustrated” after deleting social media post
After 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel created a stir with a social media post in which he said he was “not struggling at all just not getting the ball,” Samuel deleted the post. But in the 49ers’ locker room on Tuesday, Samuel acknowledged to reporters that he’s frustrated. “You read
Browns Place Greg Newsome On IR, Waive Kadarius Toney
The Browns placed cornerback Greg Newsome on injured reserve, per a team announcement. The Browns have just four games remaining in the regular season and have been eliminated from playoff contention, so Newsome’s IR stint will end his season. The former first-round pick felt a “pop” in his left hamstring
Titans release OL Leroy Watson
The Titans have made a few roster moves on Tuesday. Tennessee announced offensive tackle Leroy Watson has been released. He’s now subject to waivers. Watson started four games for Tennessee this season, playing 190 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps. Tennessee also announced the previously reported move that kicker
Cowboys reach another low before Week 15 matchup with Panthers
When it seems the Dallas Cowboys’ season can’t become even more pathetic, it does. As of Tuesday, ESPN BET lists the Carolina Panthers as a 2.5-point favorite in their home matchup against the Cowboys on Sunday. If Vegas doesn’t change the spread, the Panthers will be favored in a game
Report: Bill Belichick has offer to coach UNC
The ball is in Bill Belichick’s court. The long-time NFL coach — who worked at that level every year from 1975 through 2023 — is considering an offer to become the next head coach at North Carolina, according to TheAthletic.com. Belichick has acknowledged the talks with the Tar Heels. With
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/10/24
Carolina Panthers Placed on injured reserve: RB Jonathon Brooks Waived: DL DeShawn Williams Signed to active roster from practice squad: DT Sam Roberts New York Giants Placed on injured reserve: CB Tre Hawkins Signed to active roster from practice squad: CB Greg Stroman Tennessee Titans Waived with injury designation: OT Leroy
Kellen Moore: I want to increase the likelihood of the ball going to A.J. Brown
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown’s comment that the team’s passing offense needs to improve in the wake of Sunday’s 22-16 win over the Panthers has been the biggest topic of conversation of the week in Philadelphia and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore got his chance to weigh in on it Tuesday.
Brett Favre clears air on his testy confrontation with Mark Gastineau
Brett Favre on Tuesday addressed a contentious moment he had with former New York Jets legend Mark Gastineau in 2023. On Tuesday, ESPN posted a snippet on X that showed Gastineau confronting Favre at a Chicago memorabilia convention last year. During the exchange, Gastineau accused Favre of taking a dive
John Fassel on Amani Oruwariye’s special teams miscue: It’s a crazy play, and it happens fast
Cowboys special teams coach John Fassel isn’t blaming Amani Oruwariye for the team’s loss on Monday night, and he doesn’t want the cornerback blaming himself either. Fassel, who consoled a distraught Oruwariye after the game, said he communicated with Oruwariye through text and in a phone call on Tuesday. “If
49ers Not Changing Aim Of Signing Brock Purdy To Long-Term Deal
Evidenced further by the events of this offseason, quarterbacks possess unrivaled leverage. Trevor Lawrence and Jordan Love rose to the top of the NFL’s salary hierarchy for a period, joining Joe Burrow on that perch without similar accolades. Dak Prescott then smashed through that ceiling to a watershed contract, using
Cobie Durant, Demarcus Robinson remain out of practice for Rams
Rams cornerback Cobie Durant, who has a bruised lung, remained out of practice Tuesday. He was one of six players who didn’t participate in the walk-through. Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (shoulder), tight end Davis Allen (shoulder), defensive end Tyler Davis (calf) and wide receiver Jordan Whittington (shoulder) also remained out
The ‘Most receiving yards in an NFL game’ quiz
Ja’Marr Chase has been absolutely cooking for the Cincinnati Bengals this season, and continued to show his brilliance on “Monday Night Football,” against the Dallas Cowboys. On the first of his 14 receptions he became the first player in NFL history to haul in at least 80 passes, seven touchdowns
Patriots activate Cole Strange off of PUP list
The Patriots have gotten a key offensive lineman back on their 53-man roster. New England announced on Tuesday that guard Cole Strange has been activated off of the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Strange suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee during last year’s Week 15 matchup against
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/10/24
December 10th, 2024 at 8:46pm CST by Nikhil Mehta Arizona Cardinals Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Green Bay Packers Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Giants Seattle Seahawks Tennessee Titans Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins has made
Isaac Guerendo, Nick Bosa, Trent Williams won’t practice Tuesday
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared his team’s pre-practice injury report at a Tuesday press conference and it was the same as Monday’s estimated one, so several key players are on the sideline ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rams. Shanahan said that running back Isaac Guerendo (foot), left tackle
Jerry Jones addresses Troy Aikman comments on Mike McCarthy
