
WR Mike Williams could become a perfect fit for the Steelers
After clamoring for an upgrade as far as the wide receiver depth all season, Steelers fans finally have their No. 2 along side top threat George Pickens. Pittsburgh traded for Mike Williams on Tuesday, sending a 2025 fifth round pick to the New York Jets. And while the move to


Titans Sign Mike Edwards, Place 2 Players on IR
The Titans signed Mike Edwards after he was released by the Bills on Tuesday, adding safety depth after Quandre Diggs suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury on Sunday. Diggs was placed on injured reserve, giving Edwards a chance at seeing the field right away in Tennessee. Edwards only appeared in three


The ‘500 passing yards in an NFL game’ quiz
One of the tastiest ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchups so far this year kicks off tonight with Joe Burrow and the 4-5 Cincinnati Bengals taking on the 6-3 Baltimore Ravens. In their first matchup on Oct. 6, Burrow and Lamar Jackson went toe-to-toe, combining for 740 passing yards and nine touchdowns,


Minor NFL Transactions: 11/6/24
November 6th, 2024 at 7:21pm CST by Nikhil Mehta Today’s minor moves: Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Houston Texans Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Gross-Matos was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury on October 5, sidelining him for San Francisco’s last


AFC offseason grades: Steelers, Texans impress, AFC East team flopping
We’re at the halfway point of the NFL season, an opportune time to grade each team’s offseason. Did the New York Jets do enough? How about the New England Patriots, who made a splash with their first-round draft pick, and the Las Vegas Raiders, who made a surprising pick in


Cowboys Not Considering Starting Trey Lance Over Cooper Rush
Trey Lance has been on the Cowboys’ roster for more than 14 months. Dallas added the former San Francisco starter after Sam Darnold had beaten him out for the 49ers’ QB2 job in 2023, effectively going forward with a roster stash. But Lance has not made much progress with his


NFC offseason grades: Cowboys, Bears fizzle while two NFC North teams sizzle
We’re at the halfway point of the NFL season, an opportune time to grade each team’s offseason. Did the Dallas Cowboys do enough? How about the Chicago Bears, who had the No. 1 overall pick, and the Lions, who signed key players to contract extensions? Ahead of Week 10 games,


Browns Brass Was Aligned On 2022 Deshaun Watson Trade
As the Browns sink to the AFC North basement following the offseason extensions for Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski, assigning blame for the Deshaun Watson decisions will come up as the organization moves forward. Jimmy Haslam came out and said his GM hatched the plan to propose Watson the fully


49ers HC shares update about Christian McCaffrey’s recovery
“That he’s just Christian McCaffrey and he’s not hurting,” Shanahan said, regarding McCaffrey’s availability for Sunday. “As long as everything goes well, and it has in the rehab, as long as he doesn’t get sore and have setbacks each day with practice — usually if you get that in practice


Chargers Place Junior Colson on IR, Designate Gus Edwards For Return
The Chargers have placed Junior Colson on injured reserve with an ankle injury, another setback for the rookie linebacker who dealt with appendicitis during training camp and missed Weeks 3 and 4 with a hamstring injury. When healthy, Colson was a rotational contributor to the Chargers’ league-leading defense with a


Browns GM has strong comments on Kevin Stefanski’s job status
The Cleveland Browns are 2-7, which has led some to question whether coach Kevin Stefanski will survive such a poor season. Based on comments made by general manager Andrew Berry, that outcome appears likely. Berry offered Stefanski a significant vote of confidence on Wednesday, arguing that the head coach’s past


Jaguars Sign C.J. Beathard From Dolphins’ Practice Squad
The Jaguars signed C.J. Beathard to their 53-man roster from the Dolphins’ practice squad on Wednesday, adding quarterback depth with Trevor Lawrence‘s status for Week 10 in question. Lawrence played all of Jacksonville’s Week 9 loss to the Eagles , but required some medical attention during halftime after taking a


Concerning new details emerge on Dak Prescott’s injury
New details have emerged regarding the severity of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury. Prescott is dealing with a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon, according to Jane Slater of NFL Network. The injury means part of Prescott’s hamstring tendon has been torn off the bone, and the injury


Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Likely To Be Placed On IR
NOVEMBER 6: Prescott may be looking at a longer absence than four weeks. The initial diagnosis revealed a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon — an injury in which the hamstring tendon is partially torn off the bone — NFL.com’s Jane Slater reports. Prescott is seeking additional opinions, but the


How Hurts is turning the Eagles back into a Super Bowl contender.
Headed into their Week 5 bye at 2-2, questions were being raised about the quarterback play of Jalen Hurts and head coaching ability of Nick Sirianni. Since then, the Eagles are 4-0 with Hurts playing MVP caliber football and inserting the Philadelphia Eagles right back into the conversation of Super


