Geno Smith still dealing with knee injury: “It’s going to be there for a while”
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith suffered a knee injury during the team’s Week 15 loss to the Packers. While he was able to play all of Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, Smith still isn’t 100 percent — and told reporters on Tuesday and likely won’t be for some time. Playing the
Dolphins Will Not Activate Bradley Chubb
Bradley Chubb has spent the 2024 season rehabbing his ACL tear from late last year. Whether or not the veteran edge rusher would play down the stretch remained a question until today. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Tuesday (via ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques) that Chubb will not be activated from the reserve/PUP
Saturday NFL games easily beat college football playoff snoozers
To little surprise, the NFL games played on Saturday afternoon easily beat the college football competition. Still, it’s somewhat amazing the margin wasn’t bigger. The Texans-Chiefs game at 1:00 p.m. ET on NBC averaged 15.5 million viewers, and Steelers-Ravens attracted 15.4 million for the late game that started at 4:30
Dolphins will not activate two-time Pro Bowl DE
Bradley Chubb spent the 2024 season rehabbing his ACL tear from late last year. Until Tuesday, whether the veteran edge rusher would play down the stretch was unclear. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Tuesday (via ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques) that Chubb will not be activated from the reserve/PUP list. The
Ravens elevate WR Anthony Miller for Wednesday’s game
The Ravens are bringing one player up from the practice squad for Wednesday’s game against the Texans. They announced that they are elevating wide receiver Anthony Miller on a temporary basis. They also called Miller up for last Saturday’s win over the Steelers and he played one offensive snap against
Tank Dell To Undergo Multiple Surgeries; Texans WR’s 2025 Availability In Doubt
Tank Dell appeared to be on track for a long recovery as he exited the Texans’ Week 16 game on Saturday. Further testing confirmed the second-year receiver tore the ACL in his left knee in addition to dislocating his kneecap, leaving him unavailable to the Texans for the rest of the
Texans elevate WR Jared Wayne, CB D’Angelo Ross from practice squad
The Texans elevated wide receiver Jared Wayne and cornerback D’Angelo Ross from practice squad for the Christmas Day game against the Ravens, the team announced. Wayne has played two games this season, seeing action on 24 offensive snaps and 17 on special teams. It is his first career action, and
Insider updates 49ers’ plans for Brock Purdy amid QB whispers
Some members of the NFL community continue to suggest that the San Francisco 49ers could trade quarterback Brock Purdy this offseason and target veteran quarterbacks Kirk Cousins or Aaron Rodgers as a temporary option at the position. However, Bleacher Report’s Scott Polacek noted that NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic said
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Lexis King is the new possessor of the NXT Heritage Cup, though not without controversy, after defeating Charlie Dempsey Tuesday night. William Regal attempted to get King to utilize his trademark brass knuckles but the de facto babyface’s reluctance earned him a hard right hand to the face from the
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/24/24
Tuesday’s taxi squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New York Jets Tennessee Titans Szmyt spent time on the Bears’ practice squad last year before playing with the USFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks recently. The 26-year-old terminated his pact
Merry Christmas, now go get your free Father of Mine ebook
Christmas is here. Not really, but close enough. Close enough to give you a gift. A free Father of Mine ebook. Click the link and not buy it. The price is set at zero dollars and zero cents through Christmas Day. It’s a mob book set in the 1970s. The
Steelers set to get several key players back for Christmas game
After missing several starters in their Saturday game against the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers look poised to get several key players back for their Christmas Day game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday. That includes one of their most important players, wide receiver George Pickens. Pickens, safety DeShon
Cardinals place Paris Johnson Jr., Jonah Williams on injured reserve
The Cardinals officially won’t have their starting offensive tackles for their last two games. Arizona has placed left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and right tackle Jonah Williams on injured reserve. Both players are dealing with a knee injury, with head coach Jonathan Gannon noting earlier on Tuesday that they would
Jets, Aaron Rodgers Have Not Discussed Future; QB Still Undecided On Retirement
As continues to deal with his latest nagging injury, Aaron Rodgers confirmed he will play the Jets’ final two games this season. Whether those matchups represent the final ones of his tenure with the team – if not of his career – remains to be seen. [POLL: Where Will Aaron Rodgers Play
Broncos designate RB Tyler Badie for return, waive CB Levi Wallace
Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced a handful of roster moves during a Tuesday press conference. Running back Tyler Badie has been designated to return from injured reserve. Badie has been out since he collapsed on the sideline after suffering a back injury against the Jets in Week Four. Badie
Three moves to fix Saints following ugly ‘MNF’ loss to Packers
The Saints (5-10) hit rock bottom in Week 16’s 34-0 loss to the Packers (11-4). There aren’t any quick fixes to make the Saints a contender in 2025, but the franchise can begin laying the groundwork for its next playoff-caliber team this offseason. Here are three things New Orleans should
Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins limited at Chargers practice
The Chargers handed in their first injury report of the week on Tuesday and it featured both of their top running backs. Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over
First-Round QB Not Out Of Range For Raiders?
