With Tyler Bass struggling, Bills sign K Lucas Havrisik to practice squad
With Tyler Bass struggling this season, the Bills have brought in another kicker. Buffalo announced on Thursday that the team has signed Lucas Havrisik to its practice squad. Havrisik, 25, was most recently with the Browns during the offseason and training camp. Last season, Havrisik kicked in nine games for
Titans To Release S Jamal Adams
Jamal Adams‘ 29th birthday will involve a morning release. The veteran safety is out in Tennessee, with the Titans moving on after barely using the former All-Pro. Adams requested to be moved, per ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter. As a vested veteran cut before the trade deadline, Adams will head straight to
Juwan Johnson: Saints are desperate for a win
History will be in the air in New Orleans on Thursday night as the Saints honor Drew Brees during their game against the Broncos and their head coach Sean Payton. Payton’s long run with the Saints and the Super Bowl he and Brees won while with the team will be
Kevin Stefanski addresses tanking takes after Amari Cooper trade
After the Cleveland Browns traded wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, outsiders noted that move showed the 1-5 Browns were essentially punting on the remainder of the season. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed such takes while speaking with reporters on Wednesday. “I think our guys get that the
Kyle Shanahan: Can’t get caught up in history with Chiefs this week
It’s a new season for the 49ers and the Chiefs, but it’s hard to avoid thinking about the end of last season as they head into Week Seven. The Chiefs will be at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday and that means that pre-game preparations for the Niners will include a look
Ownership Not Mandating Deshaun Watson Starts
Among qualified starting quarterbacks, Deshaun Watson ranks last in QBR. The Browns are riding an 0-for-26 streak on third down with Watson at the controls. The high-priced passer’s struggles have defined this Browns season and most of the past three, though this year has brought a new low for on-field
Brandon Beane: Bills are all-in to win, may make more moves before the trade deadline
Bills General Manager Brandon Beane says trading for wide receiver Amari Cooper this week may not be the last move his team makes in its quest to bring a Vince Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo this season. Beane told Pat McAfee that the Bills were eager to get Cooper from the
Rams HC Sean McVay provides promising injury update on star WR
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay seems optimistic about star wide receiver Cooper Kupp’s injury status. McVay said Kupp would participate in individual drills during Wednesday’s practice and hinted he could suit up in Sunday’s home matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4). Kupp hasn’t played since suffering an
Fresh from a bye week appearance on Fox, Matthew Stafford isn’t thinking about a career in broadcasting
During his lone week off of the 2024 season, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford spent time with the Fox pregame crew. Does that mean he’s thinking about a broadcasting career, once his playing days are over? “I don’t know,” Stafford told reporters on Wednesday. “I had fun on Sunday. That’s a
Raiders Not Open To Maxx Crosby Trade
Antonio Pierce‘s early stretch as the Raiders’ full-time HC is going worse than his interim period began. The team is 2-4 and has lost one-sided matchups to the Broncos and Steelers in successive weeks. Pierce has benched Gardner Minshew, and the Raiders signed off on their long-rumored Davante Adams trade
Joe Mixon, Laremy Tunsil are limited participants Wednesday
Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) returned to play 28 of 66 offensive snaps in Sunday’s game against the Patriots. It was clear he was not 100 percent, but Mixon still rushed for 102 yards on 13 carries, caught two passes for 30 yards and scored two touchdowns. He was
NFL Week 7: Dougherty’s NFL betting guide, Part 1
Seattle Seahawks @ Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., FOXSpread: Falcons -3Total: 51.5 After a 3-0 start to the season, the Seahawks dropped three straight games to fall back to .500. This banged-up defense has given up 35.7 points over the last three games, but they’re finally starting to
Dan Campbell on adding a DE: We’re not just going to make a move to make it
The Lions lost edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson during Sunday’s win over the Cowboys, leaving a significant void on the team’s defense. To that point, Hutchinson currently has the league lead with 7.5 sacks, despite Detroit already having its bye early in the season. But head coach Dan Campbell said on
Jets, Raiders, Johnson, Davis, Rodgers
The Jets‘ 23-20 loss may have felt like the catalyst for their long-awaited acquisition of Davante Adams, but the trade was “essentially in place before kickoff” on Monday night, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. It would have been odd if Jets general manager Joe Douglas watched Allen Lazard and
If Jets trade Haason Reddick to NFC team, they owe the Eagles a second-round pick
As agent Drew Rosenhaus explores potential trade destinations for holdout Jets defensive end Haason Reddick, there’s a lingering term from the trade that sent Reddick to New York that complicates the deal. PFT has confirmed that the price the Jets will pay to the Eagles increases from a third-round pick
Insider expands on Tom Brady’s role as minority owner of Raiders
Before it was confirmed on Tuesday that Tom Brady had been approved as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Brady would eventually “have a prominent voice in the team’s football operation.” NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated expanded on Bonsignore’s update for a piece published on Tuesday. “One NFC exec told me, via
Uncertainty lingers regarding new Comeback Player of the Year criteria