Everyone, including former legendary quarterback Troy Aikman, seems to have an opinion on the Dallas Cowboys’ head-coaching situation. Per The Athletic’s Jon Machota, Aikman appeared on sports radio station 105.3 The Fan ahead of the club’s “Monday Night Football” home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Aikman said he expects Mike McCarthy to
Kyle Shanahan: Deebo Samuel wants to help more, we want to get him the ball more
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan would prefer if wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s keeps his feelings about the team’s offense inside the building, but the fact that Samuel didn’t isn’t anything he’s concerned about. Samuel wrote on X that he is “not struggling at all just not getting the ball” over
Jason Pierre-Paul Seeking NFL Return
Veteran edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul is “in great shape and ready to come in and contribute,” according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Pierre has not played in the NFL for almost a year. He played in two games for the Dolphins in 2023 after they signed him from the Saints’ practice
Brett Favre: “Maybe it crossed my mind” to help Michael Strahan set sack record
With footage emerging of former Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau accosting former Packers quarterback Brett Favre for taking a dive to help former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan set the single-season sack record in 2001, Favre has taken to Twitter to tell his side of the story. In so doing,
Three losing teams that could still affect the NFL postseason
Already eliminated from playoff contention, these teams can’t wait to ruin the fun for other NFL cities hoping to make it to the postseason. Cleveland Browns (3-10) Why they could be trouble: Browns quarterback Jameis Winston is just as likely to throw for 497 yards and four touchdowns like he
18.7 million viewers tune in for Bengals-Cowboys
The Cowboys still draw a decent crowd, even when the Cowboys are barely decent. Last night’s Bengals-Cowboys game on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 generated an average audience of 18.7 million viewers. That said, the combined broadcast and cable audience wasn’t much bigger than Thursday’s streaming-only Packers-Lions audience initially reported by
Patriots Activate Cole Strange From PUP List
The Patriots are activating offensive lineman Cole Strange from the Physically Unable to Perform list, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Strange suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee last December, sidelining him for almost a year. He returned to practice on November 20, so his 21-day practice window was
Bills-Lions, Steelers-Eagles give NFL its best pair of Week 15 games since 1985
On Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, the 10-3 Bills and 12-1 Lions will kick off in Detroit, and at the same time the 10-3 Steelers and 11-2 Eagles will kick off in Philadelphia. That gives the NFL a great pair of late-season games, the likes of which football fans rarely
Davante Adams discusses ‘sad’ reality regarding Aaron Rodgers
New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams realizes his reunion with quarterback Aaron Rodgers will probably be short-lived. The Jets (3-10) were eliminated from the playoffs in a 32-26 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 14. Considering it’s failed to meet expectations this season, New York may end
S Justin Reid’s strong leg led Chiefs to use him on kickoffs Sunday
With the Chiefs on their third kicker of the season, the team called on safety Justin Reid to pull double duty on Sunday night. Reid kicked off five times against the Chargers. “Just his length of kickoffs,” coach Andy Reid explained, via Ed Easton of USA Today. “The ability to
Teams Expect 2025 Salary Cap To Check In Between $265-$275MM
After a significant reduction in 2021, the NFL’s salary cap is back on the rise. This year brought a record spike, which produced some windfalls — particularly along the offensive and defensive lines — in the days that followed. More growth is coming, but not quite as much as what
Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season. He signed a one-year, $10 million deal to be a bridge quarterback with the Vikings this offseason. After proving he is a starting NFL quarterback, Darnold’s price tag has gone way
Joe Burrow to lobby Bengals to make specific offseason move
The Bengals have Joe Burrow signed to the second-most lucrative quarterback deal, and Chase is playing his way toward a contract that will likely eclipse Jefferson’s $35M-per-year pact. The Bengals have not seriously negotiated with Higgins since the first half of 2023, and in becoming the only team to tag
Mike McCarthy: “Very realistic” DeMarvion Overshown misses the 2025 season
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is set for surgery after suffering a severe knee injury on Monday night and head coach Mike McCarthy said the second-year player has “a long road” ahead of him in terms of getting back on the field. That road may extend through the end of next
Joe Burrow To Lobby Bengals To Re-Sign Tee Higgins
With Ja’Marr Chase‘s run of monster games bolstering his case to surpass Justin Jefferson as the NFL’s highest-paid receiver, the prospect the Bengals separate their long-running wide receiver tandem increases. Higgins has long been expected to leave Cincinnati in 2025, be it in free agency or potentially via a tag-and-trade
Mark Gastineau still holds grudge over Brett Favre taking a dive for Michael Strahan
Twenty-three years ago, Packers quarterback Brett Favre took a dive to give Giants defensive end Michael Strahan the single-season sack record. Everybody knows it. Everybody including Mark Gastineau. The former Jets pass rusher, who held the record before Favre handed it to Strahan, still holds a grudge about the moment.