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The Cincinnati Bengals have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. Their 24-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens was the last nail in their coffin, and they should be thinking about draft positioning at this point. That’s why their decision to keep Joe Burrow on the field isn’t just reckless or

By Adam La Rose | at December 15, 2025 10:58 pm In the wake of another poor outing on defense, the Jets have made a late-season change on the sidelines. Head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Monday that defensive coordinator Steve Wilks has been fired. “I thought it was time to make a change,” Glenn

For most of the regular season, the Indianapolis Colts were the talk of the AFC South. But with some regression from Daniel Jones before injuries ravaged their quarterback situation, the Jacksonville Jaguars have pulled themselves into first place in the division on the back of a five-game win streak.  In

By Ben Levine | at December 15, 2025 5:55 pm Isaiah Oliver‘s season has come to an end. The Jets placed the defensive back on injured reserve today, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Oliver suffered a knee injury during the second quarter of yesterday’s loss to the Jaguars. While the

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons suffered a non-contact knee injury in a Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos. That clearly shook head coach Matt LaFleur.  Following Green Bay’s 34-26 loss to the Broncos, LaFleur didn’t confirm reports that Parsons, tied for third in the league in sacks

By Ely Allen | at December 14, 2025 10:19 pm It looked bad when it occurred, but definitive news wasn’t expected quite this soon. The Chiefs have officially announced that star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. His season has come to an end

With most of the NFL Week 15 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday’s action. Some teams officially punched their ticket for the playoffs. Other teams saw their playoff dreams officially end for the season. NFL

Early on in the season, Rams wide receiver Davante Adams sustained a mild hamstring strain. While the injury put him on the practice injury report, he didn’t miss any time because of it. In today’s big win over the Lions, though, Adams seemed to aggravate the injury into a higher

What a difference a year has made for the Chicago Bears.  Last season, Chicago went 5-12, missing the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Now, they’ve won 10 games for the first time since 2018.  The Bears (10-4) crushed the Cleveland Browns (3-11) in a 31-3 home victory on Sunday.

In early October, we heard the Packers were interested in extending contract-year wideout Romeo Doubs. Now, multiple outlets are reporting that Doubs is unlikely to be back with Green Bay in 2026. Earlier this week, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said the Packers are expected to let Doubs walk, and just a

Ex-NFL safety Ryan Clark took to ESPN’s “First Take” on Friday to tear apart the quarterback situation of the Indianapolis Colts with a railing indictment of their perceived incompetence and irresponsibility, as they are expected to start Philip Rivers against Seattle this weekend. The 44-year-old Rivers signed with the Colts

If there were any chance at reconciliation between the 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk before today, it’s likely gone now. Today, San Francisco placed the former first-round pick on the reserve/left squad list, per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports. As a result, he will be ineligible to play for

The on-again, off-again relationship between wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers looks to be off again. Potentially for good this time. The 49ers placed the wide receiver on the reserve/left squad list, making him ineligible to return to the field this season. That not only ends his

At 2-11 and in contention for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Giants will likely bring in a new head coach from outside the organization in the next couple of months. Interim choice Mike Kafka, who replaced the fired Brian Daboll a little over a month

The Indianapolis Colts officially have a new quarterback.  According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Philip Rivers will start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, even though backup QB Riley Leonard (knee) doesn’t carry an injury designation. “The Colts will start QB Philip Rivers on Sunday against the Seahawks, sources tell The Insiders.

Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt was admitted to the hospital with a lung injury on Wednesday. Watt has since undergone successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J. Watt announced. He’ll be released from the hospital on Friday. While Watt is expected to make a full

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrated his 42nd birthday back on Dec. 2, one week before 44-year-old signal-caller Philip Rivers signed with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Rodgers was asked about Rivers’ shocking return to the NFL. Why Aaron Rodgers loves that Philip Rivers is

December 12th, 2025 at 7:06pm CST by Ely Allen Today’s NFL practice squad transactions: Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins Ever the quintessential veteran, Lewis serves as the perfect example of how we explain the standard gameday practice squad elevation each year. Denver signed Lewis to their taxi squad just

One day after 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers ended his retirement and joined the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad, he addressed his teammates ahead of a midweek practice.  Rivers’ comments offered a boost to a club that has endured a difficult stretch since its Week 11 bye. Philip Rivers not taking return to

Once Philip Rivers‘ deal with the Colts was officially in place, attention turned to the matter of when he would play. The now-unretired passer looks to be on course to make his NFL return this Sunday. Rivers has practiced each of the past two days, and ESPN’s Stephen Holder notes it

The Pittsburgh Steelers may be without linebacker T.J. Watt in a crucial Week 15 game against the Miami Dolphins on “Monday Night Football.” The Steelers announced Thursday that Watt, tied for fifth in the league in forced fumbles (three), has been hospitalized because of a lung issue. Per ESPN’s Adam

Following a turnover-filled 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on “Monday Night Football,” a lot of the blame for the recent struggles from the Philadelphia Eagles has gone to Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts. It was the third straight loss for the Eagles and one in which

Today’s practice squad moves: Cleveland Browns Signed: S Chris Edmonds Los Angeles Chargers Signed: TE Tanner McLachlan Released: C Josh Kaltenberger Pittsburgh Steelers Signed: OT Doug Nester This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

We’ve made it to the fantasy football playoffs, meaning this is the most important week for owners to lock in their optimal lineups. You can’t afford any bust performances this week, and we have you covered with four players who might flop in the first round. Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby

Don’t look now, but the Dolphins have turned it around. Mike McDaniel‘s squad has won four games in a row and five of their last six. The offense has looked good in spurts with at least 30 points three times in that stretch, but the defense has been the highlight.

Frustrated Philadelphia Eagles fans and some local media members had suggested that the club should bench quarterback Jalen Hurts after he committed five total giveaways in the 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that dropped the Eagles to 8-5 this past Monday night.  During a Wednesday morning appearance on

Philip Rivers has not played since a narrow Colts wild-card loss to the Bills in January 2021. That ended a one-and-done stint with Indianapolis, and Rivers’ retirement accelerated the franchise’s post-Andrew Luck quarterback carousel. Somehow, Rivers is coming back to the Colts after nearly five years away, being signed to

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen once again put his team on his back in a 39-24 win in the snow over the Cincinnati Bengals, setting up a massive AFC East-clash with New England in Week 15. The reigning-MVP threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns while adding another 78 yards

The Cardinals opened running back Trey Benson‘s 21-day practice window on Nov. 19. Three weeks later, Benson isn’t ready to return from injured reserve. He’ll miss the rest of the season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Benson hasn’t played since suffering a knee injury in a Week 4 loss

Roughly two days after the Indianapolis Colts lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, reports revealed that 44-year-old signal-caller Philip Rivers was ending his retirement to join the Colts’ practice squad.  The Colts reportedly plan to start Rivers when they play at the 10-3 Seattle Seahawks this coming Sunday. For a

After a successful workout, Philip Rivers has lined up an unexpected comeback. The 44-year-old quarterback is set to finish the 2025 season with the Colts. Team and player agreed to a practice squad deal on Tuesday, as first reported by Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Indianapolis thus

The Philadelphia Eagles have given the Dallas Cowboys yet another break during the most crucial stretch of the season.  Philadelphia lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 22-19 on “Monday Night Football” after starting quarterback Jalen Hurts threw a season-high four interceptions. The Eagles (8-5) certainly aren’t soaring after losing three

Jerome Ford‘s season is over. The Browns announced that they’ve placed the veteran running back on IR with a shoulder injury. Center Ethan Pocic is also going on IR, an obvious move after he tore his Achilles in Week 14. A Brown since they chose him in the fifth round

