
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/26/24
Thursday’s minor moves around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Reverted to season-ending IR (practice window expired): CB Elijah Jones Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions New York Jets San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Harris’ second season with the Browns saw him play a key role with 13 starts and a 59%


Seahawks’ playoff push takes a hit with latest Kenneth Walker news
The Seattle Seahawks are in a tough spot as they look to claw back into the NFC playoff picture after two losses in a row to the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. As it stands, they’re on the bubble and on the outside looking in, but any hopes they


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/26/24
December 26th, 2024 at 6:16pm CST by Adam La Rose Thursday’s practice squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Signed: OL Matthew Jones Atlanta Falcons Detroit Lions Signed: LB DaRon Gilbert Indianapolis Colts Signed: LB Michael Tutsie Minnesota Vikings New York Giants San Francisco 49ers Tennessee Titans Washington Commanders This content was brought to you by:


Cowboys are making sensible move with CeeDee Lamb’s health
With little to play for except pride, now seemed like the right time for the Dallas Cowboys to shut down wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Per ESPN, on Thursday, the Cowboys announced that Lamb (right shoulder) will not play in the team’s last two games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington


Extension Candidate: Nik Bonitto
As the Broncos reconstructed their pass-rushing corps following the Von Miller trade, high-profile veterans Bradley Chubb and Randy Gregory headlined the team’s depth chart. Baron Browning and fellow Ohio State alum-turned-2021 Broncos draftee Jonathon Cooper loomed as rotational pieces as well. The team’s plans changed fairly quickly to start its


NFL Draft intel: Is Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty an ideal target for NFC East team?
Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. From Boise State’s elite running back to Michigan’s star defensive tackle, here are five players we are tracking: Should this NFC East team target Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty? The Athletic’s Jon Machota and


49ers Targeted Terry McLaurin In Potential Commanders Trade
The 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk saga brought countless rumors last summer. The what-ifs involved a host of teams and other wideouts — Amari Cooper, Justin Jefferson and Courtland Sutton among them — as San Francisco ultimately stayed the course with a player who snared second-team All-Pro acclaim last season. Aiyuk talks


Report: Nick Sirianni, Zach Ertz got into postgame confrontation
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reportedly had a heated confrontation with a former franchise legend following Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sirianni and Commanders tight end Zach Ertz had a heated exchange on the field after the Commanders came from


Eagles To Bring Back QB Ian Book
Dealing with multiple injuries at quarterback, the Eagles hosted Ian Book on a visit. That meeting will lead to a free agency addition. Book is signing on with Philadelphia. This is a practice squad deal, per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo. With Jalen Hurts in concussion protocol and backup Kenny Pickett dealing


Patriots player goes viral for recruiting pitch to Tee Higgins
New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is getting an early start on recruiting soon-to-be free agents, and he delivered a very unique message to Tee Higgins. During a TikTok live with his family on Tuesday, Bourne gave Higgins a shoutout. Bourne told Higgins to “come to the Pats” and


Raiders Expected To Target 1st-Round Quarterback
The Raiders’ 2024 season has made one thing very clear: one way or another, Las Vegas needs a new quarterback next year. Their quest to find a new signal-caller may have taken a hit in Week 16, as the Raiders’ victory over the Jaguars dropped them from second to sixth


The ‘NFL rookie quarterbacks with the most passing yards’ quiz
2024 has been far from perfect for the Chicago Bears and their rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Heading into Week 17’s “Thursday Night Football” matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, the Bears are just 4-11 and have already started the process of overhauling their coaching staff. But despite the lack of wins,


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/25/24
Here are the NFL’s practice squad moves from Christmas Day: Detroit Lions Signed: DE Chris Smith This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors


Ravens’ Jackson bolsters MVP case in dominant win vs. Texans
With Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson heating up, don’t expect Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen to win MVP in a landslide. Jackson showed why he deserves to win his third MVP in Baltimore’s 31-2 win over the Houston Texans (9-7) on Christmas Day. Against Houston, Jackson broke former Atlanta Falcons


Austin Ekeler Could Return This Season
Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has been on injured reserve since the end of November, but he has a chance to play again before the end of the season. Head coach Dan Quinn said on Tuesday that Ekeler’s return is “absolutely possible,” per ESPN’s John Keim. Ekeler suffered a scary concussion


Chiefs clinch AFC’s top seed in Christmas drubbing of Steelers
The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC will run through Kansas City and Arrowhead Stadium once again. After a 29-10 thumping of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Kansas Chiefs improved to 15-1 and clinched the AFCs No. 1 seed for the playoffs. The 19-point victory for Kansas City was


Minor NFL Transactions: 12/25/24
Here are the NFL’s minor moves from Christmas Day: Tennessee Titans San Francisco 49ers Murray started 14 games for the Titans this year before suffering a season-ending wrist injury on Sunday. His 95 tackles currently lead the team, and safety Amani Hooker would have to make 14 stops in the


Beyonce dazzles in halftime show at Christmas Day game
Before their Christmas Day game against the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said he planned on watching Beyonce’s halftime show. Jackson probably didn’t watch the show and missed out if he didn’t. The 32-time Grammy winner dazzled in her halftime performance. The show marked the first time she performed


Steelers’ slump should make team consider starting Justin Fields
The slumping Steelers might want to consider a quarterback change. On Wednesday, Pittsburgh lost its third straight game — 29-10 to the Chiefs (15-1). With the loss, the Steelers (10-6) fell out of first in the AFC North, likely setting them up to begin the postseason on the road. Quarterback


Watch: Ravens’ Jackson puts improvisational skills on full display
Lamar Jackson’s ability to ad-lib separates the Baltimore Ravens star from other quarterbacks. Late in the second quarter against the Houston Texans on Christmas Day, Jackson started scrambling on a 2nd-and-10 at Baltimore’s 20-yard line. He then lobbed a pass to tight end Mark Andrews, turning the broken play into


How Will Giants Proceed With HC Brian Daboll, GM Joe Schoen?
The 100th season in Giants history will not produce a playoff appearance, something which owner John Mara did not require for the 2024 campaign to be considered a success. Still, this year has not gone according to plan on a number of fronts. New York sits at 2-13 on the year, and


Watch: Ravens’ Jackson shows off wheels on opening drive vs. Texans
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is running less this season, but he’s still one of the most elusive players in the league. In Baltimore’s road game against the Houston Texans on Christmas Day, Jackson showed off his speed on the Ravens’ opening drive. On a 2nd-and-13 at Baltimore’s 34-yard line,


Geno Smith Dealing With Knee Injury; Mike Macdonald On QB’s 2024 Performance
The Seahawks are still in contention for a postseason berth, but their chances of winning the NFC West are slim at this point. Quarterback Geno Smith will need to deliver a pair of strong performances if Seattle is to finish the campaign at 9-8, something which will also be key in


Travis Kelce breaks Chiefs record for career receiving touchdowns
Add another accolade to the storied career of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. With a 12-yard receiving touchdown in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Steelers, Kelce surpassed Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez for the most receiving touchdowns in franchise history with 77. This


Latest On Potential Russell Wilson Steelers Extension
The Steelers’ push for the AFC North title will continue with today’s matchup against the Chiefs. A large part of Pittsburgh’s success this season has been improved play under center, and as a result Russell Wilson could turn out to be much more than a one-year rental. Since the former Super Bowl


Pete Carroll could provide Bears one important thing as head coach
With Pete Carroll reportedly having expressed interest in becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears next season, it is easy to step back and see the biggest attribute that the former Seattle Seahawks coach could bring to the Windy City. Sure, Carroll has a Super Bowl ring to his


Former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll Interested In Bears’ Job
After a year away from the NFL, former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is ready to get back on an NFL sideline, and he has his eye on a specific sideline. There are currently three jobs that will be interviewing candidates for next season: the Bears, Jets, and Saints. According


Former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll interested in Bears’ job
After a year away from the NFL, former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is ready to get back on an NFL sideline, and he has his eye on a specific sideline. There are currently three jobs that will be interviewing candidates for next season: the Bears, Jets, and Saints. According to


Broadcasting Could Affect Tom Brady’s Role In Potential Coaching Searches
The Raiders are facing a lot of questions heading into the offseason without having made the playoffs for the third straight year and the seventh time in eight years. Lots of changes have already been made to the coaching staff midseason, and team owner Mark Davis has some decisions to


Patriots Rumors: Staff, Stevenson, Brissett, Baker
It’s been a rough year for the Patriots in Year 1 of the Jerod Mayo-era. At 3-12, New England is staring a 3-14 season squarely in the face with remaining games against the Bills and Chargers. The struggles have come at every level of the game: the offense ranks 30th


Rodgers again addresses Jets leaks after Woody Johnson story
During a Monday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemed to joke about last week’s report from The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt, Dianna Russini and Michael Silver that claimed, among other things, that the teenage sons of team owner Woody Johnson allegedly have some influence regarding


Cowboys’ Jones seemingly provides hint regarding McCarthy’s future
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones possibly dropped a clue about head coach Mike McCarthy’s future. After a 3-7 start, the Cowboys have won four of their last five games. During a Tuesday interview with KRLD-FM in Dallas, Jones credited McCarthy for the team’s improvement. “I can’t tell you how proud


Wildly successful Packers are playoff bound, but huge question remains
With an easy 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday, the Green Bay Packers are in the playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons under head coach Matt LaFleur. The win raised LaFleur’s December record with the Packers to 20-3 — the highest winning percentage (.870) in


Insider shares surprising job-security update on Giants’ Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll
Rumors claiming that New York Giants co-owner John Mara could fire general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll either before or after the ongoing season concludes hovered over the organization long before it took the league’s worst overall record (2-13) into Christmas. However, on the latest episode of


Rodgers addresses talk of him missing Week 17 with knee injury
Aaron Rodgers has played through a number of injuries this season, and the New York Jets star plans to do so again in Week 17. Jets head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters on Tuesday that Rodgers has been battling a knee injury. Ulbrich said he is unsure if Rodgers will


Ravens have big injury concern on offense going into game vs. Texans
The Baltimore Ravens are already in the playoffs, but they still have a chance to win the AFC North and secure at least one home playoff game if they can win their remaining two games and get some help along the way. The first step in that process will be


Aaron Rodgers’ future remains murky as changes abound within Jets
As he continues to deal with his latest nagging injury, Aaron Rodgers confirmed he will play the Jets’ final two games this season. Whether those matchups represent the final ones of his tenure with the team — if not of his career — remains to be seen. Signs have long


Buccaneers Designate S Jordan Whitehead For Return
Jordan Whitehead suffered a pectoral injury last month, and the Buccaneers initially feared a tear had occurred. That did not prove to be the case, though, leaving the door open to a return as early as Week 17. The veteran safety could indeed be back in the fold in time for


Could Murray, Harrison Jr. disconnect hint at problem for Cardinals?
Why can’t Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and quarterback Kyler Murray seem to click? When the Cardinals drafted Harrison with the No. 4 pick, they hoped he and Murray would form an elite tandem. However, the QB acknowledged that has yet to happen. “Yeah, we’ve gotta get


Dolphins Will Not Activate Bradley Chubb
Bradley Chubb has spent the 2024 season rehabbing his ACL tear from late last year. Whether or not the veteran edge rusher would play down the stretch remained a question until today. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Tuesday (via ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques) that Chubb will not be activated from the reserve/PUP


Dolphins will not activate two-time Pro Bowl DE
Bradley Chubb spent the 2024 season rehabbing his ACL tear from late last year. Until Tuesday, whether the veteran edge rusher would play down the stretch was unclear. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Tuesday (via ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques) that Chubb will not be activated from the reserve/PUP list. The


Tank Dell To Undergo Multiple Surgeries; Texans WR’s 2025 Availability In Doubt
Tank Dell appeared to be on track for a long recovery as he exited the Texans’ Week 16 game on Saturday. Further testing confirmed the second-year receiver tore the ACL in his left knee in addition to dislocating his kneecap, leaving him unavailable to the Texans for the rest of the


Insider updates 49ers’ plans for Brock Purdy amid QB whispers
Some members of the NFL community continue to suggest that the San Francisco 49ers could trade quarterback Brock Purdy this offseason and target veteran quarterbacks Kirk Cousins or Aaron Rodgers as a temporary option at the position. However, Bleacher Report’s Scott Polacek noted that NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic said


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/24/24
Tuesday’s taxi squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New York Jets Tennessee Titans Szmyt spent time on the Bears’ practice squad last year before playing with the USFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks recently. The 26-year-old terminated his pact


Steelers set to get several key players back for Christmas game
After missing several starters in their Saturday game against the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers look poised to get several key players back for their Christmas Day game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday. That includes one of their most important players, wide receiver George Pickens. Pickens, safety DeShon


Jets, Aaron Rodgers Have Not Discussed Future; QB Still Undecided On Retirement
As continues to deal with his latest nagging injury, Aaron Rodgers confirmed he will play the Jets’ final two games this season. Whether those matchups represent the final ones of his tenure with the team – if not of his career – remains to be seen. [POLL: Where Will Aaron Rodgers Play


Three moves to fix Saints following ugly ‘MNF’ loss to Packers
The Saints (5-10) hit rock bottom in Week 16’s 34-0 loss to the Packers (11-4). There aren’t any quick fixes to make the Saints a contender in 2025, but the franchise can begin laying the groundwork for its next playoff-caliber team this offseason. Here are three things New Orleans should


First-Round QB Not Out Of Range For Raiders?
When last we looked at the updated order for the 2025 NFL Draft, the Raiders were in prime position, poised to have the No. 1 overall pick. They were tied for the league’s worst record at 2-12 with tie breakers over the Giants. However, with a win over the similarly


Chubb update puts Dolphins between a rock and a hard place
On Tuesday, the Dolphins added another chapter to their disappointing 2024 by announcing that outside linebacker Bradley Chubb won’t play this season. Per ESPN Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques, Miami declined to activate his window to return form injury, ending any chance of Chubb playing this season. Chubb suffered a devastating


Minor NFL Transactions: 12/24/24
Tuesday’s minor NFL moves, including elevations for tomorrow’s Christmas Day doubleheader: Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Denver Broncos Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots New York Giants New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco 49ers