In June, the Associated Press clarified the guidelines for the official Comeback Player of the Year award. As of last week, betting trends showed that folks weren’t necessarily heeding the change. Which prompted a tweet last week from Rob Maaddi of the AP aimed at clarifying the clarification. Uncertainty still
Browns’ Nick Chubb Expected To Return In Week 7
OCTOBER 16: In a Players’ Tribune essay, Chubb pointed to this timeline being accurate. The seventh-year running back is planning on debuting in Week 7. The Browns appear set to activate the Pro Bowl back from the PUP list before their matchup with the Bengals. OCTOBER 13: Nick Chubb returned to
Jaguars waiting on league to reinstate Tashaun Gipson
The Jaguars signed safety Tashaun Gipson in August with the knowledge that he would miss the first six games of the regular season, but Gipson’s return to active duty has not proceeded as expected. Gipson was suspended six games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy and the Jaguars played
Insider skeptical about Steelers starting Russell Wilson vs. Jets
Shortly after NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that veteran quarterback Russell Wilson was “in line” to start over Justin Fields for Sunday’s home game against the 2-4 New York Jets, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin hinted he was ready to make the switch to Wilson. For a piece published Wednesday, ESPN’s Dan Graziano explained why he
Bo Nix: I’m making strides, not where I want to be yet
Last Sunday’s game against the Chargers offered a pretty good example of how Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix’s NFL career has played out thus far. Nix was 3-of-10 for 22 yards and an interception as the Broncos fell behind 20-0, but he returned to go 16-of-23 for 194 yards and
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/15/24
Today’s NFL practice squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Signed: T Spencer Rolland Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco 49ers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Washington Commanders Amos is far-removed from
Mike Tomlin: I got ready for Davante Adams last week, I’ll get ready for him this week
NFL schedulers sent the Steelers to Las Vegas to face the Raiders in Week Six and they have them back at home to host the Jets in Week Seven, so they’ve been keeping their eyes on wide receiver Davante Adams for some time. Adams was on the Raiders leading up
Watch: Vintage Aaron Rodgers pass leads to Garrett Wilson TD
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and star wideout Garrett Wilson had only connected for touchdowns twice so far through five games of the 2024 season. A case can be made that the lack of scoring between what was thought to be one of the best quarterback/wideout duos in the
WWE NXT Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights from Oct. 15
In a return to the WWE Performance Center on October 15, WWE NXT promised major build toward Halloween Havoc. Trick Williams would be watching closely as “All… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/15/24
Today’s minor moves in the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Houston Texans Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Nichols is reportedly out for the season, per the Cardinals, but Prater could still return after an
Andy Reid is 21-4 following a bye week, best in NFL history
The NFL schedule makers didn’t do the 49ers any favor when they scheduled them to play the Chiefs in Week Seven, following Kansas City’s Week Six bye. No coach in NFL history has been better at using the bye week to his team’s advantage than Chiefs coach Andy Reid, whose
Robert Kraft confirms Bill Belichick theory about Tom Brady leaving Patriots
Apple TV’s “The Dynasty” documentary released earlier this year made it clear that Tom Brady left the New England Patriots in March 2020 because he “wasn’t going to sign up for more of” playing under head coach Bill Belichick. During a recent appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” Patriots owner Robert Kraft touched
Aaron Rodgers was wrong to criticize Mike Williams
A staggering array of rude statements can be justified with comments like “I was just answering a question” or “I was just being honest” or “I was just trying to help” or whatever the person who said the rude thing says after the fact to justify their rudeness. On Monday
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall Set To Resume Practicing
OCTOBER 15: Coming off their bye week, the 49ers have made this designation official. Pearsall has been designated for return, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweets. It would make sense if the team gave Pearsall the full three-week onramp before activating him; Tuesday’s return designation starts that clock. The 49ers must activate
Riley Moss, Ja’Quan McMillian bumped up to full practice participation
The Broncos upgraded the practice participation level of two cornerbacks on Tuesday’s injury report. Riley Moss (hip) and Ja’Quan McMillian (ankle) were both bumped up to full participation. The Broncos only held a walkthrough, so both listings are an estimation of what they would have done in a full practice
NFL approves Tom Brady’s bid to buy stake in Raiders
Nearly 18 months after Tom Brady agreed to buy a stake in the Raiders, NFL owners have finally approved the measure. The all-time QB great-turned-broadcaster is now a part-owner of the AFC West franchise, per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. Brady’s ownership effort receiving the necessary 24 votes Tuesday both finishes his long-running
Davante Adams: Raider Nation has and always will be part of my family
The Raiders gave up first- and second-round picks to get Davante Adams from the Packers in 2022. In less than three seasons, the team paid him $62.78 million and in return got 37 games, one Pro Bowl, 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 touchdowns with no playoff appearances. The
Jets Place S Chuck Clark On IR
Jets safety Chuck Clark‘s troubles staying on the field since leaving Baltimore have continued into this year. The former Ravens strong safety only missed two games over the first six years of his career in Baltimore, but since being traded to New York, he is on track to have missed
