Brandon Allen downplays broken finger on left hand
Because Brandon Allen is who he is — the backup quarterback — no one noticed he had a broken finger on his non-throwing hand until he started Sunday’s game against the Packers. The 49ers quarterback had a brace on the middle finger of his left hand when he took the
Minshew’s injury could force Raiders to sign this replacement
The Las Vegas Raiders‘ no good, very bad season just got much worse. Quarterback Gardner Minshew left Sunday’s, 29-19, loss to the Denver Broncos with a serious injury, confirmed to be a season-ending broken collarbone after the game. Minshew started the season under center for Las Vegas before being benched
Josh Jacobs scores his second TD after Xavier McKinney’s pick of Brandon Allen
The 49ers twice threatened to make it a one-score game in Green Bay. They turned it over on downs after reaching the Green Bay 39, and then, after reaching the Green Bay 45 on the next drive, Brandon Allen threw a pick. The pass caroomed off receiver Deebo Samuel and
Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Hospitalized With Neck Injury
Ja’Tavion Sanders will miss the remainder of the Panthers’ Week 12 contest due to a neck injury. The rookie tight end has been taken to hospital for evaluation, per a team announcement. Sanders was flipped out of bounds after making a catch during the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup with the
Baker Mayfield has stinger, remains in game
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield gave the team an injury scare during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s rout of the Giants. Mayfield tried to recover a fumble after a botched handoff and his head hit Buccaneers right tackle Luke Goedeke’s leg. Mayfield went to be checked out in the sideline medical
Watch: Buccaneers’ Mayfield flies into end zone vs. Giants
Who knew Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had hops? At the end of the second quarter in Sunday’s road game against the New York Giants, Mayfield hurdled over New York cornerback Cor’Dale Flott for a 10-yard rushing touchdown, giving the Buccaneers a 23-0 lead. Although the ball popped out
Steelers, Russell Wilson won’t do a new deal until after season — if at all
We recently made the case for the Steelers to ditch their longstanding, nonsensical policy of not doing contracts with players once the regular season starts. The Steelers won’t have to deviate from their policy, even if they were tempted to do so. An extension as a practical matter can’t happen.
Jets Expected To Target Experience In GM, HC Searches
Since Bill Parcells stepped down nearly 25 years ago, the Jets have leaned toward first-time head coaches. Woody Johnson‘s ownership tenure has featured seven HC hires; only one has been a retread. As they navigate another disappointing season and the slew of negative press that has come with it, the
Keenan Allen, D’Andre Swift are expected to play for Bears
The Bears listed a couple of key offensive players as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Vikings and word is positive about both of them on Sunday morning. According to multiple reports, wide receiver Keenan Allen and running back D’Andre Swift are both expected to play in the divisional clash.
Titans to place key CB on injured reserve
The Titans’ revamped cornerback group has suffered heavy losses this season. Chidobe Awuzie has not played since Week 3, and L’Jarius Sneed will join the free agent signing on IR. Sneed is moving to the injured list, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero, due to a quad injury. Sneed has not played since Week
College Football Playoff Picture After Week 13: SEC Shockers, a Big 12 Crasher & More | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
It’s been a fascinating year for this rebuilt conference, and it looks like it will go out with a bang. Alabama, which never got going against Oklahoma, saw its playoff chances suffer a cataphoric blow when the Crimson Tide laid an egg. Texas A&M, which has been largely excellent under
Former Steelers CB challenges players after upset loss to Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens went viral and received some criticism after he said following the club’s upset 24-19 loss at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night that he doesn’t think the Browns “are a good team at all” and that the wintery conditions at Huntington Bank Field “kind of saved” Cleveland. Former
Mike Mularkey admits to burning Ian Rapoport with false scoop
Those of us in the news business are only as good as our sources. And every source can, if the source wants, build up trust over a period of time and then turn it on its head. Former Titans coach Mike Mularkey did just that, nearly six years ago. He
Ex-Giants player has telling comments about team’s culture
The New York Giants benched and subsequently released quarterback Daniel Jones this week, which has thrust the current regime back into the spotlight. It has also led to former players making subtle comments about the team’s culture, including current Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard. Shortly after Jones’ release
Vikings will waive CB Akayleb Evans
The Vikings are moving on from another 2022 draft pick. Per NFL Media, Minnesota will be waiving cornerback Akayleb Evans. A fourth-round pick (118th overall) in G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first year on the job, Evans started 15 games in 2023. This year, he has seven appearances but zero starts. He
Trio of 49ers stars in doubt for Week 12 vs. Packers
The 49ers have run into steady injury trouble this season, and arguably, their three most important players are in doubt for a Week 12 game against the Packers. Most notably, Brock Purdy has now undergone an MRI on his injured throwing shoulder. Limited in practice over the past two days, Purdy
For most playoff contenders, Daniel Jones would be an upgrade as a backup
The Giants benched quarterback Daniel Jones for business reasons, not for football reasons. And the Giants allowed personal feelings to interfere with what would have been the best business decision — prevent him from going elsewhere and proving the Giants wrong, Saquon-style. But they’re going to waive him. Even though
Raiders Likely To Prioritize Robert Spillane Deal
Robert Spillane has evolved into a reliable starter in Las Vegas, and the Raiders will likely look to retain the impending free agent. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, “it’s hard to imagine” that the organization wouldn’t make the linebacker a priority this offseason. Following a brief cameo with
Report: Aaron Rodgers wants to play in 2025, but not for the Jets
It could be the next shot in the cold war turned hot between the Jets and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Days after reports emerged that Jets owner Woody Johnson suggested benching Rodgers after a Week 4 loss to the Broncos, Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports that Rodgers, who said 10 days
Potential landing spots for former Giants QB Daniel Jones
The Daniel Jones era with the New York Giants is over. After he was benched earlier this week, the veteran quarterback requested his release from the team, which was happy to grant it. Once he passes through waivers (and given his contract, he will), he will become a free agent
Broncos could have declined Week 16 Thursday night flex, for one specific reason
The NFL adopted a flex option for Thursday Night Football in 2023. On Friday, the league activated the break-glass option for the first time ever, bumping Browns-Bengals out for Broncos-Chargers. While there’s no blanket ability for teams that get a Thursday shoulder tap to say no, the Broncos could have.
