NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/2/24
Tuesday’s practice squad updates: Arizona Cardinals Houston Texans Los Angles Rams New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers The Cardinals have added some necessary kicker depth. Per Tyler Drake of AZSports, Matt Prater is dealing with a left knee issue, necessitating the addition of Chad Ryland. The former fourth-round pick spent
Aidan Hutchinson visited PFT Live on Wednesday
Wednesday’s PFT Live included a variety of guests. Those guests included Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Hutchinson, who has 6.5 sacks in four games, addressed a variety of topics. He said he had noticed extra attention; on Monday night, he was chipped by Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf. Hutchinson also said
Jordan Love (knee) remains limited in practice
Packers quarterback Jordan Love returned from an MCL sprain, only 23 days after it happened. He arguably shouldn’t have. Love didn’t seem to be 100 percent against the Vikings. Given that Malik Willis had won two games in Love’s absence, maybe someone should have persuaded Love to wait another week.
Cowboys lose another starter as key WR will miss Week 5 game
After placing defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on the injured reserve list and divulging that DE Micah Parsons will likely miss the Cowboys’ primetime showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, Dallas disclosed that starting wide receiver Brandin Cooks developed an infection in his knee after receiving injections for an
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill on his name being mentioned in trade rumors: ‘I love being here’
Like Adams and Johnson, Hill is on his current roster after arriving via trade. He was dealt to the Dolphins by the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2022 season. Hill responded with Pro Bowl seasons in each of his campaigns so far for Miami. However, the Chiefs have won
Khalil Shakir missed practice Wednesday with an ankle injury
With Stefon Diggs gone, receiver Khalil Shakir is the closest thing the Bills have to a No. 1 receiver. He might not be playing on Sunday. Shakir suffered an ankle injury on Sunday night against the Ravens. On Wednesday, he didn’t practice. Also missing practice on Wednesday were tackle Dion
Ravens’ Arthur Maulet Returns To Practice
The Ravens’ secondary could have a veteran contributor back in the fold soon. Cornerback Arthur Maulet returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis. Maulet was placed on injured reserve/designated for return before the roster cut deadline. As a result, he was eligible to be activated by Week 5 at the
Davante Adams’s new team will need to have enough cap space for his contract
If/when the Raiders trade receiver Davante Adams, his next team will need to have one specific issue under control before the deal is done. The team will need to have enough salary cap space to absorb Adams’s contract. His salary is $16.89 million. It works out to $938,333 per week.
Tyreek Hill expects big difference in Miami offense this week
Trade me once, shame on you. Trade me twice, shame on me. That’s the mindset that apparently has prompted Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill to say all the right things, most of the time, about his situation. He knows if he’s traded a second time, he’ll be regarded as the problem.
Why Davante Adams isn’t expected to play in Week 5
Davante Adams may or may not be traded before Sunday, but even if he is not, he will not be suiting up for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5. Adams is not expected to play Sunday against the Denver Broncos due to a hamstring injury, according to Adam Schefter
Ravens RB Derrick Henry, Lions QB Jared Goff highlight Players of the Week
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff and Baltimore running back Derrick Henry earned spots on the NFL’s Week 4 honor roll after their prime-time performances. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League
Davante Adams, Maxx Crosby among 11 Raiders out of practice
Davante Adams wants a trade, and the Raiders would “consider” moving the receiver for the a package that includes a second-round pick. For now, he remains with the Raiders . . . and he remains out of practice. Adams initially was listed with a hamstring injury Thursday when he was
Rams Designate Darious Williams For Return
The Rams have been faced with a number of challenges on the injury front this offseason, but help on defense could be coming soon. Cornerback Darious Williams was designated for return from injured reserve on Wednesday, per a team announcement. Williams dealt with a hamstring injury during the summer, and it lingered
Tyler Badie “possibly” a candidate for injured reserve
Broncos running back Tyler Badie did not practice Wednesday as expected. Coach Sean Payton said Badie is “doing better” but still being evaluated and “possibly” a candidate for injured reserve. Badie injured his back in Sunday’s win over the Jets. He was taken off the field on a cart while
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Defenses for Week 5
You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers — at least we hope so. Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting Justin Jefferson. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t see such simple analysis
Susie Maxwell Berning, three-times U.S. Women’s Open champion, dies at 83
Susie Maxwell Berning, a three-time U.S. Women’s Open champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member, died Wednesday. She was 83. The USGA confirmed Maxwell Berning’s death in a release. “Susie was a true trailblazer from the moment she picked up a golf club,” said USGA CEO Mike Whan. “When
Cowboys veteran WR to miss time with knee infection
The Cowboys’ injury luck continues to worsen. Veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks will be sidelined for Week 5 and potentially longer after an infection developed in his right knee, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. Cooks injured his knee against the Giants on Thursday and remained in New York for a medical