This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprising turns, giving fan bases across the league a wide range of emotions. A handful of teams — including the Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars — have surged beyond expectations, fueling real optimism heading into the playoff

In the wake of Daniel Jones‘ season-ending Achilles injury, the Colts are hoping to keep their once-promising season afloat. As the organization looks to fill the gaping hole under center, they’re turning to a familiar face as a potential answer. [RELATED: Colts QB Daniel Jones Suffers Achilles Tear] According to

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders produced the best outing, to date, of his young career in a 31-29 home loss to the Tennessee Titans that dropped the Browns to 3-10 on Sunday.  While speaking with reporters on Monday afternoon, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Sanders is on track to

The Chiefs are down another offensive lineman. This time it’s left tackle Wanya Morris, who is done for the season with a knee injury, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Morris was injured during the first offensive play of last night’s game, when he was rolled up on by center Creed Humphrey.

The Las Vegas Raiders’ gamble on Geno Smith has yet to pay dividends, and with each passing week, the urgency to look elsewhere at quarterback mounts. Since arriving from Seattle, Smith has failed to ignite the offense, with his outings scarred by costly turnovers, indecisive moments and an absence of

Keaton Mitchell has flashed potential when on the field, something which has caught the eye of interested teams. The third-year running back was the subject of trade calls ahead of last month’s deadline. Teams reached out to the Ravens to discuss a Mitchell trade, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports. To little

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five we’re tracking after Week 14: In the Colts’ road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Jones suffered a non-contact Achilles injury in his right leg after throwing a pass and

Recent expectations that standout underclassmen quarterbacks Dante Moore (Oregon) and Ty Simpson (Alabama) will stay in college for at least another year have reduced the number of likely first-round quarterbacks in the class from three to one. With the value of quarterbacks tending to vary drastically in relation to the

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was pulled on a key play in Sunday’s home game against the Tennessee Titans. He isn’t throwing a fit about that. With 1:03 left in the fourth quarter, Sanders tossed a seven-yard touchdown to rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr., cutting Cleveland’s deficit to

Xavier Gipson‘s tenure with the Eagles has come to an end. Philadelphia has waived him and by doing so made a change at the returner spot. Gipson was cut by the Jets in September, but he managed to initially remain in New York. The third-year pro was claimed off waiver

If you’re the Las Vegas Raiders, there’s no reason to roll the dice. Keep doing what you’re doing, and you’ll get lucky.  By that, it means the Raiders need to keep losing (which shouldn’t be too hard) and then cash in by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in April’s NFL

The Steelers’ Week 13 loss sparked a new round of debates about head coach Mike Tomlin and his job security. No changes on the sidelines are imminent, but an important decision on his future will be coming after the season. Tomlin is under contract through 2026, and the Steelers have a

Twelve games into the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-6 and in a heated battle with the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North title. With a strong finish, they can win the division and host a playoff game.  Yet Steelers fans are unimpressed. Some are demanding the ouster of head

The Texans’ secondary is really starting to thin out with injuries. Friday’s injury report confirmed that rookie sixth-round safety Jaylen Reed will miss tomorrow night’s game in Kansas City with a forearm injury. With Jimmie Ward still on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and replacement starter M.J. Stewart recently

After a two-month absence, Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton is set to return in Week 14. The Chargers are activating Hampton from injured reserve, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports. He’ll play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. The Chargers invested heavily in their backfield in the offseason,

Darius Slay did not report to the Buffalo Bills, but he does not sound like he is completely finished playing. Slay said on the “Speakeasy” podcast that his decision not to report to Buffalo was family-related. Notably, however, the former All-Pro quarterback did not want to say either way whether

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon announced on Friday (via team reporter Darren Urban) that quarterback Kyler Murray would not play again this season. Jacoby Brissett will remain Arizona’s starter for the rest of the season with Kedon Slovis serving as his backup. Any issues with either would likely bring practice squad