Vikings Waive CB Akayleb Evans
The Vikings are moving on from a former defensive starter. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Vikings have waived cornerback Akayleb Evans. A 2022 fourth-round pick, Evans had occasional defensive cameos as a rookie before taking on a significantly larger role as a sophomore. The cornerback started all 15
Former NFL player Scott Turner has been nominated to be HUD secretary
Former NFL defensive back Scott Turner will be part of the incoming administration. Turner, a seventh-round pick of Washington in 1995, has been nominated by president-elect Donald Trump to become the secretary of the department of housing and urban development Turner, who played for Washington, the Chargers, and the Broncos
NFL’s 10 most important people in Week 12
Each week, Yardbarker highlights the most important people leading into the week’s NFL games. From players to coaches and beyond, here are the 10 most important people to keep an eye on in Week 12. QB Tommy DeVito | New York Giants Earlier this week, New York benched Daniel Jones
B/R Experts Week 13 College Football Rankings 2024 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
James Gilbert/Getty Images On a day when there was so much college football chaos, Ole Miss choking on the road in The Swamp stood out. Lane Kiffin’s rebuilt Rebels out-flexed Georgia a couple of weeks ago, looking like one of the nation’s scariest groups. Out of a horde of two-loss
Giants Activate OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux, Promote QB Tim Boyle
To no surprise, Kayvon Thibodeaux will be back in action for the Giants in Week 12. The third-year edge rusher was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, per a team announcement. Thibodeaux returned to practice earlier this week, opening his 21-day activation window. The team expected to have him back in time
Deion Sanders and Colorado had a rough day at Arrowhead Stadium
Just as the Colorado balloon was filling up with current success and future possibilities, Kansas popped it on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. After the 37-21 loss by the No. 16 Buffaloes to the unranked Jayhawks, coach Deion Sanders blamed the stumble on his team’s reaction to the praise it has
Cowboys activate two players from IR ahead of Week 12 matchup
The Cowboys made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, including the activation of rookie defensive end Marshawn Kneeland and veteran offensive tackle Chuma Edoga from injured reserve, per a team announcement. Kneeland, the 56th overall pick in April’s draft, was designated for return on Wednesday after recovering from surgery on
Commanders will increase 2025 season-ticket prices by 11 percent, on average
Good news, Commanders fans: You now have a team worth rooting for. Bad news, Commanders fans: Rooting ain’t free. Per Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, via Sports Business Daily, the Commanders will raise season-ticket prices for 2025 by an average of roughly 11 percent. That’s the biggest increase in
2024 Draft, Giants Departure, Potential Landing Spots
Daniel Jones and the Giants have mutually parted ways. He is currently on waivers, but the nature of his contract ensures he will go unclaimed and thus have the opportunity to join his next team as a free agent. In the wake of this week’s news, a number of updates have
It’s an On Our Way Home giveaway weekend
Christmas is only 32 days away. Thanksgiving is coming. It’s a perfect time to get in the spirit. Here’s an easy way to do it. Plunk down $2.99 and instantly download the On Our Way Home ebook. The critics like it. From Kirkus: “Florio’s yarn is a richly textured portrait
Veteran safety’s frustrating time with Ravens comes to an end
The Ravens have waived veteran safety Eddie Jackson, according to a team announcement, ending his time in Baltimore after just over four months. Jackson started four games this year with 339 total snaps but played just 16 snaps against the Bengals in Week 10 before being sidelined as a healthy
Report: Daniel Jones wants to finish 2024 with a playoff contender
The Giants have officially released quarterback Daniel Jones. If, as expected, he isn’t claimed on waivers by Monday at 4:00 p.m. ET, he’ll become a free agent. So what’s next for Jones? Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, Jones wants to finish the season with a playoff contender. As noted here
Buccaneers Activate CB Jamel Dean
Jamel Dean returned to practice this week, giving him the chance to suit up for Week 12. The veteran corner has indeed been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. A hamstring injury kept Dean out of the fold for each of the past four games. It was an encouraging
Bucs activate CB Jamel Dean from IR, downgrade OT Tristan Wirfs to doubtful
The Buccaneers are getting a key defender back for Week 12. The team activated starting cornerback Jamel Dean from injured reserve Saturday. Dean missed four games after injuring a hamstring against New Orleans in Week 6. He was a full participant in practice all week. Dean is the fourth player
Panthers place former Pro Bowl RB on IR
