Deion Sanders Explains Decision to Bench Julian Lewis in Colorado’s Loss to Baylor
University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders explained why he benched quarterback Julian Lewis in favor of Isaac Wilson during the second half of Saturday’s 23-13 road loss to Baylor. Speaking to reporters after the game, Coach Prime said, “I’ll take the responsibility. It was a decision that I
Cowboys Place S P.J. Locke On IR
The Cowboys continue to deal with attrition in the secondary. As part of the gameday moves for tomorrow’s Brazilian showdown with the Ravens, Dallas announced the placement of safety P.J. Locke on injured reserve. Taking Locke’s spot on the 53-man roster will be linebacker Justin Barron, whom the Cowboys are
NFL says field in Brazil is good to go for Ravens-Cowboys on Sunday
Amid talk that the field at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is not going to hold up to the rigors of an NFL game, the league is insisting all is fine. NFL Field Director Nick Pappas told reporters in Brazil today that there is “no need to worry.”
Nick Bosa injury may reignite Maxx Crsoby-49ers rumors
Members of the San Francisco 49ers were flying high after the club began the season with impressive back-to-back wins. However, it appears that the 49ers received a tough break ahead of their home game versus the 1-1 Arizona Cardinals this coming Sunday. How long could 49ers be without Nick Bosa?
Indiana Survives Northwestern Upset Bid, Box Score Stats & Highlights for Hoover, Chiles, More
No. 5 Indiana fought off a strong push from Northwestern to claim a 20th straight win Friday night in Bloomington. Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles broke Indiana’s shutout streak in the second half by leading his team on three consecutive touchdown drives before Josh Hoover helped the Hoosiers close out the
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Unlikely To Undergo Surgery
The past several days have seen Jayden Daniels and the Commanders receive a number of opinions with surgery being considered. This year’s elbow dislocation is not expected to lead to a procedure, however. “He met with doctors all over the country,” general manager Adam Peters said during an appearance on 106.7 The Fan Friday morning. “We
Seven teams face an 0-3 hole — and only seven 0-3 teams have ever made the playoffs
Eight teams entered Week 3 at 0-2. One of them — the Falcons — avoided an 0-3 start. For the others, it becomes imperative to avoid starting the year with three straight losses. In NFL history, only seven teams have made the playoffs after starting 0-3. The group includes the
Giants eyeing two-time Super Bowl champion QB after losing Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart’s season is over, and the New York Giants are scanning the veteran market for another quarterback. One of the names gaining traction is Jimmy Garoppolo, a two-time Super Bowl winner who has started just one game since 2023. Dart tore the MCL and PCL and damaged the meniscus
Sam Darnold Injury Return Hyped as ‘Medical Miracle’ by Seahawks HC After Initial Timetable
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was impressed with the speed at which quarterback Sam Darnold recovered from a glute injury. “Really just to see him confident in the things that he’s been doing,” Macdonald said Friday, according to ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “He’s been really positive and says he feels
Jon Gruden sounds off on the Steelers for failing Aaron Rodgers
Jon Gruden has seen enough of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive struggles. The former NFL head coach isn’t blaming Aaron Rodgers, either. He’s furious with the players around him, particularly after watching the 42-year-old quarterback absorb a massive hit against the New England Patriots. During the latest Gruden Family Football Show, Gruden tore
JC Tretter: Field condition in Brazil “reinforces” NFLPA concerns about international games
Sunday’s game between the Ravens and Cowboys in Brazil will be played on a grass field that likely will not look great on TV. It also will prevent challenges for the players, especially when it comes to wearing the right cleats. NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter has weighed
Colts Expected To Make Front Office Changes Following 2026 Season?
