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Injury was added to insult for the Dallas Cowboys regarding their 24-16 upset home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that dropped the Cowboys to 2-3 on Thursday night, as it was clear during the evening that Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was struggling through some sort of lower-body issue. 

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been overseeing the NFL’s most consistently mediocre franchise for the better part of the past 30 years. His beloved Cowboys have not won a Super Bowl since 1995, which was also the last time they played in a Super Bowl. Their NFC Championship Game

One of the greatest players in Colts history, Marvin Harrison submitted a dominant career en route to All-Decade honors for the 2000s and the Hall of Fame. The longtime Peyton Manning target played all 13 seasons of his career in Indianapolis. The all-time great’s son debuted in the NFL 28

The Dallas Cowboys made a big move last week by trading for disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers DB Joey Porter Jr. But Cowboys fans will not see Porter on the field Thursday night.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Sean Payton ceded play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Davis Webb this offseason. After an early show of faith in the latter, a change in the approach on that side of the ball will now be taking place. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported earlier today that Payton will reclaim his role as

Rookie and third-round draft pick Markel Bell had his role with the Philadelphia Eagles suddenly change after starting right tackle Lane Johnson confirmed earlier this week that he had decided to retire, effective immediately. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Bell noted that Johnson had shared “a lot of wisdom” over the

The Eagles shockingly lost future Hall of Fame right tackle Lane Johnson to retirement on Tuesday. A day later, another of the Eagles’ offensive line stalwarts is exiting. The Eagles are trading center Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Ravens for a 2028 second-round selection and a

The Houston Texans signed three players to their practice squad on Wednesday, the same day DeMeco Ryans announced he was taking back defensive play-calling for his 0-4 team.  Two of the additions are defenders brought in behind injured starters, and the third is a running back Houston cut before the season

Sitting at 0-4, the Texans are not making a coaching change. A shift in responsibilities will be taking place along the sidelines, however. Head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Wednesday that he is taking over defensive play-calling responsibilities. A streamlining of communication among players on that side of the ball was cited

The Detroit Lions are in an interesting situation right now, and if you’re a Motor City fan, it’s a bit of a downer.  This team was destined for the Super Bowl not long ago and was No. 1 in the NFC North just two seasons ago. Now, it is at the

Lane Johnson missed the Eagles’ Week 4 game for personal reasons. The organization has since announced a bombshell; the 14th-year right tackle is retiring in-season. Johnson, 36, had indicated this offseason the 2026 season would probably be his last. He explained in a retirement post why his plan changed from

The Kansas City Chiefs are undefeated at 4-0 after their Week 4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, which ended in a 30-27 final tally. It’s certainly something they should be proud of, and while quarterback Patrick Mahomes can take a lot of credit, there’s one newcomer on this team

Tuesday’s minor moves: Carolina Panthers Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Washington Commanders In a similar scene to last year, the Texans will watch Smith sit on injured reserve with only four games played this season. According to Aaron Wilson

After another highly entertaining week of football, there is lot to unpack around the NFL. As we look ahead to a Week 5 slate that features multiple marquee matchups, here is what to watch in the week ahead and what stood out the most in the past week. Bears-Packers, 49ers-Seahawks

OCTOBER 6: Dexter landed $21.59MM fully guaranteed, as detailed by Spotrac. That includes a $10MM signing bonus and all of his compensation for 2027. $20MM in pay for 2028 is guaranteed for injury at signing, but it will fully vest on the third day of the 2027 league year. Similarly, $5MM

Chatter on social media about when first-year New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh could make a switch from current starting quarterback Jameis Winston to recently acquired backup J.J. McCarthy grew noticeably louder after the Arizona Cardinals took a 14-3 lead over the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon. However, Winston

Joe Mixon has gone from a likely retirement to landing with a third NFL team. The veteran running back’s recent Seahawks meeting went well, and veteran reporter Jordan Schultz indicates the sides have an agreement in place. The Seahawks arranged a Mixon workout for today, doing so shortly after placing

