Patriots HC Jerod Mayo addresses locker room ‘mutiny’ rumor
Per Jason Ounpraseuth of NESN, reporter Evan Lazar of the New England Patriots’ website raised eyebrows when he said during the latest edition of the “Catch 22” podcast that the team’s locker room was “teetering on mutiny,” in part because first-year head coach Jerod Mayo continues to play struggling veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett over
Buccaneers-Falcons averages 12.3 million viewers
Thursday night’s overtime thriller between the Bucs and the Falcons generated big numbers, as regular-season streaming goes. The Amazon Prime broadcast of the Week 5 Thursday night game attracted an audience of 12.3 million, on average. That’s five percent more than last year’s Bears-Commanders game in Week 5, and 27
Patriots Shopping WR Tyquan Thornton
The NFL trade market has heated up in the last week, with Davante Adams and Christian Kirk headlining the list of available (or potentially available, in the Jaguars WR’s case) names. Teams looking for a younger, cheaper option at wide receiver could call the Patriots, who have “let it be
With record heat expected, NFL declines 49ers’ request to switch to white jerseys on Sunday
On Sunday in San Francisco (Santa Clara), record heat for early October is expected. With a projected high of 95, the 49ers wanted to switch from their standard red home jerseys to white. The league declined the request. “We asked on Monday, and we weren’t allowed to do it,” coach
Bengals activate DL reinforcements ahead of AFC North clash
The Bengals have activated Myles Murphy and McKinnley Jackson from injured reserve, per a team announcement, adding much-needed reinforcements to their defensive line ahead of a crucial AFC North matchup with the Ravens on Sunday. To make room on the 53-man roster, the Bengals waived 2022 third-round pick Zach Carter, who played in all
Saints sign C Connor McGovern off Jets’ practice squad
The Saints signed center Connor McGovern off the Jets’ practice squad, the team announced Friday. New Orleans needed an emergency addition with its offensive line banged up heading into Monday night’s game against the Chiefs. Starting center Erik McCoy is on injured reserve with a groin injury, and right guard
Bengals Waive Zach Carter, Activate Myles Murphy And McKinley Jackson From IR
The Bengals have activated Myles Murphy and McKinnley Jackson from injured reserve, per a team announcement, adding much-needed reinforcements to their defensive line ahead of a crucial AFC North matchup with the Ravens on Sunday. To make room on the 53-man roster, the Bengals waived 2022 third-round pick Zach Carter,
Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs both doubtful for Week 5 vs. Rams
The Packers are unlikely to have two of their top receivers when they play the Rams on Sunday. Green Bay has listed both Christian Watson (ankle) and Romeo Doubs (personal) are both listed as doubtful for Week 5. Watson did not practice all week while Doubs didn’t practice on Thursday
Every NFL team’s single-game sack record holder
While Pro Bowlers and Hall of Famers generally hold teams’ single-season sack records, the single-game list features a cross-section of performers. Opportunities presenting favorable matchups, or players rising up against quality competition, comprise teams’ single-game sack marks. Since sacks became official in 1982, here is each team’s best individual pass-rushing
Anthony Richardson questionable for Sunday vs. Jaguars
As the Colts try to end their losing streak in Jacksonville on Sunday, it’s unclear whether or not they’ll have their starting quarterback. Indianapolis has listed Anthony Richardson as questionable with an oblique injury. Richardson was limited in practice for all three days this week. Joe Flacco is in line
Jets WR Garrett Wilson welcomes potential Davante Adams trade
Earlier this week, New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed dismissed the idea that young Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson would have a problem with the club acquiring Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. Wilson spoke with reporters on Friday and indicated he’d happily share a locker
Arthur Maulet won’t play for Ravens Sunday
Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet was designated for return from injured reserve this week, but he’s not quite ready to return to the lineup. Maulet, who has knee and hamstring injuries, was limited in practice on Wednesday before missing practice the last two days. He has been ruled out for Sunday’s
AFC East Notes: Rodgers, Saleh, Pats, Bills
Aaron Rodgers‘ first season as a healthy quarterback, for all intents and purposes, under Robert Saleh has not started off on a smooth track. The incident in which the future Hall of Fame quarterback appeared to push the fourth-year Jets HC away following a Week 3 touchdown preceded a sequence
Devin Singletary doubtful, Brian Burns set to play vs. Seahawks
The Giants are unlikely to have their starting running back for Sunday’s matchup with the Giants. Singletary (groin) is listed as doubtful for Week 5 after he didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited on Friday. Via Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Singletary had said that he “feels better” and
Struggling Giants WR wants to step up amid Malik Nabers’ absence
On Friday, Giants head coach Brian Daboll told reporters that rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers won’t play when New York faces the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday due to the concussion he suffered in Week 4. Before Daboll shared that update, struggling second-year wideout Jalin Hyatt made it clear he wants to step
Davante Adams drops a Ravens-related hint
Davante Adams’s last win as a Raiders happened in Baltimore. He might be interested in returning. Adams has posted on his Instagram story a photo of Edgar Allen Poe. Poe is a Baltimore native whose works included The Raven. Which is why the local NFL is named the Ravens. There’s
Jaguars veteran WR drawing trade interest
The Jaguars are receiving interest on Christian Kirk, Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post details. That comes as no surprise given the team’s 0-4 record to start the year. Questions loom over the job security of head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke, and more losses over
What will the Raiders get for Davante Adams?
It’s inevitable that the Raiders will trade receiver Davante Adams. So what will they get for him? Per a source with knowledge of the situation, they want a second-round pick. (Not a package that includes a second-round pick; a second-round pick.) We’ve heard unconfirmed (for now) chatter that the Jets
WR Christian Kirk Drawing Trade Interest; Jaguars Not Planning To Be Sellers?
A high-profile receiver trade is expected to take place relatively soon with Davante Adams known to be available. He may not be the only veteran pass-catcher who changes teams before the trade deadline, though. The Jaguars are receiving interest on Christian Kirk, Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post details. That comes
Jonathan Taylor ruled out for Week 5
If the Colts are going to win in Jacksonville for the first time since 2014, they’re going to have to do it without running back Jonathan Taylor. Via multiple reporters, head coach Shane Steichen ruled Taylor out for the Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars during his Friday press conference.
Three Steelers who could have biggest impact vs. Cowboys in Week 5
The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) are hosting the Dallas Cowboys (2-2) in Week 5. It’s a primetime matchup on “Sunday Night Football” between two historic franchises. Here are three Steelers who could impact the game the most: Quarterback Justin Fields Fields is in line to receive his fifth straight start of
Trey Hendrickson, Myles Murphy set to play for Bengals Sunday
Quarterback Joe Burrow said this week that the Bengals need to beat the Ravens and he’ll have the help of defensive end Trey Hendrickson in that effort. Hendrickson was forced out of last Sunday’s win over the Panthers with a stinger, but he has been able to practice all of
Patriots To Place C David Andrews, T Caedan Wallace On IR
The Patriots’ offensive line has dealt with a number of injuries this year, and a pair of expected transactions related to those ailments will take place. Head coach Jerod Mayo said on Friday both center David Andrews and offensive tackle Caedan Wallace are headed to injured reserve. The decision comes as no surprise in either case.