The Colts elected to retain head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard for 2026. The latter is notably on an expiring contract, however. Ballard said in July he would not be working out an extension in advance of the current season. The longtime executive is in a lame-duck situation as a result,
Christian Watson: We have to put a better product on the field if we want fans to have our back
Things got ugly at Lambeau Field on Thursday night, with the Packers getting booed by the fans during their worst home loss of the Matt LaFleur era. Tucker Kraft had one response to the fans after the 35-14 loss to the Falcons. Christian Watson had another — one that will
Giants’ Cam Skattebo shares heartbreaking reaction to Jaxson Dart injury
Shortly after New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo suffered a gruesome dislocation of his right ankle in October 2025, multiple Giants players admitted that it would be “hard” for them to move on from that moment. More recently, Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury this past Monday that
Tyler Herro Trade Idea To Fix 1 Contender’s Biggest Flaw
The Detroit Pistons’ offseason moves were all about collecting shooters to space the floor, but what if adding Isaiah Joe, John Collins, Gary Harris and Taurean Prince doesn’t solve the team’s half-court scoring issues? Anyone who watched postseason defenses sell out to stop Cade Cunningham knows the Pistons need playmakers
Joey Porter Jr. Denies Requesting Trade, Intends To Play This Year
In his first media availability since failing to reach an extension agreement with the Steelers, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. denied requesting a trade but insisted he would “definitely” play this season as soon as he is healthy. “It didn’t get done,” Porter said of his contract negotiations (via Mike DeFabo
Matt LaFleur on ugly loss to Falcons: “It was a butt-whooping”
The Packers had won 13 straight home openers. They were unable to get to 14. The Falcons dominated at Lambeau Field on Thursday night, beating the Packers 35-14. After the game, Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur called it what it was. “It was a butt-whooping,” LaFleur said. “That was at
Emmanuel Acho goes off on Packers HC Matt LaFleur amid hot seat talk
The Green Bay Packers are now 1-2 after a 35-14 blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night at Lambeau Field. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first start of the year, and he finished with 256 yards and a score. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson ran wild,
Puka Nacua Likely Out for Rams vs. Broncos With Injury, Top Waiver-Wire WR Replacements for Fantasy
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is “unlikely to play” on Sunday evening at the Denver Broncos as he continues to deal with hip and groin concerns, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. As noted by ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, Nacua is listed with a hip ailment on the Rams’ injury
Jamaal Williams Interested In Rejoining Lions
After sitting out all of 2025, free agent running back Jamaal Williams recently revealed that he wants to play this season. The former Lion even contacted head coach Dan Campbell last week to let him know about his interest in coming back, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Zay Flowers remains out of practice on Thursday
The Ravens have a long flight to Rio coming soon. Will Zay Flowers be on the plane? It isn’t necessarily trending that direction, as multiple reporters on the scene note that Flowers is not practicing again on Thursday. Flowers is dealing with a hamstring injury he aggravated during the Week
Nagy sends Beckham message to Giants fans after no-show vs. Rams
As NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk/NBC Sports shared, veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was on the field for only three snaps of the New York Giants‘ 28-6 loss at the Los Angeles Rams this past Monday night. Understandably, that caused some Giants fans to wonder if Beckham
Kyle Hamilton: Think we have a great plan to keep Brazil travel from hindering us
There was a lot of focus on travel plans leading into the Week 1 game between the 49ers and Rams in Australia, but there’s been less attention paid to the Ravens and Cowboys as they prepare to play in Rio this week. There’s good reason for that as it is
Giants To Add QB After Jaxson Dart Injury; OLB Brian Burns To Miss Time
The Giants are moving forward without starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, who is set to undergo knee surgery after tearing his meniscus and MCL in their Week 2 loss to the Rams. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed on Wednesday that Dart would miss the remainder of the regular season. He left
WNBA Playoff Picture 2026, Bracket Predictions and Scenarios Before Season Finales
The 2026 WNBA playoffs are on the verge of starting, as Thursday will mark the last day of the regular season. All eight playoff teams are set, but the exact seeding for several squads still isn’t finalized. Here’s a look at the updated playoff picture after the Atlanta Dream secured
Mike Macdonald reveals how Sean Payton responded to his apology
Mike Macdonald told a story about Sean Payton‘s threat and Spygate accusation on an episode of “In Depth with Graham Bensinger” that was released on Tuesday. By Wednesday, the Seattle Seahawks coach was telling reporters the remarks were never meant for public use, and that he had already reached out to
Justin Herbert disputes perception of lack of vocal leadership
Something has kept Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert from fulfilling a skillset that has had coach Jim Harbaugh proclaim that Herbert will be regarded as the best to ever play the game. The disconnect between talent and production has become more pronounced in the early days of the 2026 season, given
Potential Trade Interest In Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr.
