Deion Sanders tells Antonio Pierce he wants Raiders to draft Shedeur and Shilo
Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ quarterback and son, Shedeur Sanders, is the current betting favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. If the season ended today, the Raiders would have the No. 2 pick. Deion thinks the Raiders would be a good spot for his son.
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/6/24
Here are Friday’s practice squad moves: Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Minnesota Vikings Signed: T Coy Cronk Placed on practice squad injured list: G Henry Byrd Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Peters has not seen any game action this season, keeping him from an official 21st NFL slate. Peters, 42, would make
Jakobi Meyers, Alexander Mattison are questionable for Raiders
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell returned to a full practice Friday and has no designation for Sunday. O’Connell did not participate in Thursday’s session with an illness. The Raiders, though, might be without running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) and receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) against the Buccaneers. Both are questionable. Mattison was
Why Browns’ Jameis Winston isn’t laughing over latest viral moment
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston has a history of going viral on game days. That trend continued when he said he was “just praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick-sixes” after two of three interceptions he tossed in Cleveland’s 41-32 loss to the Denver Broncos this past Monday night were returned
Mecole Hardman questionable for Chiefs-Chargers
It’s still unclear whether or not Mecole Hardman will be able to play in the Chiefs’ matchup against the Chargers this weekend. Hardman (knee) is officially questionable for the contest after suffering an injury during the practice week. Head coach Andy Reid said in his Friday press conference that Hardman’s
Bill Belichick Takes Second North Carolina HC Interview; Jets Off Radar
The prospect of Bill Belichick taking an initial plunge into the college ranks in his 70s has generated understandable skepticism in NFL circles, as it has been widely reported the high-profile coaching free agent wants to return to the NFL. If his North Carolina connection is a bluff, however, it
Ja’Marr Chase moves up to full practice participation
Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said that he’ll be good to go on Monday night despite having a shoulder injury and the Bengals are on track to have their top wide receiver as well. Ja’Marr Chase was a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury, but
Packers ‘not scared of Lions,’ but Green Bay unit has work to do
The Green Bay Packers’ defense struggled in critical late-game situations during Thursday’s 34-31 loss to the Detroit Lions, who have the league’s top-ranked offense (32.1 PPG). Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley must address these lapses and tighten the unit’s performance in Week 15 at the Seattle Seahawks and in the final
CeeDee Lamb returns to practice Friday with limited participation
Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said he expects to be fine for Monday night’s game against the Bengals. Lamb’s shoulder injury kept him out of practice Thursday, but he returned to limited work Friday. Lamb aggravated his shoulder in the Thanksgiving Day win over the Giants. Cowboys wide receiver Brandin
49ers GM John Lynch Shuts Down Kyle Shanahan Rumors
The curse of a Super Bowl hangover may be just a superstition, but 49ers fans may be believers after suffering through a brutally injury-plagued season for the second time immediately following a loss in the sport’s season finale. The last time San Francisco missed the playoffs, they finished 6-10 in
Saints place TE Taysom Hill on injured reserve
The Saints placed tight end Taysom Hill on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. Hill tore his ACL in Sunday’s loss to the Rams and will miss the rest of the season. Hill, 34, ends his season with 39 carries for 278 yards and six touchdowns and 23 receptions for
Buccaneers’ CB depth takes a hit with latest injury
The Buccaneers’ depth at cornerback continues to be an issue in 2024. Five weeks after acquiring the veteran 33-year-old corner, Tampa Bay will now officially put Troy Hill on injured reserve, per Jenna Laine of ESPN. He joins Bryce Hall on IR and Josh Hayes and Tykee Smith from the secondary on the injury report. The Bucs
Malik Nabers is questionable after injuring hip flexor Thursday
Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers injured his hip flexor in Thursday’s practice and did not participate in Friday’s session. The Giants list him as questionable to play Sunday. “Hopeful that he’ll be ready to play, but can’t say he will be or not,” Giants coach Brian Daboll said, via Jordan
Buccaneers CB Troy Hill Placed On IR
The Buccaneers’ depth at cornerback continues to be an issue in 2024. Five weeks after acquiring the veteran 33-year-old corner, Tampa Bay will now officially put Troy Hill on injured reserve, per Jenna Laine of ESPN. He joins Bryce Hall on IR and Josh Hayes and Tykee Smith from the
Jacob Trouba, Igor Shesterkin and the Winners and Losers of Rangers' Roster Shakeup
After months of rumors, speculation, failed attempts and even some leaked threats from the front office, the New York Rangers finally completed a Jacob Trouba… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
49ers’ John Lynch makes huge statement about Kyle Shanahan trade chatter
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he suggested that the Chicago Bears call the San Francisco 49ers about a possible trade for 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. During a Friday appearance on San Francisco sports radio station KNBR, 49ers general manager John Lynch left little
Kevin O’Connell: Vikings are systematically building up Daniel Jones
Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is still getting his feet week on the Vikings’ practice squad. He has the best of both worlds, staying in the game as a member of a team while available to sign with another team’s 53-man roster, should the need arise. The goal for now
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/6/24
Today’s minor NFL transactions: Cincinnati Bengals New Orleans Saints New York Giants Williams, an undrafted rookie out of Tennessee, had appeared in every game for Seattle so far this year. While he only managed four snaps on defense in that time, Williams was the team’s primary punt returner and was
Someone bet $3.1 million on the Eagles to beat the Panthers, at -700 odds
It must be boring to be rich. Someone with money to burn has wagered $3.1 million on the Eagles to beat the Panthers on Sunday. Via ESPN.com, the bettor in Kentucky placed the beat at Circa Sports, at -700 odds. That means the bettor is wagering $700 to win $100.
