Three Ravens who could have biggest impact vs. Buccaneers in Week 7
The Baltimore Ravens (4-2) are going on the road to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2) in Week 7. It is a highly touted battle between two of the top teams in the NFL on “Monday Night Football.” Here are three Ravens who could impact the game the most. Running
Mike Williams returns to practice for Jets
A day after the Jets traded for receiver Davante Adams — and two days after quarterback Aaron Rodgers called him out for running the wrong route on the play that became the game-sealing interception — receiver Mike Williams didn’t show up for work. The explanation was “personal reasons.” He showed
Giants To Sign T Chris Hubbard Off 49ers’ Practice Squad
In need of healthy options at the offensive tackle spot, the Giants are set to make an outside addition. Chris Hubbard is being added off the 49ers’ practice squad, head coach Brian Daboll said on Friday. Andrew Thomas is out for the year due to his recent surgery on a Lisfranc injury. Joshua Ezeudu will take
49ers plan to use Anders Carlson, their third kicker of the season, vs. Chiefs on Sunday
The 49ers will be on their third kicker of the season on Sunday. San Francisco General Manager John Lynch said today on KNBR that he expects newcomer Anders Carlson to be called up from the practice squad to the active roster and play Sunday against the Chiefs. “Anders is a
Three Steelers who could have biggest impact vs. Jets in Week 7
The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) are hosting the New York Jets (2-4) in what is a much-anticipated Week 7 matchup on “Sunday Night Football.” Here are three Steelers who could impact the game the most: Quarterback Russell Wilson On Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that Wilson is “in consideration” to
Russell Wilson: Confidence is there, I’m more myself physically
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has not named a starting quarterback for Sunday night’s game against the Jets, but all signs have pointed to Russell Wilson getting the nod for the first time this season. Wilson spent the offseason and preseason as the No. 1 quarterback on the depth chart,
Chargers, Saints, Steelers Inquire About Jets’ Mike Williams
For the second time this year, Mike Williams has generated trade discussions. Months after talks in March, he is not attached to a high-end contract a team is desperate to move. Though, the team that authorized Williams’ 2022 deal is back in on the suddenly available wide receiver. The Chargers
NFL Week 7 Takeaways: Top Takeaways for Every Game | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Javonte WilliamsAAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Had you asked Denver Broncos fans how they would feel about being 4-3 seven games into the season, the answers would have ranged somewhere between “elated” and “come on, man.” But here the Broncos sit after dismantling an admittedly overmatched, injury-ravaged New Orleans Saints team
NFL Week 7: Dougherty’s NFL betting guide, Part 2
Carolina Panthers @ Washington Commanders Sunday, Oct. 20, 4:05 p.m., CBSSpread: Commanders -8Total: 50.5 The Commanders held their own in a competitive loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week. They’re averaging 34.3 points over the last four games, and here comes a Carolina defense that ranks dead last in points
Steelers have no comment about DeShon Elliott’s social-media post about Mike Tomlin
When I first saw it, I moved on. Largely because I didn’t know what to make of it. But once I started hearing about it from executives with other teams, I decided to give it a closer look. Steelers safety DeShon Elliott posted a modified image of coach Mike Tomlin
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/17/24
Thursday’s minor moves: Denver Broncos New Orleans Saints New York Jets Tampa Bay Buccaneers Watson could be claimed off waivers by any teams seeking backfield depth. If that does not take place, though, he will become a free agent. Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports a mutual interest exists
Thursday Night Football: Derek Carr, Taysom Hill among Saints’ inactives vs. Broncos
Starting quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) and tight end Taysom Hill (rib) were doubtful for Thursday Night Football, so there was no real chance they were going to play. The Saints made it official, listing the two star players on their inactive list. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will start his second
Ricky Pearsall takes huge step toward making his 49ers debut
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall appears set to make his NFL debut soon, less than two months after he was shot in the chest. The 49ers officially opened Pearsall’s practice window this week as he remains on the reserve/non-football injury list. Although he still has not been officially
Diontae Johnson, Jadeveon Clowney miss another practice for Panthers
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson and linebacker Jadeveon Clowney are two of the headline names on a long Panthers injury report on Thursday. The Panthers have 22 names on the report with Johnson (ankle) and Clowney (shoulder) both listed as non-participants. It’s the second straight day that both players have been
Broncos To Activate OLB Baron Browning, RT Mike McGlinchey
2:01pm: McGlinchey will also return when first eligible. Although the Broncos could have given their two recovering players the mini-bye to move toward a return, they have deemed neither IR-return cog as in need of extra time. The veteran right tackle will join Browning in coming off IR tonight, NFL.com’s
Rakim Jarrett returns to Buccaneers practice
The Buccaneers have another wide receiver to work into the practice mix. The team announced on Thursday that Rakim Jarrett has been designated to return from injured reserve. Jarrett suffered an undisclosed injury this summer and has spent the entire season on injured reserve. Jarrett made the Bucs as an
Justin Fields offers honest take on possibly losing his starting job