After a solid rookie campaign Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. saw injuries derail Year 2. So far, through two games, improved health hasn’t quite led to improved results in his third season, and according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, some in the league are starting to wonder if Harrison might become
Knee injury keeps Aaron Jones out of practice for Vikings
Vikings running back Aaron Jones finished last Sunday’s win over the Bears with a brace on his knee and the issue was bothering him enough on Monday that he missed practice. Jones ran 23 times for 105 yards in the 9-3 Vikings win and head coach Kevin O’Connell said that
The ‘Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games’ quiz
After beating the Dallas Cowboys on ‘Sunday Night Football,’ in Week 1, the New York Giants had genuine optimism for the 2026 season. That optimism is probably gone, with Ian Rappaport and Mike Garafolo reporting that quarterback Jaxson Dart’s season is likely over after the injury he suffered on ‘Monday Night
Ranking Josh Allen Among the Five Best Buffalo Bills QBs of All Time
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Jaxson Dart Could Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery
The knee injury that knocked Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart out of their Week 2 loss to the Rams on Monday is worse than initially feared, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Dart could undergo season-ending knee surgery, per Schefter. Regardless, he will miss a significant amount of time, according to Ian
Alleged victim of Daejon Love says she reported him to 49ers in December 2025
The 49ers have said, via information previously provided by an unnamed team source to Kalyn Kahler of ESPN, that they did not know about Daejon Love, who allegedly posed as a player on the team as part of an elaborate scheme, until the FBI contacted the 49ers in August 2026.
Bears may have to make stunning QB move after Bagent, Williams updates
A Tuesday afternoon update indicated that the Chicago Bears were prepared to start backup quarterback Tyson Bagent in place of injured QB1 Caleb Williams for Chicago’s Week 3 “Monday Night Football” game against the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28. It now appears that neither Williams nor Bagent will be available for
Mike Macdonald’s comments about Sean Payton weren’t intended for public consumption
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald launched his career as a head coach with a win over Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos. The game from September 2024 moved back to the front burner on Tuesday, thanks to footage from Macdonald’s recent interview with Graham Bensinger. The excerpt, which wasn’t released when
Chargers Sign TE Hayden Rucci From Jaguars’ Practice Squad
The Chargers signed tight end Hayden Rucci from the Jaguars’ practice squad on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Kris Rhim. Wide receiver Gary Jennings was waived in a corresponding move. Rucci, 25, will add depth in the Chargers’ tight end room after Charlie Kolar and David Njoku were both placed on injured
Dolphins sign OLB Andre Jones Jr. off Bills’ practice squad
The Dolphins signed pass rusher Andre Jones Jr. off the Bills’ practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Jones has not played in a game this season. He has appeared in 19 career games with two starts with Washington (2023-24) and Buffalo (2025), recording eight tackles, three passes defensed and two
Giants have an obvious trade replacement for Jaxson Dart
Once again, the New York Giants can’t catch a break at the quarterback position. Jaxson Dart‘s knee injury may have been more serious than initially expected, with The Athletic now reporting that the second-year quarterback could miss the whole season. This is an obvious blow to John Harbaugh’s team, especially given
Erling Haaland Trolls Manchester United Fan Over Viral ‘No Haircut Challenge’ in Social Media Post
Erling Haaland got in a dig at noted Manchester United fan Frank Ilett over his “no haircut challenge” that dates back to 2024. Afer Ilett, better known as The United Strand, commented on a post suggesting Haaland’s recent haircut was a dig at United, the Manchester City star clapped back by
Steelers Offered Joey Porter Jr. $27MM Per Year?
