NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/3/25
Here are Wednesday’s practice squad transactions: Arizona Cardinals Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Jefferson, Sheppard, and Trammell all found themselves signing to the practice squads of the teams that waived them two days ago.
Packers sign DL Jordon Riley off of Giants’ practice squad
The Packers had an opening in their defensive line group in the wake of Devonte Wyatt’s season-ending ankle injury and they filled it on Wednesday. According to multiple reports, they have signed Jordon Riley off of the Giants’ practice squad. Riley was on the practice field with his new teammates
Bears HC clarifies opinion of Williams after apparent critique
First-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson raised eyebrows when he said earlier in the week that the first-place team has been “winning in spite of our passing game, not because of it.” It appears Johnson realized that the comment seemed to be a harsh criticism of second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. Ben Johnson
Browns open 21-day practice window for Deshaun Watson
In recent weeks, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has said he has no update when asked about whether or not quarterback Deshaun Watson’s practice window would be opened. He said that as recently as Monday. Well, the team has an update: Cleveland announced on Wednesday that Watson’s 21-day practice window
Browns Open Deshaun Watson’s Practice Window
December 3rd, 2025 at 9:55am CST by Connor Byrne The Browns have started three different quarterbacks this season. A fourth could be on the way. Cleveland opened Deshaun Watson‘s practice window on Wednesday. The team will have 21 days to activate Watson from the reserve/PUP list. More to come… Follow
Ben Roethlisberger: I like Mike Tomlin, but maybe it’s house-cleaning time
Ben Roethlisberger played his entire 18-year career with the Steelers, and the final 15 of those years were for Mike Tomlin. Roethlisberger thinks it might be time for the Steelers and Tomlin to separate. Roethlisberger said on his podcast that he thinks the Steelers might be better off with a
NFL Draft intel: Mendoza leads five must-track prospects
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From an Indiana quarterback to a Penn State running back, here are five players we’re tracking: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza As of Tuesday, DraftKings Sportsbook lists Mendoza — who leads the FBS in touchdown passes (32) —
Kyle Shanahan “hopeful” but “not counting on” Brandon Aiyuk’s return
49ers General Manager John Lynch said Tuesday morning he is “not sure” Brandon Aiyuk’s return is realistic this season. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday afternoon that he remains hopeful the wide receiver will come back but knows it’s unlikely. “Oh, I’m definitely still hopeful,” Shanahan said on KNBR, via David
Who Will Earn NFC’s No. 1 Seed?
The Patriots’ win Monday night gave the AFC two two-loss teams (and zero three-loss squads) exiting Week 13, forming a mid-2010s-like duel for the No. 1 seed with the Broncos. In the NFC’s race for the bye slot, the picture is much cloudier. As it stands, the NFC has a
New realities of college football make it harder for NFL head coaches to make the leap
With failed former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin working his way up the college football ladder toward a minimum payday of $13 million per year, some NFL coaches may be interested in ditching the realities of life in the NFL for having an NCAA program of their own. But there’s an
St. Brown provides injury update Lions fans won’t want to hear
The Detroit Lions could sure use a healthy Amon-Ra St. Brown in their home game against the Dallas Cowboys on “Thursday Night Football.” The Lions (7-5) are at risk of missing the playoffs after losing two of their past three games. A win over Dallas (6-5-1) would help Detroit regain
Derrick Harmon will be out again for the Steelers
Steelers rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon will miss another game this week. Harmon was sidelined by a knee injury against the Bills in Week 13 and head coach Mike Tomlin said at his Tuesday press conference that Harmon will not play against the Ravens this Sunday. The Steelers gave up
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson Likely To Miss More Time