The Pittsburgh Steelers look like they are going to make a quarterback change in Week 7 despite their impressive start to the season. If Justin Fields is angry about that, he is doing a good job of keeping it to himself. Fields was asked on Thursday about the possibility of
With Tyler Bass struggling, Bills sign K Lucas Havrisik to practice squad
With Tyler Bass struggling this season, the Bills have brought in another kicker. Buffalo announced on Thursday that the team has signed Lucas Havrisik to its practice squad. Havrisik, 25, was most recently with the Browns during the offseason and training camp. Last season, Havrisik kicked in nine games for
Titans To Release S Jamal Adams
Jamal Adams‘ 29th birthday will involve a morning release. The veteran safety is out in Tennessee, with the Titans moving on after barely using the former All-Pro. Adams requested to be moved, per ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter. As a vested veteran cut before the trade deadline, Adams will head straight to
Juwan Johnson: Saints are desperate for a win
History will be in the air in New Orleans on Thursday night as the Saints honor Drew Brees during their game against the Broncos and their head coach Sean Payton. Payton’s long run with the Saints and the Super Bowl he and Brees won while with the team will be
Kevin Stefanski addresses tanking takes after Amari Cooper trade
After the Cleveland Browns traded wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, outsiders noted that move showed the 1-5 Browns were essentially punting on the remainder of the season. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed such takes while speaking with reporters on Wednesday. “I think our guys get that the
Kyle Shanahan: Can’t get caught up in history with Chiefs this week
It’s a new season for the 49ers and the Chiefs, but it’s hard to avoid thinking about the end of last season as they head into Week Seven. The Chiefs will be at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday and that means that pre-game preparations for the Niners will include a look
Ownership Not Mandating Deshaun Watson Starts
Among qualified starting quarterbacks, Deshaun Watson ranks last in QBR. The Browns are riding an 0-for-26 streak on third down with Watson at the controls. The high-priced passer’s struggles have defined this Browns season and most of the past three, though this year has brought a new low for on-field
Brandon Beane: Bills are all-in to win, may make more moves before the trade deadline
Bills General Manager Brandon Beane says trading for wide receiver Amari Cooper this week may not be the last move his team makes in its quest to bring a Vince Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo this season. Beane told Pat McAfee that the Bills were eager to get Cooper from the
Rams HC Sean McVay provides promising injury update on star WR
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay seems optimistic about star wide receiver Cooper Kupp’s injury status. McVay said Kupp would participate in individual drills during Wednesday’s practice and hinted he could suit up in Sunday’s home matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4). Kupp hasn’t played since suffering an
Fresh from a bye week appearance on Fox, Matthew Stafford isn’t thinking about a career in broadcasting
During his lone week off of the 2024 season, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford spent time with the Fox pregame crew. Does that mean he’s thinking about a broadcasting career, once his playing days are over? “I don’t know,” Stafford told reporters on Wednesday. “I had fun on Sunday. That’s a
Raiders Not Open To Maxx Crosby Trade
Antonio Pierce‘s early stretch as the Raiders’ full-time HC is going worse than his interim period began. The team is 2-4 and has lost one-sided matchups to the Broncos and Steelers in successive weeks. Pierce has benched Gardner Minshew, and the Raiders signed off on their long-rumored Davante Adams trade
Joe Mixon, Laremy Tunsil are limited participants Wednesday
Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) returned to play 28 of 66 offensive snaps in Sunday’s game against the Patriots. It was clear he was not 100 percent, but Mixon still rushed for 102 yards on 13 carries, caught two passes for 30 yards and scored two touchdowns. He was
NFL Week 7: Dougherty’s NFL betting guide, Part 1
Seattle Seahawks @ Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., FOXSpread: Falcons -3Total: 51.5 After a 3-0 start to the season, the Seahawks dropped three straight games to fall back to .500. This banged-up defense has given up 35.7 points over the last three games, but they’re finally starting to
Dan Campbell on adding a DE: We’re not just going to make a move to make it
The Lions lost edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson during Sunday’s win over the Cowboys, leaving a significant void on the team’s defense. To that point, Hutchinson currently has the league lead with 7.5 sacks, despite Detroit already having its bye early in the season. But head coach Dan Campbell said on
Jets, Raiders, Johnson, Davis, Rodgers
The Jets‘ 23-20 loss may have felt like the catalyst for their long-awaited acquisition of Davante Adams, but the trade was “essentially in place before kickoff” on Monday night, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. It would have been odd if Jets general manager Joe Douglas watched Allen Lazard and
If Jets trade Haason Reddick to NFC team, they owe the Eagles a second-round pick
As agent Drew Rosenhaus explores potential trade destinations for holdout Jets defensive end Haason Reddick, there’s a lingering term from the trade that sent Reddick to New York that complicates the deal. PFT has confirmed that the price the Jets will pay to the Eagles increases from a third-round pick
Insider expands on Tom Brady’s role as minority owner of Raiders
Before it was confirmed on Tuesday that Tom Brady had been approved as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Brady would eventually “have a prominent voice in the team’s football operation.” NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated expanded on Bonsignore’s update for a piece published on Tuesday. “One NFC exec told me, via
