
Colts’ Tyquan Lewis Returns To Practice
The Colts have opened the practice window for defensive end Tyquan Lewis to return from injured reserve, per ESPN’s Stephen Holder. The Colts only held a walkthrough on Wednesday, but Lewis is expected to practice for the first time since September on Thursday. Lewis landed on injured reserve on October


That's rich: Billionaire NFL owners making headlines for wild statements
Billionaires say the darndest things. A week after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones declared war on curtains with a strange rant about the sun, The Athletic reported Jets owner Woody Johnson was just as nonsensical earlier this season. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Daniel Jones’ QB3 Status Uncertain; Latest On Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll
For QB bubble-wrap scenarios, Daniel Jones‘ now looks closer to where Washington once went with Robert Griffin III compared to the two Jarrett Stidham AFC West instances over the past two seasons. It is conceivable Jones does not dress again as a Giant. Today, the Giants went through practice with


AFC hot takes: Bills, Broncos (but not Steelers) will roll into playoffs
As we head into the final stretch of the season, the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos are riding high. But will the good times keep rolling? Ahead of Week 12, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a hot take on every team. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS (9-2) | Bills don’t


Jaguars’ Trent Baalke Wanted Doug Pederson To Fire OC Press Taylor?
The Jaguars stood 8-3 at this point last season but have gone 3-14 in the 17 games since that hot start. As a result, Doug Pederson is almost certain to be fired by season’s end. GM Trent Baalke is also on unstable ground. Pederson remains employed as Jaguars HC, with


Insider expands on how Colts’ Richardson reacted positively to benching
It was reported last week that Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen benched Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco for back-to-back games in “an effort to get Richardson’s attention.” Richardson subsequently guided the Colts to a come-from-behind 28-27 victory at the New York Jets this past Sunday. On Tuesday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated explained


Ravens To Sign CB Desmond King
The Ravens were in the market for a cornerback addition leading up to the trade deadline, with the team being outbid for Marshon Lattimore. That led to a deal being worked out which brought Tre’Davious White to Baltimore. The team is still making moves in the secondary after the deadline. Desmond King is set


Parsons, Diggs make shocking claim about 3-7 Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys fell to 3-7 on the season via a 34-10 loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night that unofficially ended Dallas’ chances of completing a second-half run and earning a playoff spot. Nevertheless, star pass-rusher Micah Parsons insisted on the latest edition of his “The Edge” podcast that the


Chiefs’ Marquise Brown Could Return This Season
The Chiefs “haven’t totally ruled out” a late-season return by wide receiver Marquise Brown, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Brown was originally expected to miss the rest of the 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery and landing on injured reserve in September. However, the Chiefs’ coaching staff have been monitoring Brown’s


Why Browns’ Garrett is ‘juiced up’ to play Steelers’ Watt
Cleveland’s Myles Garrett is reheating his beef with Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt before their matchup on “Thursday Night Football.” Last season, the Browns defensive end won Defensive Player of the Year, beating the Steelers linebacker by four votes. Miffed, Watt didn’t attend the NFL Honors show on Feb. 8. While watching the


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/19/24
Here are the latest practice squad transactions from around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Indianapolis Colts Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams New Orleans Saints New York Giants Washington Commanders This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football


Browns’ Kevin Stefanski addresses job-security rumors
After the Cleveland Browns fell to 2-8 on the season via this past Sunday’s disheartening 35-14 loss at the New Orleans Saints, whispers emerged suggesting that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam could dismiss head coach Kevin Stefanski if the 8-2 Pittsburgh Steelers blow Cleveland out in the upcoming Thursday night game held at


Top RB Prospect Ashton Jeanty Wants To Play For Cowboys
The situation is dire in Dallas: the Cowboys are 3-7 and Dak Prescott is out for the season after hamstring surgery. However, there’s a silver lining to the team’s losing record: a potential top-10 pick in the 2025 draft, where the right pick could help kickstart a return to relevance.


Ashton Jeanty reveals which NFL team he wants to play for
However, there’s a silver lining to the team’s losing record: a potential top-10 pick in the 2025 draft, where the right selection could help kickstart a return to relevance. The Cowboys are slotted for the ninth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft after losing their last five games. That


Jets Likely To Move On From Aaron Rodgers In 2025
This wildly disappointing Jets season has brought a gradual housecleaning, with Joe Douglas‘ exit the latest such move. The team’s attempt to load up its roster around Aaron Rodgers over the past two years has not worked, and the four-time MVP may soon be on his way out as well.