The Bengals have gone four games in a row without star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who’s dealing with a hip/pelvis injury, and a return does not appear imminent. Hendrickson is “doubtful” to face the Bills on Sunday, head coach Zac Taylor said (via Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer). Taylor
For the first time in his career, Russell Wilson was a healthy scratch
Whether quarterback Russell Wilson gets a bronze bust in Canton remains to be seen, starting five years after he retires from football. On Monday night, Wilson picked up an item that few if any Hall of Fame players ever have on their permanent NFL records. Via Ryan Dunleavy of the
It would be ‘major surprise’ if Steelers make this Tomlin decision
On Monday morning, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter stated that it would be “hard to imagine that the Pittsburgh Steelers would ever fire” head coach Mike Tomlin. During Pittsburgh’s 26-7 home loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, which dropped the Steelers to 6-6, chants of “fire Tomlin” could be heard. During an NFL Network appearance Monday
NFL RedZone has become ridden with commercials, with a big increase since Week 1
For years, the NFL convinced fans to buy the RedZone Channel with the catchphrase, “Seven hours of commercial-free football.” For fans of RedZone, those times were the good old days. And they’re not coming back. NFL RedZone Channel is now riddled with commercials, making a mockery of the league’s previous
Vikings Waive Adam Thielen; WR To Retire Following 2025 Season
Adam Thielen‘s second stint with the Vikings has come to an end. The veteran receiver was waived on Monday, per a team announcement. Thielen was inactive for yesterday’s loss despite being healthy. Instead of finishing the season buried down the depth chart on a Minnesota team in line to miss
Monday Night Football: Patriots win 10th in a row with 33-15 win over Giants
The Patriots won a 10th consecutive game in dominating fashion, moving their NFL-best record to 11-2. New England beat up on the Giants 33-15 on Monday Night Football. The Patriots outgained the Giants 395 to 239, with Drake Maye continuing to make an MVP case. He went 24-of-31 for 282
Giants rookie dealing with more disciplinary issues with benching
New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter is making more news off the field than on it. The No. 3 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft was noticeably absent during the first quarter of the Giants’ “Monday Night Football” road game against the New England Patriots (10-2). ESPN
Lions place CB Terrion Arnold on injured reserve
The Lions placed cornerback Terrion Arnold on injured reserve Monday, according to the NFL’s transactions wire. He did not practice on Monday with a shoulder injury. Arnold missed two games earlier in the season with a shoulder injury that initially appeared season-threatening. It’s unclear whether his current injury is to
Lions CB Terrion Arnold Done For Season
5:30pm: Arnold will indeed not return this season, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The cornerback is set to undergo shoulder surgery that will end his season prematurely. 5:03pm: Terrion Arnold is in line to miss further time in 2025. The second-year cornerback has been placed on injured reserve by the
Browns DT Maliek Collins out for season with quad injury
The Browns will be without one of their key defensive contributors for the rest of 2025. In his Monday news conference, head coach Kevin Stefanski said defensive tackle Maliek Collins suffered a quad injury that requires surgery and will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season. Collins, 30,
Vikings have two QB options to appease Justin Jefferson, per analyst
The Minnesota Vikings offense hit rock bottom in their 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Undrafted rookie QB Max Brosmer failed to give the team the offensive spark they needed with the struggling J.J. McCarthy out with an injury. And, after watching star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leave
Sean Payton: We didn’t escape, we won
The old saying is that football is a game of inches and the end of Sunday night’s game in Washington proved that point. After the Commanders scored a touchdown with 2:47 to play in overtime, they went for two to try to win the game. Running back Jeremy McNichols was
Vikings To Consider Competition For QB J.J. McCarthy In 2026?
