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Entering Week 9, the races for key end-of-season awards are taking shape. In the AFC, a former national champion is a leading contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Meanwhile, a conference quarterback is making a great case that he’s deserving of another MVP, but he must hold off this

The Bills are still counting on their veteran linebacker to make a late-season return. Coach Sean McDermott told reporters that the Bills still see a path where linebacker Matt Milano plays during the 2024 campaign (per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic). The coach added that Milano continues to move “in

Entering Week 9, the races for key end-of-season awards are taking shape. In the NFC, there’s a hot duel for Offensive Rookie of the Year that includes two quarterbacks. Meanwhile, another QB in the conference is making a strong case for MVP. Here is a closer look. NFC East DALLAS

It is not especially common for a highly drafted quarterback to be benched and then resurface as a long-term starter with that team, but two players from the 2023 draft are attempting such climbs anyway. Anthony Richardson has followed Bryce Young in being benched during the first half of his

The coach added that Milano continues to move “in the right direction” as he recovers from a torn bicep. McDermott also noted that Milano continues to have an impact on the current squad, with the coach lauding the player’s leadership during the rehab process (per ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg). “There is

The Saints have dropped six-straight games and sit towards the bottom of the NFC standings. The team would be a logical seller ahead of the deadline, and the front office is willing to consider trades…on their terms. During an appearance on WWL Radio this week, GM Mickey Loomis acknowledged that

The Houston Texans are clearly banking on second-year wide receiver Tank Dell emerging as a viable replacement for Stefon Diggs.  On Tuesday, the Texans placed Diggs on injured reserve after he suffered a season-ending ACL tear in a, 23-20, Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer

Less than one week remains until the 2024 trade deadline. An offseason measure to move the deadline back one week passed, sliding the deadline beyond Week 9 after it had resided the Tuesday following Week 8 since 2012. That opens the door to more activity this season. The 2024 offseason

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 9.  QB Jayden Daniels | Washington Commanders  In an 18-15 Week 8 win over the Chicago

Za’Darius Smith continues to come up in trade rumors, despite the Browns snapping their losing skid in Week 8. While Cleveland is not prepared to deal Myles Garrett due to the reigning Defensive Player of the Year remaining a cornerstone presence, Smith looms as a player likely to be dealt

On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen insisted that his decision to bench starting quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of backup Joe Flacco had nothing to do with Richardson going to the sidelines for one play during this past Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans because the second-year pro was “tired.”  Richardson later

The Bears have designated guard Ryan Bates to return from injured reserve, per KPRC’s Aaron Wilson, bringing reinforcements to a Chicago offensive line that has endured multiple injuries this season. Bates now has 21 days to practice with the team before he must be added to the active roster; otherwise,

Quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni couldn’t prevent the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles from losing five of their final six regular-season games before the 11-6 side suffered an embarrassing 32-9 wild-card playoff defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the Eagles at 5-2 heading into this coming Sunday’s home

With Greg Zuerlein struggling and now on the Jets’ injury report, the team will add multiple kickers from its Tuesday workout. Both Riley Patterson and Spencer Shrader are coming aboard. Part of a six-kicker audition, Patterson and Shrader are joining New York’s practice squad, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. One of

Injured center and team captain David Andrews was among New England Patriots players who defended first-year head coach Jerod Mayo after Mayo said following the club’s Week 7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars that he felt the Patriots were a “soft” team.  Coming off New England’s 25-22 upset win over the New

The Patriots made their first trade deadline move on Monday, sending edge rusher Josh Uche to the Chiefs for a sixth-round pick, and New England may have more moves in store as November 5 approaches. The Patriots are “fielding calls on corners and receivers,” per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, with

Stefon Diggs issued his first public comments about his season-ending knee injury. Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Tuesday that Diggs had suffered a torn ACL that would end his season. The Texans receiver suffered the injury on a non-contact play in Houston’s game against Indianapolis on Sunday.