Sanders exited Carolina’s Week 10 victory over the Giants in the second quarter and has not practiced since. Despite signing a four-year, $25.4M contract with the Panthers in 2023, Sanders has played second fiddle to Chuba Hubbard in the backfield over the past two seasons. This year, Sanders has just 38
Patrick Mahomes fined $14,069 for violent gesture
The NFL’s crackdown on violent gestures has hit the league’s biggest star. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was fined $14,069 for what the league called a violent gesture in Sunday’s game against the Bills. The gesture, in which Mahomes appeared to mimic shooting a rifle, came after he threw a fourth-quarter
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/23/24
Saturday’s minor moves, including gameday elevations for Week 12: Arizona Cardinals Chicago Bears Denver Broncos Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Washington Commanders This content was brought to
Three potential Aaron Rodgers 2025 destinations
Aaron Rodgers’ days with the Jets could be numbered. On Saturday, NFL insider Dianna Russini reported, “It appears increasingly likely that the four-time MVP, who is banged up, could be placed on injured reserve or possibly benched over the next few weeks. “Some around the league say they won’t be
College Football 2024: Winners and Losers from Week 13 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Ohio State’s emphatic win over Indiana kicked off a decisive penultimate week of the regular season in college football. Throughout the action in Week 13, a few results offered much-needed clarity. That, of course, was both positive and negative, depending on your perspective. SMU is officially in the ACC Championship
Lions Activate Emmanuel Moseley, Place Ennis Rakestraw On IR
The Lions’ cornerback depth chart will look different for Week 12. Veteran Emmanuel Moseley was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, while second-round rookie Ennis Rakestraw was moved to IR. Moseley’s Lions debut in 2023 did not last long. An ACL tear – the second one he suffered in quick succession – shut
NFL fines Jameson Williams $19,697 for obscene gesture
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams celebrated a touchdown with an homage to Marshawn Lynch, falling backward into the end zone and grabbing his crotch. The NFL was not amused. Williams has been fined $19,697 for what the NFL deemed “obscene gestures.” The league often comes down harder on players for
Report: Daniel Jones expected to sign with playoff contender
Quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to clear waivers on Monday, and has a clear priority when looking for a new team. Jones is prioritizing the chance to sign with a playoff contender, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The quarterback is expected to have multiple options, but would prefer to
Lions rule out Terrion Arnold, put Ennis Rakestraw on IR
The Lions won’t have either of the corners that they picked at the top of this year’s draft. The team announced that first-round pick Terrion Arnold has been downgraded to out with a groin injury and did not travel with the team to Indianapolis. Second-rounder Ennis Rakestraw was ruled out
Colts Activate DE Tyquan Lewis
The Colts will soon get some reinforcement on the defensive line. The team announced today that they’ve activated defensive end Tyquan Lewis off the injured reserve. Lewis is still questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Lions. Lewis dealt with a long list of injuries to begin the season, with the
Ravens waive Eddie Jackson – NBC Sports
Veteran safety Eddie Jackson’s run with the Ravens came to an end on Saturday. The Ravens announced that they waived Jackson ahead of their Monday night game against the Chargers. They signed linebacker Kristian Welch to the active roster in a corresponding move. Jackson’s departure comes a week after the
Patrick Mahomes disciplined by NFL for actions in loss to Bills
Not even Patrick Mahomes is immune to being disciplined by the NFL. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Saturday that the Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Mahomes has been fined $14,069 by the league for a “violent gesture.” During Kansas City’s game against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, Mahomes
Giants officially waive Daniel Jones, activate Kayvon Thibodeaux
The Giants announced their plan to waive quarterback Daniel Jones on Friday, but the move did not become official before the end of the day. Saturday became Jones’s final day with the Giants instead. Jones is expected to clear waivers on Monday and he will then be a free agent
Panthers Place RB Miles Sanders On IR
The Panthers have placed running back Miles Sanders on injured reserve, per a team announcement. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Eagles activate Britain Covey from injured reserve
DeVonta Smith won’t be available at wide receiver for the Eagles against the Rams on Sunday, but they will have Britain Covey. The Eagles announced that Covey has been activated from injured reserve on Saturday. They did not have to make a corresponding move because they had an open roster
















































