Harrison Butker Likely Heading To IR; Chiefs To Sign Spencer Shrader Off Jets’ Practice Squad
With the Chiefs winning the bulk of their games by one score, their ace kicker has been crucial to their 9-0 record. The two-time defending champions will soon have a new kicker due to a Harrison Butker injury. Butker is battling a left knee injury, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero, and
Bears S Jaquan Brisker lands on IR after third concussion in three years
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker remains in concussion protocol. He landed there after an Oct. 7 game against the Panthers when he self-reported symptoms. Brisker, who had a violent collision with Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble during that Week 5 game, still isn’t practicing and will miss his fifth game Sunday.
Caleb Williams reacts to report about teammates wanting him benched
A report from earlier this week claimed that “a few” veteran Chicago Bears players wanted rookie quarterback Caleb Williams benched in favor of backup Tyson Bagent following the firing of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Williams spoke with reporters on Wednesday and insisted he feels he has the support of those inside the locker
Kyle Hamilton returns to practice for Ravens
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton took a step in the right direction on Thursday. Hamilton did not participate in practice on Wednesday, but he did some work on a side field while rehabbing the ankle injury he suffered last Thursday. Reporters at the open portion of practice on Thursday send word
Broncos LT Garett Bolles Expected To Play Out Contract
Although Justin Simmons will be in Denver on Sunday as a member of the visiting Falcons, the decorated safety’s March release made Garett Bolles the longest-tenured Bronco. A lack of substantive extension talks threatens to move that distinction to another player soon. Bolles has expressed an interest in a third
Arthur Smith: Package of plays for Justin Fields will be ready when needed
When the Steelers made the decision to insert Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback, they left the door open to Justin Fields having a package of plays that allowed him to remain part of the offense. Fields did not play in Week Seven against the Jets and a hamstring injury
Final record prediction, key remaining game for all NFC teams
As the season heads into the final stretch, the haves and have-nots are clear. But how will the season play out? Ahead of Week 11, Yardbarker writers predict the final record and identify the most important game remaining for all NFC teams. NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS (3-6) | Predicted final
Drake Maye: I’m just trying to build on every day
Quarterback Drake Maye has been steadily progressing, finding success as a rookie with the Patriots. After helping lead the club to a 19-3 road victory over the Bears last week, Maye said in his Wednesday press conference that he wants to keep building off of what the offense has been
Trevor Lawrence Out For Week 11; Jaguars Optimistic About Post-Bye Return
Trevor Lawrence missed only the second game of his career last week as he continues to deal with an AC joint sprain. Jacksonville’s starting quarterback will be sidelined again in Week 11, but his status beyond that point is uncertain. Lawrence’s sprain is in his non-throwing shoulder, and for the time
Christian Barmore is expected to practice on Thursday
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is set to take a significant step back toward the lineup on Thursday. According to multiple reports, Barmore is expected to practice with the team. It would be Barmore’s first time on the practice field since he was treated for blood clots this summer. The
Does Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa regret dangerous tackle vs. Rams?
Following the Miami Dolphins’ 23-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa laughed off any concerns related to a tackle he made following an interception that resulted in the quarterback taking a knee to the helmet. Tagovailoa spoke with reporters on Wednesday and was once again asked about that moment. “I
Jahan Dotson on facing Commanders: Just trying to treat it like a normal week
The Eagles and Commanders meet twice every season, so there’s plenty of familiarity for veterans on both sides of the rivalry but Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson is an outlier on that front. Dotson was a 2022 first-round pick in Washington and caught 84 passes for the team before being
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/13/24
Today’s minor transactions from around the NFL: Chicago Bears Signed to active roster: T Jake Curhan Cleveland Browns Signed off Commanders’ practice squad: CB Chigozie Anusiem Dallas Cowboys Designated to return from IR: T Chuma Edoga Denver Broncos Signed to active roster: FB Michael Burton Los Angeles Chargers Designated to return from IR:
Lamar Jackson: “I don’t know” why we we’ve struggled against Steelers
When looking at Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s history against the Steelers, two things immediately jump out. One is that he’s missed more games against Pittsburgh since becoming the starter than he’s actually played and the other is that the two-time MVP has not been successful in the four starts he’s
Super Bowl-winning safety released by two teams in eight days
It seemed hard to fathom, but Mike Edwards‘ tenure in Tennessee was even shorter than his stint in Buffalo. A week after signing with the Titans following his release from the Bills, Edwards has now been released a second time in just eight days, according to Titans senior writer/editor Jim
Bills are favored Sunday, but Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes are 11-3 as underdogs
The Bills are favored to beat the undefeated Chiefs on Sunday, but if we know anything about Patrick Mahomes, it’s that betting against him is risky. Kansas City is a two-point underdog at Buffalo, making Sunday’s game the 15th time the Chiefs have been underdogs with Mahomes as a starter.