Panthers Activate RB Jonathon Brooks
The Panthers have slow-played Jonathon Brooks‘ return, but the second-round pick will be eligible to debut as a rookie. Carolina is activating the running back prospect off the NFI list today, Dave Canales said. The move is now official. Carolina needed to activate Brooks by today; otherwise, this year’s top


Browns GM raises eyebrows with comments on future of Deshaun Watson
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans in March 2022 and handing him a fully guaranteed five-year, $230M contract will likely go down as an all-time NFL blunder. With Watson recovering from the ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered on Oct. 20, Berry was asked during


DT Jordan Phillips Re-Signs With Bills
Two Bills defensive tackle reunions will take place Wednesday. Jordan Phillips joined Quinton Jefferson in being released Tuesday, and the recent Cowboys defender will make his return to Buffalo as well. Not long after coming to terms with Jefferson, the Bills announced they have brought back Phillips. This comes after


Insiders explain why Colts held onto Anthony Richardson through trade deadline
Some wondered if the Indianapolis Colts could make Anthony Richardson available before the NFL trade deadline expired on Tuesday considering the second-year quarterback has been benched and seemingly won’t be leapfrogging veteran Joe Flacco on the depth chart anytime soon. The Athletic’s James Boyd revealed on Tuesday that the Colts told other teams they “never” thought about moving on from Richardson this fall. “Despite Richardson’s struggles


Minor NFL Transactions: 11/5/24
Tuesday’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Washington Commanders Free Agent We don’t have a reason for Moreland’s suspension yet,


How ’bout that ‘all-in’ season, Cowboys fans?
Perhaps it’s time for Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones to let someone else make the football decisions. In 2024, Jones has made several head-scratching moves — all key reasons the Cowboys are 3-5 after finishing 12-5 over the previous three seasons. Here are five moves that have


Giants Waive CB Nick McCloud
During a mostly anticlimactic trade deadline today, there was a dramatic transaction in New York, where the Giants shockingly waived cornerback Nick McCloud after starting him in five games this year, according to Giants senior managing editor Dan Salomone. Additionally, the team released veteran punter Matt Haack. The Giants claimed


Blockbuster trade plugs one of Lions’ biggest roster holes
Are the Detroit Lions clear-cut NFC favorites after acquiring the pass-rush help they desperately needed? On Tuesday, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport tweeted that the Cleveland Browns dealt defensive end Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-rounder to the Lions in exchange for a 2025 fifth-rounder and a 2026 sixth-rounder. In


2024 NFL Trades
We have reached the 2024 trade deadline, which came one week later than the league’s usual endpoint. 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 opened the door to


Jets’ Rodgers reacts live to Mike Williams, Steelers trade
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was in the middle of his weekly “The Pat McAfee Show” appearance when it was learned the club was sending veteran wide receiver Mike Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers in return for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Rodgers reacted to the news and offered praise


Steelers Acquire Mike Williams From Jets
Despite Allen Lazard‘s IR trip, the Jets will not hang onto Mike Williams. Instead, he will be the Steelers’ long-sought-after receiver upgrade. Pittsburgh is sending New York a fifth-round pick for the recent free agency addition, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pick exchanged is a 2025 choice. The Steelers have


Former Super Bowl champ joins 49ers via trade
Right at the deadline, one final trade has been agreed to. Defensive tackle Khalil Davis is headed from the Texans to the 49ers, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Houston will acquire a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange. This move will provide San Francisco with depth along the defensive front,


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/5/24
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Colts season gets worse with news on four-time Pro Bowler
The Colts offensive line will be short-handed for a stretch. The team announced on Tuesday that center Ryan Kelly has been placed on injured reserve. As a result, he will be sidelined for at least the next four games. Indianapolis’ longest-tenured player has made 188 appearances (all starts), and he


Packers To Trade Preston Smith To Steelers
The Steelers are not done on the trade front. Edge rusher Preston Smith is being added from the Packers, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With the Packers fielding a number of younger options on both sides of the ball, Smith has remained in place as one of the


AFC contender finally makes addition at WR
The New York Jets are moving on from veteran wide receiver Mike Williams. Williams was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. Williams has been viewed as an expendable piece in New York since the Jets acquired Davante Adams


Commanders To Acquire Marshon Lattimore From Saints
The Commanders’ push to add Marshon Lattimore has resulted in an agreement. The veteran corner is headed from New Orleans to Washington, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Saints had been asking for a Day 2 pick in the 2025 draft, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. An agreement


