Dolphins OC Frank Smith: Tua Tagovailoa is being aggressive with his rehab
While Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovialoa has been able to get on the practice field, at this point Miami is still preparing for Tyler Huntley to start Sunday’s season finale against the Jets. Tagovailoa’s hip injury sidelined him for the Week 17 win over the Browns and kept him limited during
Aaron Jones Wants To Re-Sign With Vikings
Aaron Jones‘ seven Packers seasons featured regular roles but saw the talented running back cede plenty of carries to the likes of Jamaal Williams and AJ Dillon. Despite having just turned 30, the veteran back has held an unquestioned starting post with the Vikings. The eighth-year performer has already surpassed
Public officials will review Super Bowl security
In the aftermath of Wednesday’s terrorist attack in New Orleans, state, federal, and local officials will be taking a closer look at the security plan for Super Bowl LIX. As explained by the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Louisiana governor Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency. This allows Landry to
Pro Bowl RB wants to finish career with Vikings
Aaron Jones wants to finish his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. Jones is having a successful season, helping the Vikings to a 14-2 record with 378 receiving yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 1,093 yards and five touchdowns. “This is an excellent place,” Jones told reporters Wednesday. “This
Kliff Kingsbury would like to be a head coach again “at some point”
From 2019-2022, Kliff Kingsbury served as head coach of the Cardinals, amassing a 28-37-`1 record. Arizona made it to the postseason once in 2021, but that team lost four of its last five games before falling to the division-rival Rams in the wild card round. Now the Commanders offensive coordinator,
Patriots insider addresses Mayo, Vrabel rumors ahead of Week 18
Multiple reports have now mentioned that former New England Patriots player and one-time Associated Press Coach of the Year Award winner Mike Vrabel would have at least some interest in returning to New England if Patriots owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft fire first-year head coach Jerod Mayo as
PFT’s Week 18 2024 NFL picks: Florio vs.Simms
It’s time to finish strong. Last week, I went 14-2 straight up — but only 8-8 against the spread. Simms was 13-3 and 10-6, respectively. I’ve got a three-game straight-up lead, at 178-78-0. Simms is 175-81-0. Against the spread, I’m now 143-108-5 and he’s 129-122-5. In Week 18, we disagree
The ‘2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games starters’ quiz
The NFL announced the rosters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, scheduled for February 2 in Orlando, Florida. The Baltimore Ravens had nine players named to the AFC’s roster, most in the NFL, while the Dolphins, Jets, Titans and Saints didn’t have a single member selected. Which brings us to
Josh Allen: Glad I get to start on Sunday, starting every game means a lot to me
The Bills have clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC, but quarterback Josh Allen will start Sunday’s regular-season finale even while some other playoff-bound quarterbacks will sit out. Allen says it matters to him that he shows up to work every day. Allen has started 114 straight regular season
Mike Hilton Wants To Re-Sign With Bengals
For the past four seasons, Mike Hilton has been a regular presence in the Bengals’ secondary. The pending free agent is looking to continue his career, but it remains to be seen if that will happen in Cincinnati. “I’ve been here for a long time and really watched this place change a
Darius Slayton: Another year for Brian Daboll is warranted
One of the questions to be answered after Week 18 is if it will be Brian Daboll’s final game as the Giants’ head coach. Daboll took the Giants to the playoffs and won a game in his first season, but they slumped to 6-11 last year and are 3-13 this
Tua Tagovailoa Uncertain For Week 18
JANUARY 2: McDaniel’s latest update on Tagovailoa’s situation notes that Huntley remains on track to start (h/t ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques). Changes could take place over the coming days, but an increased practice participation on Tagovailoa’s part will likely be needed for him to suit up in Week 18. DECEMBER 30: Although the
Jimmy Garoppolo: It’s exciting to get out with the guys, get some real football in
After clinching the NFC West through the strength of victory tiebreaker last Sunday night, the Rams will do what they’ve traditionally done under head coach Sean McVay and rest starters in the final week of the season. That means Jimmy Garoppolo will start at quarterback for Los Angeles when the
Eagles’ Barkley reacts to decision that cost him chance at rushing record
With the 13-3 Philadelphia Eagles locked into the No. 2 seed for the NFC portion of the playoffs, head coach Nick Sirianni delivered expected news when he confirmed on Wednesday he’ll rest starters such as running back Saquon Barkley during this Sunday’s regular-season finale versus the 3-13 New York Giants even though Barkley is just 101
Patrick Mahomes misses Pro Bowl roster
The numbers justify the omission. The name makes it stunning. For the first time since becoming the starting quarterback of the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes has missed the Pro Bowl roster. The stats, or lack thereof, warrant it. Yes, Mahomes is second in the AFC in completions and third in yards.