Not negotiating with a player in-season in more than 30 years, the Steelers have run into an interesting standoff with Joey Porter Jr. The team had not made its top 2023 draftee an offer — during an offseason in which three 2023 Pittsburgh picks were extended — by late August,
Brian Burns says his low ankle sprain is “nothing serious”
Giants pass rusher Brian Burns limped off the field in obvious pain on Monday night, but in the locker room after the game, Burns said the medical diagnosis showed that the damage to his ankle wasn’t as bad as it felt. Burns said as he sat at his locker that
Aaron Rodgers seems to send message to Mike McCarthy after Patriots loss
Mike McCarthy told reporters after Sunday’s 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots that he felt the offense was slipping during Wednesday and Thursday practices and that he should have reduced the volume of the game plan then. Aaron Rodgers addressed the same problem when he met reporters. The Steelers
Sean McVay Calls Himself a ‘Dumbass Coach’ in Joke About Rams’ Australian Travel Plans
Most of the discussion around the Los Angeles Rams after their Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers was the team’s travel plans for its trip to Melbourne. After beating the New York Giants on Monday, Rams head coach Sean McVay called himself a “dumbass” when discussing his decision
Giants’ Jaxson Dart Expected To Miss Time
Jaxson Dart avoided the worst-case scenario after leaving Monday night’s game. The second-year Giants quarterback still appears likely to miss games, however. He is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report. The second-year passer lobbied to reenter the game, but the NFL.com duo
Monday Night Football: Puka Nacua is officially inactive with hip injury
Aaron Donald may be back, but the Rams will not have one of their best offensive players for Monday night’s matchup against the Giants. Puka Nacua is officially inactive due to his hip injury. Reports had indicated this was the way things were trending for Nacua, who did not practice
Dan Quinn leaves door open to major change after Jayden Daniels injury
Jayden Daniels’ latest injury has created a familiar problem for the Washington Commanders. This time, Dan Quinn isn’t ruling out handling the recovery differently. Daniels is set to see a specialist this week after undergoing imaging, and Washington isn’t ready to establish a timeline for his return. The bigger concern is that this
Jon Sumrall Makes Wild Joke on Video After Learning No. 21 Florida Is Favored vs. No. 4 Ole Miss
Every coach backs his team to win, but Florida’s Jon Sumrall didn’t expect the Gators to be favored in their upcoming game against No. 4 Ole Miss. “There’s a lot of good drugs out there,” he told reporters Monday when alerted to the oddsmakers’ opinions. Florida is a 2.5-point favorite
Saints LT Kelvin Banks Jr. To Undergo Ankle Surgery
1:15pm: Banks did indeed suffer a “severe” high ankle sprain, Rapoport reports. As a result, surgery is now expected. With an indefinite absence in store, a move to injured reserve would come as no surprise. 9:57am: The Saints recorded a comeback win on Sunday but their offense was dealt a notable blow
DeMeco Ryans: History doesn’t matter, the 2026 Texans have to play good football
No team wants to start a season 0-2, but the Texans would seem to be the likeliest team in the league to shrug off a sluggish start to the year. DeMeco Ryans became the team’s head coach in 2023 and they went from 0-2 to the playoffs. An 0-3 start
Patrick Mahomes tried to take advantage of Colts mistake ahead of overtime
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen electing to kick off after winning the overtime coin toss of Sunday night’s game at the Kansas City Chiefs became a controversial decision after his club suffered a 33-30 overtime loss. It turns out Steichen seemingly didn’t do a good enough job of telling team captain Camryn Bynum