Will D.K. Metcalf return from knee injury on Sunday? “I don’t know yet”
Seahawks receiver D.K. Metcalf has missed two games, due to a knee injury. Will he return on Sunday at San Francisco, four weeks after suffering the injury? “I don’t know yet,” Metcalf told reporters on Wednesday. “Going to practice today and then see how it goes.” Metcalf also was asked
Broncos Designate Josh Reynolds For Return
The Broncos have designated wide receiver Josh Reynolds for return from injured reserve and opened his 21-day practice window, according to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette. Reynolds landed on injured reserve on October 12 after undergoing finger surgery. He also was wounded in a shooting two weeks later outside
Chargers can be first team since 1990 Giants to hold first 10 opponents under 21 points
The 1990 Giants won the Super Bowl behind a dominant defense led by Lawrence Taylor and coordinated by Bill Belichick. That defense held its first 10 opponents to less than 21 points, a start to the season that has never been repeated — at least not yet. If the Chargers
Ex-teammate says Eli Manning is a first-ballot Hall of Famer
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning‘s worthiness of being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame has been a hot topic of debate since he became eligible this year. However, one of his former teammates told host of “The Pivot Podcast” Ryan Clark that he believes Manning will
Montez Sweat doesn’t practice Wednesday
The focus of the Bears’ week has been on firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, but Wednesday’s injury report offered a reminder that there are other issues for the team to deal with heading into their game against the Packers. The status of defensive end Montez Sweat (knee) will be something
Eagles Activate Jordan Mailata From IR
The Eagles activated starting left tackle Jordan Mailata from injured reserve on Wednesday, per a team announcement. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Michael Pittman Jr. fully participates in Colts practice
The Colts will have quarterback Anthony Richardson back in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Jets and it looks like they might have wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. back as well. Pittman did not play in last Sunday’s loss to the Bills because of a back injury, but he
Insider addresses if Jets could cut Rodgers if he doesn’t retire
As individuals such as Ryan Chichester of Audacy have pointed out, the perception exists that top-tier head-coaching candidates could pass on interviewing with the New York Jets this coming January in part because those coaches may not want to be stuck with having a past-his-prime version of quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the
Report: J.J. McCarthy had a second knee surgery
Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was reportedly back in the operating room recently. Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that McCarthy had a second surgery on his right knee. McCarthy’s first surgery was to repair a torn meniscus and the second operation was needed to address swelling the first-round pick was
Seahawks Activate Abraham Lucas, Place George Fant On IR
The Seahawks activated right tackle Abraham Lucas from the Physically Unable to Perform list and placed George Fant on injured reserve on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Brady Henderson. Head coach Mike Macdonald indicated on Monday that he expected Lucas to start in Week 11 after finally recovering from offseason knee surgery. However, his
Dan Campbell feels better about Taylor Decker playing this week
The Lions played without left tackle Taylor Decker last Sunday, but things appear to be trending in the right direction for this weekend. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said at a Wednesday press conference that Decker remains in the questionable category due to a shoulder injury. Campbell said that he
Analyst breaks down how Patriots’ Drake Maye has improved since spring
Numerous analysts said before and after the New England Patriots selected quarterback Drake Maye as the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft that he needed to spend at least a portion of his rookie season improving aspects of his game while serving as a backup for veteran Jacoby Brissett. While breaking
Kevin Stefanski: Jedrick Wills’ “business decision” comment was “a poor choice of words”
Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills raised some eyebrows when he told reporters that he made a “business decision” not to play the Week 7 matchup against the Bengals before he was benched. Head coach Kevin Stefanski defended Wills during his Wednesday press conference, noting Wills likely misspoke. “It was a
Colts Turning Back To Anthony Richardson At QB
The Colts’ pivot to Joe Flacco did not produce the kind of results the team hoped for, and the veteran is heading back to the bench. Indianapolis’ Anthony Richardson developmental effort is shifting back to on-field duty. Although the Colts had demoted Richardson due to on-field and preparation concerns, they
Zack Baun is the NFC offensive player of the week
Eagles linebacker Zack Baun’s move into a starting role this year is going well. Baun signed with the Eagles as a free agent this offseason after four years spent mostly playing on special teams in New Orleans and he opened the season with 15 tackles and two sacks in a
Colts make surprising QB change ahead of Week 11
The Indianapolis Colts have not given up on Anthony Richardson, after all. On Wednesday, Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters that Richardson will be the team’s starting quarterback in Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Steichen said the goal with benching Richardson was to have the former first-round
Browns sign CB Chigozie Anusiem
The Browns added a cornerback to their 53-man roster on Wednesday. The team announced that they have signed Chigozie Anusiem. Anunsiem was signed off of the Commanders’ practice squad. Anusiem signed with the Commanders after going undrafted out of Colorado State this year. He was cut at the end of
Bears Waive G Nate Davis
Barely a week after the Bears were unable to find a trade partner to unload Nate Davis, the team is moving on from the underwhelming free agent signing. Chicago cut Davis on Wednesday. Although Davis is a vested veteran, he will head to waivers due to the trade deadline having
Homes of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce were burglarized last month
If Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow looks like Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce possibly have been victimized by the Wet Bandits. Last month, the homes of Mahomes and Kelce were burglarized on consecutive days. Via TMZ.com, Mahomes’s mansion was entered on Sunday, October 6. The burglary at Kelce’s home
Adam Schefter shares big prediction about Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones has had a disappointing career with the New York Giants since he was drafted in the first round five years ago, and one prominent reporter does not think the quarterback will be given another opportunity to change that. ESPN’s Adam Schefter made a big prediction about Jones during
Report: Miles Sanders avoided major injury in Germany
Panthers running back Miles Sanders was carted off the field during the team’s win over the Giants in Munich last Sunday, but it doesn’t look like he’s going to miss an extended period of time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Sanders had extensive testing done on his foot
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/12/24
Today’s practice squad moves: Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars New York Giants San Francisco 49ers Tennessee Titans The Falcons have added a notable name to their special teams corps in Jakeem Grant. The long-time Dolphins returner has collected six ST touchdowns
B/R’s Week 11 PPR Fantasy Football Player Rankings | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Ja’Marr ChaseKevin Sabitus/Getty Images Before we get to the top 100 overall players for Week 11 in PPR leagues (a list that can aid with flex lineup decisions), the usual notes, blathering and whatnot. First off, there are no quarterbacks listed here. If your league has a “superflex” spot and
Tua Tagovailoa reveals if he considered retirement after latest concussion
Multiple members of the NFL community suggested earlier this fall that Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa should retire following his latest concussion that sidelined him for four games. During a conversation with Jeff Darlington of ESPN that aired before the start of Monday night’s contest between the Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams that Miami won to
Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh will coach against each other for the 36th time on Sunday
Sunday’s Ravens-Steelers matchup is a big game in one of the NFL’s best rivalries, and a continuation of one of the league’s most significant coaching rivalries as well. Ravens coach John Harbaugh and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will coach against each other for the 36th time on Sunday. Harbaugh became
DE Vinny Curry Retires
Vinny Curry is officially calling it a career. The former Super Bowl champ is set to retire as a member of the Eagles this Thursday, per Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The move doesn’t come as a huge surprise considering Curry has only appeared in 11 games since the
On Our Way Home will get you well on your way to satisfying your Christmas list
As Thanksgiving approaches, you’re already thinking about that nagging obligation to buy Christmas gifts. Here’s an easy way to check plenty of boxes on your Christmas list. Buy hard copies of On Our Way Home for only $9.99. This year, all proceeds received by me will go to a pair
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott out for season
The Dak Prescott surgery scenario will commence. Although rumors about a potential late-season return emerged, Prescott’s hamstring injury will ultimately shut him down. A round of medical opinions will lead Prescott to the operating table, with Jerry Jones confirming during a 105.3 The Fan appearance (h/t The Athletic’s Jon Machota) that his
In discussing Chicago’s changes, Aaron Rodgers inadvertently said some things about the changes in New York
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has kept his mouth shut regarding his true views on owner Woody Johnson’s rash decision to fire coach Robert Saleh after only five games. Beyond protesting (perhaps too much) the suggestion that Rodgers made the termination happen, Rodgers has never said whether he agreed with it,
Broncos Assistant HC Mike Westhoff Steps Away From Role
Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff has resigned from his role as he monitors “a potential health issue,” according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The 76-year-old coach experienced vision problems last week and underwent testing, including an MRI. Westhoff made his decision to step away after consulting with doctors and
Will special-teams coordinators ever get serious head-coaching consideration?