The Vikings allowed quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones to depart in free agency this offseason, underscoring their faith in 2024 first-rounder J.J. McCarthy. While Minnesota wanted an experienced backup behind McCarthy – which explains the club’s April acquisition of Sam Howell and the signing of Carson Wentz after Howell
Sunday Night Football: Broncos hold on, beat Commanders 27-26 in overtime
Evan Engram has not made many big plays for the Broncos this season. Entering Sunday night’s game against the Commanders, his longest reception of the year was just 20 yards. But with a big 41-yard catch-and-run in overtime, Engram helped set up a go-ahead touchdown for Denver’s 27-20 victory over
NFL Week 13 winners, losers
With most of the NFL’s Week 13 slate wrapped up, some winners and losers have emerged. Bryce Young led the Carolina Panthers to a stunning upset of the Los Angeles Rams, while the downward spiral for the Indianapolis Colts continued. NFL Week 13 winners Bryce Young, quarterback, Carolina Panthers: After
RJ Harvey 1-yard touchdown gives Broncos 20-14 lead
While the Commanders took a one-point, third-quarter lead with an outstanding touchdown catch by Treylon Burks, the Broncos have come right back with a TD of their own. Running back RJ Harvey put the ball in the box for a 1-yard score, giving Denver a 20-14 advantage with 3:59 in
Chargers QB Justin Herbert To Undergo Surgery On Hand
Following today’s victory over the Raiders, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh told the media that quarterback Justin Herbert has suffered a broken bone in left (non-throwing) hand and that Herbert would be undergoing a procedure tomorrow to address the injury, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harbaugh also told reporters
Steelers lead 7-0 after officials fail to enforce personal foul on DK Metcalf on extra-point try
The Steelers turned Buffalo’s second turnover into the first points of Sunday’s game. Running back Jaylen Warren finished off a short drive with a one-yard touchdown run and the Steelers are up 7-0 with 8:09 to play in the first half. The score was set up when linebacker Patrick Queen
49ers gain ground in NFC West after rare road win in Cleveland
The San Francisco 49ers won their third straight game with a 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns, their first in Cleveland since 1984. To be fair, the 49ers have only played in Cleveland four times (1993, 2007, 2015, 2023) in that span, but considering the talented San Francisco teams over
Matthew Stafford needs 154 passing yards to jump Matt Ryan for eighth all time
Amid his best season yet, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is climbing the list of the all-time greats, when it comes to the accumulation of passing yardage. Stafford enters the Week 13 game against the Panthers only 153 yards from leapfrogging Matt Ryan for eighth on the all-time list. Ryan had
Vikings Made QB Sam Darnold Offer Similar To Seahawks’ Proposal
A June report from Michael Silver of The Athletic indicated the Vikings did not make a multiyear offer to quarterback Sam Darnold, who parlayed a surprising run as Minnesota’s starting signal-caller in 2024 into a three-year, $100.5MM free agent contract with the Seahawks this offseason. As the ‘Hawks and Vikes
Caleb Williams: Every game we win makes a statement, and that’s being 1-0 each week
The Bears’ win over the defending champion Eagles on Friday may have been a statement that they’re serious contenders to some, but quarterback Caleb Williams said no game providess a bigger statement than that the team did its job that week. The Bears started the season 0-2 but have gone
Latest Chip Kelly, Pete Carroll report hints Raiders were messy off the field too
Chip Kelly lasted just 11 games as offensive coordinator with the Las Vegas Raiders, but coach Pete Carroll may have played a big role in his downfall. The Raiders have suffered from a lack of cohesion throughout their staff, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. One major issue was
Bill Belichick finishes first college season at 4-8
Bill Belichick’s first season as a college football coach started with a thud. It ended with one, too. North Carolina lost on Saturday night to N.C. State, 42-19. The outcome leaves Belichick with a 4-8 record with the Tar Heels. Belichick has previously reiterated his commitment to returning to UNC
Browns willing to give Shedeur Sanders extended look as starter
Shedeur Sanders is such a lightning rod for commentary in the NFL right now that he has made a 3-8 Cleveland Browns team one of the talks of the league. After playing well enough to help the Browns to a win in his first NFL start a week ago, he
More than 24 hours later, the football world waits for Lane Kiffin’s decision
