Packers put Nate Hobbs, Zayne Anderson on IR
The Packers have not officially announced the addition of cornerback Trevon Diggs as a waiver claim, but they did announce several other roster moves on Wednesday afternoon. Cornerback Nate Hobbs and safety Zayne Anderson have both been placed on injured reserve. Quarterback Clayton Tune and safety Johnathan Baldwin were signed
Packers Claim CB Trevon Diggs
By Connor Byrne | at December 31, 2025 3:18 pm One day after the Cowboys cut him, cornerback Trevon Diggs will land with a playoff team. The Packers have claimed Diggs off waivers, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. In claiming Diggs, the Packers will commit to paying his $473K game
Packers to sign Desmond Ridder to practice squad
Desmond Ridder could close out the regular season in a Packers uniform. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Packers are signing Ridder to their practice squad on Wednesday. Ridder joins the team as they head into a Week 18 game against the Vikings that will have no bearing
The ‘NFL QBs to start a game in 2025-26’ quiz
With the Indianapolis Colts officially eliminated from postseason contention, the Philip Rivers return has come to an end with Indy set to start Riley Leonard at quarterback for the 2025-26 season finale. Leonard, who is a rookie out of Notre Dame, has made four appearances so far this season, getting
Ravens-Steelers Sunday night will be the 40th John Harbaugh vs. Mike Tomlin game
The 2025 NFL season will come to an end on Sunday night with the Ravens at the Steelers, with the AFC North on the line between two head coaches who will be facing each other for the 40th time. Ravens coach John Harbaugh and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin have faced
Cowboys To Waive CB Trevon Diggs
By Sam Robinson | at December 30, 2025 10:19 pm Viewed as a clear release candidate in 2026, Trevon Diggs will instead become available earlier. The Cowboys are waiving him ahead of Week 18, ESPN’s Todd Archer reports. This exit comes barely two years after Diggs signed a five-year, $97MM
Jerry Jones plans to speak directly with George Pickens about his next contract
Cowboys owner/G.M. Jerry Jones is ready to risk creating issues with another key player, all in the name of getting a better deal. Appearing Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones made it clear that he’ll be talking directly to receiver George Pickens, who is headed for free agency
Stats show how bad Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders has been
It’s been a rough rookie season for Shedeur Sanders. Sanders became the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback in late November after Dillon Gabriel got hurt. He led the Browns to a 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first career start. Then the Browns lost four games in a
Maxx Crosby: Football “is my whole life”
The status of Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has been a hot topic since he was told he’d be shut down for the final two games of the season and didn’t react well. On Monday night, he spoke for himself on SiriusXM’s Let’s Go! podcast. Crosby’s desire to keep playing,
Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon Expects To Keep Job
By Ben Levine | at December 30, 2025 6:43 pm While Jonathan Gannon‘s Cardinals appeared to take a step forward in 2024, the organization took a major step back in 2025. Naturally, the head coach has found himself on the hot seat. While Gannon won’t have much say in the
Rico Dowdle listed as non-participant with toe injury on Tuesday
With a division title on the line this weekend, the Panthers did not have one of their key offensive players on the field on Tuesday. But the club is still planning on having him against the Buccaneers on Saturday. Running back Rico Dowdle (toe) was listed as a non-participant on
Watts tying Sanders’ record proves he’s one of bigger steals of 2025 draft
The Atlanta Falcons should feel fortunate that rookie safety Xavier Watts fell to them in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Notre Dame Fighting Irish star has already become the ball-hawking safety Atlanta (7-9) needed and is tying franchise records. Xavier Watts tied Deion Sanders’ record
Buccaneers have changed their kickoff strategy, choosing touchbacks over risking returns
For most of this season, the Buccaneers have taken the same approach as most teams on kickoffs: Kick the ball into the landing zone and try to tackle the returner before he reaches the 35-yard line. But for the last three games, the Buccaneers have changed their strategy. Over the
Colts Expected To Start QB Riley Leonard In Week 18
By Adam La Rose | at December 30, 2025 8:58 am When speaking after Sunday’s game, Philip Rivers reflected on his three-game return to NFL action. Since that point, signs have pointed to the Colts going in a different direction under center for Week 18. It continues to appear as though Rivers
Sean McVay says Rams will play their starters in Week 18
Rams coach Sean McVay said after Monday night’s loss to the Falcons that all his starters will play in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Cardinals. “We’re playing,” McVay said. “Yeah, they’re playing.” The Rams will be a wild card team, and the only thing that can change in
‘MNF’ takeaways: Matthew Stafford’s MVP case takes a hit
The Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 24-3 deficit, but could not complete the comeback in a crushing 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons as quarterback Matthew Stafford‘s MVP case took a major blow. Here are four takeaways from the final “Monday Night Football” game of the NFL season. Matthew
After Matthew Stafford’s rough prime-time showing, Drake Maye is the new favorite for MVP
There’s a new MVP favorite in town. And his name is Drake Maye. Monday night’s rough showing from prior favorite Matthew Stafford has flipped the two-man race. Maye, as of this posting, has odds of -400. Stafford stands at +300. Stafford had three interceptions in Monday night’s 27-24 loss to
Will Raiders Fire Pete Carroll?