Tyler Lockett Plans To Play In 2025; WR’s Seahawks Future In Doubt
Tyler Lockett has spent his entire 10-year career with the Seahawks, and his tenure with the team will include at least one more game. The veteran wideout is aware he could be on the move this offseason, but he has given no thought to retirement at this point. Lockett and the
Lamar Jackson, eight other Ravens selected for Pro Bowl
Quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have their sights set on bigger prizes this season, but they can celebrate being the team with the most players selected for the Pro Bowl for the time being. Nine Ravens players have been selected to take part in the Pro Bowl Games in
Aaron Rodgers opens up about uncertain future
While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers sounded like a quarterback who knows this Sunday’s home game against the 8-8 Miami Dolphins will be his last as a member of the New York Jets. Rodgers also hinted he could retire regardless of whether or not a new Jets regime
NFL Playoff Picture 2025: Bracket Scenarios, Standings and Predictions Before Week 18 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post The Lions will capture the No. 1 seed in the NFCIn Week 7, Detroit notched a 31-29 road victory over Minnesota. This time, the Lions will be in front of their home fans, and they’ll again emerge victorious. It should be another close game on Sunday
Commanders Designate RB Austin Ekeler For Return
Austin Ekeler was recently mentioned as a candidate to return to action before the end of the season. The veteran running back will indeed have the chance to suit up in Week 18. [RELATED: IR Return Tracker] The Commanders announced on Wednesday that Ekeler has been designated for return from injured
Mike McCarthy: Ezekiel Elliott earned right to ask for opportunity to move forward
Running back Ezekiel Elliott is a former Cowboy after asking for and receiving his release earlier this week. Elliott returned to the Cowboys in 2024, but he did not return to a leading role in the backfield. The team went into the season planning a committee approach to the run
Jets’ Wilson breaks silence on relationship with Rodgers
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is downplaying rumors about his relationship with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Rich Cimini shared that Wilson said there’s no friction between him and Rodgers. “Yeah, I’ve seen some of that. Yeah, I mean, there’s no truth to that,” Wilson told Cimini.
NFL Playoff Scenarios 2025: Week 18 AFC, NFC Postseason Bracket Picture | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images 3. Los Angeles Rams (10-6) The NFC North title race will come down to the final game of the NFL regular season. The Detroit-Minnesota winner earns the divisional crown and home-field advantage throughout the NFC postseason. The loser of Sunday night’s matchup will be the
Chargers Designate Alohi Gilman For Return
The Chargers have designated safety Alohi Gilman for return from injured reserve and opened his 21-day practice window, per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said that Gilman is “ready to roll,” indicating that he will be activated before the Chargers’ regular season finale on Sunday. Gilman landed on
Garrett Wilson: “No truth” to suggestion he’s at odds with Aaron Rodgers
Over the weekend, NFL Media posted a report suggesting that the Jets and receiver Garrett Wilson might be headed for a split, if quarterback Aaron Rodgers returns for a third season. On Wednesday, Wilson pushed back on the idea that he and Rodgers are at odds. “Yeah, I’ve seen some
Jets’ Garrett Wilson: ‘No truth’ to Aaron Rodgers rumor
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson addressed speculation about his relationship with Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday. Rumors have suggested that Wilson has a poor relationship with Rodgers, but the wide receiver said there was “no truth” to those claims. He claimed that the rumors were an effort to “divide”
Winners and Losers of the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
It’s hard to envision 30 minutes going much worse for an undefeated, top-ranked team in the College Football Playoff. I mean, that was a butt-kicking from the opening whistle. Ohio State needed just three snaps to score a touchdown, then Oregon went three-and-out. After the teams traded punts, Ohio State
Cowboys Release Ezekiel Elliott
JANUARY 1: As expected, Elliott cleared waivers on Wednesday, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. He is now free to sign with any team’s active roster or practice squad, though he is looking for an opportunity to play in the postseason. DECEMBER 31: The Cowboys are waiving running back Ezekiel Elliott, per veteran
Jamel Dean, Antoine Winfield Jr. didn’t practice Wednesday
The Buccaneers have been playing without safety Antoine Winfield Jr. for a while and they may be down another member of the secondary for Sunday’s game against the Saints. Cornerback Jamel Dean was out of practice on Wednesday because of a knee injury. Dean left last Sunday’s win over the
Underdog report: Steelers, Vikings battle division foes in Week 18
The Giants may have cost themselves the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with an upset victory over the Colts last week, but these underdogs won’t worry about such things in Week 18. (odds via ESPN) Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-2.5) In a week full of meaningless
T.J. Watt voted by teammates as Steelers MVP for fifth time, most in franchise history
Every year for more than half a century, the Steelers have awarded a team MVP, voted upon by all the players on the team. And no player in franchise history has received that award as many times as T.J. Watt. Watt has been announced as the 2024 winner of the
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/1/25
Here are the NFL’s minor moves on New Year’s Day: Dallas Cowboys Signed to active roster from Buccaneers’ practice squad: DE Earnest Brown Los Angeles Chargers Las Vegas Raiders Miami Dolphins New England Patriots Signed to active roster from Commanders’ practice squad: DT Haggai Ndubuisi Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks This
Anthony Richardson remains out of practice with back injury
Coach Steve Steichen said Wednesday the Colts are hopeful Anthony Richardson can return this week. Richardson, though, remains out of practice. Richardson has not practiced since Dec. 20. He no longer has a foot injury, but Richardson’s back continues to be an issue. Richardson revealed Wednesday that he has a
Eagles offense gets good news as playoffs approach
Dallas Goedert went down with a knee injury at the start of December. One month later, he is in position to return to the lineup. The veteran tight end has been designated for return, the Eagles announced on Wednesday. Goedert’s injured reserve stint ensured at least a four-game absence. The
Patriots Still Expected To Retain Jerod Mayo; Mike Vrabel Interested In Job?