Panthers HC Dave Canales says team not interested in trading WR Diontae Johnson
Canales has good reason to cling to Johnson, his team’s best receiving option in a passing game that required a quarterback change from Bryce Young to Andy Dalton to get off the ground. When watching Panthers games, it’s evident Johnson is their best receiver, especially after they lost veteran Adam
Dave Canales doesn’t see Panthers trading Diontae Johnson
Diontae Johnson has been the subject of trade speculation with the Panthers sitting 1-3 and several teams looking for wide receiver help on the trade market. Coach Dave Canales, though, doesn’t expect that to happen. “My job is to do the best thing, to put the best 11 guys out
Cowboys’ Brandin Cooks To Miss Time
4:53pm: Providing further details on the matter, NFL Network’s Jane Slater reports Cooks underwent injections in his knee to avoid a scope being necessary. That is when the infection occurred, and the Cowboys’ team doctor later performed a scope to address the infection and its effect on Cooks’ meniscus. He should
Tyreek Hill on trade speculation: I’d love to be here moving forward
The injury to Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has led to a lot of discussion about what the back-to-back Super Bowl champs may do to bolster their receiving corps in the coming weeks and one idea that’s been bandied about is a trade that would bring Tyreek Hill back to
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Kickers for Week 5
I am sorry, Daniel Carlson. It’s not you, it’s your offense. We know Carlson is one of the most reliable kickers in the league, but if his offense can’t move the ball, what good is reliability? Twice this year, Carlson has been held under five fantasy points. You simply cannot
Trey Hendrickson, B.J. Hill limited at Bengals practice
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that the team will see where the week takes us in regard to defensive end Trey Hendrickson’s availability for Sunday’s game against the Ravens and Wednesday provided some reason for optimism about his presence. Hendrickson took part in practice on a limited basis. Taylor
Dolphins to be without top defender for remainder of season
Jaelan Phillips has again run into injury trouble, which will cut his season short. The fourth-year Dolphins edge rusher announced on Wednesday he will miss the remainder of the campaign. Phillips’ statement notes he suffered a knee injury during Miami’s Week 4 loss on Monday night. The ailment will require reconstructive
Joe Burrow, Bengals approaching game vs. Ravens with urgency: Must be ‘near perfect’
To the Bengals’ credit, they haven’t had much of an issue scoring in the last three weeks, putting 25, 33 and 34 points on the board in their most recent three contests. Because their defense has struggled to get stops, only one has produced a win, and Burrow knows he’s
Matt LaFleur: Packers dodged a bullet with Christian Watson set to avoid injured reserve
Despite a report that Packers wide receiver Christian Watson could go on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, head coach Matt LaFleur said today that Watson won’t miss much time. Asked if Watson can avoid injured reserve, LaFleur said he “absolutely” can. “Just talking to him today, I think
Dolphins’ Jaelan Phillips To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Jaelan Phillips has once again run into injury trouble which will cut his season short. The fourth-year Dolphins edge rusher announced on Wednesday he will miss the remainder of the campaign. Phillips’ statement notes he suffered a knee injury during Miami’s Week 4 loss on Monday night. The ailment will require
Tight ends for Week 5
The Vikings defense has been very good, for the most part, this season. Plus, this game will be played in London, where only one team has reached 28 points since 2021. Conklin has fewer than six fantasy points in three of four games. He has two or fewer in two
Nick Chubb limited in Wednesday return to practice
Browns running back Nick Chubb officially returned to practice on Wednesday in a limited capacity. It was Chubb’s first practice in over a year after he suffered a major knee injury during the team’s Week 2 matchup against Pittsburgh last season. The Browns have 21 days to activate Chubb to
Cowboys have no interest in trade for Davante Adams
The Cowboys made a trade for a star Raiders receiver in 2018, giving up a first-round draft pick. Amari Cooper spent four seasons in Dallas and made 292 receptions for 3,893 yards and 27 touchdowns and a Pro Bowl, and though the Cowboys insist they don’t regret trading him to
Patriots RB reacts to possibly being benched
Many New England Patriots fans would agree that running back Rhamondre Stevenson is the team’s best offensive weapon. However, the fourth-year pro has hit a rough patch, posting one fumble in four straight games to open the 2024 season. On Wednesday morning, head coach Jerod Mayo said that Stevenson’s issues
Week 5 injury report for 2024 NFL season
NFL.com tracks all injuries for each Week 5 game of the 2024 NFL season. This content was brought to you by: NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League
Tyreek Hill: I wasn’t frustrated on sideline, I was motivating my teammates
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill didn’t talk to reporters after Monday night’s loss to the Titans, so there wasn’t a chance to asking him about video that showed him yelling on the sideline in the vicinity of head coach Mike McDaniel. Hill appeared to be upset or frustrated by the
Commanders’ Marcus Mariota, Efe Obada, Jordan Magee Return To Practice
The Commanders have enjoyed a strong start to the season, and they could have a number of reinforcements in the fold soon. Among the players who returned to practice on Wednesday is backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. The 30-year-old was placed on injured reserve just before the start of the regular season.