By Connor Byrne | at December 29, 2025 11:30 pm Pete Carroll became the oldest head coach in NFL history when the Raiders hired him last January. With a resume that includes a Super Bowl championship and a national title, expectations were that the Raiders would give the 74-year-old a
Packers claim Jonathan Ford off waivers from the Bears
The Packers are reuniting with defensive lineman Jonathan Ford, whom the team claimed off waivers from the Bears on Monday. Green Bay made Ford a seventh-round pick in 2022. He was with the Packers in 2022 and 2023 and part of 2024 but did not appear in a regular-season game.
The ‘Completion % record by NFL team’ quiz
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is achieving plenty of “firsts,” this season. In Week 16 he threw for more than 300 yards for the first time in his career, and in Week 17 he tossed five touchdowns in one game for the first time. The five touchdowns led to
John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson’s status is to be determined, we’ll know more on Wednesday
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday afternoon that the team will need to see how quarterback Lamar Jackson looks at practice before knowing whether he’ll be healthy enough to play on Sunday night against the Steelers. “It’s to be determined,” Harbaugh said. “He’s coming off a very serious
Browns Have Spoken With Chris Grier, Tom Telesco
By Sam Robinson | at December 29, 2025 1:53 pm Andrew Berry has survived the Deshaun Watson trade and, thus far, avoided many rumors about being on the hot seat in Cleveland. But the longtime Browns GM probably should not be considered a lock to return in 2026, given the
Jaycee Horn: Loss to Seahawks stings, but mindset was always to beat Bucs in Week 18
The Panthers and the Buccaneers were playing at the same time on Sunday and the Panthers made the decision not to show Tampa’s score at Bank of America Stadium in order to keep players focused on the task at hand. When the game was over, Panthers players learned that the
Raiders HC Pete Carroll addresses talk of him being on hot seat
The Las Vegas Raiders have the worst record in football with just one game remaining in Pete Carroll’s first season with the team. Naturally, that has led to questions about whether the head coach might not get another shot in 2026. Carroll addressed that talk following Sunday’s game. The Raiders
Steelers are winless in last five games against teams eight or more games under .500
The Steelers had the AFC North in their grasp. And they blew their chance, losing to the previously 3-12 Browns. It’s not the first time the Steelers have fallen flat in recent years against a bad team. Via Doug Clawson of CBS Sports, the Steelers are winless in their last
Maxx Crosby To ‘Evaluate’ Raiders Future?
By Adam La Rose | at December 28, 2025 10:31 pm It was learned shortly before today’s game against the Giants that Maxx Crosby would be shut down for the remainder of the season. In response to learning his season was over, Crosby exited the Raiders’ facility. At the time, it was
D’Andre Swift 22-yard touchdown ties Bears-49ers at 35-35
There’s been a little history made on Sunday night. D’Andre Swift scored on a 22-yard run to open the fourth quarter, tying the score at 35-35 with 14:54 left in regulation. As noted by the NBC broadcast, it’s the first time in the regular season a game has been tied
Five worst Week 17 NFL performances: Panthers, Bucs have major concerns
Does anyone want to win the NFC South? The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play next Sunday for the final open NFC playoff spot, but before then, the two teams occupy two of this week’s five spots in the worst performances from Week 17. Below, we take a
Matt LaFleur: It’s clear that Jordan Love is our “franchise quarterback”
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday he still has not decided on whether the starters will play in the meaningless regular-season finale. So, it’s possible Malik Willis could start for a second consecutive week. Despite how well Willis played on Saturday against the Ravens, LaFleur made clear that the Packers
Titans Fear Torn Achilles For CB Jalyn Armour-Davis
By Ely Allen | at December 28, 2025 5:48 pm In today’s loss to the Saints, Titans cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis left the game early in the first quarter with what the team now fears could be a long-term injury. According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, the fear is that
Patriots out to 21-0 lead one play into second quarter
The Jets don’t seem interested in mounting much resistance to the Patriots on Sunday afternoon. Quarterback Drake Maye connected with running back Rhamondre Stevenson for a 22-yard touchdown on the first play of the second quarter and New England now leads 21-0 at MetLife Stadium. Maye is 9-of-9 for 135
Three NFL teams should listen to Willis’ words about his free agency
The Green Bay Packers couldn’t take care of business on Saturday night, but it wasn’t on their backup quarterback. Malik Willis put up 348 total yards and three total touchdowns, leading Matt LaFleur’s offense in Jordan Love’s absence. The former Tennessee Titans draft pick had already shown glimpses in Green Bay,
Derrick Henry: I’m going to be praying for the Browns on Sunday
There will be no bigger Browns fans in the country on Sunday than the team that came into existence by leaving Cleveland without a football team for a few years in the 1990s. The Ravens’ win over the Packers on Saturday night kept their playoff hopes alive, but they will
Teams Expected To Call Bengals On QB Joe Burrow
By Ely Allen | at December 27, 2025 10:02 pm Four years ago, a second-year starting quarterback in Joe Burrow was following up a rookie campaign that ended with season-ending knee surgery to repair tears to his ACL and MCL and damage to his PCL and meniscus by preparing for
