Cardinals Extend RB James Conner
James Conner is sticking in Arizona. The impending free agent running back has signed a two-year extension with the Cardinals, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is worth $19MM. The extension will keep Conner in Glendale through the 2026 campaign. The 2025 campaign will represent Conner’s age-30 season, a milestone
B/R Experts Week 14 College Football Rankings 2024 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ohio State (No. 2) and Miami (No. 6) were both comfortably in the projected playoff field when the committee released its latest version of the rankings on Tuesday, and also controlled their own fate to clinch a spot in their respective conference championship games.
Cardinals lock up key offensive player with critical extension
The Arizona Cardinals (6-5) have been quite the surprise in the NFC West this season. They’re squarely in the NFC playoff picture with six games remaining, and running back James Conner has been a crucial component of their offense. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Arizona signed Conner to a two-year
Broncos rule out Riley Moss for Monday night
Broncos cornerback Riley Moss will not be on the field against the Browns on Monday night. The Broncos ruled Moss out due to a knee injury he suffered in last Sunday’s win over the Raiders. Moss did not take part in practice at all this week. Moss was the only
More On Bears’ Decision To Fire Matt Eberflus
Matt Eberflus became the first Bears head coach in franchise history to get canned in-season. Considering the long list of questionable calls and demoralizing losses, the move didn’t come as a complete surprise…especially to those in the building. [RELATED: Bears Fire Matt Eberflus] According to Adam Jahns and Dianna Russini
Seahawks elevate QB Jaren Hall, S Ty Okada
The Seahawks are bringing quarterback Jaren Hall up from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Jets. Hall was a Vikings fifth-round pick in 2023 and he signed with the Seahawks in September. This is the first time that he has been called up to the active roster, but
Jets place former All-Pro on IR
The Jets placed left tackle Tyron Smith on injured reserve, per a team announcement, sidelining him for at least four games. Smith started the Jets’ first 10 games this season before suffering a neck injury in Week 10 that held him out of New York’s Week 11 loss to the Colts.
PFT’s Week 13 2024 NFL game previews, headlined by Eagles-Ravens
The season should be pushing toward a crescendo. Unfortunately, more than half of the league has already crashed. Seventeen teams are below .500. Unless a few of them get hot late, there will be little drama in the final weeks of the season. The top of the league remains clustered,
Lions Place LB Malcolm Rodriguez, DL Mekhi Wingo On Season-Ending IR
The Lions have officially placed linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo on injured reserve, per a team announcement. Head coach Dan Campbell announced that both players were out for the rest of the season, according to team reporter Tim Twentyman. Rodriguez tore his ACL during Thursday’s win over the
Here’s how to give someone a signed, personalized copy of On Our Way Home
Christmas season is officially here. You can (and you should) buy copies of On Our Way Home for only $9.99. It’s a Christmas story that: (1) is actually good; and (2) might inspire you to repair a broken relationship, before it’s too late. At $9.99, it makes for an inexpensive
Assessing potential AFC Super Bowl teams
Over the past few weeks, several teams holding playoff spots in the NFL have shown glimpses of who they truly are. Although plenty can change by the end of the season, Yardbarker is examining each current playoff team’s potential as a Super Bowl contender based on its roster, past performance,
Giants wanted Daniel Jones to stay home, with pay
On Thursday, Fox’s Tom Brady criticized former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones for asking to be released, after he was benched for business reasons. Brady prefaced his comments by saying this: “I don’t know how that whole situation went down. . . .” So we did the legwork for him. Here’s
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/30/24
Today’s practice squad transactions: Atlanta Falcons Signed: G Jovaughn Gwyn Green Bay Packers Signed: LB Michael Barrett, G Marquis Hayes Released: WR Malik Knowles This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Browns rule out Cedric Tillman, Juan Thornhill, Jedrick Wills
The Browns won’t have wide receiver Cedric Tillman against the Broncos on Monday night. Tillman has been ruled out with a concussion. He had 29 catches for 339 yards and three touchdowns while starting six of the first 11 games of the season for Cleveland. Safety Juan Thornhill (calf) and
Commanders keep purging roster of Ron Rivera-era draft picks
The Washington Commanders waived cornerback Emmanuel Forbes on Saturday after being unable to trade him prior to the deadline earlier this season. It is a noteworthy move because Forbes was the team’s first-round draft pick (No. 16 overall) just one year ago and is already off the team. First-round picks
Jets put Tyron Smith on IR
Jets left tackle Tyron Smith was called a candidate for injured reserve early this week and his status changed on Saturday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that Smith went from being a candidate to being on the list. Smith has a neck injury and will miss at least four
Commanders Cut Former First-Round CB Emmanuel Forbes, Place RB Austin Ekeler On IR
The Commanders opened up two roster spots today with a pair of surprising transactions. Washington continued its purging of the previous regime’s players by waiving former first-round draft pick Emmanuel Forbes in the middle of his second year. The other roster spot was opened by veteran running back Austin Ekeler
Chargers put J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve
A report this week indicated Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins was set to miss time with a knee sprain and it will be at least a four-game absence from the lineup. The Chargers announced that Dobbins has been placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Safety Alohi Gilman, who has a
Antonio Pierce makes claim about Raiders’ game-ending fumble
Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce made an interesting claim about the circumstances surrounding the game-ending fumble that cost his team a chance to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. Pierce told reporters Saturday that the Raiders heard a whistle prior to the decisive fumble, which would have ruled
Antonio Pierce: Raiders heard a whistle blowing play dead before game-ending fumble
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce says at least one official blew the play dead before his team lost a fumble on its final offensive snap in Friday’s loss to the Chiefs. The bizarre play, on which the Raiders had a miscommunication that resulted in quarterback Aidan O’Connell not knowing that
Eagles LB/FB Ben VanSumeren Done For Season
Ben VanSumeren is done for the season. The Eagles linebacker/special teamer/part-time fullback suffered a season-ending knee injury during Friday’s practice, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. VanSumeren is set to undergo more testing to determine the extent of the injury, but the initial diagnosis indicated that the player
James Conner signs two-year extension with Cardinals
James Conner won’t be leaving the Cardinals as a free agent come the offseason. The Cardinals announced that Conner has signed a two-year extension with the team. Conner was in the final year of the three-year deal he signed in Arizona in 2022. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Conner’s
Troubling details emerge on Bears’ Matt Eberflus firing
Matt Eberflus became the first Bears head coach in franchise history to get canned in-season. Considering the long list of questionable calls and demoralizing losses, the move didn’t come as a complete surprise…especially to those in the building. According to Adam Jahns and Dianna Russini of The Athletic, players were
Medrick Burnett Jr. of Alabama A&M dies after suffering head injury
It’s the worst fear for any parent whose child plays tackle football. It happens in various communities throughout the country every year, to high-school players. This week, Medrick Burnett Jr. of Alabama A&M died of a head injury he sustained on the field last month. Burnett, a redshirt freshman from
Dawn Aponte Drawing Interest For Front Office Jobs
Dawn Aponte could soon make history as the first woman to lead an NFL front office. Dianna Russini of The Athletic writes that Aponte is drawing “real” interest from NFL teams that are seeking either new general managers or team presidents. Aponte is no stranger to high-level roles. She currently
Buffalo faces lake-effect snow warning through 7:00 p.m. ET on Sunday
Nothing says late November like the ever-present threat of heavy snow in Buffalo. This weekend, a lake-effect snow warning has been issued through 7:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. 49ers-Bills is the NBC/Peacock Sunday night game. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has said the game is not expected to be postponed.
Josh Allen announces engagement to Academy Award-nominated actress
Josh Allen shared some big personal news on Friday. Allen and Hailee Steinfeld shared a joint post on Instagram announcing the two are engaged. The caption of the post included the date: 11•22•24. The Buffalo Bills host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Week 13. They had Week 12
1 Retired NFL Player We’d Love to See Added to Every Team for Final Weeks of Season | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
LaDainian TomlinsonSet Number: X81277 TK1 R2 F300 Denver Broncos: TE Shannon Sharpe We’re bending the rules a bit here because Sharpe only played two seasons for the Broncos after the 1999 cutoff, but he’s also exactly what Denver could use right now. Before Sharpe spent his days yelling his opinions
Eberflus Fallout: Bears, Warren, Brown, Poles
November 29th, 2024 at 9:48pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Bears’ Friday coaching change came as a surprise after head coach Matt Eberflus completed his morning media availability before he was fired. The coaching staff “had a normal morning” with their usual postgame meetings after Thursday’s loss to the Lions,
Dan Campbell on defensive injuries: Doesn’t matter, whoever is available will play
The Lions’ defense has been devastated with injuries this season. Coach Dan Campbell says that’s no excuse not to continue to play at a high level. Asked about the Lions accumulating more defensive injuries on Thanksgiving against the Bears, Campbell told a reporter that he’s simply not going to let
Contenders or pretenders? Assessing potential NFC Super Bowl teams
Over the past few weeks, several teams holding playoff spots in the NFL have shown glimpses of who they truly are. Although plenty can change by the end of the season, Yardbarker is examining each current playoff team’s potential as a Super Bowl contender based on its roster, past performance
Bowl Projections 2024: Playoff Bracket Predictions Ahead of Saturday’s Key Games | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Entering the final week of the regular season, both Clemson and South Carolina were on the outside of the CFP bubble. However, the Tigers and the Gamecocks each remained close enough to potentially still make a push into the Playoff field. Clemson (9-2, 7-1) could still reach the ACC Championship
Jameis Winston Wants To Stay In Cleveland
Jameis Winston is set to hit free agency after this season, but if it was up to him, he’d stay in Cleveland for the foreseeable future. “Of course,” said Winston when asked if he wanted to re-sign with the Browns, per the Morning Journal’s Jeff Schudel, explaining that he and
Aidan O’Connell: Raiders’ fumbled snap is “completely my fault”
The Raiders were already in field goal range with a chance to upset the Chiefs when a fumbled snap cost them the opportunity to send their kicker on the field on the last play on Friday. Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell says he’s the one who signaled for the snap and
Lions LB to miss remainder of season due to ACL tear
The Detroit Lions have suffered a significant setback as linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez will miss the remainder of the 2024 NFL season due to an ACL tear, per multiple reports. The injury occurred during Detroit’s 23-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Chicago Bears. Rodriguez appeared to hurt his right knee in
Report: Ben VanSumeren out for season after injuring his knee Friday
The Eagles added linebacker Ben VanSumeren to the injury report Friday. He was listed as limited with a knee injury but ruled out. VanSumeren, it turns out, will miss the rest of the season, too. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports VanSumeren’s injury at Friday’s practice is season-ending. VanSumeren
Bears Fire Matt Eberflus
Matt Eberflus offered the public remarks often made by head coaches on the hot seat in the wake of the Bears’ most recent loss. The franchise is nevertheless making an unprecedented in-season change on the sidelines. Eberflus has been fired, as first reported by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. His tenure in
Chiefs become first team to clinch a playoff berth
The Chiefs have far more they want to accomplish this season as they seek a three-peat, but they took a necessary first step Friday. The Chiefs became the first team to clinch a playoff berth. The Dolphins’ loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving Day set up the Chiefs to secure
Bears fire HC Matt Eberflus in unprecedented move
Matt Eberflus offered the public remarks often made by head coaches on the hot seat after the Bears’ most recent loss. The franchise is nevertheless making an unprecedented in-season change on the sidelines. Eberflus has been fired, as first reported by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. His tenure in Chicago ends
Giants-Cowboys racks up 38.5 million viewers, fourth most on Thanksgiving
America’s Team is no longer America’s Team. But a captive audience is a captive audience. Thursday’s Giants-Cowboys game racked up 38.5 million viewers, according to Fox. It’s the fourth highest audience for a Thanksgiving game ever. And it gave Fox a 14-percent bump over last year’s Packers-Lions game on Thanksgiving.
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/29/24
November 29th, 2024 at 9:17pm CST by Nikhil Mehta Here are the latest practice squad transactions from around the NFL: Atlanta Falcons Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Bad coaching decisions prevent Raiders from upsetting the Chiefs
Another day, another coaching blunder keeps a lesser team from upsetting a member of the NFL elite. On Thursday, it was Bears coach Matt Eberflus who squandered a chance to force overtime against the one-loss Lions. On Friday, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce mismanaged a chance to upend the two-time defending
Chiefs’ win over Raiders show they might be luckier than good
The Chiefs survived another scare. Las Vegas gave Kansas City all it could handle on Black Friday but came up short in excruciating fashion. Here are five takeaways from Friday’s wild NFL game. Chiefs might be luckier than they are good Some things defy logic. Such as how Kansas City
DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett were full participants Friday, good to go for Sunday
Seahawks wide receivers DK Metcalf (shoulder) and Tyler Lockett (knee) returned to full participation in Friday’s practice. Neither player has a designation for Sunday. Metcalf and Lockett missed the first two practice days this week. Metcalf has 46 receptions for 697 yards and three touchdowns, and Lockett 38 receptions for
Buccaneers Place Jordan Whitehead On IR
The Buccaneers are placing Jordan Whitehead on injured reserve, per The Athletic’s Greg Auman, sidelining the veteran safety for at least four games. Tampa Bay feared that Whitehead suffered a torn pectoral in their Week 12 win over the Giants, but an initial MRI indicated that he would not require
Chiefs survive for 19-17 win after bad Raiders snap in final seconds
The story of the 2024 Chiefs season has been one of close escapes and Black Friday’s chapter might be the most improbable one yet. The Raiders forced a punt down 19-17 with two minutes left to play and drove from their 8-yard-line to the Chiefs’ 32-yard line as the seconds
Brock Purdy takes notable step in returning for 49ers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy may be on track to return for the team’s Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills. Purdy was an active participant in Friday’s practice and could be seen throwing in video shared by Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Perhaps even more notably, No. 2
Buccaneers place S Jordan Whitehead on injured reserve
The Buccaneers placed safety Jordan Whitehead on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. Whitehead tore a pectoral muscle during Sunday’s win over the Giants, but the Bucs are hoping he can return this season. He will miss at least the next four games. Mike Edwards replaced Whitehead in the lineup.
Trevor Lawrence Could Return To Jaguars’ Lineup In Week 13
The first game after Jacksonville’s bye week was floated as a possible return date for quarterback Trevor Lawrence. As things stand, it appears that will indeed be the point at which he next takes the field. Lawrence resumed practicing this week while continuing to deal with an AC joint sprain in
George Pickens channels Marshawn Lynch in response to red zone, Greg Newsome questions
“I’m just here so I won’t get fined” became part of football vernacular thanks to Marshawn Lynch’s answers to questions before Super Bowl XLVIII and Steelers wide receiver George Pickens took a page from Lynch’s book on Friday. Pickens spoke to reporters from the team’s locker room, but he only