Uncertainty lingers regarding new Comeback Player of the Year criteria
In June, the Associated Press clarified the guidelines for the official Comeback Player of the Year award. As of last week, betting trends showed that folks weren’t necessarily heeding the change. Which prompted a tweet last week from Rob Maaddi of the AP aimed at clarifying the clarification. Uncertainty still
Browns’ Nick Chubb Expected To Return In Week 7
OCTOBER 16: In a Players’ Tribune essay, Chubb pointed to this timeline being accurate. The seventh-year running back is planning on debuting in Week 7. The Browns appear set to activate the Pro Bowl back from the PUP list before their matchup with the Bengals. OCTOBER 13: Nick Chubb returned to
Jaguars waiting on league to reinstate Tashaun Gipson
The Jaguars signed safety Tashaun Gipson in August with the knowledge that he would miss the first six games of the regular season, but Gipson’s return to active duty has not proceeded as expected. Gipson was suspended six games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy and the Jaguars played
Insider skeptical about Steelers starting Russell Wilson vs. Jets
Shortly after NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that veteran quarterback Russell Wilson was “in line” to start over Justin Fields for Sunday’s home game against the 2-4 New York Jets, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin hinted he was ready to make the switch to Wilson. For a piece published Wednesday, ESPN’s Dan Graziano explained why he
Bo Nix: I’m making strides, not where I want to be yet
Last Sunday’s game against the Chargers offered a pretty good example of how Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix’s NFL career has played out thus far. Nix was 3-of-10 for 22 yards and an interception as the Broncos fell behind 20-0, but he returned to go 16-of-23 for 194 yards and
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/15/24
Today’s NFL practice squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Signed: T Spencer Rolland Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco 49ers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Washington Commanders Amos is far-removed from
Mike Tomlin: I got ready for Davante Adams last week, I’ll get ready for him this week
NFL schedulers sent the Steelers to Las Vegas to face the Raiders in Week Six and they have them back at home to host the Jets in Week Seven, so they’ve been keeping their eyes on wide receiver Davante Adams for some time. Adams was on the Raiders leading up
Watch: Vintage Aaron Rodgers pass leads to Garrett Wilson TD
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and star wideout Garrett Wilson had only connected for touchdowns twice so far through five games of the 2024 season. A case can be made that the lack of scoring between what was thought to be one of the best quarterback/wideout duos in the
WWE NXT Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights from Oct. 15
In a return to the WWE Performance Center on October 15, WWE NXT promised major build toward Halloween Havoc. Trick Williams would be watching closely as “All… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/15/24
Today’s minor moves in the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Houston Texans Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Nichols is reportedly out for the season, per the Cardinals, but Prater could still return after an
Andy Reid is 21-4 following a bye week, best in NFL history
The NFL schedule makers didn’t do the 49ers any favor when they scheduled them to play the Chiefs in Week Seven, following Kansas City’s Week Six bye. No coach in NFL history has been better at using the bye week to his team’s advantage than Chiefs coach Andy Reid, whose
Robert Kraft confirms Bill Belichick theory about Tom Brady leaving Patriots
Apple TV’s “The Dynasty” documentary released earlier this year made it clear that Tom Brady left the New England Patriots in March 2020 because he “wasn’t going to sign up for more of” playing under head coach Bill Belichick. During a recent appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” Patriots owner Robert Kraft touched
Aaron Rodgers was wrong to criticize Mike Williams
A staggering array of rude statements can be justified with comments like “I was just answering a question” or “I was just being honest” or “I was just trying to help” or whatever the person who said the rude thing says after the fact to justify their rudeness. On Monday
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall Set To Resume Practicing
OCTOBER 15: Coming off their bye week, the 49ers have made this designation official. Pearsall has been designated for return, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweets. It would make sense if the team gave Pearsall the full three-week onramp before activating him; Tuesday’s return designation starts that clock. The 49ers must activate
Riley Moss, Ja’Quan McMillian bumped up to full practice participation
The Broncos upgraded the practice participation level of two cornerbacks on Tuesday’s injury report. Riley Moss (hip) and Ja’Quan McMillian (ankle) were both bumped up to full participation. The Broncos only held a walkthrough, so both listings are an estimation of what they would have done in a full practice
NFL approves Tom Brady’s bid to buy stake in Raiders
Nearly 18 months after Tom Brady agreed to buy a stake in the Raiders, NFL owners have finally approved the measure. The all-time QB great-turned-broadcaster is now a part-owner of the AFC West franchise, per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. Brady’s ownership effort receiving the necessary 24 votes Tuesday both finishes his long-running
Davante Adams: Raider Nation has and always will be part of my family
The Raiders gave up first- and second-round picks to get Davante Adams from the Packers in 2022. In less than three seasons, the team paid him $62.78 million and in return got 37 games, one Pro Bowl, 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 touchdowns with no playoff appearances. The