When last we looked at the updated order for the 2025 NFL Draft, the Raiders were in prime position, poised to have the No. 1 overall pick. They were tied for the league’s worst record at 2-12 with tie breakers over the Giants. However, with a win over the similarly
Bengals list Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins as limited practice participants
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report. Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee, although that probably shouldn’t create much cause for concern
Chubb update puts Dolphins between a rock and a hard place
On Tuesday, the Dolphins added another chapter to their disappointing 2024 by announcing that outside linebacker Bradley Chubb won’t play this season. Per ESPN Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques, Miami declined to activate his window to return form injury, ending any chance of Chubb playing this season. Chubb suffered a devastating
Riley Moss back to full practice for Broncos
Cornerback Riley Moss may be back in the Broncos lineup this week. Moss was listed as a full participant in practice on Tuesday’s injury report. Moss has missed the last three games with a knee injury, but his move to full participation would seem to be a good sign of
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/24/24
Tuesday’s minor NFL moves, including elevations for tomorrow’s Christmas Day doubleheader: Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Denver Broncos Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots New York Giants New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco 49ers
Report: Texans' Tank Dell Tore MCL, LCL; Will Need Multiple Surgeries on Knee Injury
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Monday that wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a dislocated knee cap and a torn ACL in his left knee last… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Texans WR Tank Dell to undergo multiple surgeries
Tank Dell appeared to be on track for a long recovery as he exited the Texans’ Week 16 game on Saturday. Further testing confirmed the second-year receiver tore the ACL in his left knee in addition to dislocating his kneecap, leaving him unavailable to the Texans for the rest of
Lions cut LB David Long
The Lions waived linebacker David Long on Tuesday, the team announced. The Lions signed Long to the practice squad ahead of Week 12 after Alex Anzalone landed on injured reserve with an arm injury. A week later, they signed Long to the active roster. He has appeared in five games
Updated 2025 NFL Draft Order
Two weeks remain in the regular season, and while a number of teams are jockeying for playoff spots several others are still in contention to land a coveted draft slot. It remains to be seen where the No. 1 selection will wind up. The Giants and Raiders entered Sunday’s action
Ravens list Zay Flowers as questionable to play on Christmas
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that he was optimistic that wide receiver Zay Flowers will be able to play on Wednesday despite a shoulder injury, but the team hasn’t said anything definitive about his status yet. Flowers moved from being listed as out of practice to limited participation on
Giants safety’s campaign ends shortly after making season debut
Raheem Layne‘s Giants campaign ended shortly after he made his season debut. The third-year safety suffered a torn meniscus on Sunday, The Athletic’s Dan Duggan reports. Layne made 11 total appearances with the Chargers between 2022 and ’23. During that time, the former UDFA played a key special teams role, something
Kyler Murray: Connection with Marvin Harrison Jr. “not where the team needs it to be”
The Cardinals can’t make the playoffs, but quarterback Kyler Murray said at a Tuesday press conference that there won’t be “any foot off the gas” in the final two weeks of the season. One of the things that Murray will be focused on as they play out the string is
Giants’ Raheem Layne Suffers Torn Meniscus
Raheem Layne‘s Giants campaign has come to an end shortly after made his season debut. The third-year safety suffered a torn meniscus on Sunday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports. Layne made 11 total appearances with the Chargers between 2022 and ’23. During that time, the former UDFA played a
Mason Rudolph will start again Sunday vs. Jaguars
Mason Rudolph will continue to guide Tennessee’s offense in Week 17. Titans head coach Brian Callahan told reporters on Tuesday that Rudolph will start at quarterback against the Jaguars on Sunday. “I think he’s earned himself another shot to play,” Callahan said in his press conference. “He did a lot
Stats show where Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. excelled in win over Giants
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris benched starting quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. last week, and Penix ultimately guided the club to an easy 34-7 win over the lowly New York Giants (2-13) this past Sunday. While Penix’s performance against New York wasn’t the most
Chuba Hubbard is the NFC offensive player of the week
Running back Chuba Hubbard has been a bright spot for the Panthers all season and he had one of his best games of the year against the Cardinals in Week 16. Hubbard ran 25 times for 152 yards and two touchdowns in a 36-30 overtime win. His first touchdown kicked
Jets Sign Veteran K Greg Joseph
It looks like the Jets are bringing in some competition for struggling backup kicker Anders Carlson. NFL agent Brett Tessler disclosed that his client, veteran kicker Greg Joseph, has signed a practice squad contract bringing him back to New York, but this time, for the other team that plays in
Chris Jones, Jawaan Taylor questionable for Christmas game vs. Steelers
The Chiefs may not have their best defensive player when they play the Steelers on Christmas Day. Kansas City has listed defensive lineman Chris Jones as questionable for the Wednesday matchup. Jones (calf) was upgraded to a limited participant on Tuesday’s injury report. The Chiefs conducted a walk-through on Tuesday.
