Cowboys hoping veteran RB will help poor rushing offense
Dalvin Cook is set to make his season debut on Sunday night. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the Cowboys are planning on promoting the veteran running back from the practice squad. Dianna Russini of The Athletic definitively adds that Cook will play Sunday night against the 49ers. The team has since confirmed
Kyle Dugger added to injury report with ankle issue
The Patriots added safety Kyle Dugger to the injury report Saturday. He is questionable with an ankle injury. The addition is a sign Dugger injured his ankle at Saturday’s practice. The Patriots now have nine players listed as questionable. Defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale (abdomen), cornerback Jonathan Jones (shoulder/personal), offensive guard
Browns Activate G Wyatt Teller
The Browns are adding some reinforcement to their offensive line. The team announced that they’ve activated guard Wyatt Teller from injured reserve. In corresponding moves, the team promoted wideout Jaelon Darden from the practice squad and waived cornerback Kahlef Hailassie. Teller suffered a knee injury in Week 3 that ultimately
Jayden Daniels (rib) will participate in Saturday walk-through practice
The No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2024 draft might be getting together, after all. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the second selection in April, is questionable for Sunday’s game against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, with a rib injury. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Daniels
Titans former first-round pick reportedly ‘off-limits’ in trade talks
The Titans have already started pivoting to 2025, with the organization having dealt wideout DeAndre Hopkins and linebacker Ernest Jones over the past week. While the front office will likely continue to sell off players with an eye towards the future, one piece that is likely staying put is defensive
Jerod Mayo: There was no issue with players staying out too late in London
Maybe the Patriots weren’t soft in their ugly loss to the Jaguars in London. Maybe they just had a hard day’s night. On Friday, however, coach Jerod Mayo downplayed a suggestion from receiver Kendrick Bourne that the players had a little too much fun in the time preceding the game
Haason Reddick, Jets Agree To Adjusted Contract; Reddick To Report To Team
SATURDAY, 8:40am: Reddick has officially signed his adjusted one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The veteran pass rusher is expected to make his Jets debut tomorrow against the Patriots. SUNDAY, 9:59pm: Cimini clarifies that Reddick is not guaranteed to receoup the money he lost in fines, as initial reports suggested.
Illinois bans bets on plays that could be easy to manipulate, at NFL’s request
Illinois is banning certain types of betting on NFL games, at the league’s request, because of concerns that some bets would be easy for one person to manipulate. The Illinois Gaming Board took the action in response to a request by the NFL, according to the Chicago Tribune. Among the
Bears finally admit defeat with big roster move
The fruitless Velus Jones Jr. era with the Chicago Bears has finally come to an end. On Friday, the Bears waived the 2022 third-round pick, admitting defeat after a failed experiment. The 27-year-old saw the field only once this season, recording 11 rushing yards (two attempts) and eight receiving yards
Edge rusher Brian Burns, RT Jermaine Eluemunor did not practice Friday
Giants edge rusher Brian Burns (groin, Achilles) went through a limited practice Thursday but was downgraded to a non-participant Friday. The Giants play the Steelers on Monday night, so their status report Saturday will give an idea of where Burns is in his rehab. The team added right tackle Jermaine
Why former Super Bowl MVP ‘felt bad’ for Russell Wilson
Veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward recently criticized Pittsburgh Steelers fans for booing quarterback Russell Wilson as Wilson and the offense struggled in the first half of what became last Sunday’s 37-15 home win over the New York Jets. During the latest edition of his “Simms Complete” podcast, one-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and
Dolphins coaches, teammates, fans urging Tua Tagovailoa to slide
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is back from the concussion that has sidelined him since Week Two and will start on Sunday against the Cardinals. And he’s being urged to take extra precautions to keep himself available. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says it’s been made clear to Tagovailoa that the franchise
Future Hall of Famer points out basic disconnect in NFL officiating
Former NFL great J.J. Watt weighed in on the controversial ending to Thursday night’s showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Josh Paschal’s absence from Lions is related to treatment for his 2018 cancer battle
The Lions have announced that defensive end Josh Paschal will miss Sunday’s game with an illness. Paschal says the illness is related to the cancer battle he fought in 2018. Paschal missed most of his sophomore season at Kentucky to undergo treatment for a malignant melanoma on his left foot.