The Philadelphia Eagles may have had the worst loss of any team in Week 5 when they blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Los Angeles Rams. Philadelphia’s offense struggled to do anything in the game, and that happened as soon as star running back Saquon Barkley exited the game

Braxton Berrios suffered a foot injury on Sunday. The veteran receiver/returner is now in line for an absence from the Giants. Berrios is heading to injured reserve, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This move will ensure at least a four-game absence. The receiver spot will be shorthanded moving forward, while New York’s

Before the Philadelphia Eagles opened their 2026 season, a report claimed that neither Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni nor quarterback Jalen Hurts was entering “a make-or-break” campaign regarding their futures with the organization.  However, the Eagles have since suffered back-to-back defeats, falling to 2-2 on the season. Following Philadelphia’s 24-20 home

The Bears beat the Jets on Sunday, winning their second straight game without Caleb Williams at quarterback. That puts Chicago at 3-1 on the year. Having found success with Case Keenum and then Tyson Bagent under center, the Bears have managed to put themselves in strong early contention for a playoff spot. A buyer’s stance during

On a night when defense was optional, quarterback Bryce Young was instrumental in a 32-26 win as the Carolina Panthers outlasted the Detroit Lions on “Sunday Night Football.” Here are some takeaways from Sunday’s NFL nightcap. Key takeaway: Bryce Young feasts on historically bad Lions defense While it was no

The Chargers lost to the Seahawks on Sunday. As a result, the Bolts now sit at 0-4 on the year, and a seller’s approach at the trade deadline could receive consideration. If that is to be the case, a few veterans could become the subject of trade calls. In particular,

Philadelphia Eagles seventh-year quarterback Jalen Hurts owes second-year wide receiver Darius Cooper a nice dinner.  During the Eagles’ home game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Hurts nearly threw an interception on a 2nd-and-11 in the red zone. Cooper, however, saved him.  Darius Cooper makes absurd TD catch  As Rams

Multiple reports have suggested the Lions want to hammer out an extension with tight end Sam LaPorta, who is in the final year of his rookie contract. A new contract is now in doubt, as ESPN’s Ian Rapoport says the two sides have broken off negotiations for now. Detroit is

The Washington Commanders already knew they would be heading into Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts without Jayden Daniels. Now Marcus Mariota could be asked to win without two more important pieces of Washington’s offense. Terry McLaurin injury adds to Commanders’ problems Washington officially ruled Daniels out Friday as he continues recovering from

If the Patriots are to win tomorrow’s divisional clash with the Bills, they will do so with a shorthanded defense. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore will be sidelined for Week 4. Both players are dealing with shoulder injuries. Neither took part in practice over the past three days, making it

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is returning to the field Sunday, but his two-game absence apparently created enough room for a much stranger explanation to take hold. With Nacua sidelined by a hip and groin issue, speculation circulated that his absence wasn’t really injury related at all. One theory suggested

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is expected to be sidelined for multiple games with a “lingering right hamstring injury that initially caused him to miss time during camp,” per Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith, 27, should not be out for more than three games with no injured reserve

The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and haven’t even handed the offense to Fernando Mendoza yet. Their unexpected start could create an interesting decision before the NFL trade deadline. Raiders could become surprise buyers at NFL trade deadline Nobody expected the Raiders to be sitting at 3-0 heading into Week 4.

In a situation similar to their George Pickens acquisition, the Cowboys are now rostering a former Day 2 Steelers draftee in a contract year. The team’s decision to part with two draft picks — including a 2028 second-rounder — for Joey Porter Jr. is not expected to bring an immediate extension,

Fans of both the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings were stunned to learn earlier in the week that the Giants had sent a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to the Vikings for McCarthy’s services.  On Friday, McCarthy offered his first public comments on that trade.  J.J. McCarthy: Trade from Vikings to

One of the Rams to exit their Broncos shootout with an injury issue, Terrance Ferguson will be shut down for a while. Los Angeles placed the second-year tight end on IR ahead of its Week 4 game. Aaron Donald and Jaylen Watson joined Ferguson on the injured front after the