Trey McBride clears concussion protocol, set to play Sunday
The Cardinals are set to get tight end Trey McBride back in the lineup. McBride missed last Sunday’s loss to the Commanders, but he moved up to full practice participation on Thursday and head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters at Friday’s press conference that he has been fully cleared from
Three Browns who could have biggest impact vs. Commanders in Week 5
The Cleveland Browns (1-3) travel to Washington to take on the Commanders (3-1) in Week 5. It’s as close to a must-win game as there is this time of year with the season starting to slip away. Here are three Browns players who could impact the game the most: Running
Ed Oliver, Khalil Shakir among those ruled out for Bills vs. Texans
The Bills will be without a few key players as they play the Texans on Sunday. Via multiple reporters, head coach Sean McDermott said in his weekly interview with WGR 550 that defensive tackle Ed Oliver, receiver Khalil Shakir, defensive tackle Austin Johnson, and safety Taylor Rapp have all been
Panthers To Bring Back Marquis Haynes
Marquis Haynes is set to return to Carolina. The seventh-year edge rusher has a deal in place with the Panthers, as first reported by Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer. Kaye notes this will be a practice squad agreement. Haynes could soon see time on the active roster, though, as he
Cowboys-Steelers rivalry always stirs bittersweet memories
When listing the best rivalries in football, we usually look at teams in the same division. Teams that play each other twice per year, like Packers-Bears and 49ers-Seahawks. But one of the best rivalries in football involves teams that are guaranteed to face off only once every four years: Cowboys-Steelers.
Sauce Gardner gushes over Davante Adams amid trade rumors
New York Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner understandably didn’t directly say on Thursday that he’d like star wide receiver Davante Adams to reunite with Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, as the Las Vegas Raiders still held Adams’ rights at that time. However, Gardner didn’t shy away from praising Adams while speaking
Aaron Rodgers on Davante Adams: Great guy and great player, rest is out of my hands
Given the reports out of Las Vegas over the last few days, it was a safe bet that Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be asked about Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams at his Friday press conference. Adams has reportedly asked for a trade away from the Raiders and there have
Titans QB Will Levis Dealing With AC Joint Sprain
Will Levis has the backing of Titans head coach Brian Callahan as the team’s starter. The second-year quarterback could be dealing with the effects of his shoulder injury when Tennessee next takes the field, though. Levis – who injured himself midway through the Titans’ Week 4 win over the Dolphins – is dealing
Jets expect Alijah Vera-Tucker to be full practice participant Friday, play on Sunday
The Jets will not have right tackle Morgan Moses in the lineup on Sunday, but they don’t expect to be missing any other offensive linemen. The availability of those linemen became a question on Thursday when right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker was added to the injury report. Vera-Tucker was listed as
Insider says Jets are ‘confident’ about possible Davante Adams trade
Disgruntled Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams continues to be linked with the New York Jets, as he’s close with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and was his teammate with the Green Bay Packers from 2014 through the 2021 season. NFL/Jets insider Connor Hughes of SNY indicated on Thursday the Jets are confident they’ll acquire Adams before the
Rashee Rice’s injury opens door to resolution of off-field issues, this year
Entering the season, the goal for Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was to have a strong second year, establish himself as a clear No. 1 receiver, and delay the consequences for his street-racing incident until 2025. Now that he has suffered a knee injury that apparently (but not definitely) will end
Justin Fields: We can’t warm up to it, have to come out of gate rolling
The Steelers trailed at halftime in two of their first three games before coming back to win, but that approach didn’t work out for them last Sunday. They spotted the Colts a 17-3 lead in the first 30 minutes and that meant outscoring them 21-10 in the second half wasn’t
NFL: Drink was spilled on Bengals RB Chase Brown by accident
After a drink landed on Bengals running back Chase Brown at the end of last Sunday’s win over the Panthers, the NFL and the NFL Players Association said they would be looking into what happened. On Thursday, the NFL announced their findings. If a fan had been seen on video
2025 NFL Draft: Jalen Milroe’s Rise Comes at Georgia Stars’ Expense and Top 10 Mock | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Georgia quarterback Carson BeckJeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 1. QB Carson Beck, Georgia Concerns simmered under the surface after Carson Beck’s performance against the Kentucky Wildcats. His start against the Alabama Crimson Tide didn’t help matters at all. At best, Beck is a facilitator while working from a clean