Saturday is waning. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s decision remains unknown. After Mississippi beat Mississippi State in the annual Egg Bowl on Friday, Kiffin said he’ll make a decision about his future (Mississippi or LSU) on Saturday. More than 24 hours later, crickets. As of last night, we heard Kiffin
Saints To Use K Charlie Smyth In Week 13
Sunday will mark the Saints’ first game since their decision to move on from kicker Blake Grupe. His immediate replacement will not be the veteran signed earlier this week, though. The Saints have made Charlie Smyth one of their practice squad gameday elevations for Week 13. The Northern Irishman is thus in line
Buccaneers sign QB Connor Bazelak to their 53-man roster
The Buccaneers have added a little more quarterback depth to the roster for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. The team announced that they have signed Connor Bazelak to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Running back Owen Wright was waived in a corresponding move. Signing Bazelak means that the
Frank Ragnow update fits troubling 2025 Lions pattern
The Detroit Lions can’t catch a break. On Saturday, the Lions announced that center Frank Ragnow, who earlier this week came out of retirement to rejoin the team for the stretch run, failed a physical and won’t be returning this season after all. Per Detroit’s social media account, Ragnow’s medical
Lions announce Frank Ragnow failed physical, will not rejoin team
Center Frank Ragnow’s return to the Lions has come to a screeching halt. The Lions reinstated Ragnow from the retired list this week, but the team announced on Saturday morning that he will not play for the team this season. The reason for the change in plans is a failed
Nick Sirianni Backs Kevin Patullo, Will Not Change Offensive Play-Caller
Despite the Eagles’ offensive woes, head coach Nick Sirianni has no intention of taking play-calling duties away from OC Kevin Patullo. “We’re not changing the play caller, but we will evaluate everything,” Sirianni said after Philadelphia’s 24-15 loss to the Bears (via Zach Berman of The Athletic). “It’s never just
The Bills have handled Aaron Rodgers better than any team
Last weekend, Aaron Rodgers missed the game against the team he owns. This weekend, Rodgers is on track to play against the team that has come the closest to owning him. Rodgers has a 3-4 career record against the Bills. Via NBC Sports research, the Bills have held Rodgers in
Jerry Jones claims Jets turned down absurd trade offer
If true, Jets made a big mistake If Jones’ latest revelation is true, that means two things. First, he was willing to sacrifice a massive amount of value to move Parsons and acquire Williams. Second, the Jets made a huge mistake in not accepting the deal. Although Williams is an
Nick Sirianni says he won’t be changing the offensive playcaller
In Philly, it’s beginning to look a lot like 2023. But Eagles coach Nick Sirianni isn’t panicking. Even if he arguably should be. After Friday’s 24-15 loss to the Bears, Sirianni said he won’t be shifting the offensive playcalling duties away from coordinator Kevin Patullo. “We’re not changing the playcaller,”
Eagles’ grip on NFC East suddenly in danger of slipping away
Life comes at you fast in the NFL, and the Philadelphia Eagles are finding that out right now. Now they are in a position where what looked to be a runaway lead in the NFC East is rapidly shrinking, and it could be in danger of completely slipping away after
Report: If Lane Kiffin leaves, Joe Judge will “likely” be Ole Miss interim head coach
Bill Belichick won’t be coaching in a bowl game this year. One of his former lieutenants may be coaching in the College Football Playoff. Via Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com, current Ole Miss quarterbacks coach Joe Judge would be the “likely” interim coach for the upcoming postseason run, if Lane Kiffin
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown To Miss ‘A Week Or Two’
NOVEMBER 28, 7:00pm: Confirming speculation over the last 24 hours, MRI and other medical tests show a low ankle sprain for St. Brown with no structural damage, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This is mostly good news, as it means a quick return for the 26-year-old. The injury is
Max Brosmer will start for Vikings, J.J. McCarthy has not cleared concussion protocol
Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer will get the first start of his career on Sunday against the Seahawks. Brosmer, an undrafted rookie who played one year of college football at Minnesota last season after playing four years at New Hampshire, will start in place of J.J. McCarthy. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell