Browns GM raises eyebrows with comments on future of Deshaun Watson
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans in March 2022 and handing him a fully guaranteed five-year, $230M contract will likely go down as an all-time NFL blunder. With Watson recovering from the ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered on Oct. 20, Berry was asked during
Garrett Wilson is the AFC offensive player of the week
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson put himself in contention for catch of the year during last Thursday’s 21-13 win over the Texans. Wilson made a leaping, one-handed grab while hurtling toward the sideline that counted for a 26-yard touchdown because his shin came down in the end zone before he
DT Jordan Phillips Re-Signs With Bills
Two Bills defensive tackle reunions will take place Wednesday. Jordan Phillips joined Quinton Jefferson in being released Tuesday, and the recent Cowboys defender will make his return to Buffalo as well. Not long after coming to terms with Jefferson, the Bills announced they have brought back Phillips. This comes after
Mike Tomlin: Jayden Daniels’s mobility something to be reckoned with
The Steelers will get their first live look at Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels on Sunday and head coach Mike Tomlin has had plenty of success against first-year signal callers over the years. Tomlin’s Steelers teams are 25-6 against rookie quarterbacks over the course of his tenure in Pittsburgh, but
Insiders explain why Colts held onto Anthony Richardson through trade deadline
Some wondered if the Indianapolis Colts could make Anthony Richardson available before the NFL trade deadline expired on Tuesday considering the second-year quarterback has been benched and seemingly won’t be leapfrogging veteran Joe Flacco on the depth chart anytime soon. The Athletic’s James Boyd revealed on Tuesday that the Colts told other teams they “never” thought about moving on from Richardson this fall. “Despite Richardson’s struggles
Joe Burrow: Khalil Herbert is right next to me, I can tell him what to do out there
The Bengals traded for running back Khalil Herbert on Tuesday, and the running back was in the building hours later as the team readies to play Baltimore on Thursday night. Head coach Zac Taylor noted on Tuesday that there’s a chance Herbert plays this week despite his recent arrival. “We’ll
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/5/24
Tuesday’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Washington Commanders Free Agent We don’t have a reason for Moreland’s suspension yet,
Mickey Loomis: Marshon Lattimore a fantastic player, trade was good value for us
The Saints made one of the bigger moves ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline when they sent cornerback Marshon Lattimore to the Commanders for draft picks. Lattimore was a 2017 first-round pick in New Orleans and is one of several older players that the Saints pinned their hopes to this season.
How ’bout that ‘all-in’ season, Cowboys fans?
Perhaps it’s time for Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones to let someone else make the football decisions. In 2024, Jones has made several head-scratching moves — all key reasons the Cowboys are 3-5 after finishing 12-5 over the previous three seasons. Here are five moves that have
Biggest Takeaways from the First 2024-25 College Football Playoff Rankings | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
One of the biggest questions heading into the rankings reveal was how the committee would view an undefeated Indiana team that has yet to face a ranked opponent this season. The committee mirrored the Hoosiers’ placement in the latest AP poll by slotting them at No. 8. With No. 9
Giants Waive CB Nick McCloud
During a mostly anticlimactic trade deadline today, there was a dramatic transaction in New York, where the Giants shockingly waived cornerback Nick McCloud after starting him in five games this year, according to Giants senior managing editor Dan Salomone. Additionally, the team released veteran punter Matt Haack. The Giants claimed
Blockbuster trade plugs one of Lions’ biggest roster holes
Are the Detroit Lions clear-cut NFC favorites after acquiring the pass-rush help they desperately needed? On Tuesday, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport tweeted that the Cleveland Browns dealt defensive end Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-rounder to the Lions in exchange for a 2025 fifth-rounder and a 2026 sixth-rounder. In
Jawaan Taylor got away with false start in overtime
It doesn’t happen as much as it did in 2023, but it still happens too often. Tackles move a split second before the snap, and the officials don’t call a false start. Some in league circles were buzzing today over the fact that Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor got away
2024 NFL Trades
We have reached the 2024 trade deadline, which came one week later than the league’s usual endpoint. An offseason measure to move the deadline back one week passed, sliding the deadline beyond Week 9 after it had resided the Tuesday following Week 8 since 2012. That opened the door to
It’s not too early to think about the Chiefs running the table
The Chiefs haven’t lost since Christmas Day. On Monday night, they ran their 2024 record to 8-0. In this week’s power rankings, the question was raised as to whether it’s too early to ponder whether the Chiefs can run the table. It’s not. They’re nine games away. They’ve won 14
Jets’ Rodgers reacts live to Mike Williams, Steelers trade
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was in the middle of his weekly “The Pat McAfee Show” appearance when it was learned the club was sending veteran wide receiver Mike Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers in return for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Rodgers reacted to the news and offered praise
Joe Burrow attributes his scowling to leadership
Despite throwing five touchdown passes in a victory over the Raiders on Sunday, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow got more attention for his facial expressions. On Tuesday, two days before a Thursday night game at Baltimore, Burrow explained that periodic scowling is part of leading. “Maybe I could have not let
Steelers Acquire Mike Williams From Jets
Despite Allen Lazard‘s IR trip, the Jets will not hang onto Mike Williams. Instead, he will be the Steelers’ long-sought-after receiver upgrade. Pittsburgh is sending New York a fifth-round pick for the recent free agency addition, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pick exchanged is a 2025 choice. The Steelers have
Mickey Loomis: Circumstances put “pressure and stress” on team to fire Dennis Allen
Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis spoke publicly for the first time since the team fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday. Loomis called Allen a “fantastic football coach” but explained that “circumstances” created “stress and pressure” for the organization to make a move after a seven-game losing streak. The last straw
Former Super Bowl champ joins 49ers via trade
Right at the deadline, one final trade has been agreed to. Defensive tackle Khalil Davis is headed from the Texans to the 49ers, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Houston will acquire a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange. This move will provide San Francisco with depth along the defensive front,
Is DeAndre Hopkins a Hall of Famer?
Veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a huge impact on Monday night’s victory by the Chiefs, with eight catches and two of the three touchdowns scored in regulation. At one point during the broadcast, ESPN’s Troy Aikman referred to Hopkins as a future Hall of Famer. Which raised a question. Is
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/5/24
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Tee Higgins remains out of practice, while Orlando Brown Jr. returns
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (quad) still isn’t practicing, putting his availability for Thursday Night Football in doubt. He missed practice all of last week and did not play in Sunday’s win over the Raiders. The news is better for left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee/fibula). Brown returned to practice
Colts season gets worse with news on four-time Pro Bowler
The Colts offensive line will be short-handed for a stretch. The team announced on Tuesday that center Ryan Kelly has been placed on injured reserve. As a result, he will be sidelined for at least the next four games. Indianapolis’ longest-tenured player has made 188 appearances (all starts), and he
Vikings to sign K John Parker Romo with Will Reichard expected to land on IR
With Will Reichard sidelined by a quad injury, the Vikings are bringing in a new kicker. Per NFL Media, the Vikings are signing John Parker Romo on Tuesday. It’s expected that he will kick for Minnesota in the team’s matchup with Jacksonville this weekend. Reichard is set to be placed
Packers To Trade Preston Smith To Steelers
The Steelers are not done on the trade front. Edge rusher Preston Smith is being added from the Packers, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With the Packers fielding a number of younger options on both sides of the ball, Smith has remained in place as one of the
Jets trade Mike Williams to Steelers
The Steelers have added a wide receiver ahead of the trade deadline. According to multiple reports, they have acquired Mike Williams in a deal with the Jets. They will send a 2025 fifth-round pick to the AFC East club. Williams tore his ACL while playing for the Chargers in 2023
AFC contender finally makes addition at WR
The New York Jets are moving on from veteran wide receiver Mike Williams. Williams was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. Williams has been viewed as an expendable piece in New York since the Jets acquired Davante Adams
Commanders trade for Marshon Lattimore
The Commanders have made a significant move to boost their team at the trade deadline. Washington is acquiring cornerback Marshon Lattimore from New Orleans, according to multiple reports. The Commanders will send the Saints a third-, fourth-, and sixth-round pick in exchange for Lattimore and a fifth-round pick. Lattimore, 28,
Commanders To Acquire Marshon Lattimore From Saints
The Commanders’ push to add Marshon Lattimore has resulted in an agreement. The veteran corner is headed from New Orleans to Washington, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Saints had been asking for a Day 2 pick in the 2025 draft, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. An agreement
Norv Turner will join Raiders coaching staff
The Raiders fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and two other offensive assistant coaches after Sunday’s loss to the Bengals and they’re set to add one of their former head coaches to Antonio Pierce’s staff on Tuesday. NFL Media reports that the Raiders will hire Norv Turner as an assistant. Turner’s
Patriots’ Drake Maye discusses playing style after concussion scare
After New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye entered the NFL’s concussion protocol during the club’s Week 8 win over the New York Jets on Oct. 27, New England offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt made it known he didn’t love the idea of Maye completing a plethora of designed run plays during
Cowboys trade for WR Jonathan Mingo
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in his Tuesday interview with 105.3 The Fan that his team was bringing in a receiver. Now we know who that is. According to multiple reports, Dallas is acquiring second-year receiver Jonathan Mingo from Carolina. The Cowboys will receive Mingo and a 2025 seventh-round pick
Panthers To Trade WR Jonathan Mingo To Cowboys
Jerry Jones’ mystery wide receiver is now revealed. The Cowboys will make a deal with the Panthers, who are sending Jonathan Mingo to the NFC East team, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. Mingo was viewed as a player no longer in Carolina’s plans, and the 2023 second-rounder had not caught on
Patriots to sign G Tyrese Robinson off of Vikings practice squad
The Patriots are adding an offensive lineman. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN, New England is signing guard Tyrese Robinson to its 53-man roster off of Minnesota’s practice squad. Robinson entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma back in 2022. He has also spent time with the
Bengals acquiring RB from Bears following Zack Moss injury
The Bengals, who lost Zack Moss to a neck injury in Week 8, will send the Bears a 2025 seventh-rounder, Pelissero adds. This is a rental move, as Herbert is in a contact year, but it is certainly notable for a Bengals team not known for in-season moves. Moss’ injury