Browns RB Nick Chubb addresses return to practice
Browns four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 2 of last year. On Thursday, Chubb was still pinching himself that he was finally back on the football field. “It didn’t feel real. It
Texans add Tytus Howard to injury report, Laremy Tunsil returns to practice
The Texans added a few players to their already lengthy injury report on Thursday, as the club prepares to play the Bills this weekend. Offensive tackle Tytus Howard (hamstring) popped up as a limited participant. Receiver Robert Woods (foot) and offensive tackle Blake Fisher (illness) each did not practice. As
Kyler Murray explains what felt ‘weird’ about his Week 4 performance
The Arizona Cardinals were blown out by the Washington Commanders in Week 4, but that alone was not why quarterback Kyler Murray was left feeling highly dissatisfied with his performance. Murray acknowledged this week that he only ran the ball once, a three-yard scramble that happened on the first drive
Giants HC offers grim update on Malik Nabers’ Week 5 status
The New York Giants could be without their star rookie wide receiver on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Malik Nabers suffered a concussion during the team’s Week 4 “Thursday Night Football” loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He hit his head on the sideline after a crucial fourth-down drop late in
With back-to-back wins over Saints and Bucs, Falcons get early edge in the NFC South
Six days ago, the Falcons were 1-2 and behind both the Saints and Buccaneers in the NFC South. Plenty has changed since then. After beating the Saints and Bucs in back-to-back games on Sunday and Thursday, the Falcons are now 3-2, in first place in the division, and with head-to-head
NFC West stock up, down: Metcalf, Mason dominating
Stock down: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford This might be a little unfair to Stafford given the injury situation at wide receiver where both Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are injured, but the bottom line is Stafford has been a little inconsistent for the Rams through the first four
Browns TE David Njoku does not practice after limited work Wednesday
Browns tight end David Njoku hasn’t played since the season opener when he injured his ankle. The Browns were encouraged when he returned to limited work Wednesday. Njoku, though, did not practice Thursday. The Browns could use Njoku, who had four receptions for 44 yards against the Cowboys in Week
Recent history shows Rodgers, Jets could bounce back vs. Vikings
With a 150-77-1 career regular-season record and only three under-.500 campaigns, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t used to losing. After an ugly 10-9 loss against the Denver Broncos at home in Week 4, Gang Green enters Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings (4-0) at 2-2. The host Vikings
Raheem Morris: Kirk Cousins is recovering from his injury and getting better every week
In the Falcons’ Week One loss to the Steelers, Kirk Cousins looked immobile and hesitant, and it raised questions about whether he had fully recovered from the Achilles injury that ended his 2023 season. There are no questions after Cousins’ performance on Thursday night. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said
Al Michaels has admission about his on-air gambling references
Al Michaels was a master at sneaking in gambling references during NFL game broadcasts long before it was cool, and the legendary announcer misses those days. Michaels has always paid very close attention to sports betting. The 79-year-old knows the point spread or point total for every game he covers,
Thursday Night Football: Falcons rookie Ruke Orhorhoro active for first time
The Falcons drafted defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro in the second round this spring. He will make his debut on Thursday Night Football. The team made Orhorhoro a healthy scratch the first four games of the season. Defensive lineman Kentavius Street was the odd player out Thursday, with the Falcons making
Derek Carr comments on potentially reuniting with Davante Adams
Why wouldn’t New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr welcome a reunion with Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams? On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the New York Jets and Saints are among Adams’ preferred trade destinations. Adams played with Jets starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers for eight seasons (2014-21)
Matt Ryan enters the Falcons’ Ring of Honor tonight
The Falcons’ Ring of Honor keeps adding new members. Only 11 days after the team’s in-house award apparatus welcomed team owner Arthur Blank (I still don’t know whether he called himself with the news), former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan gets the honor. He’ll be inducted at halftime of Thursday night’s