Ravens to sign former All-Pro CB
The Ravens were in the market for a cornerback addition leading up to the trade deadline, with the team being outbid for Marshon Lattimore. That led to a deal that brought Tre’Davious White to Baltimore. The team is still making moves in the secondary after the deadline. Desmond King is set to sign with


Jets, Johnson, Saleh, Brown, Ravens
The Jets’ firing of general manager Joe Douglas was not necessarily a surprise given the team’s struggles during his tenure, but Tuesday’s announcement still felt unusual with six games remaining in the season. Douglas’ contract was set to expire after the 2025 season, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini, giving New York


Jets reportedly have made Aaron Rodgers decision for 2025 season
It was said ahead of this past weekend that the New York Jets were “planning” to bring quarterback Aaron Rodgers back for the 2025 season. After the Jets fell to 3-8 on the campaign via a 28-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, a different report noted that Rodgers wanted team owner Woody Johnson


Minor NFL Transactions 11/19/24
Here are the latest moves from around the NFL: Chicago Bears Signed to active roster: S Adrian Colbert Cincinnati Bengals Claimed via waivers: CB Marco Wilson Cleveland Browns Placed on injured reserve: OT Dawand Jones (story) Detroit Lions Activated from injured reserve: DT Brodric Martin Jacksonville Jaguars Activated from injured


Cardinals LB criticizes NFL’s PED policy after getting suspended
An Arizona Cardinals player has become the latest to get suspended under the NFL’s PED policy, and he is choosing to sound off. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the league announced on Tuesday that Cardinals linebacker Markus Bailey has been suspended for six games. Bailey’s suspension is due to a


Cardinals LB Markus Bailey Issued Six-Game PED Suspension
Markus Bailey will be unavailable to the Cardinals for much of the remainder of the regular season. The fifth-year linebacker was issued a six-game suspension on Tuesday for violating the NFL’s PED policy, the league announced. Bailey is on Arizona’s practice squad, and he has made one appearance so far in


Steelers facing ultimate trap game in Cleveland
After playing zero games against AFC North division opponents in the first half of the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of a four-game stretch in which they play all divisional games. The first of those games was this past Sunday, when they beat the Baltimore Ravens, 18-16,


Lions Place S Ifeatu Melifonwu On IR
Ifeatu Melifonwu was activated from injured reserve on Monday, a move which made him eligible to suit up as early as Week 12. It will still be several weeks before he makes his season debut, however. The fourth-year safety was moved back to IR on Tuesday, per a team announcement. As


Could benched Giants QB Daniel Jones resurrect his career elsewhere?
Quarterback Daniel Jones’ time with the New York Giants is seemingly over, but that doesn’t mean his career is. On Monday, the Giants benched Jones for backup QB Tommy DeVito. He was 2-8 in 10 starts, completing 63.3% of his passes for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions. If


Giants To Sign QB Tim Boyle, OL Tyre Phillips
Daniel Jones‘ benching will ensure he does not suffer an injury late in the season. The Giants are moving forward with Tommy DeVito under center, but they are also adding further depth at the quarterback spot. New York is adding Tim Boyle on a practice squad deal, Art Stapleton of NJ.com reports. Boyle was


Joe Douglas firing creates most undesirable job opening in NFL
The worst job in professional sports just opened up. Any takers? On Tuesday, the Jets fired general manager Joe Douglas as they continued a massive overhaul. In October, owner Woody Johnson fired former head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start. Since the Jets hired Douglas in 2019, the franchise


Bears To Host S Terrell Edmunds
Terrell Edmunds recently saw his second Steelers tenure come to an end, but he may not need to wait long to find a new team. The veteran safety has a Tuesday free agent visit lined up with the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Edmunds started the year with the


Giants insider discusses ‘tanking’ talk after DeVito, Lock decision
Some suggested the New York Giants replacing starting quarterback Daniel Jones with QB3 Tommy DeVito instead of with primary backup Drew Lock this week was a sign the Giants are “tanking” with the 2025 NFL Draft in mind. Giants insider Dan Duggan addressed such chatter during the latest edition of The Athletic’s “Scoop


Jets Fire GM Joe Douglas
Weeks after dismissing head coach Robert Saleh, the Jets have also cleaned house in the front office. General manager Joe Douglas has been fired, as first reported by SNY’s Connor Hughes. The move is now official, with the team announcement noting veteran executive Phil Savage will serve as interim GM. 2024 marked the


Insider addresses theory about Giants ownership, Daniel Jones
Shortly after it was learned Monday that the New York Giants were benching quarterback Daniel Jones likely through the end of the season, some fans posting on social media revisited an often-shared theory that claims Giants co-owner John Mara essentially forced general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll to sign Jones


Steelers Bring Back S Eric Rowe
Eric Rowe is on his way back to Pittsburgh. The veteran safety has signed to the Steelers’ practice squad, per a team announcement. Almost exactly one year ago, Rowe joined the Steelers en route to playing a key role for the team down the stretch and into the postseason. The


Insider offers update on Bill Belichick, Cowboys rumors
Numerous NFL reporters and analysts said that even before New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft parted ways with legendary head coach Bill Belichick after the 2023 season, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones would eventually view Belichick as a long-term replacement for current coach Mike McCarthy. During ESPN’s


Browns Sign Geron Christian Off Rams’ Practice Squad; Team Could Re-Install Jedrick Wills As LT
With Dawand Jones out for the season, more shuffling is required along the Browns’ offensive line. The left tackle spot could see a familiar face in play for Week 12, but in any event veteran depth is being added. Geron Christian is heading to Cleveland, per an announcement from his agency. The 28-year-old