Brian Flores is expected to draw head-coaching interest
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has an expiring contract. The Vikings are trying to extend it. Even if they do, Flores can interview for head-coaching jobs and, if offered one, take it. A survey of various high-level executives throughout the league has pointed to one obvious conclusion: He’ll most likely
Derrick Henry’s monster game moves him up on multiple all-time lists
Derrick Henry gashed the Green Bay Packers so much on Saturday night that he moved up multiple all-time lists while carrying the Baltimore Ravens to their biggest win of the season. Henry, 31, ran for 216 yards and scored four touchdowns against Green Bay, putting Baltimore on his back as
Tyler Huntley’s touchdown pass puts the Ravens up 34-24
The Ravens answered again after the Packers got within one score. Baltimore drove 85 yards in 12 plays and used 6:52 off the clock with Zay Flowers catching a 10-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Huntley. With 10:10 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Ravens lead 34-24. The Ravens have 63
Myles Garrett sends a warning to Aaron Rodgers ahead of their game
Myles Garrett is all-in on his shot at history this weekend. The Cleveland Browns star defensive end Garrett spoke with reporters on Friday ahead of his team’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. During the media session, Garrett issued a warning to Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers — that he
Bills release Mecole Hardman, sign Keleki Latu to 53-man roster
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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/27/25
By Ely Allen | at December 27, 2025 4:37 pm Here is Saturday’s only practice squad transaction: Denver Broncos The Broncos claimed Schrader off waivers from the Rams, with whom he appeared in one game in each of his first two seasons. The Mizzou-product was waived before Denver’s Christmas Day
Browns elevate Bailey Zappe with Dillon Gabriel questionable
The Browns may turn to Bailey Zappe to back up quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Sunday against the Steelers. Zappe was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for today’s game, putting him in line to be the No. 2 quarterback on Sunday. Dillon Gabriel, who would ordinarily be
Joe Burrow likely to be a trade target for several teams
The Cincinnati Bengals can apparently expect their resolve to be tested this offseason when it comes to a Joe Burrow trade. Multiple teams are expected to try to trade for Burrow in light of his recent comments, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. However, the Bengals have no interest
Bradley Chubb has more than $4 million in incentives tied to Dolphins’ slight improvement in points allowed
When Dolphins defensive end Bradley Chubb agreed to cut his pay in March, the new deal included an incentive package based on playing time and sacks. But, as explained by Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald, there’s an important catch. Kelly explains that, in order to get any of the
Raiders Shut Down DE Maxx Crosby
By Adam La Rose | at December 26, 2025 10:13 pm With the Raiders approaching a critical game regarding their chances at the No. 1 pick, they are moving forward without another critical player in the lineup. Maxx Crosby will not play against the Giants on Sunday. Vegas informed Crosby he
Myles Garrett hopes to set single-season record with a sack of Aaron Rodgers
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sits one sack away from the single-season record. He’d like to get there by taking down Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. “[Rodgers is] legendary himself, and it’s a legendary record I’m here chasing,” Garrett said Friday, via Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. “That’d be a great one
Rodgers spends big on holiday gifts for Steelers offensive linemen
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers showed his offensive linemen some serious appreciation this Christmas with a gift that speaks louder than words. The 41-year-old signal caller purchased Can-Am side-by-side off-road vehicles for each member of his offensive line. These vehicles, which range from roughly $15K to $30K depending on the
Report: Michigan agrees to five-year deal with Kyle Whittingham
Michigan has its new man. Via ESPN.com, the Wolverines have agreed to a five-year contract with Utah coach Kyle Whittingham. The two were linked recently, with only approval from the powers-that-be holding the pursestrings needed to make it happen. It did. Wittingham will make, on average, $8.2 million per year,
Jets Defense Loses Three To IR
By Ely Allen | at December 26, 2025 7:45 pm As one of the first teams eliminated from playoff contention, the Jets don’t have much to play for down the stretch. That makes it slightly more bearable that today they put three defenders on injured reserve. The biggest loss to
Jalen Carter set to play for Eagles; Nakobe Dean, Lane Johnson ruled out
The Eagles are set to get defensive tackle Jalen Carter back in the lineup against the Bills on Sunday. Carter has missed the last three games with injuries to his shoulders, but he has no injury designation for this weekend’s game. He was listed as a full participant in practice
Raiders at odds with Maxx Crosby again
The Las Vegas Raiders may have some problems to work out with star pass rusher Maxx Crosby. The Raiders informed Crosby that they plan to shut him down for the team’s final two games of the season. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Crosby “vehemently disagreed” with the decision
















