Jets S Chuck Clark Designated For Return From IR
A year after missing the entire 2023 NFL season with a torn ACL, Jets safety Chuck Clark finally returned to the field as a starter for his new team this year. Unfortunately, Clark found himself on injured reserve once again six games into the 2024 NFL season. After the minimum
Tua Tagovailoa on his post-interception tackle: “I wouldn’t do anything differently”
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw caution to the wind on Monday night, throwing himself in the path of linebacker Christian Rozeboom after an interception. Tagovailoa got lucky that he didn’t sustain his latest concussion. He was asked on Wednesday what he saw when he watched the tape on film. “I
Sinister Six: Examining the NFL’s worst quarterback situations
Raiders quarterbacks have combined for nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Las Vegas enters Week 11 with the No. 5 pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, but without elite quarterback prospects, it might not have a quick fix. New York Giants (2-8) Quarterbacks: Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito Jones
Kirk Cousins has right shoulder, right elbow injuries
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has worked hard to fully overcome the Achilles injury that ended his 2023 season prematurely. He’s now dealing with a different injury. Actually, two of them. Cousins was listed by the Falcons as limited in practice on Wednesday with a right shoulder and right elbow injury.
Tee Higgins Expected To Leave Bengals In 2025
With Ja’Marr Chase still on a rookie contract and Joe Burrow‘s extension not set to produce lofty cap numbers until 2025, the Bengals took advantage of circumstances to use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins. Of the nine franchise- or transition-tagged players this year, Higgins became the only one not
Mike McDaniel shrugs off DeShon Elliott calling Dolphins “soft”
Coach Mike McDaniel isn’t worried about former Dolphins player DeShon Elliott questioning the Miami’s mental toughness. Steelers safety DeShon Elliott, appearing on the Punch Line Podcast, called the Dolphins “soft as fuck” in reference to a 56-20 loss to the Ravens late last season. The Dolphins would have won the
Dolphins waive their team captain in shocking move
The Dolphins made a somewhat shocking move by waiving linebacker David Long on Wednesday to make room for waiver claim tight end Jack Stoll, according to a team announcement. Long was voted by his teammates to be a team captain in Miami at the start of the season, making his
Aaron Rodgers laughs off “Red Line” social-media message from Mike Williams
Steelers receiver Mike Williams sent a social-media message to his former quarterback after catching a game-winning touchdown pass in his debut with Pittsburgh. Aaron Rodgers, who claimed he wasn’t aware of the “Red Line” hashtag Williams applied to a celebratory post on Instagram, laughed it off when asked about it
Vikings DC Brian Flores ‘Would Love’ To Return To Head Coaching
Brian Flores is happy with his current job as the Vikings’ defensive coordinator, but he envisions sees a return to a head coaching gig in his future. “Look, there’s only 32 of these jobs, so I would certainly want to be a head coach in this league again,” said Flores
Patrick Mahomes calls burglary at his Kansas City area home “frustrating and disappointing”
Patrick Mahomes called the burglary at his Kansas City area home “frustrating and disappointing.” News broke Tuesday that the homes of Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were burglarized on Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 respectively. The Chiefs played the Saints on Monday Night Football on Oct. 7. On Wednesday,
The ‘NFL active yards-per-reception leaders’ quiz
Since wide receiver Terry McLaurin was drafted by the Washington Commanders in 2019, he’s been a consistently reliable presence for an offense with a squeaky, revolving door at quarterback. But now that the door seems to have stopped rotating with rookie Jayden Daniels lighting the league on fire, McLaurin is
Taylor Decker felt “personally responsible” for Lions’ first-half struggles at Houston
Although the Lions won in Week 10, they had to dig out of a 16-point halftime hole. Left tackle Taylor Decker, who missed the game due to a shoulder injury, took his absence and the team’s performance without him hard. “I felt personally responsible for the first half of that
Titans Release S Mike Edwards
It seemed hard to fathom, but Mike Edwards‘ tenure in Tennessee was even shorter than his stint in Buffalo. A week after signing with the Titans following his release from the Bills, Edwards has now been released a second time in just eight days, according to Titans senior writer/editor Jim Wyatt.
Deommodore Lenoir on contract extension: I wanted to prove to the world who I am
49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has always believed he was among the best at his position in the NFL. On Tuesday, the 49ers confirmed their belief in him with a five-year, $92 million extension. “I was always the person [who] would be confident and then speaking aloud and saying stuff like,
Report sheds light on Mike McCarthy’s future with Cowboys
Mike McCarthy has been dealt a difficult hand in his lame-duck season with the Dallas Cowboys, but it does not sound like team owner Jerry Jones is expected to have much sympathy for the head coach at the end of the year. The Cowboys made it clear that McCarthy would
DK Metcalf has full participation in Wednesday’s practice
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said before practice DK Metcalf would have a limited practice Wednesday, and the receiver said he didn’t know if he would return to game action this week. All signs are pointing to Metcalf coming back Sunday after missing two games with a sprained medial collateral ligament.
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/13/24
November 13th, 2024 at 6:46pm CST by Ely Allen Wednesday’s practice squad transactions: Chicago Bears Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Miami Dolphins San Francisco 49ers The 49ers continue to deal with injuries on special teams. As a result, they’re bringing in the 33-year-old veteran out of Miami (FL). O’Donnell spent eight
Dak Prescott underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott underwent successful surgery in New York on Wednesday, Clarence Hill of alldlls.com reports. The surgery repaired a partial avulsion of Prescott’s hamstring tendon. The recovery timeline is three months, and thus, Prescott will finish the season on injured reserve. He was injured in the team’s Week
Aaron Rodgers has revealing statement on his Jets future
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets have not had the season they wanted to have in 2024. From Rodgers’ standpoint, however, his stance on his future has not changed. The veteran quarterback asserted Wednesday that he fully intends to play in 2025, even though he turns 41 in December.
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
















