Week 12 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds
With only three games remaining until the playoffs in most fantasy leagues, now’s the time to add quality players for the stretch run. Here are the best available players in Week 12. 1. Will Dissly | TE | L.A. Chargers (rostered in 23% of Yahoo leagues) Dissly caught four of


Texans Activate Jeff Okudah, Mario Edwards
In advance of their Week 11 matchup, the Texans will have a pair of defenders available. Cornerback Jeff Okudah has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. Defensive end Mario Edwards, meanwhile, has returned to the active roster with his one-week exemption having expired. [RELATED: Injured Reserve Tracker] Okudah returned to


The ‘NFL quarterbacks with the most rushing TDs’ quiz
It always seems to be a good time when the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills get together, and their Week 11 matchup was no exception. It wasn’t the cleanest game for either Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen, but it was Allen who delivered the death blow to the Chiefs


Jones’ Reaction, DeVito, Lock Incentives
The Giants ripped off the band-aid today, benching Daniel Jones for Week 12 and likely beyond. The move didn’t come as a complete surprise considering Jones’ subpar play in 2024, especially during the Giants’ active five-game losing streak. While the pivot atop the depth chart seemed inevitable, the team’s trio


Jim Harbaugh says the Chargers are built for the playoffs
The Los Angeles Chargers are now 7-3 on the season after a 34-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on “Sunday Night Football.” Per NFL Next Gen Stats, the Chargers are currently the No. 5 seed in the AFC and have a 90% chance of making the playoffs. Chargers head coach


Minor NFL Transactions: 11/18/24
Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens Waived from IR: LB Deion Jennings Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Houston Texans New England Patriots New York Jets Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers MarShawn Lloyd‘s path back to the Packers active roster has taken an unusual turn. The rookie third-round pick landed


Lions ascend to Super Bowl favorite status for first time
With their dominant Week 11 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Detroit Lions have reached a historic milestone. For the first time, they are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, according to the latest odds from BetMGM. The 52-6 blowout not only moved the Lions to 9-1 on the


Panthers Place TE Ian Thomas On IR; LB Amaré Barno Returns To Practice
With the Panthers coming off their bye week, the front office made a series of moves today. Most notably, the team placed tight end Ian Thomas on injured reserve. The team also signed cornerback Caleb Farley to the active roster. Thomas suffered a calf injury during the team’s Week 10


Are Bills poised to overcome playoff failures after beating Chiefs?
Will this be the season the Buffalo Bills finally beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs? The Bills beat the Chiefs 30-21 in Sunday’s home game. With the loss, the Chiefs can no longer join the 1972 Miami Dolphins and the 2007 New England Patriots as the only teams


Brian Daboll’s Giants Future Tied To Daniel Jones Benching?
The Giants have officially benched Daniel Jones in a move which has been anticipated given his struggles and the nature of his contract. With a 2025 injury guarantee looming, the former No. 6 pick is set to finish out the year on the sidelines. Tommy DeVito is now atop the quarterback


Giants make huge Jones decision amid job-security rumors
It was reported ahead of the weekend that the 2-8 New York Giants could keep Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback coming off their bye if only because head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen may need to win at least three of the final seven games of the season to hold


Giants To Start Tommy DeVito In Week 12
The Giants are using their bye week to make a change under center. Daniel Jones is headed to the bench, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move marks another sign his tenure in New York is coming to an end this offseason. ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds Tommy DeVito


Cowboys are officially broken after blowout loss to Texans
The Cowboys’ misery extended on Monday night with a 34-10 home loss to the Texans. Here are five takeaways from the Week 11 finale: Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is quiet quitting With seven games left on his five-year contract, McCarthy can see the writing on the wall. Some of


Latest On Mike Vrabel’s Coaching Candidacy
The offseason head coaching market will be loaded with names. While iconic HC Bill Belichick, Lions OC Ben Johnson, and even Colorado HC Deion Sanders will steal headlines, another name may be the most sought-after individual among the options. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Mike Vrabel is getting


Watch: Cowboys show how desperate they are with fake punt
The Cowboys are in desperation mode and want the world to know it. Less than five minutes into their “Monday Night Football” game against the Texans (6-4), the Cowboys attempted a fake punt on a 4th-and-9 from their own 33-yard line. Punter Bryan Anger completed a four-yard pass to safety


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/18/24
Today’s practice squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Signed: S Andre Chachere Carolina Panthers Signed: DT Sam Roberts Indianapolis Colts Signed: DT Trysten Hill Las Vegas Raiders Released: WR Jalen Guyton Los Angeles Rams Signed: DB A.J. Green Seattle Seahawks Signed: NT Brandon Pili This content was brought to you by: Pro


Christian Watson’s breakout means little if he can’t sustain it
Christian Watson deserves a bit of credit after Green Bay’s last-second 20-19 win over the Chicago Bears this past weekend. In fact, he deserves a ton of credit. Watson, a third-year receiver out of North Dakota State, caught four of the four targets that came his way for 150 yards