Mike Vrabel‘s Browns consulting gig is over; the six-year Titans leader is a coaching free agent again. Interviews with any team carrying a vacancy can commence, giving Vrabel a potential head-start on his top competition. Regardless of what other candidates generate serious momentum, it is expected Vrabel will land a
Alex Anzalone listed as limited participant in Lions practice
The Lions got a significant defensive piece back at practice on Wednesday. Linebacker Alex Anzalone was listed as a limited participant. It was just a walkthrough, but any practice participation for Anzalone is notable given that he’s been out since mid-November with a forearm injury. Head coach Dan Campbell said
Cardinals place two-time Pro Bowl RB on IR
Conner has been dealing with a “lingering right knee injury” this season, according to Cardinals team reporter Darren Urban. The two-time Pro Bowler left the game in Week 6 and again in Week 17, though he did not miss a start in between. Conner will join two other Cardinals running
Saquon Barkley: I was down to play, OK with sitting too
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will end the 2024 season with 2,005 rushing yards and he said on Wednesday that he’s comfortable with the decision that head coach Nick Sirianni made to keep him out of Week 18’s game against the Giants. Barkley said that he spoke to Sirianni and
Teams Expected To Call Vikings On QB J.J. McCarthy
As Sam Darnold has become the latest quarterback to bounce back after an underwhelming stretch, the Vikings have both enjoyed the benefits while finding themselves in a bit of a predicament from a long-term sense. As Darnold may be less likely to hit free agency due to the season he
The ‘NFL single-season rushing leaders’ quiz
Saquon Barkley has had the most productive rushing season in Philadelphia Eagles history, but for one more year, Eric Dickerson’s all-time record of 2,105 yards in one season is safe. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni announced on Wednesday that Barkley won’t play in Philadelphia’s Week 18 matchup with the New
Nnamdi Madubuike, Ronnie Stanley return to Ravens practice
The Ravens got a few players back on the practice field Wednesday. Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike and left tackle Ronnie Stanley were both limited participants in practice after missing Tuesday’s session due to illness. That bodes well for their chances of being available for the Ravens as they try to
Cardinals Place James Conner On IR
The Cardinals placed running back James Conner on injured reserve on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, sidelining him for Arizona’s regular season finale against the 49ers. Conner has been dealing with a “lingering right knee injury” this season, according to Cardinals team reporter Darren Urban. The two-time Pro Bowler left
Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
By way of upside, the stakes on Sunday night between the Vikings and Lions are as high as they can be in a regular-season game. By way of downside, it’s not as if the loser will be done. Lions coach Dan Campbell knows it. “I mean, this is exciting, but
Why Eagles miss the mark by benching Saquon Barkley
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is about to take one for the team by sitting out Sunday’s game rather than chase Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record, but Eagles fans are the ones missing out. As the No. 2 seed, Philadelphia will host either the Green Bay Packers or Washington Commanders
Seahawks-Bears TNF stinker still drew 11.04 million
After each Thursday night game of the year, Amazon usually sends out an email with the audience numbers. After the final Thursday night game of the year — a 6-3 stinker between the Seahawks and Bears — no press release was sent. That created the impression the numbers reflected the
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/1/25
Here are the latest practice squad moves from around the NFL: Dallas Cowboys Signed: CB Luq Barcoo, G Jack Anderson Tampa Bay Buccaneers Signed: OL Garret Greenfield Tennessee Titans Signed: K Matthew Wright Washington Commanders Signed: OT Max Pircher This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Authorities found multiple bombs after New Orleans truck attack that killed 15
The terror attack in New Orleans has claimed 15 lives. It could have been much worse. Via Gabbriella Killet of the New Orleans Times Picayune, two bombs were found by police in the aftermath of the driving of a truck through a crowd celebrating the New Year early Wednesday. Dozens
Chiefs could get boost for postseason run with return of Mecole Hardman
Hardman landed on IR on Dec. 7 with a knee injury after a quiet start to the season. He appeared in Kansas City’s first 12 games this season but made just 12 catches for 90 yards across his 114 offensive snaps. Hardman had a bigger impact on special teams, averaging
Lions cut Jamal Adams from practice squad
The Lions are in desperate need of warm bodies on defense right now, but veteran safety Jamal Adams couldn’t stick in Detroit. Adams was released from the Lions’ practice squad today. Adams is only 29 years old and a former first-team All-Pro, but this could represent the end of the
Chiefs Designate Mecole Hardman For Return
The Chiefs have designated wide receiver Mecole Hardman for return from injured reserve and opened his 21-day practice window, per Bleacher Report’s James Palmer. Hardman landed on IR on December 7 with a knee injury after a quiet start to the season. He appeared in Kansas City’s first 12 games
















