Wide receivers for Week 5
If Jordan Love is at full power, Reed is a must-start option. In each of his two games with Love this season, Reed has gone for over 130 yards and a touchdown, averaging 30.1 fantasy PPG. But he is not the only Packers receiver to get excited about. Wicks’ numbers
JC Tretter returns to NFLPA, as “chief strategy officer”
Former NFL Players Association president JC Tretter is back. And he’s got a new job. It’s literally a new job. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, Tretter will serve as the NFLPA’s chief strategy officer. Tretter will report to NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell. “He brings continuity with the
T.J. Hockenson will practice with Vikings Friday
The 4-0 Vikings are getting close to having a significant offensive piece back in the lineup. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Wednesday that tight end T.J. Hockenson will travel to London with the team and take part in Friday’s practice. That will open the three-week window for Hockenson
Report: One team viewed as most likely for Davante Adams trade
If and when the Las Vegas Raiders trade wide receiver Davante Adams, one specific team is viewed by the rest of the league as most likely to get it done. Many of the teams that have checked in on Adams’ availability believe the New York Jets will be the team
‘The rest of us are focused on Denver’
“Because it starts with me, because that’s my only focus,” Pierce said. “I get paid here to get ready each and every week for the opponent. I don’t blink. I don’t flinch. I’ve said it before: I’ve been through enough in my life with adversity and stuff that it doesn’t
Dan Campbell would consider giving Jake Bates a chance to kick a 73-yard field goal
Lions kicker Jake Bates made three field goals of 60 or more yards during the most recent UFL season, and Lions coach Dan Campbell thinks Bates could conceivably make one from beyond 70 yards. Campbell said that on Monday night, he was thinking about how long a field goal Bates
Panthers Open Practice Window For Dane Jackson, Ian Thomas; Josey Jewell To Miss Time
The Panthers have opened the 21-day window for cornerback Dane Jackson and tight end Ian Thomas to return to practice after both players started the season on injured reserve, according to ESPN’s David Newton. Carolina took advantage of the NFL’s new IR rules after Jackson’s training camp hamstring injury, using
Running backs for Week 5
Sure, Swift’s massive point total from Week 4 looks awesome, but the volume he saw in that game is what really matters. He led all Bears players in carries, rushing yards, targets, catches and receiving yards, and he scored a touchdown. It’s not ideal that the goal-line work went to
Cardinals open practice window for OL Christian Jones
The Cardinals are getting one of their rookies back at practice. Arizona announced on Wednesday that the club is opening the 21-day practice window for rookie offensive lineman Christian Jones to return from injured reserve. Jones suffered an ankle injury in August that kept him out for the season’s first
Report: Aaron Rodgers to be listed as limited participant in practice with knee
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers emerged from Sunday’s loss to the Broncos with a knee what was, as he said, “a little swollen.” As the Jets prepare to face the Vikings in London on Sunday, Rodgers reportedly will be missing a little practice time. Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports that Rodgers
Doug Pederson addresses if he has lost Jaguars locker room
Coming off the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 24-20 loss to the Houston Texans this past Sunday, head coach Doug Pederson discussed the state of Jacksonville’s locker room amid the club’s 0-4 start to the season. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Pederson was directly asked if he had lost his locker room one month into the campaign. “I would know,” Pederson responded, as shared by Myles Simmons of
Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence among nine players looking to overcome slow start to 2024 NFL season
After tearing his Achilles four snaps into the 2023 campaign, Rodgers entered this season as a question mark. Personally, I was skeptical of a 40-year-old fresh off a major injury being able to regularly produce at a high level. Turns out my concerns were valid, at least in the early
Antonio Pierce: Davante Adams is rehabbing, rest of us are focused on Denver
A report that Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams requested a trade on Tuesday was followed by one that said the team is willing to consider moving him, but head coach Antonio Pierce didn’t confirm or deny anything on the trade front Wednesday. Pierce was asked about Adams’s status with the
Texans DE Dylan Horton Returns To Practice Following Cancer Remission
Texans defensive end Dylan Horton will return to practice today after starting the season on the reserve/non-football injury list, according to KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson. Horton was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma in December 2023, sidelining him for Houston’s last seven regular-season matchups and the postseason. He completed his
NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks for Week 5
Let’s keep bringing the spice, shall we? Burrow has one big fantasy game this season and it came in the best matchup for a QB, against the Commanders. He has averaged 13.9 fantasy PPG in his other three games. Now he gets the Ravens, who held Josh Allen to just
Anthony Richardson still sore, won’t practice Wednesday
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is not ready to get back on the field. Richardson left last Sunday’s win over the Steelers with what was described as a hip injury. A report earlier this week said Richardson is day-to-day with oblique and abdominal injuries and whatever the issue is, it is