Packers sign K Brandon McManus
The Packers are signing veteran kicker Brandon McManus to a one-year deal, NFL Media reports. McManus worked out for the Packers earlier Tuesday. They are cutting Brayden Narveson in a corresponding move. Narveson, who they signed just before the start of the season, missed five of his 17 field goal
Davante Adams is worth the risk, but won’t change Jets season
Amid a three-game losing streak, the New York Jets (2-4) have pushed all their chips to the center of the table, but will their aggressiveness be enough to turn the season around? On Tuesday, New York struck a blockbuster deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, trading a 2025 conditional third-round draft pick
Tom Brady received unanimous approval for his Raiders acquisition, according to Tom Brady
Tom Brady is getting to own his cake and eat it, too. And even though his new partners have made it harder to serve both as an owner and a Fox broadcaster, not a single one of them opposed Brady’s bid to have it both ways. According to Brady’s statement
Lions Extend DT Alim McNeill
The Lions experienced a huge loss when star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson went down for the year with a broken tibia this weekend. That might make Detroit a little more appreciative of who they do have on the defensive line. Perhaps that’s why the team decided to sign defensive tackle
Jerry Jones’s anger at flagship station shows upside-down nature of NFL business relationships
There’s an old saying in American business. The customer is always right. In the rare business with strictly limited supply, the seller is always right. And that pretty much summarizes the NFL’s relationship with those who buy its restricted, and ridiculously popular, inventory. The latest example comes from Tuesday’s contentious
Jerry Jones’ comments a worrying sign for Cowboys’ future
Jerry Jones’ hubris is once again ruining the Cowboys. On Tuesday, the longtime Cowboys owner argued with 105.3 The Fan radio hosts for having the audacity to hold him accountable after another embarrassing home loss. The Cowboys lost 47-9 to the Lions on Sunday, four weeks after getting blown out
Roger Goodell says NFL continues to review latest Deshaun Watson allegation
Settling the latest lawsuit against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson won’t end the league’s investigation. It nevertheless short circuits it. Speaking at the conclusion of Tuesday’s quarterly ownership meeting in Atlanta, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league continues to investigate the allegation of sexual assault and battery, filed on September 10,
NFL Approves Tom Brady’s Raiders Ownership Stake
Nearly 18 months after Tom Brady agreed to buy a stake in the Raiders, NFL owners have finally approved the measure. The all-time QB great-turned-broadcaster is now a part-owner of the AFC West franchise, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. Brady’s ownership effort receiving the necessary 24 votes Tuesday both finishes his
NFL will continue to crack down on violent gestures because “it sends the wrong message”
The NFL has made clear that any violent gestures, including finger guns, are not allowed. In the first five weeks, the league cracked down on the violent depictions with penalty flags and fines. Eight players were penalized and fined the first four weeks of the season for depicting violence, with
The ‘Most receptions in an NFL season’ quiz
For the second Tuesday in a row, the New York Jets are making headlines. Following their 23-20 home loss on “Monday Night Football” to the Buffalo Bills, the New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Devante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders. Adams hasn’t played since Las Vegas’ Week 3
Mark Davis on Davante Adams trade: “Players come and go”
The Raiders shopped the contract of receiver Davante Adams for two weeks. On Tuesday, the Jets finalized a deal that sends him from the 2-4 Raiders to the 2-4 Jets. At the quarterly league meetings in Atlanta, owner Mark Davis discussed the decision to move on from Adams, 37 games
Browns Trade Amari Cooper To Bills
The receiver market is heating up. Hours after the Jets finalized their deal to acquire Davante Adams, the team that won Monday night’s game will also strike for a pass-catching weapon. Amari Cooper is headed to Buffalo, with Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reporting the Bills and Browns have a deal
NFL has seen 22 questionable hip-drop tackles, penalized none and fined seven
The NFL has fined seven players for hip-drop tackles this season. None came the past two weeks, league executive vice president Troy Vincent told reporters at the NFL owners meetings in Atlanta. “Coaches and the players have been outstanding with sending in video, whether it’s their own club without the
Lions extend budding star defensive tackle
The Lions experienced a huge loss when star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson went down for the year with a broken tibia this weekend. That might make Detroit a little more appreciative of who it does have on the defensive line. Perhaps that’s why the team decided to sign defensive tackle Alim
Lions DT Alim McNeill agrees to four-year contract extension
Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill agreed to a four-year extension Tuesday, his agent, Mike McCartney, announced. It is the second contract the Lions have extended in recent days, having signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year, $18.25 million extension. McNeill was in the final year of his contract, paying
Packers Sign K Brandon McManus; Waive K Brayden Narveson
7:11PM: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Packers have gone forward and signed the veteran kicker, McManus. In order to make room on the roster, Green Bay has officially waived the undrafted rookie, Narveson, after his five missed kicks in the first six games of his NFL career, per Tom