Lions causing wild hangover effect on opponents in next game
Dan Campbell’s kneecap-biting Detroit Lions are certainly having a real impact on their opponents this season. The Minnesota Vikings lost on Thursday night to the Los Angeles Rams, falling by the final score of 30-20. The defeat by Minnesota came just four days after they lost to the Lions this
Ravens list CB Marlon Humphrey as doubtful; WR Zay Flowers as questionable
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey reportedly does not have a long-term injury, but it appears he will miss Sunday’s game against the Browns. The team lists Humphrey as doubtful. He left Monday night’s win over the Bucs with a knee injury. Humphrey, 28, had two interceptions in Tampa, and in seven
Former NFL QB has interesting draft claim about Deion, Shedeur Sanders
Dan Orlovsky thinks that he can read the tea leaves when it comes to the Sanders family. The ex-NFL quarterback-turned-ESPN host Orlovsky made a big claim this week about Colorado head coach Deion Sanders and Sanders’ son, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Orlovsky reacted to a mock draft by The 33rd
Cowboys rule out DE Micah Parsons, CB DaRon Bland
The Cowboys again will play without two of their most important defensive players. Edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) still hasn’t returned to practice, and he will miss his third consecutive game. Cornerback DaRon Bland, who has not played all season with a foot injury, appears to have taken a step
CeeDee Lamb has two-word response to Troy Aikman’s criticism
Troy Aikman recently harshly criticized CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver group, but Lamb does not seem to want a war of words with the Hall of Fame quarterback. Aikman discussed the Cowboys’ early-season struggles during a radio appearance last week. He said Dallas’ entire receiving corps runs
Jayden Daniels listed as questionable for Sunday vs. Bears
There is still a chance Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will play on Sunday against the Bears. Daniels is officially questionable for the matchup with Chicago. He was limited in Friday’s practice after he didn’t participate on Wednesday or Thursday. Daniels said after the session that he wants to play, but
Texans Add LB Devin White
OCTOBER 25: As expected, White’s deal will check in well south of where he was in Philly. He will join the Texans on a one-year, $1.13MM contract that will bring a $688K cap hit to Houston’s payroll, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweets. Due to offset language, this will bring some minor
Rams try to put Cooper Kupp toothpaste back in tube
Before the Rams won two games in five days to move into a three-way tie for second place in the NFC West, they were trying to trade aging and expensive receiver Cooper Kupp. After moving from 1-4 to 3-4, the Rams apparently decided not to do the thing they were
Week 8 NFL underdog report: Upsets are for the birds
After big wins against the Chargers and Giants, Arizona and Philadelphia look to upset a pair of very beatable teams on the road in Week 8. (Odds via ESPN Bet) Arizona Cardinals at Miami Dolphins (-3) The Cardinals didn’t give up a single touchdown in a 17-15 victory over the
DeForest Buckner is questionable; Jonathan Taylor has no injury designation
Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner appears on track to play Sunday despite not practicing Friday. The team lists him as questionable, but Buckner had a limited practice Wednesday, a full practice Thursday and missed Friday’s practice with a load management day that was not injury-related. The Colts will have to
Trade Rumors: 49ers, Wilson, Packers, Jags
Although the Chiefs have been hit hard by wide receiver injuries, they have managed to draw some opponents in the same boat. Between a Bengals matchup sans Tee Higgins and an upcoming Buccaneers tilt without Chris Godwin and, in all likelihood, Mike Evans, Kansas City faced a 49ers team down
Bills place DT DeWayne Carter on IR as he is headed for wrist surgery
The Bills placed rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. Coach Sean McDermott said Carter has a wrist injury that will require surgery. “He’s going to end up having to get surgery, so he will be out multiple weeks,” McDermott said Friday, via Maddy Glab
Report: NFL officials have missed every hip-drop penalty
NFL on CBS insider Jonathan Jones reported on Friday morning that the league has determined that Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wideout Chris Godwin’s season-ending ankle injury came on the now-banned hip-drop tackle. Godwin went down late in the fourth quarter of Tampa Bay’s 41-31 “Monday Night Football” loss against the
Broncos CB Pat Surtain cleared from concussion protocol, will return Sunday
Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II was cleared from concussion protocol and has no injury designation for Sunday. He will return to play against the Panthers after missing the Week 7 game against the Saints, which came four days after being diagnosed with a concussion. Surtain returned to practice this week
Carr, Raiders, Rodgers, Jets, Young
After engineering a trade to the Raiders in 2022, Davante Adams‘ relationship with the team deteriorated after the benching of Derek Carr, eventually leading to Adams’ trade request and departure to the Jets. His frustration stemmed from the Raiders’ lack of a long-term plan at quarterback after moving on from
WR DK Metcalf is doubtful; RB Kenneth Walker has no injury designation
The Seahawks will have running back Kenneth Walker for Sunday’s game against the Bills. Walker played through a serious illness last week but returned to a full practice Friday and has no injury designation. “I wouldn’t say the guy feels like a million bucks,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Friday,
The ‘Multiple NFL games with 200 receiving yards’ quiz
The NFL trade market has been unusually active this year ahead of the Nov 5 trade deadline, but the move that could be the scariest for the rest of the NFL is the Kansas City Chiefs acquiring veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. At 32 years old, Hopkins isn’t necessarily the
Maxx Crosby has no injury designation; Jakobi Meyers is questionable
Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby (ankle) has no injury designation after returning to full participation on Friday. Crosby missed Thursday’s on-field work after full participation Wednesday. The Raiders ruled out right guard Dylan Parham (foot), giving Jordan Meredith another start. Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle), tight end Harrison Bryant (elbow),
