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NFL insider Dianna Russini  of The Athletic dropped a bombshell when she reported this past weekend that quarterback Aaron Rodgers “still wants to play in 2025, just not for the New York Jets.”  During a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers denied that claim and said the Jets would

Today’s minor moves: Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots New Orleans Saints Seattle Seahawks Claimed off waivers (from Chargers): S A.J. Finley Waived: DT Myles Adams The Patriots moved on from one of their OL starters today. Michael Jordan started all 11 games for New England this season,

If the Pittsburgh Steelers’ red zone woes continue during this Sunday’s game at the 4-7 Cincinnati Bengals, could it prompt them to make a quarterback change? For a piece published Tuesday morning, Steelers insider Brooke Pryor of ESPN mentioned how the 8-3 club is ranked 30th in red zone touchdown percentage for the ongoing

The Vikings made a handful of changes to their linebackers corps today. The team’s newest addition is Jamin Davis, who was signed to the 53-man roster from the Packers practice squad. The team also activated linebacker Gabe Murphy off injured reserve and placed linebacker Ivan Pace on IR. A former

Now that starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is back in the lineup, the Miami Dolphins are starting to play like the team they were expected to be at the start of the season. They have won three games in a row, scored at least 23 points in each of the past

The Cardinals and Titans’ decisions during and after the 2022 season reveal how quickly organizations’ big-picture plans can change. After signing lengthy offseason extensions, Steve Keim and Jon Robinson were out of jobs by January 2023. The Browns’ historic Deshaun Watson misstep would naturally point to consideration into bailing on

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo raised some eyebrows when he said following his club’s 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins this past Sunday that “there’s nothing” he can do for his players “once those guys cross the white lines.” Mayo insisted on Monday that his statement would’ve been viewed as a “compliment”

Shaquil Barrett announced his retirement in July, a decision which seemed to bring his career to an end. The veteran pass rusher is now interested in a comeback, however. Barrett has applied for reinstatement, per his agents (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport). He remains under contract to the Dolphins, who placed

While it certainly seems like the New York Jets and quarterback Aaron Rodgers will part ways during the upcoming offseason (if not sooner), multiple reports have indicated he wants to play at least one more season even though he turns 41 years old in early December.  For a piece published Tuesday, multiple former players suggested

The Week 12 slate of games is in the books. For many teams, attention is increasingly turning toward the offseason with a playoff berth no longer in reach. Plenty of time remains for the draft order to change over the coming months, and it will be interesting to see which

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa largely looked like his old self coming off his latest concussion as he guided the Miami Dolphins to three straight victories that improved them to 5-6 on the season.  Following Miami’s impressive 34-15 home win over the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon, veteran Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell spoke with Albert

Gardner Minshew failed to finish a Raiders-Broncos game for the second time, with the oft-benched quarterback going down with a broken collarbone yesterday. Antonio Pierce confirmed reports of the break Monday and said Aidan O’Connell is in play to return this week. The Raiders have since designated O’Connell for return

Brothers Jim and John Harbaugh met for the first time since Super Bowl XLVII on “Monday Night Football.” John Harbaugh’s Ravens won, 30-23, improving his record to 3-0 against his younger brother. Here are our five takeaways from Monday night’s brotherly affair. Aggressive John Harbaugh pays off Several Ravens gambles

The Jets’ process of finding their next head coach and general manager will include outside consultation. The 33rd Team has been hired to assist in the search for Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas‘ replacements, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports. The news is now official. [RELATED: Jets Targeting Experienced HC, GM

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s two second-quarter touchdowns gave Baltimore a 14-10 halftime lead on the road against the Chargers. The two-time MVP cut into Los Angeles’ 10-point lead with an 10-yard touchdown run midway through the quarter. Jackson held on to the ball on the option play and raced toward

Following his October arrest for an alleged domestic violence incident, Jabrill Peppers was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list. The Patriots safety missed the following seven games, but he’ll now have a chance to play for the stretch run of the season. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Peppers was

A Saturday report indicated Rodgers was likely to finish the season on IR or on the bench. We do not appear at that point yet. Interim Jets HC Jeff Ulbrich said (via ESPN.com’s Rich Cimini) Rodgers would “absolutely” start against the Seahawks in Week 13. The Jets sit 3-8, leading to Douglas’

Chidobe Awuzie has been out of the Titans’ lineup since September, but he could be back in the picture soon. The veteran corner will return to practice this week, head coach Brian Callahan announced on Monday. Awuzie suffered a groin injury in Week 3, and he landed on injured reserve shortly thereafter. The

Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew suffered a season-ending broken collarbone against the Broncos in Week 12, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. Minshew left the game in the fourth quarter after being sacked by Cody Barton and Jonathon Cooper. Desmond Ridder finished the game at quarterback for the Raiders,

Saquon Barkley had people thinking about three letters after his dominant performance Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams: MVP. Barkley was a one-man wrecking crew in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 37-20 win over the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Barkley rushed for a whopping 255 yards with two touchdowns

Brandon Graham made Eagles history this year, becoming the first player in franchise history to suit up for a 15th season with the franchise. The 36-year-old edge rusher also made an impact in Sunday night’s game, but it is now expected to be his last this season — and potentially

Joe Schoen, general manager, New York Giants As Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers said after Sunday’s 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, “It isn’t the quarterback.”  The Giants made Daniel Jones the scapegoat for this miserable season this week by benching him (and then releasing him),

Daniel Jones will become a free agent tomorrow afternoon, and no shortage of teams have been linked to a potential pursuit. Several have already made contact in advance of a potential quarterback addition for the latter stages of the season. Ten teams have reached out to Jones, Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer

