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Earlier this week, multiple New York Giants players publicly campaigned for team co-owner John Mara to retain head coach Brian Daboll for another season even though the Giants will enter Week 18 at 3-13 and have gone 9-25 (playoffs included) over their past 34 games under Daboll.  However, Mara probably

Today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals Detroit Lions New England Patriots Waived: DT Haggai Ndubuisi Seattle Seahawks The Patriots signed Haggai Ndubuisi off the Commanders practice squad just yesterday, but the team is already waiving the defensive tackle. As ESPN’s Mike Reiss notes, Ndubuisi is being waived with a

“Not sure what he’s gonna run, nor do I care,” an NFL scout told Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz during Skattebo’s impressive performance. “You can’t bring the dude down. That’s a skill that translates to the pro level.” Per the Associated Press, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Skattebo was “as advertised.” “He

January 2nd, 2025 at 8:07pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s practice squad moves: Detroit Lions Los Angeles Chargers San Francisco 49ers The Chargers added some veteran safety depth in Terrell Edmunds today. The former first-round pick most recently had a two-month stint with the Steelers, collecting seven tackles in five

For a piece published on Thursday morning, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler shared that “just about everybody I talk to agrees that” Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen “has a real chance to become a head coach after one year in Tampa Bay.”  Coen spoke with reporters later in the day and suggested

Jerod Mayo is expected to make it to his second season as Patriots head coach, but it’s sounding like the same can’t be said for New England’s offensive coordinator. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Alex Van Pelt is considered a “potential one-and-done” with the Patriots. [RELATED: Patriots Still Expected To

Here are five AFC players with the biggest gripes about not making the initial cut. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert Herbert picked a bad year to have his best season. He’s put up bigger numbers during his five-year NFL career, but he’s arguably never played better. Through the Chargers’ first 16

The Jets have completed their fourth GM interview. The team announced that they interviewed ESPN analyst Louis Riddick earlier today. We heard last month that the Jets were planning to interview the former NFC East exec. Riddick played nearly a decade in the NFL before spending time in Washington and

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said on Thursday that he would like another opportunity to be a head coach “at some point,” per ESPN’s John Keim. The success of the Commanders offense this season, as well as the rapid development of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, is probably going to

During Robert Saleh‘s final offseason as Jets HC, he attempted a backchannel effort to curb Nathaniel Hackett‘s power by bringing in a veteran play-caller. This stealth mission failed, as the Jets did not have their offensive coordinator position to offer. Aaron Rodgers helped see to that, helping to drive a

The New York Giants will be spared the ignominy of Saquon Barkley challenging for the single-season rushing record against them in Week 18. However, the former Giant has another way of taunting the organization a bit. The Philadelphia Eagles running back appeared in a new ad for Unisom, a sleep

Coming off a 41-7 loss to an Eagles team missing Jalen Hurts, the Cowboys saw their late-season momentum blunted. Mike McCarthy‘s contract covers one more game, the team’s season-ender against Washington. Will that be it for him in Dallas? The Cowboys took the highly unusual step of letting McCarthy coach

Make it four starting quarterbacks for the Browns this season, marking a second straight slate in which that rarely reached number will be in the equation for Cleveland. Bailey Zappe will take over in Week 18, according to The Associated Press’ Tom Withers. Zappe will replace Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who has struggled

The 2025 quarterback prospect pool has received steady criticism, but teams will have an additional dual-threat option to evaluate. Alabama’s Jalen Milroe will be part of this year’s class. Milroe announced his intention to leave Alabama on Thursday. Although Milroe has been in Tuscaloosa for four seasons, he only used

There are plenty of new faces on the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games roster, with 24 first-timers. Three of those first-timers include rookies Jayden Daniels, Brock Bowers and Jared Verse, who have all mightily impressed in their introduction to the NFL.  Daniels has led the Washington Commanders to their first

Anthony Richardson has not taken sufficient steps forward in Year 2, calling his future in Indianapolis into question. As the Colts attempted to sideline him to compete for the playoffs around Joe Flacco, Plan B did not work thanks to the 39-year-old’s struggles. This leaves a franchise that has been