Giants not considering shutting Malik Nabers down for the season, but they should
The New York Giants could be without their top pass-catcher on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is listed as questionable with an injured hip flexor and did not practice Friday. “[I’m] hopeful that he’ll be ready to play,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters
George Pickens on Greg Newsome: “I don’t even know who that is”
On Friday, Browns cornerback Greg Newsome had plenty to say about Steelers receiver George Pickens. Pickens, however, didn’t have much to say about Newsome. “I don’t even know who that is,” Pickens told reporters, regarding Newsome. Two weeks ago, Newsome and Pickens wrestled during and after a Pittsburgh Hail Mary
Extension Candidate: Brock Purdy
Barely a month remains before the 49ers can begin extension talks with Brock Purdy, the Mr. Irrelevant find that helped bail the franchise out of the predicament the Trey Lance miss created. Purdy has lost two of his top four weapons, and he has picked up a shoulder injury. Though,
Josh Reynolds eager to put shooting behind him: It was a crazy ordeal
Josh Reynolds spoke for the first time about being shot twice in the early morning hours of Oct. 18. He joined the Jaguars this week after the Broncos waived him, and on Friday, the wide receiver seemed eager to move forward both from the shooting and in his career. “It’s
NFL closes latest investigation into Deshaun Watson
The subject of another NFL investigation due to a woman’s sexual assault claim, Deshaun Watson, settled with his most recent reported victim. That was believed to close the door on another NFL suspension effectively. That is now official. Watson is not set to be banned in connection with that alleged crime,
Trent Williams to miss another game, Nick Bosa listed as doubtful
The 49ers will be without left tackle Trent Williams again this weekend. Williams has been ruled out for the third straight week with an ankle injury. Williams did not take part in practice this week, so it’s no surprise that he’ll be missing from the lineup against the Bears. Defensive
Lions Super Bowl Appearance Would Likely Feature Aidan Hutchinson
Aidan Hutchinson sightings during Lions games have become commonplace, and the star edge rusher continues to make progress. It now appears more likely than not the Lions maximizing their game count this season would involve a final-act cameo from Hutchinson. Suffering a fractured fibula and tibia in Week 6, the
What Panthers GM told Bryce Young immediately after benching
Multiple NFL reporters suggested shortly after the Carolina Panthers benched quarterback Bryce Young following the club’s second game of the season that his time with the organization was essentially over. In a piece published on Friday, The Athletic’s Jim Trotter revealed what Panthers president of football operations/general manager Dan Morgan told Young during
49ers targeting Week 15 for Dre Greenlaw’s return
The 49ers are targeting Week 15 for Dre Greenlaw’s return. San Francisco plays the Rams in Thursday Night Football next week. “Hopefully, he just keeps getting better,” General Manager John Lynch said Friday on his weekly radio show on KNBR, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “We’ve had that Thursday night
NFL Closes Latest Deshaun Watson Investigation; Browns QB Will Not Be Suspended
The subject of another NFL investigation due to a woman’s sexual assault claim, Deshaun Watson settled with his most recent accuser recently. That was believed to effectively close the door on another NFL suspension. That is now official. Watson is not set to be banned in connection with that alleged
Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid listed as questionable for Bills
The Bills could get a couple of quarterback Josh Allen’s targets back in the lineup against the Rams this weekend. Wide receiver Keon Coleman and tight end Dalton Kincaid are both listed as questionable to play. Coleman has missed the last three games with a wrist injury and Kincaid has
What Vikings’ Justin Jefferson learned from Falcons’ Kirk Cousins
Back in September 2023, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said he “would love for” the club to hold onto quarterback Kirk Cousins. Jefferson didn’t get his wish, as Cousins reached free agency this past March and then signed a four-year, $180M contract that included $100M guaranteed to join the Atlanta Falcons. Ahead
Jalen Coker doubtful, Jadeveon Clowney questionable for Panthers
The Panthers are set to be without wide receiver Jalen Coker against the Eagles on Sunday. Coker has missed the last two games with a quad injury and he is listed as doubtful to play this weekend. Coker has 17 catches for 263 yards on the season and nine of
Tyrod Taylor Addresses Jets Future; QB Open To Starting Opportunity
Aaron Rodgers is set to remain atop the Jets’ quarterback depth chart to close out the current campaign, but it very much remains to be seen if he will be with the team next season. Tyrod Taylor is under contract for 2025, and he represents an option to handle starting duties on
Raiders expect Aidan O’Connell, Jakobi Meyers to play against Buccaneers
The Raiders added two offensive starters to their injury report on Thursday and head coach Antonio Pierce gave positive updates about both of them at his Friday press conference. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell missed Thursday’s practice due to an illness and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers sat out with an ankle injury.