Assembling a high-end receiving corps this offseason, the Texans have received bad news on their highest-profile target. Stefon Diggs‘ test results revealed a season-ending injury. Diggs’ non-contact malady is a torn ACL, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. This is a crushing blow to a Texans team currently playing without Nico Collins.

Although the Houston Texans have lost one of their biggest stars to a season-ending injury, they should remain a Super Bowl contender.  On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted wide receiver Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending knee injury in a 23-20 Week 8 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Diggs is a

Not long after Colts head coach Shane Steichen left the door open to a quarterback change, the team is indeed taking that route. Joe Flacco will get the nod over Anthony Richardson in Week 9, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler. Flacco has already made four appearances and a pair of starts

T.J. Watt is quite good at sacking the quarterback, something he reminded the country of on “Monday Night Football.” Watt brought down New York Giants signal caller Daniel Jones twice in the 26-18 win for his 102nd and 103rd career sacks, reaching the number in a staggering 112 games. Earlier

For a second straight year, the Jaguars and Vikings have a deal in place involving an offensive lineman at the trade deadline. Cam Robinson is set to replace Christian Darrisaw. The Vikings will act swiftly, with NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reporting they are acquiring the longtime Jaguars left

Saints head coach Dennis Allen should be in a must-win situation in Week 9. New Orleans (2-6), riding a six-game losing streak, has a perfect opportunity to get back into the win column this Sunday on the road against the Carolina Panthers (1-7). If it doesn’t, Allen might be better

Diontae Johnson is indeed on the move. The veteran wideout is being dealt from the Panthers to the Ravens, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Schefter adds the teams will swap fifth-and sixth-round picks as part of the deal, one which will allow Johnson to return to the AFC North. Both selections are

The Colts have a quarterback controversy brewing.  Whether head coach Shane Steichen keeps struggling Anthony Richardson in as the starter or turns to veteran backup Joe Flacco will indicate Indianapolis’ motivations for the rest of the season. On Monday, Steichen told reporters the Colts were “evaluating everything” before giving a

Chris Godwin‘s recovery process is underway, with his ankle surgery having recently taken place. His injury will sideline him for the remainder of the Buccaneers’ regular season, but he is leaving the door open to a playoff return. “I mean, I think that’s best-case scenario, right?” Godwin said when asked about

There are plenty of people out there not cutting Aaron Rodgers any slack after Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots. Shannon Sharpe is, very clearly, one of them. The NFL vet-turned TV personality didn’t hold back on ESPN’s “First Take” on Monday when he was asked about the New

Jordan Love may have avoided a serious injury during yesterday’s win over the Jaguars, but the Packers QB isn’t in the clear for Week 9. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero passes along that Love likely “avoided a long-term injury” in yesterday’s contest. ESPN’s Rob Demovsky notes that today’s tests didn’t show

The roar of the Landover, Maryland crowd told it all. The second that Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary pass was tipped into the hands of a waiting Noah Brown, 30 years of anguish was lifted from the collective soul of the Commanders franchise. It may legitimately have been that long since

Josh Uche is indeed on the move. The fifth-year edge rusher is being traded from the Patriots to the Chiefs, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. Kansas City will send New England a 2026 sixth-round pick, Rapoport adds. That level of compensation comes as little surprise

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) defeated the New York Giants (2-6) 26-18 on “Monday Night Football.” Here are five takeaways from the Week 8 finale. Steelers special teams continue elite stretch Pittsburgh’s offense was only able to muster three field goals in the first half. That’s why it came

Anthony Richardson threw 22 incompletions Sunday and took the rare step of asking out of a game due to fatigue. Viewed as a developmental player with a high ceiling, Richardson has not shown consistency since debuting in Week 1 of last season. The Colts saw the 2023 No. 4 overall

The New England Patriots traded Josh Uche to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. Uche was traded to the Chiefs in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. While the Patriots rebuilding and trading off valuable assets might look good on the surface, the deal is a step back for New

Darius Robinson could end up making his NFL debut this Sunday. With the first-round rookie’s activation window coming to an end later this week, the Cardinals have added Robinson to the active roster. Howard Balzer reports that the team has activated the defensive lineman from injured reserve. Per Darren Urban