The New York Giants took a flier on a project quarterback when they acquired 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft choice earlier this week.  It sounds like an NFL scout and an assistant coach think Giants fans should be realistic about what McCarthy will and

The Joey Porter Jr. saga came to an end when the Steelers traded the cornerback to the Cowboys for two draft picks late Wednesday. Pittsburgh received a 2028 second-round pick and a conditional 2027 sixth-round selection, the latter of which is a formality. The Steelers will secure the sixth-rounder if

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur became the subject of hot-seat rumors after the Packers suffered a stunning 35-14 home loss to the previously winless Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 24 that dropped Green Bay to 1-2 on the season.  It sounds like Packers fans aren’t the only noteworthy members of

If history is any indicator, George Kittle could be a big threat for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in their home game against the Denver Broncos. Kittle enters Sunday’s matchup with 12 catches for 174 yards and three touchdowns through San Francisco’s first three games. However, those numbers could

By Connor Byrne | at October 1, 2026 3:42 pm The Saints are placing running back Travis Etienne on IR with a hamstring injury, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN. He will miss at least four games. More to come… View Comments (0) Post a Comment This content was brought to

Pockets of NFL fans were surprised to learn upon waking up on Thursday morning that the Pittsburgh Steelers had agreed to trade unsettled cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick and a 2028 second-rounder. While Porter’s existing contract expires after the ongoing season, previous comments made by

The Steelers’ standoff with Joey Porter Jr. has come to an end. The star cornerback is being shipped to the Cowboys, per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero. Dallas is sending a second-round pick along with a conditional sixth-rounder to Pittsburgh in the swap, NFL insider Jordan Schultz adds. The second-round pick

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel makes weekly in-season appearances on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” a show that spent much of September detailing the struggles endured by Patriots starting quarterback Drake Maye ever since he tossed three interceptions in the fourth quarter of New England’s season-opening loss at the Seattle Seahawks. As shared

By Ely Allen | at September 30, 2026 7:05 pm Wednesday’s NFL practice squad transactions: Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Houston Texans Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Seattle

Former NFL defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale would give Dallas Cowboys rookie DC Christian Parker a failing grade after his first three games.  Martindale, who last served as a DC for the Michigan Wolverines during the 2025 college football season, joined “Talkin’ Ball with Pat Leonard” to discuss the Cowboys’ defensive struggles. He

SEPTEMBER 30: The Buccaneers have placed McMillan on IR, per a team announcement. SEPTEMBER 28: Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a PCL sprain in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine, with an early projection of a six- to eight-week absence. McMillan, 24, previously injured his

Jalen Ramsey is apparently trying to test the limitations of the human body. The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ramsey revealed to reporters on Tuesday that he suffered a broken wrist in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Even wilder though is that Ramsey said he will be trying to play through

The Titans lost two guards in Sunday’s loss to the Giants, and both are now headed for multi-game absences. Tennessee placed Fernando Carmona and Jackson Slater on injured reserve on Tuesday, per a team announcement. Guard Garrett Dellinger and running back Michael Carter were promoted from the practice squad to

The Minnesota Vikings had only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster after they traded JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants on Monday.  On Tuesday, the Vikings fixed that by moving Max Brosmer from the practice squad to the active roster. That means Brosmer can dress as the emergency QB

Odell Beckham Jr. earned a roster spot upon returning to the Giants. His second chapter with the team has proven to be short-lived, however. Beckham is being released, as first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This was a mutual decision, he adds. Beckham’s workload had been sparse despite the fact

One of the biggest plays of Monday night’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears involved Eagles backup quarterback Andy Dalton throwing a brutal drive-killing interception on 3rd-and-goal from the Chicago 2-yard line when Philadelphia was trailing 7-0 with under 6:20 left in the contest’s first half.  Dalton was on

J.J. McCarthy’s tenure in Minnesota is coming to an end. The third-year quarterback will receive a fresh start in New York via an in-season trade. McCarthy is being dealt from the Vikings to the Giants, as first reported by The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero. Minnesota will receive a 2027 fifth-round pick in return. This