The Las Vegas Raiders‘ no good, very bad season just got much worse. Quarterback Gardner Minshew left Sunday’s, 29-19, loss to the Denver Broncos with a serious injury, confirmed to be a season-ending broken collarbone after the game. Minshew started the season under center for Las Vegas before being benched

Ja’Tavion Sanders will miss the remainder of the Panthers’ Week 12 contest due to a neck injury. The rookie tight end has been taken to hospital for evaluation, per a team announcement. Sanders was flipped out of bounds after making a catch during the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup with the

Who knew Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had hops?  At the end of the second quarter in Sunday’s road game against the New York Giants, Mayfield hurdled over New York cornerback Cor’Dale Flott for a 10-yard rushing touchdown, giving the Buccaneers a 23-0 lead. Although the ball popped out

Since Bill Parcells stepped down nearly 25 years ago, the Jets have leaned toward first-time head coaches. Woody Johnson‘s ownership tenure has featured seven HC hires; only one has been a retread. As they navigate another disappointing season and the slew of negative press that has come with it, the

The Titans’ revamped cornerback group has suffered heavy losses this season. Chidobe Awuzie has not played since Week 3, and L’Jarius Sneed will join the free agent signing on IR. Sneed is moving to the injured list, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero, due to a quad injury. Sneed has not played since Week

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens went viral and received some criticism after he said following the club’s upset 24-19 loss at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night that he doesn’t think the Browns “are a good team at all” and that the wintery conditions at Huntington Bank Field “kind of saved” Cleveland.  Former

The New York Giants benched and subsequently released quarterback Daniel Jones this week, which has thrust the current regime back into the spotlight. It has also led to former players making subtle comments about the team’s culture, including current Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard. Shortly after Jones’ release

The 49ers have run into steady injury trouble this season, and arguably, their three most important players are in doubt for a Week 12 game against the Packers. Most notably, Brock Purdy has now undergone an MRI on his injured throwing shoulder. Limited in practice over the past two days, Purdy

Robert Spillane has evolved into a reliable starter in Las Vegas, and the Raiders will likely look to retain the impending free agent. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, “it’s hard to imagine” that the organization wouldn’t make the linebacker a priority this offseason. Following a brief cameo with

The Daniel Jones era with the New York Giants is over. After he was benched earlier this week, the veteran quarterback requested his release from the team, which was happy to grant it.  Once he passes through waivers (and given his contract, he will), he will become a free agent

The Vikings are moving on from a former defensive starter. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Vikings have waived cornerback Akayleb Evans. A 2022 fourth-round pick, Evans had occasional defensive cameos as a rookie before taking on a significantly larger role as a sophomore. The cornerback started all 15

Each week, Yardbarker highlights the most important people leading into the week’s NFL games.  From players to coaches and beyond, here are the 10 most important people to keep an eye on in Week 12. QB Tommy DeVito | New York Giants Earlier this week, New York benched Daniel Jones

To no surprise, Kayvon Thibodeaux will be back in action for the Giants in Week 12. The third-year edge rusher was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, per a team announcement. Thibodeaux returned to practice earlier this week, opening his 21-day activation window. The team expected to have him back in time

The Cowboys made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, including the activation of rookie defensive end Marshawn Kneeland and veteran offensive tackle Chuma Edoga from injured reserve, per a team announcement. Kneeland, the 56th overall pick in April’s draft, was designated for return on Wednesday after recovering from surgery on

Daniel Jones and the Giants have mutually parted ways. He is currently on waivers, but the nature of his contract ensures he will go unclaimed and thus have the opportunity to join his next team as a free agent. In the wake of this week’s news, a number of updates have

The Ravens have waived veteran safety Eddie Jackson, according to a team announcement, ending his time in Baltimore after just over four months. Jackson started four games this year with 339 total snaps but played just 16 snaps against the Bengals in Week 10 before being sidelined as a healthy

Jamel Dean returned to practice this week, giving him the chance to suit up for Week 12. The veteran corner has indeed been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. A hamstring injury kept Dean out of the fold for each of the past four games. It was an encouraging

Sanders exited Carolina’s Week 10 victory over the Giants in the second quarter and has not practiced since. Despite signing a four-year, $25.4M contract with the Panthers in 2023, Sanders has played second fiddle to Chuba Hubbard in the backfield over the past two seasons. This year, Sanders has just 38

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Aaron Rodgers’ days with the Jets could be numbered. On Saturday, NFL insider Dianna Russini reported, “It appears increasingly likely that the four-time MVP, who is banged up, could be placed on injured reserve or possibly benched over the next few weeks.  “Some around the league say they won’t be

The Lions’ cornerback depth chart will look different for Week 12. Veteran Emmanuel Moseley was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, while second-round rookie Ennis Rakestraw was moved to IR. Moseley’s Lions debut in 2023 did not last long. An ACL tear – the second one he suffered in quick succession – shut

Quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to clear waivers on Monday, and has a clear priority when looking for a new team. Jones is prioritizing the chance to sign with a playoff contender, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The quarterback is expected to have multiple options, but would prefer to

The Colts will soon get some reinforcement on the defensive line. The team announced today that they’ve activated defensive end Tyquan Lewis off the injured reserve. Lewis is still questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Lions. Lewis dealt with a long list of injuries to begin the season, with the

Not even Patrick Mahomes is immune to being disciplined by the NFL. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Saturday that the Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Mahomes has been fined $14,069 by the league for a “violent gesture.” During Kansas City’s game against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, Mahomes

The Panthers have placed running back Miles Sanders on injured reserve, per a team announcement. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

One New York football team has already benched and released its starting quarterback before the end of the 2024 NFL season. Is it possible we could see that same scenario play out with the other New York football team? According to a report from The Athletic’s Diana Russini on Saturday,