Colts GM makes big Anthony Richardson admission amid QB’s growth
Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson helped the Indianapolis Colts win two of three games after he was temporarily benched for a pair of contests earlier this fall. For a piece published Friday, The Athletic’s Jim Trotter shared how Colts general manager Chris Ballard recently admitted he has one regret about how the club
John Lynch: Discussion of trading Kyle Shanahan “rather comical”
Earlier this week, PFT raised the idea of the Bears calling the 49ers to see if there is any interest in a trade that would make Kyle Shanahan to be their next head coach. There is no indication that it is something that any communication about such a move has
Keenan Allen Wants To Remain With Bears
Keenan Allen‘s Chargers tenure came to an end this offseason when he was traded to the Bears. The veteran wideout said in June he would be open to a long-term Chicago contract, and that sentiment has not changed. The 2024 campaign has not gone according to plan for the Bears,
Matt Nagy: D.J. Humphries has a lot of reps, so that confidence is there
This week, signs have been pointing toward veteran D.J. Humphries taking over the starting left tackle position for the Chiefs after Wanya Morris struggled mightily against the Raiders last Friday. Humphries, 30, has only been with Kansas City for a couple of weeks after getting healthy from an ACL tear
Insider names ‘dark horse’ candidate to become next Jets HC
It was recently reported that former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel “would consider” becoming the next head coach of the New York Jets, depending on who team owner Woody Johnson hires as the franchise’s new general manager. A different former head coach was linked with the Jets ahead of the weekend.
Cole Kmet thinks Bears were able to exhale this week
It has been a week since the Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus and tight end Cole Kmet has noticed a difference around the team. Kmet said he had a good relationship with Eberflus and that his departure has been “a lot to deal with,” but he acknowledged that the
NFL Relaxes Policies On Substance Abuse, Performance-Enhancing Drugs
The NFL has reached an agreement with the NFLPA to make several changes to the league’s policies regarding substance abuse and performance-enhancing substances, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson and CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Modifications regarding banned non-performance-enhancing substances – termed substances of abuse – are more lenient and forgiving. For example,
Lions WR Tim Patrick on first touchdowns since 2021: Long journey, but worth it
The Lions have a deep list of playmakers on their offense and different ones have stepped up at different points to help the team to a 12-1 record and a playoff berth this season. Wide receiver Tim Patrick got his chances to join that list on Thursday night and he
Lions grab historic win as Dan Campbell makes craziest call yet
Thanks to a Jake Bates game-winning field goal as time expired, the Detroit Lions were 34-31 winners over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, improving their record to 12-1. It also extends the Lions’ winning streak to a franchise-record 11 consecutive games. Here are four takeaways from their win.
James Winston: I won’t let turnovers define who I am
Browns quarterback Jameis Winston said on Monday night that he is “just praying to the Lord to deliver me from pick-sixes” because he threw two of them in a loss to the Broncos and he revisited those comments while speaking to reporters on Thursday. Winston said that he believes in
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/5/24
December 5th, 2024 at 8:04pm CST by Nikhil Mehta Here are the latest practice squad transactions from around the NFL: Detroit Lions Los Angeles Chargers The Seahawks waived Shenault on Monday after being a non-factor on offense all year. He played just 45 offensive snaps across 11 games, but carved
Kenny Clark says Packers will “definitely” be back in Detroit in the playoffs
Thursday night’s 34-31 loss to the Lions all but closed the door on the Packers’ chances of winning the NFC North while pushing the Lions closer to securing the top seed in the entire conference. It also sets the stage for a potential third meeting between the divisional foes in
NFL Week 14 betting guide
Week 14 of the NFL season is right around the corner, but before you finalize your betting card for the loaded slate, be sure to check out our comprehensive betting preview filled with breakdowns and predictions for every game. Let’s get right to it. Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions
Dan Campbell told Lions, “We’re destined for this” after beating Packers
Lions head coach Dan Campbell told his players they’re a team of destiny in the locker room after Thursday night’s win over the Packers. The always fired-up Campbell seemed particularly enthusiastic that his injury-plagued team managed to pull out a close win over a divisional opponent and told them just
Dak Prescott Endorses Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy
2024 has long seemed like a lame duck season for Mike McCarthy, but nothing is certain at this point with respect to how the Cowboys will proceed on the sidelines. McCarthy has received praise on more than one occasion from owner Jerry Jones, including recent remarks leaving the door open to a new
Thursday Night Football: Lions win 11th in a row, clinch playoff berth with last-play field goal
The Lions went 4-for-5 on fourth down, two of which resulted in touchdowns. Another allowed them to run out the clock before kicking a last-play field goal. Jake Bates kicked a 35-yard field goal as time ran out to give the Lions a 34-31 win over the Packers. It was
















