From time to time, but not very often, former special-teams coordinators become NFL head coaches. When it happens, there’s usually some other gig that the coach has performed before making the next step, like John Harbaugh spending a year as defensive backs coach in Philadelphia before becoming the Ravens head
Mike Westhoff issues statement after stepping down from Broncos role
The 76-year-old coach experienced vision problems last week and underwent testing, including an MRI. Westhoff made his decision to step away after consulting with doctors and head coach Sean Payton. “It’s not easy to make this decision, but this was a wake-up call that I needed to put my health
Micah Parsons insists he wasn’t throwing “Mike McCarthy under the bus” with postgame comments
Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons pushed back against the perception he was taking a shot at coach Mike McCarthy in his postgame comments Sunday. “I never once threw, or even intended to throw, Mike McCarthy under the bus,” Parsons said on his The Edge with Micah Parsons podcast. “The question
Jets Claim C Connor McGovern
And just like that, Connor McGovern is back in New York. The Jets announced that they’ve claimed the veteran offensive lineman off waivers. McGovern was waived by the Saints yesterday. [RELATED: Saints Waive Connor McGovern] McGovern started the 2024 campaign in New York after catching on with the team’s practice
College Football Playoff Projections: Week 12 Rankings and Bowl Forecast | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Ole Miss WR Jordan WatkinsAndy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The five highest-ranked conference champions (*) will automatically earn a CFP berth, and the four highest-ranked of that group will be placed in the quarterfinals. While this quartet is assumed to be from the Power 4 (ACC, Big Ten, Big
Former Super Bowl champion set to retire as an Eagle
The move doesn’t come as a huge surprise considering Curry has only appeared in 11 games since the 2020 campaign. The pass-rusher signed with the Jets during the 2021 offseason but ended up missing that entire season after being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. He worked his way back
Report: 49ers, CB Deommodore Lenoir agree to five-year, $92 million extension
The 49ers have reached agreement on a five-year, $92 million extension with cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Lenoir, 25, was in the final year of his deal making $3.116 million in base salary this season. The 49ers made him a fifth-round pick in 2021, and he has
49ers, Deommodore Lenoir Agree To Extension
The 49ers have locked in one of their top cornerbacks for the foreseeable future. Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reports that the 49ers have inked Deommodore Lenoir to a five-year, $92MM extension. Lenoir was set to hit free agency following the 2024 campaign. The former fifth-round pick had been mentioned as an
Jordan Mailata listed as full practice participant, Eagles waive Jack Stoll
Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata was listed as a full participant in practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. Mailata has missed the last four games while on injured reserve, but he was designated for return this week. The Eagles haven’t held a full practice as they prepare to
Another injury deters Dolphins veteran blocker’s season
Austin Jackson used a bounce-back 2023 season to score a solid extension. Midway through this year, however, another injury will place a high hurdle in the veteran blocker’s path. Placed on IR on Monday, Jackson is now out for the season. Mike McDaniel confirmed Jackson will undergo knee surgery via ProFootballNetwork.com’s Adam
Mike Tomlin on Diontae Johnson: Ravens have more significant pieces for me to think about
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he’s not thinking much about preparing to coach against his former wide receiver Diontae Johnson when the Steelers face the Ravens on Sunday. Asked about Johnson today, Tomlin said he hasn’t given him much thought because Johnson hasn’t had much of a role in the
Examining Giants’ Daniel Jones Situation
As you may have heard, the Giants pursued a quarterback upgrade this offseason. The team made Drake Maye its primary target, sending the Patriots a strong offer (Nos. 6 and 47, along with a 2025 first-round pick) for No. 3 overall. The Pats passed on Giants and Vikings offers for
Jerry Jones: The sunlight at our stadium is part of our home-field advantage
Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb blamed the sun getting in his eyes when he failed to catch a pass on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, leading to a great deal of discussion about why an indoor stadium like the one the Cowboys play in has windows that allow sunlight
Browns insider makes big claim about futures of HC, GM
After the Cleveland Browns entered their Week 10 bye at 2-7, general manager Andrew Berry raised eyebrows when he interestingly declined to confirm that injured quarterback Deshaun Watson will ever again take a meaningful snap for the franchise. For an update shared on Monday, Browns insider Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand
Dolphins’ win capped great weekend for their playoff hopes
Before Week 10, it wasn’t looking very good for the Dolphins’ playoff hopes. After Week 10, it’s still not looking great — but it’s looking less bleak. Beating the Rams on Monday was critical, obviously. But three other outcomes have boosted Miami’s shot at the seventh seed. Currently, the Bills,
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Out For Season
The Dak Prescott surgery scenario will commence. Although rumors about a potential late-season return emerged, Prescott’s hamstring injury will ultimately shut him down. A round of medical opinions will lead Prescott to the operating table, with Jerry Jones confirming during a 105.3 The Fan appearance (h/t The Athletic’s Jon Machota)
Why Giants legend is now ‘done’ with Daniel Jones
After the New York Giants fell to 2-8 on the season via Sunday’s 20-17 overtime loss to the lowly Carolina Panthers (3-7), one-time MVP and current NFL analyst Boomer Esiason said he felt Giants signal-caller Daniel Jones “is completely hamstrung mentally” and is dealing with “paralysis by analysis” this fall. During the
9-0 Chiefs at 8-2 Bills provides a rare regular-season matchup
The 9-0 Chiefs and 8-2 Bills face off in Buffalo on Sunday in one of the marquee games of the season. In fact, it’s one of the marquee games of any NFL season. Sunday’s matchup will be just the fifth time since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger that two teams with
Bears To Fire OC Shane Waldron
As a losing streak threatens to derail the Bears’ season, they are making a major change. Matt Eberflus‘ comments regarding the state of his offense will lead to a play-caller change. The team is firing OC Shane Waldron, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. Hired to replace Luke Getsy in April, Waldron
Dan Campbell: We have 11 games left
The Lions have never been to a Super Bowl in their history, but head coach Dan Campbell is expecting that to change this season. Campbell shared that view during an appearance on 97.1 The Ticket on Tuesday morning. Campbell was asked about not playing recently acquired edge rusher Za’Darius Smith