NFL Playoff Bracket Scenarios 2024-25 Week 10: Standings after Chiefs’ Win vs. Bucs | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images 1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-0) 3. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) 5. Baltimore Ravens (6-3) 6. Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) 8. Indianapolis Colts (4-5) 9. Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) 11. Tennessee Titans (2-6) 13. Cleveland Browns (2-7) 14. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7) 15. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) 16. New England
Broncos Trade Baron Browning To Cardinals
Although the Broncos are still an AFC playoff contender despite their one-sided loss to the Ravens, Baron Browning‘s name came up as a player the team was willing to move. Those rumors turned out to be prescient. Browning is indeed being dealt, with NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reporting Denver is sending
Todd Bowles says Bucs gave “very minor” consideration to going for two after late TD
The Buccaneers had the Chiefs on the ropes. All they had to do was go for two after scoring a late touchdown, and they would have beaten the Chiefs, right? After the game, coach Todd Bowles said he gave “very minor” consideration to going for two. “We wanted to get
Questionable Todd Bowles decision costs Bucs in loss to Chiefs
The Chiefs improved to 8-0 with their 30-24 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Monday night. Here are five takeaways from the Week 9 finale. Patrick Mahomes ankle is something to monitor Mahomes might have the most famous ankle in the world. The three-time Super Bowl champion had an injury
Rams don’t plan to add players at trade deadline
A few weeks ago, the Rams inched toward becoming sellers at the trade deadline. Three consecutive wins later, they’re not selling, with one exception. They’re also not buying. Coach Sean McVay was asked by reporters on Monday whether the Rams have discussed potential trade acquisitions at tomorrow’s deadline. “No, there
Saints Fire HC Dennis Allen
After a seventh consecutive loss, the Saints are making a move on the sidelines. Head coach Dennis Allen has been fired, as first reported by Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. New Orleans started 2-0 in 2024, an encouraging sign for the team’s postseason outlook. Since then, however, little (if
Mecole Hardman questionable to return with shoulder injury
Chiefs receiver Mecole Hardman was injured at the end of a 33-yard punt return with 6:50 left in the first quarter. Hardman took Trenton Gill’s punt down the Bucs sideline before Tampa Bay linebacker J.J. Russell tackled Hardman. Hardman, who had the ball in his right hand, landed hard on
Jameson Williams set to spark Lions offense after suspension
Jameson Williams is poised to make his return to the Detroit Lions after serving a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. While the specifics of what the league found remain unclear, Williams has used this time away from the field to focus on his conditioning and prepare
Monday Night Football: Bucs will have RB Bucky Irving, S Antoine Winfield
The Buccaneers listed four players as questionable for Monday Night Football. They will have three of them. Rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan, who tweaked his hamstring during practice, is among the team’s inactives. But running back Bucky Irving (toe), wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot)
Jaguars Release Veteran S Tashaun Gipson
Shortly after releasing Rayshawn Jenkins near the opening of free agency, the Jaguars signed a potential replacement in veteran safety Tashaun Gipson. Unfortunately, Gipson will not be able to stretch his second stint in Jacksonville to the field as the Jaguars announced his release today from the exempt/commissioner’s permission list.
Jason Kelce apologizes for viral phone smash
On Saturday, former NFL safety and current ESPN analyst Jason Kelce gave a troll more than said troll bargained for, grabbing his phone and smashing it after the troll did what trolls often do. The video went viral. Overwhelmingly, Kelce’s actions were defended and supported. We saw no criticism of
This Jets O-lineman is showing toughness playing through injuries
Back in Week 3, New York Jets offensive lineman Morgan Moses suffered an MCL sprain that would keep him out of action for two to four weeks. He was back during New York’s Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. However, it was not until Monday that we found out
John Lynch has optimism Christian McCaffrey will return this week
The 49ers opened the practice window for Christian McCaffrey on Monday, increasing the possibility that the running back hits his target return date of Week 10. McCaffrey has not played this season, going on injured reserve Sept. 14 with bilateral Achilles tendinitis. General Manager John Lynch expressed optimism about McCaffrey’s
Texans Designate DE Jerry Hughes, CB Jeff Okudah For Return
Defensive reinforcements could be on the way soon for the Texans. Defensive end Jerry Hughes and cornerback Jeff Okudah returned to practice on Monday, per a team announcement. As a result, both players have had their 21-day activation windows opened. They must be moved to the active roster within that span or else