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/25/24
October 25th, 2024 at 8:22pm CST by Adam La Rose Friday’s taxi squad moves: Green Bay Packers Signed: DL Jonathan Ford Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Signed: S Ty Okada Released: LB Ezekiel Turner Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Sean Payton: Josh Reynolds “pretty shaken up” after shooting
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Friday that receiver Josh Reynolds is recovering after being shot a week ago. “He’s fortunate,” Payton said, via Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. “Obviously the league and the local authorities are handling that. I’ve had a chance to talk with him. He was pretty
Chargers’ Joey Bosa reveals his own Week 8 status
The 2024 campaign has included another hurdle for Joey Bosa to clear on the injury front. The longtime Chargers edge-rusher is set to return to action this week, though. Bosa said on Friday he is set to play in Week 8 against the Saints, via The Athletic’s Daniel Popper. The
Jerry Jones sees ESPN story about fan tours of facility as good for business
The superpower of Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones isn’t building a great football team. It’s building great interest in his football team. Above all else, Jones is a huckster. A carnival barker. At times, a snake-oil salesman. For that reason, he sees the recent ESPN.com item about his habit
Chargers’ Joey Bosa Expects To Return In Week 8
The 2024 campaign has included another hurdle for Joey Bosa to clear on the injury front. The longtime Chargers edge rusher is set to return to action this week, though. Bosa said on Friday (via The Athletic’s Daniel Popper) he is set to play in Week 8 against the Saints. The four-time
Joey Bosa expects to play a limited role Sunday
The Chargers list edge rusher Joey Bosa as questionable to play in Sunday’s game against the Saints. Bosa said he expects to play a limited role. Bosa has played only 56 snaps in three games this season, with back and then hip issues. Bosa said he actually developed a glute
Dolphins want to see big change when Tua Tagovailoa returns
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to the Miami Dolphins starting lineup on Sunday vs. the Arizona Cardinals after getting through the NFL’s concussion protocol. His return has sparked some intense debate as to whether or not he should continue his career given the number of concussions he has
The stash of Father of Mine books to be donated is shrinking, slowly but surely
The stash of more than 600 copies of Father of Mine to be donated as I see fit, thanks to someone who bought $10,000 worth of them, is gradually shrinking. As I mentioned last week, 500 are going to the West Virginia Division of Correction and Rehabilitation, for distribution at
Cowboys’ Dalvin Cook Could Play In Week 8
As the Cowboys search for a spark in the running game coming off their bye, a new backfield option could be introduced. Head coach Mike McCarthy suggested Dalvin Cook could make his season debut in Week 8. “Dalvin is ready,” McCarthy said on Friday (via Nick Harris of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram). “I really
Deebo Samuel: Two solid practices, we’ll see about Sunday
49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is listed as questionable to face the Cowboys on Sunday night because of the illness that put him in the hospital last weekend and he didn’t give much of a hint about which way the decision will go when he spoke to reporters on Friday.
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/25/24
October 25th, 2024 at 6:53pm CST by Adam La Rose Friday’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Carter is dealing with a wrist injury which will require surgery. Head coach Sean McDermott indicated (via Katherine Fitzgerald of the Buffalo News) the team was initially unsure of if a
Micah Parsons shouldn’t play until he’s 100 percent, or until he gets paid
On Sunday night, Cowboys defensive standout Micah Parsons will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury. He should stay away until he’s completely 100 percent. Parsons has yet to get the second contract he deserves. He’s due to make only $2.989 million this year. He should have held
Rookie addresses his controversial Daniel Jones comments
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers made headlines following the team’s 28-3 loss to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles, seemingly criticizing quarterback Daniel Jones for not throwing to him enough. “Watch the target tape. I was open,” Nabers told reporters after the game Sunday. He caught only four balls
WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From October 25
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s live coverage of WWE SmackDown on October 25. With just over a week to go until Crown Jewel, WWE is preparing for the event by… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Dolphins Place QB Tyler Huntley On IR
Just as the Dolphins are set to get Tua Tagovailoa back in the lineup this week, they will be without Tyler Huntley for an extended stretch. The latter was placed on injured reserve Friday, per a team announcement. Huntley is dealing with the shoulder injury which forced him out of Miami’s Week 7 contest.
Vikings-Rams draws 12.6 million for Thursday Night Football
The Rams’ upset win over the Vikings was a winner for Amazon Prime. Thursday night’s 30-20 L.A. win drew 12.6 million viewers on average. It’s an 11-percent increase over last week’s Week 8 Thursday night game, between the Buccaneers and the Bills. For the season, Thursday Night Football is averaging
Steelers star experiencing resurgent season
Najee Harris has looked great for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, and people are taking notice. Harris, who is in his fourth NFL season, is putting up his best stats since his 2021 rookie campaign. The 26-year-old has rushed for 478 yards on 117 carries with two touchdowns this season.
Chargers WRs Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis doubtful; DE Joey Bosa questionable
The Chargers will be short-handed at wideout again this week. The team lists wide receivers Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Derius Davis (hamstring) as doubtful. Both missed the Week 7 loss to the Cardinals. Wide receivers Ladd McConkey (hip) and DJ Chark (groin) are questionable. Chark could return from injured reserve