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a quiet debut with the Kansas City Chiefs but still showed he could be the game changer they need. Last week, K.C. acquired Hopkins in a trade with the Tennessee Titans. Thus, he had little time to learn the Chiefs’ playbook, finishing with two receptions

The Lions have won two games without Aidan Hutchinson, the most recent a dismantling of the Titans. Detroit holds the NFC’s best record and the tiebreaker over Minnesota by virtue of a narrow Week 7 win, but the team may well need another piece to help cover for losing Hutchinson,

For a piece published early Monday morning, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson firing head coach Robert Saleh earlier this month when the team was 2-3 “confused” New York players who feared “losing [Saleh] would stretch the staff thin and hurt a defense that was the

Josh Uche is once again the subject of trade speculation as the November 5 deadline approaches. As uncertainty looms over his future, he found himself inactive for the Patriots’ Week 8 contest. [RELATED: Davon Godchaux Surprised By Trade Rumors] “It was just a healthy scratch and we also [aim] to

After New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll benched Daniel Jones during what became a 28-3 home blowout loss to the rival Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 20, Daboll insisted that Jones “will be the quarterback going forward.”  ESPN’s Jordan Raanan revealed on Monday morning that Jones “took all the first-team reps at practice this week

With the trade deadline nearing, more player movement can be expected during the coming days. Of course, a key factor in any deals will be the financial situation for contenders aiming to bolster their rosters for the second half of the campaign. Courtesy of Over the Cap, here is an

With most of the NFL Week 8 games in the books, it’s time to take a look at some of the biggest losers from around the NFL this week.  Mike McDaniel, head coach, Miami Dolphins McDaniel gets a lot of headlines and love for his personality and great play design,

Davon Godchaux‘s name emerged in trade talk this weekend, even though he is under contract through 2026. The eighth-year defensive tackle spoke about the matter after the Patriots’ Week 8 win. “Yeah, I was shocked, but at the end of the day, this is a business,” Godchaux told Doug Kyed of

There was some concern as to whether or not Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels would be available for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears due to a rib injury.  He was not only available, but he threw what is going to be one of the most discussed passes in franchise

Diontae Johnson has said he would prefer to stay in Charlotte, but as the Panthers trudge through another down season amid a rebuild, the receiver they acquired to boost Bryce Young‘s development appears likely to be dealt. As the Rams’ two victories have effectively removed Cooper Kupp off the trade

Washington Commanders There are dozens of ways to win a football game, but a walk-off Hail Mary has to take the cake. The Commanders know the feeling, stunning the Chicago Bears, 18-15, after QB Jayden Daniels completed a 52-yard prayer to receiver Noah Brown in the endzone as time expired.

The Jaguars’ receiving corps will be shorthanded moving forward. Christian Kirk suffered a broken collarbone on Sunday, as first reported by Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. As a result of the injury, Kirk will miss the remainder of the season. His absence will hinder Jacksonville’s passing attack as the 2-6 team looks to

The struggling New Orleans Saints made a quarterback change during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rookie Spencer Rattler was benched late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game at SoFi Stadium. Jake Haener took over with the Saints trailing 16-5. The Saints had virtually

Cornerback has not been a position commonly mentioned in terms of trade candidates, but Brandin Echols appears to be on the radar of potential buyers. The fourth-year defender has drawn interest in the build-up to the deadline, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report. Echols entered the league in 2021,

Acquiring backup quarterback Malik Willis in a trade with the Tennessee Titans has continued to pay off for the Green Bay Packers.  On Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Packers starting quarterback Jordan Love exited the game early in the third quarter with a groin injury. Willis then entered and stepped up

The Jets provided an unfortunate update on Friday, with Connor Hughes of SportsNet New York reporting that starting guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, starting safety Ashtyn Davis, and defensive tackle Leki Fotu would all be out for today’s matchup with the Patriots. To make matters worse, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich has