Rodgers has hilarious reaction to Rivers’ return to NFL, Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrated his 42nd birthday back on Dec. 2, one week before 44-year-old signal-caller Philip Rivers signed with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Rodgers was asked about Rivers’ shocking return to the NFL. Why Aaron Rodgers loves that Philip Rivers is
Jim Harbaugh “still processing” Sherrone Moore’s firing at Michigan
Sherrone Moore’s dismissal as the University of Michigan’s head coach and his ensuing arrest were major stories around the football world this week. Moore’s former boss in Ann Arbor weighed in on the news from Los Angeles on Friday. Jim Harbaugh hired Moore as Michigan’s tight ends coach in 2018
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/12/25
December 12th, 2025 at 7:06pm CST by Ely Allen Today’s NFL practice squad transactions: Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins Ever the quintessential veteran, Lewis serves as the perfect example of how we explain the standard gameday practice squad elevation each year. Denver signed Lewis to their taxi squad just
Colts QB Riley Leonard does not have an injury designation
It remains to be seen whether Colts rookie Riley Leonard will make his first career start, but he is good to go for Sunday. The quarterback does not have an injury designation. Leonard, who has a PCL sprain, had full practices all week. But Colts coach Shane Steichen, in his
What Philip Rivers told Colts teammates after stunning NFL return
One day after 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers ended his retirement and joined the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad, he addressed his teammates ahead of a midweek practice. Rivers’ comments offered a boost to a club that has endured a difficult stretch since its Week 11 bye. Philip Rivers not taking return to
Kyle Pitts’s huge night came at the perfect time
As the fourth overall pick, Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. entered the league in 2021 with ridiculously high expectations. Despite becoming the first rookie tight end since Mike Ditka to generate 1,000-plus receiving yards as a rookie (Brock Bowers has since matched the feat), Pitts has failed to meet
QB Philip Rivers On Track To Start For Colts In Week 15
Once Philip Rivers‘ deal with the Colts was officially in place, attention turned to the matter of when he would play. The now-unretired passer looks to be on course to make his NFL return this Sunday. Rivers has practiced each of the past two days, and ESPN’s Stephen Holder notes it
Ryan Neuzil’s fumble recovery saved the game for the Falcons
The Falcons trailed 28-20 with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter when receiver Darnell Mooney fumbled. Six Buccaneers players surrounded the ball, and it looked like the Bucs were about to recover and that the Falcons’ best chance of a comeback had just been fumbled away. Instead, Falcons center
Mike Tomlin provides more details on T.J. Watt situation
The Pittsburgh Steelers may be without linebacker T.J. Watt in a crucial Week 15 game against the Miami Dolphins on “Monday Night Football.” The Steelers announced Thursday that Watt, tied for fifth in the league in forced fumbles (three), has been hospitalized because of a lung issue. Per ESPN’s Adam
Baker Mayfield: “This one’s gonna haunt me”
The Buccaneers blew a key game on Thursday night. After the loss to the Falcons, quarterback Baker Mayfield accepted the blame for it. “It falls on my shoulders,” Mayfield told reporters following the 29-28 defeat. “Can’t turn the ball over, can’t have that interception. And then, just gotta hit [Emeka
Dan Orlovsky blasts Jalen Hurts criticism: ‘Dumbest conversation’
Following a turnover-filled 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on “Monday Night Football,” a lot of the blame for the recent struggles from the Philadelphia Eagles has gone to Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts. It was the third straight loss for the Eagles and one in which
Thursday Night Football: Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, Kyle Pitts all active for Bucs-Falcons
Mike Evans is officially back. After the Buccaneers activated their legendary receiver on Wednesday, Evans is active for Thursday night’s game against the Falcons. Evans has been sidelined since suffering a fractured collarbone in October. He’s caught 14 passes for 140 yards with a touchdown so far this season. The
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/11/25
Today’s practice squad moves: Cleveland Browns Signed: S Chris Edmonds Los Angeles Chargers Signed: TE Tanner McLachlan Released: C Josh Kaltenberger Pittsburgh Steelers Signed: OT Doug Nester This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
South Carolina DBs Brandon Cisse, Jalon Kilgore will enter the draft
A pair of South Carolina defensive backs have declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Cornerback Brandon Cisse and safety Jalon Kilgore both told Pete Thamel of ESPN.com that they will be entering next year’s draft pool. Cisse spent two seasons at N.C. State before transferring to South Carolina for the
Fantasy football Week 15: Four players who could flop
We’ve made it to the fantasy football playoffs, meaning this is the most important week for owners to lock in their optimal lineups. You can’t afford any bust performances this week, and we have you covered with four players who might flop in the first round. Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby
Dave Canales: We have to treat every game as a championship opportunity
The Panthers and Buccaneers enter Week 15 with identical 6-7 records and they’ll close the season with two games against each other in the final three weeks. That kind of scheduling would make it easy to get caught looking past this week’s game, especially for a Panthers team that has
Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Likely To Keep Job
Don’t look now, but the Dolphins have turned it around. Mike McDaniel‘s squad has won four games in a row and five of their last six. The offense has looked good in spurts with at least 30 points three times in that stretch, but the defense has been the highlight.
Bo Nix closing in on Russell Wilson’s record for most wins in a QB’s first two seasons
When the Broncos drafted Bo Nix last year, they wanted a quarterback who could help them move on from their disastrous two-year experiment with Russell Wilson. Nix has exceeded expectations. And by the end of this season, Nix may exceed Wilson’s record for the most wins any quarterback has had
Eagles HC announces decision about possibly benching Jalen Hurts
Frustrated Philadelphia Eagles fans and some local media members had suggested that the club should bench quarterback Jalen Hurts after he committed five total giveaways in the 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that dropped the Eagles to 8-5 this past Monday night. During a Wednesday morning appearance on
Nate Burleson could be out at CBS Mornings
As CBS News undergoes major changes following the acquisition of Paramount by Skydance, the signs are currently pointing to a revamp of the network’s weekday morning show. Which could result in former NFL receiver Nate Burleson leaving the program. Via Drew Lerner of AwfulAnnouncing.com, a recent report from the New
Philip Rivers Addresses Colts Return; Latest On Riley Leonard
Philip Rivers has not played since a narrow Colts wild-card loss to the Bills in January 2021. That ended a one-and-done stint with Indianapolis, and Rivers’ retirement accelerated the franchise’s post-Andrew Luck quarterback carousel. Somehow, Rivers is coming back to the Colts after nearly five years away, being signed to
Bengals-Cardinals will play on Sunday in Week 17
The NFL announced Friday that the Bengals-Cardinals game in Week 17 will be played Sunday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. ET on FOX, The game was originally scheduled as a TBD/flex game. It is one of several schedule changes the NFL announced for the final weeks of the season. The
The ‘Active NFL TD pass leaders’ quiz
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen once again put his team on his back in a 39-24 win in the snow over the Cincinnati Bengals, setting up a massive AFC East-clash with New England in Week 15. The reigning-MVP threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns while adding another 78 yards
Drake London ruled out, Kyle Pitts questionable for Falcons-Bucs on Thursday
The Falcons will still be without their top receiver this week. Atlanta has ruled Drake London out for Thursday night’s game against the Buccaneers. Sidelined by a knee injury, London has not played since Atlanta’s Nov. 16 overtime loss to Carolina. In nine games this season, London has caught 60
Cardinals RB Trey Benson Will Not Return This Season
The Cardinals opened running back Trey Benson‘s 21-day practice window on Nov. 19. Three weeks later, Benson isn’t ready to return from injured reserve. He’ll miss the rest of the season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Benson hasn’t played since suffering a knee injury in a Week 4 loss
Bucs OC Josh Grizzard: We have all the confidence in the world in Emeka Egbuka
Buccaneers first-round pick Emeka Egbuka’s rookie season got off to a hot start, but his production has slowed down in recent weeks. Egbuka had 25 catches for 445 yards and five touchdowns in the first five weeks of the season, but has slowed to 29 catches for 361 yards and
Colts may have viewed Philip Rivers as an option before Daniel Jones injury
Roughly two days after the Indianapolis Colts lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, reports revealed that 44-year-old signal-caller Philip Rivers was ending his retirement to join the Colts’ practice squad. The Colts reportedly plan to start Rivers when they play at the 10-3 Seattle Seahawks this coming Sunday. For a
Jerry Jones has no concerns about George Pickens’s perceived lack of effort vs. Lions
On Thursday night, Cowboys receiver George Pickens dusted off some of the concerns that undermined much of his three years in Pittsburgh. But even if those on the outside question Pickens’s effort against the Lions, the guy who signs his paychecks does not. “One of the things that you got
Colts, QB Philip Rivers Agree To Deal
After a successful workout, Philip Rivers has lined up an unexpected comeback. The 44-year-old quarterback is set to finish the 2025 season with the Colts. Team and player agreed to a practice squad deal on Tuesday, as first reported by Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Indianapolis thus
Rashee Rice apparently was not checked for a concussion during Sunday night’s game
Late in the third quarter of Sunday night’s game, Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice took a huge (and legal) hit from Texans safety Jalen Pitre. Everything about the play raised the commonsense question of whether Rice should be checked for a concussion, from the violent manner in which his body hit
Eagles’ skid makes Jerry Jones feel like he can soar
The Philadelphia Eagles have given the Dallas Cowboys yet another break during the most crucial stretch of the season. Philadelphia lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 22-19 on “Monday Night Football” after starting quarterback Jalen Hurts threw a season-high four interceptions. The Eagles (8-5) certainly aren’t soaring after losing three
Texans claim DL Naquan Jones
The Texans added some depth to their defensive line on Tuesday. The league’s daily transaction report shows that they claimed Naquan Jones off of waivers. The Chargers dropped Jones as part of a series of roster moves before Monday night’s overtime win over the Eagles. Jones had 10 tackles in
Browns Place Jerome Ford, Ethan Pocic On IR
Jerome Ford‘s season is over. The Browns announced that they’ve placed the veteran running back on IR with a shoulder injury. Center Ethan Pocic is also going on IR, an obvious move after he tore his Achilles in Week 14. A Brown since they chose him in the fifth round
Mike Tomlin on job-security talk: “I’ve been on the hot seat for 19 years”
A week before the Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin secured a key win in Baltimore, Tomlin’s team suffered an embarrassing home loss to the Bills. The 26-7 defeat prompted audible chants of “Fire Tomlin!,” and boos during the team’s iconic Renegade moment. During Tomlin’s traditional Tuesday in-season press conference, he
NFL fan-base satisfaction index: How floundering Eagles, Giants and your team rate
This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprising turns, giving fan bases across the league a wide range of emotions. A handful of teams — including the Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars — have surged beyond expectations, fueling real optimism heading into the playoff
Ben Johnson: One catch for DJ Moore on Sunday was not the intent
The Bears played without Rome Odunze in Green Bay on Sunday, but missing a key wideout didn’t lead to a busy afternoon for DJ Moore. Moore ended the day with one catch that lost four yards and was targeted on two other passes despite playing 56-of-68 offensive snaps during Chicago’s
Colts To Host QB Philip Rivers
In the wake of Daniel Jones‘ season-ending Achilles injury, the Colts are hoping to keep their once-promising season afloat. As the organization looks to fill the gaping hole under center, they’re turning to a familiar face as a potential answer. [RELATED: Colts QB Daniel Jones Suffers Achilles Tear] According to
Nick Sirianni confirms he spent more time with Eagles offense, will continue to do so
In the lead up to Monday night’s matchup between the Eagles and Chargers, a report from ESPN indicated that Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni had been more involved in the team’s offensive preparation. Sirianni had been more vocal in the team’s offensive meetings while also taking a larger role at
Browns’ Sanders call should silence Watson chatter until 2026
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders produced the best outing, to date, of his young career in a 31-29 home loss to the Tennessee Titans that dropped the Browns to 3-10 on Sunday. While speaking with reporters on Monday afternoon, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Sanders is on track to
Bizarre play with interception, two fumbles leads to Chargers field goal
The Chargers and Eagles combined for a bizarre sequence of turnovers that led to a Los Angeles field goal, increasing the club’s lead to 10-3 in the second quarter. Philadelphia had reached the edge of the red zone for a third-and-2 play at the Los Angeles 21. But quarterback Jalen
Chiefs OT Wanya Morris Done For Season
The Chiefs are down another offensive lineman. This time it’s left tackle Wanya Morris, who is done for the season with a knee injury, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Morris was injured during the first offensive play of last night’s game, when he was rolled up on by center Creed Humphrey.
Chargers activate Omarion Hampton, Hassan Haskins, Otito Ogbonnia
Running back Omarion Hampton is set to return to the Chargers lineup on Monday night. The Chargers announced that they have activated Hampton from injured reserve ahead of Monday night’s game against the Eagles. Hampton has been out since Week 5 with an ankle injury. The first-round pick had 66
Is it time for Raiders to move on from QB Geno Smith?
The Las Vegas Raiders’ gamble on Geno Smith has yet to pay dividends, and with each passing week, the urgency to look elsewhere at quarterback mounts. Since arriving from Seattle, Smith has failed to ignite the offense, with his outings scarred by costly turnovers, indecisive moments and an absence of
For Daniel Jones and the Colts, 2026 becomes much more complicated
On Sunday, the 2025 season ended for Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, with a torn Achilles tendon in his right leg. His 2026 prospects have become much more complicated. As have his team’s, at the most important position. Jones had signed a one-year, $14 million contract with Indianapolis. He earned the
Ravens Received Trade Interest In RB Keaton Mitchell
Keaton Mitchell has flashed potential when on the field, something which has caught the eye of interested teams. The third-year running back was the subject of trade calls ahead of last month’s deadline. Teams reached out to the Ravens to discuss a Mitchell trade, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports. To little
Mike Tomlin: You go into business with Aaron Rodgers for days like Sunday
The Steelers’ lopsided loss to the Bills in Week 13 made for a week of questions about head coach Mike Tomlin’s future and quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ ability to play through a fractured left wrist, but their trip to Baltimore in Week 14 ended with on a much more positive note.
Injuries to monitor after Week 14
Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five we’re tracking after Week 14: In the Colts’ road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Jones suffered a non-contact Achilles injury in his right leg after throwing a pass and
With loss to Texans, Chiefs streak of AFC West titles ends at nine
We don’t yet know who will win the AFC West. But with Sunday night’s result, we do know another team that won’t. With their loss to the Texans, the Chiefs have been mathematically eliminated from divisional contention. That ends a run of nine consecutive divisional titles for Kansas City. The
New Names Emerging For Potential Day 1 QBs
Recent expectations that standout underclassmen quarterbacks Dante Moore (Oregon) and Ty Simpson (Alabama) will stay in college for at least another year have reduced the number of likely first-round quarterbacks in the class from three to one. With the value of quarterbacks tending to vary drastically in relation to the
Trevor Lawrence: We don’t feel like we get the credit we deserve
The Jaguars won their fourth straight game on Sunday and took over first place in the AFC South by beating the Colts 36-19 at home, but they weren’t feeling the love in the locker room after the game. Head coach Liam Coen said he doesn’t “know if we’ll ever really