Week 18 of the NFL can trigger a lot of motivation and emotion for its players and teams, mostly related around teams trying to punch their ticket into the postseason or to move up a higher seed. However, for these players there is more on the line than just playoffs

Aaron Jones‘ seven Packers seasons featured regular roles but saw the talented running back cede plenty of carries to the likes of Jamaal Williams and AJ Dillon. Despite having just turned 30, the veteran back has held an unquestioned starting post with the Vikings. The eighth-year performer has already surpassed

Aaron Jones wants to finish his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. Jones is having a successful season, helping the Vikings to a 14-2 record with 378 receiving yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 1,093 yards and five touchdowns. “This is an excellent place,” Jones told reporters Wednesday. “This

Multiple reports have now mentioned that former New England Patriots player and one-time Associated Press Coach of the Year Award winner Mike Vrabel would have at least some interest in returning to New England if Patriots owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft fire first-year head coach Jerod Mayo as

The NFL announced the rosters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, scheduled for February 2 in Orlando, Florida. The Baltimore Ravens had nine players named to the AFC’s roster, most in the NFL, while the Dolphins, Jets, Titans and Saints didn’t have a single member selected.  Which brings us to

For the past four seasons, Mike Hilton has been a regular presence in the Bengals’ secondary. The pending free agent is looking to continue his career, but it remains to be seen if that will happen in Cincinnati. “I’ve been here for a long time and really watched this place change a

JANUARY 2: McDaniel’s latest update on Tagovailoa’s situation notes that Huntley remains on track to start (h/t ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques). Changes could take place over the coming days, but an increased practice participation on Tagovailoa’s part will likely be needed for him to suit up in Week 18. DECEMBER 30: Although the

With the 13-3 Philadelphia Eagles locked into the No. 2 seed for the NFC portion of the playoffs, head coach Nick Sirianni delivered expected news when he confirmed on Wednesday he’ll rest starters such as running back Saquon Barkley during this Sunday’s regular-season finale versus the 3-13 New York Giants even though Barkley is just 101

Tyler Lockett has spent his entire 10-year career with the Seahawks, and his tenure with the team will include at least one more game. The veteran wideout is aware he could be on the move this offseason, but he has given no thought to retirement at this point. Lockett and the

While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers sounded like a quarterback who knows this Sunday’s home game against the 8-8 Miami Dolphins will be his last as a member of the New York Jets.  Rodgers also hinted he could retire regardless of whether or not a new Jets regime

Austin Ekeler was recently mentioned as a candidate to return to action before the end of the season. The veteran running back will indeed have the chance to suit up in Week 18. [RELATED: IR Return Tracker] The Commanders announced on Wednesday that Ekeler has been designated for return from injured

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is downplaying rumors about his relationship with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.  On Wednesday, ESPN’s Rich Cimini shared that Wilson said there’s no friction between him and Rodgers.  “Yeah, I’ve seen some of that. Yeah, I mean, there’s no truth to that,” Wilson told Cimini.

The Chargers have designated safety Alohi Gilman for return from injured reserve and opened his 21-day practice window, per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said that Gilman is “ready to roll,” indicating that he will be activated before the Chargers’ regular season finale on Sunday. Gilman landed on

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson addressed speculation about his relationship with Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday. Rumors have suggested that Wilson has a poor relationship with Rodgers, but the wide receiver said there was “no truth” to those claims. He claimed that the rumors were an effort to “divide”

JANUARY 1: As expected, Elliott cleared waivers on Wednesday, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. He is now free to sign with any team’s active roster or practice squad, though he is looking for an opportunity to play in the postseason. DECEMBER 31: The Cowboys are waiving running back Ezekiel Elliott, per veteran

The Giants may have cost themselves the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with an upset victory over the Colts last week, but these underdogs won’t worry about such things in Week 18. (odds via ESPN) Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-2.5) In a week full of meaningless

Here are the NFL’s minor moves on New Year’s Day: Dallas Cowboys Signed to active roster from Buccaneers’ practice squad: DE Earnest Brown Los Angeles Chargers Las Vegas Raiders Miami Dolphins New England Patriots Signed to active roster from Commanders’ practice squad: DT Haggai Ndubuisi Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks This