Veteran kicker signs with second New York team this season
It looks like the Jets are bringing in some competition for struggling backup kicker Anders Carlson. NFL agent Brett Tessler disclosed that his client, veteran kicker Greg Joseph, has signed a practice squad contract bringing him back to New York, but this time, for the other team that plays in MetLife. The
Browns sign K Andre Szmyt to practice squad
With Dustin Hopkins still struggling, the Browns have added another kicker. Cleveland announced on Tuesday that the club has signed Andre Szmyt to its practice squad. Szmyt, 26, has not kicked in a regular-season game, but spent time with the Bears in 2023 after finishing his career at Syracuse. He
NFL Injury Updates: Fashanu, Dolphins, Beck
The Jets will be without rookie swing tackle Olu Fashanu for the remainder of the season, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The 2024 first-round pick suffered a foot injury in Sunday’s loss to the Rams and was taken on a cart directly to the locker room, forgoing the blue medical tent.
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Darren Rizzi addresses takes about Saints’ effort in blowout loss to Packers
Those who watched the New Orleans Saints fall to 5-10 on the season via an ugly 34-0 “Monday Night Football” loss at the Green Bay Packers couldn’t have been blamed for believing at least some New Orleans players tapped out during the game. Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi spoke with
NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 17
On Monday Night Football the Packers became the ninth team to clinch a playoff berth this season, with five spots still to be earned. Here’s how the playoff picture looks heading into Week 17: NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS 1. Detroit Lions (13-2): Clinched a playoff berth. 2. Philadelphia Eagles
Chargers designate resurgent running back for return
After missing J.K. Dobbins for the past four games, the Chargers will give their starting running back an opportunity to provide a strong ending to his first season in Los Angeles. The Bolts are designating Dobbins for return, The Athletic’s Daniel Popper tweets. An MCL sprain halted Dobbins’ bounce-back season,
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Adam Thielen is the league’s oldest wide receiver at 34 years old but he is still having a blast and showing up as one of the bright spots for a Panthers offense that has improved upon Bryce Young’s return to the starting lineup. His 38 receptions, 461 yards, and three
Tank Dell not the only Texan to suffer season-ending injury in Week 16
Ward is set to undergo season-ending foot surgery. While it is believed the 11th-year defender dodged a fracture and did not sustain structural damage, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson indicates the second-year Texan is out indefinitely. Ward could not put weight on his injured foot and left Saturday’s game on a cart.
Darren Rizzi doesn’t believe the Saints weren’t giving effort
This time of year, the teams that are cooked often play that way. It seemed like the Saints did last night. Interim coach Darren Rizzi believes otherwise. “We didn’t have a very good performance,” Rizzi told reporters after the 34-0 loss, via ESPN.com. “I never felt like our guys are
Season-ending injury to second-year WR exacerbates Texans’ problems
The Houston Texans probably won’t vie for a Super Bowl after losing another key weapon. In Saturday’s 27-19 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Texans second-year wide receiver Tank Dell collided with wideout Jared Wayne while catching a 30-yard touchdown in the third quarter. According to Pro Football Talk’s
Darren Rizzi: Officials told me clock would remain stopped, then started it
As the Saints attempted to get into scoring position late in the first half on Monday night, about 15 seconds ran off the clock while they didn’t realize the clock was running. Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi was not happy about that. The clock was stopped briefly after Saints
Why Aaron Rodgers’ options could be limited in 2025
Who wants Aaron Rodgers? During his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Monday, Rodgers joked about his uncertain future with the Jets. “Being released would be a first,” Rodgers said. “Being released by a teenager, that would also be a first.” (h/t ESPN) Last week, The Athletic NFL
Ivan Pace set to return to practice for Vikings
Safety Harrison Smith may not be the only defensive player returning to the Vikings lineup in Week 17. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday that the team is going to designate linebacker Ivan Pace for return from injured reserve this week. Pace has been out since injuring his hamstring
Aaron Rodgers jokes about ‘being released by a teenager’
Even New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers thinks it’s amusing that owner Woody Johnson’s teenage sons could have a say in his future with the franchise. “I’ve never been released before,” Rodgers said Monday on “The Pat McAfee Show.” “Being released would be a first. Being released by a teenager