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Before the Philadelphia Eagles opened their 2026 season, a report claimed that neither Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni nor quarterback Jalen Hurts was entering “a make-or-break” campaign regarding their futures with the organization.  However, the Eagles have since suffered back-to-back defeats, falling to 2-2 on the season. Following Philadelphia’s 24-20 home

The Bears beat the Jets on Sunday, winning their second straight game without Caleb Williams at quarterback. That puts Chicago at 3-1 on the year. Having found success with Case Keenum and then Tyson Bagent under center, the Bears have managed to put themselves in strong early contention for a playoff spot. A buyer’s stance during

On a night when defense was optional, quarterback Bryce Young was instrumental in a 32-26 win as the Carolina Panthers outlasted the Detroit Lions on “Sunday Night Football.” Here are some takeaways from Sunday’s NFL nightcap. Key takeaway: Bryce Young feasts on historically bad Lions defense While it was no

The Chargers lost to the Seahawks on Sunday. As a result, the Bolts now sit at 0-4 on the year, and a seller’s approach at the trade deadline could receive consideration. If that is to be the case, a few veterans could become the subject of trade calls. In particular,

Philadelphia Eagles seventh-year quarterback Jalen Hurts owes second-year wide receiver Darius Cooper a nice dinner.  During the Eagles’ home game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Hurts nearly threw an interception on a 2nd-and-11 in the red zone. Cooper, however, saved him.  Darius Cooper makes absurd TD catch  As Rams

Multiple reports have suggested the Lions want to hammer out an extension with tight end Sam LaPorta, who is in the final year of his rookie contract. A new contract is now in doubt, as ESPN’s Ian Rapoport says the two sides have broken off negotiations for now. Detroit is

The Washington Commanders already knew they would be heading into Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts without Jayden Daniels. Now Marcus Mariota could be asked to win without two more important pieces of Washington’s offense. Terry McLaurin injury adds to Commanders’ problems Washington officially ruled Daniels out Friday as he continues recovering from

If the Patriots are to win tomorrow’s divisional clash with the Bills, they will do so with a shorthanded defense. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore will be sidelined for Week 4. Both players are dealing with shoulder injuries. Neither took part in practice over the past three days, making it

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is returning to the field Sunday, but his two-game absence apparently created enough room for a much stranger explanation to take hold. With Nacua sidelined by a hip and groin issue, speculation circulated that his absence wasn’t really injury related at all. One theory suggested

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is expected to be sidelined for multiple games with a “lingering right hamstring injury that initially caused him to miss time during camp,” per Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith, 27, should not be out for more than three games with no injured reserve

The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and haven’t even handed the offense to Fernando Mendoza yet. Their unexpected start could create an interesting decision before the NFL trade deadline. Raiders could become surprise buyers at NFL trade deadline Nobody expected the Raiders to be sitting at 3-0 heading into Week 4.

In a situation similar to their George Pickens acquisition, the Cowboys are now rostering a former Day 2 Steelers draftee in a contract year. The team’s decision to part with two draft picks — including a 2028 second-rounder — for Joey Porter Jr. is not expected to bring an immediate extension,

Fans of both the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings were stunned to learn earlier in the week that the Giants had sent a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to the Vikings for McCarthy’s services.  On Friday, McCarthy offered his first public comments on that trade.  J.J. McCarthy: Trade from Vikings to

One of the Rams to exit their Broncos shootout with an injury issue, Terrance Ferguson will be shut down for a while. Los Angeles placed the second-year tight end on IR ahead of its Week 4 game. Aaron Donald and Jaylen Watson joined Ferguson on the injured front after the

The New York Giants took a flier on a project quarterback when they acquired 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft choice earlier this week.  It sounds like an NFL scout and an assistant coach think Giants fans should be realistic about what McCarthy will and

The Joey Porter Jr. saga came to an end when the Steelers traded the cornerback to the Cowboys for two draft picks late Wednesday. Pittsburgh received a 2028 second-round pick and a conditional 2027 sixth-round selection, the latter of which is a formality. The Steelers will secure the sixth-rounder if

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur became the subject of hot-seat rumors after the Packers suffered a stunning 35-14 home loss to the previously winless Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 24 that dropped Green Bay to 1-2 on the season.  It sounds like Packers fans aren’t the only noteworthy members of

If history is any indicator, George Kittle could be a big threat for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in their home game against the Denver Broncos. Kittle enters Sunday’s matchup with 12 catches for 174 yards and three touchdowns through San Francisco’s first three games. However, those numbers could

By Connor Byrne | at October 1, 2026 3:42 pm The Saints are placing running back Travis Etienne on IR with a hamstring injury, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN. He will miss at least four games. More to come… View Comments (0) Post a Comment This content was brought to

Pockets of NFL fans were surprised to learn upon waking up on Thursday morning that the Pittsburgh Steelers had agreed to trade unsettled cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick and a 2028 second-rounder. While Porter’s existing contract expires after the ongoing season, previous comments made by

The Steelers’ standoff with Joey Porter Jr. has come to an end. The star cornerback is being shipped to the Cowboys, per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero. Dallas is sending a second-round pick along with a conditional sixth-rounder to Pittsburgh in the swap, NFL insider Jordan Schultz adds. The second-round pick

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel makes weekly in-season appearances on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” a show that spent much of September detailing the struggles endured by Patriots starting quarterback Drake Maye ever since he tossed three interceptions in the fourth quarter of New England’s season-opening loss at the Seattle Seahawks. As shared

By Ely Allen | at September 30, 2026 7:05 pm Wednesday’s NFL practice squad transactions: Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Houston Texans Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Seattle

Former NFL defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale would give Dallas Cowboys rookie DC Christian Parker a failing grade after his first three games.  Martindale, who last served as a DC for the Michigan Wolverines during the 2025 college football season, joined “Talkin’ Ball with Pat Leonard” to discuss the Cowboys’ defensive struggles. He

SEPTEMBER 30: The Buccaneers have placed McMillan on IR, per a team announcement. SEPTEMBER 28: Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a PCL sprain in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine, with an early projection of a six- to eight-week absence. McMillan, 24, previously injured his