Dallas Goedert went down with a knee injury at the start of December. One month later, he is in position to return to the lineup. The veteran tight end has been designated for return, the Eagles announced on Wednesday. Goedert’s injured reserve stint ensured at least a four-game absence. The

Mike Vrabel‘s Browns consulting gig is over; the six-year Titans leader is a coaching free agent again. Interviews with any team carrying a vacancy can commence, giving Vrabel a potential head-start on his top competition. Regardless of what other candidates generate serious momentum, it is expected Vrabel will land a

Conner has been dealing with a “lingering right knee injury” this season, according to Cardinals team reporter Darren Urban. The two-time Pro Bowler left the game in Week 6 and again in Week 17, though he did not miss a start in between. Conner will join two other Cardinals running

As Sam Darnold has become the latest quarterback to bounce back after an underwhelming stretch, the Vikings have both enjoyed the benefits while finding themselves in a bit of a predicament from a long-term sense. As Darnold may be less likely to hit free agency due to the season he

Saquon Barkley has had the most productive rushing season in Philadelphia Eagles history, but for one more year, Eric Dickerson’s all-time record of 2,105 yards in one season is safe. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni announced on Wednesday that Barkley won’t play in Philadelphia’s Week 18 matchup with the New

The Cardinals placed running back James Conner on injured reserve on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, sidelining him for Arizona’s regular season finale against the 49ers. Conner has been dealing with a “lingering right knee injury” this season, according to Cardinals team reporter Darren Urban. The two-time Pro Bowler left

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is about to take one for the team by sitting out Sunday’s game rather than chase Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record, but Eagles fans are the ones missing out. As the No. 2 seed, Philadelphia will host either the Green Bay Packers or Washington Commanders

Here are the latest practice squad moves from around the NFL: Dallas Cowboys Signed: CB Luq Barcoo, G Jack Anderson Tampa Bay Buccaneers Signed: OL Garret Greenfield Tennessee Titans Signed: K Matthew Wright Washington Commanders Signed: OT Max Pircher This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

Hardman landed on IR on Dec. 7 with a knee injury after a quiet start to the season. He appeared in Kansas City’s first 12 games this season but made just 12 catches for 90 yards across his 114 offensive snaps. Hardman had a bigger impact on special teams, averaging

The Chiefs have designated wide receiver Mecole Hardman for return from injured reserve and opened his 21-day practice window, per Bleacher Report’s James Palmer. Hardman landed on IR on December 7 with a knee injury after a quiet start to the season. He appeared in Kansas City’s first 12 games

Adams began the season with the Titans before requesting his release in October. Tennessee obliged, giving Adams the chance to join Detroit’s practice squad at the beginning of December. He received game-day elevations in Week 14 and 15, but played just 20 snaps on defense with three total tackles. Even

The Lions released former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams from their practice squad on Wednesday, according to a team announcement. Adams began the season with the Titans before requesting his release in October. Tennessee obliged, giving Adams the chance to join Detroit’s practice squad at the beginning of December. He received

Eric Dickerson can breathe a sigh of relief for another season. His single-season rushing record will remain intact. The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to rest some of their starters on Sunday against the Giants, and one of those starters will be running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley is having a historic

As the Lions head into one of the biggest regular-season games in NFL history, the prospect of seeing key players back at work during the playoffs looms. Beyond the potential Aidan Hutchinson, David Montgomery and Carlton Davis returns, a key defender is already back at work. On IR since suffering

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has not had the best time with the New York Jets, but he certainly sounds like he has no regrets about the move to play there. Rodgers told reporters Wednesday that he has nothing but “gratitude” toward the Jets for bringing him in and letting him play

Questions lingered about the status of Jaire Alexander for the closing stages of the regular season and the playoffs. The Packers corner should not be expected to return, however. Head coach Matt LaFleur said on Wednesday that Alexander underwent knee surgery. As a result, he is likely to be sidelined for the

Austin Ekeler was recently mentioned as a candidate to return to action before the end of the season. The veteran running back will indeed have the chance to suit up in Week 18. The Commanders announced on Wednesday that Ekeler has been designated for return from injured reserve. Head coach