Patriots’ Drake Maye discusses playing style after concussion scare
After New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye entered the NFL’s concussion protocol during the club’s Week 8 win over the New York Jets on Oct. 27, New England offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt made it known he didn’t love the idea of Maye completing a plethora of designed run plays during


Panthers To Trade WR Jonathan Mingo To Cowboys
Jerry Jones’ mystery wide receiver is now revealed. The Cowboys will make a deal with the Panthers, who are sending Jonathan Mingo to the NFC East team, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. Mingo was viewed as a player no longer in Carolina’s plans, and the 2023 second-rounder had not caught on


Bengals acquiring RB from Bears following Zack Moss injury
The Bengals, who lost Zack Moss to a neck injury in Week 8, will send the Bears a 2025 seventh-rounder, Pelissero adds. This is a rental move, as Herbert is in a contact year, but it is certainly notable for a Bengals team not known for in-season moves. Moss’ injury


Broncos Trade Baron Browning To Cardinals
Although the Broncos are still an AFC playoff contender despite their one-sided loss to the Ravens, Baron Browning‘s name came up as a player the team was willing to move. Those rumors turned out to be prescient. Browning is indeed being dealt, with NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reporting Denver is sending


Questionable Todd Bowles decision costs Bucs in loss to Chiefs
The Chiefs improved to 8-0 with their 30-24 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Monday night. Here are five takeaways from the Week 9 finale. Patrick Mahomes ankle is something to monitor Mahomes might have the most famous ankle in the world. The three-time Super Bowl champion had an injury


Saints Fire HC Dennis Allen
After a seventh consecutive loss, the Saints are making a move on the sidelines. Head coach Dennis Allen has been fired, as first reported by Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. New Orleans started 2-0 in 2024, an encouraging sign for the team’s postseason outlook. Since then, however, little (if


Jameson Williams set to spark Lions offense after suspension
Jameson Williams is poised to make his return to the Detroit Lions after serving a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. While the specifics of what the league found remain unclear, Williams has used this time away from the field to focus on his conditioning and prepare


Jaguars Release Veteran S Tashaun Gipson
Shortly after releasing Rayshawn Jenkins near the opening of free agency, the Jaguars signed a potential replacement in veteran safety Tashaun Gipson. Unfortunately, Gipson will not be able to stretch his second stint in Jacksonville to the field as the Jaguars announced his release today from the exempt/commissioner’s permission list.


This Jets O-lineman is showing toughness playing through injuries
Back in Week 3, New York Jets offensive lineman Morgan Moses suffered an MCL sprain that would keep him out of action for two to four weeks. He was back during New York’s Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. However, it was not until Monday that we found out


Texans Designate DE Jerry Hughes, CB Jeff Okudah For Return
Defensive reinforcements could be on the way soon for the Texans. Defensive end Jerry Hughes and cornerback Jeff Okudah returned to practice on Monday, per a team announcement. As a result, both players have had their 21-day activation windows opened. They must be moved to the active roster within that span or else


NFL exec predicts what’s next for Anthony Richardson after benching
Some within the NFL community remain surprised that Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen benched second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson last week and will stick with veteran Joe Flacco as the team’s QB1 even though Flacco failed to impress in Indianapolis’ 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings that dropped the club


Browns Have Discussed Trading Greg Newsome; Elijah Moore, David Njoku Also Trade Candidates?
Sunday’s loss dropped the Browns to 2-7 on the year. The team has already dealt away Amari Cooper, and more moves could be coming. A trade sending edge rusher Za’Darius Smith to the Lions may be in place, and other names on both sides of the ball will be worth watching. Cleveland


Details emerge about A.J. Brown’s latest injury
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered another injury during Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but it does not sound like he is in danger of missing much — if any — time. Brown exited with a knee injury late in the first half of the Eagles’ 28-23 win


Lions, Browns Expected To Finalize Za’Darius Smith Trade
10:42pm: Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer confirms the Browns and Lions have had talks regarding a Smith deal. He adds the price, should this agreement be finalized, will likely be around a fourth-round pick. That level of compensation would, of course, set the market for any other edge rush trades over


NFL Week 9 losers: Seat keeps getting hotter for HCs
With most of the Week 9 NFL schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest losers from around the NFL. Jerry Jones, owner, Dallas Cowboys As long as Jones wants to have full control over building the team and answer weekly questions


Raiders Fire OC Luke Getsy
The Raiders suffered their fifth straight loss today after starting the season 2-2, and the offense continues to struggle to get the job done. As a result, changes are being made. The latest changes come in the form of a staffing updates as offensive coordinator Luke Getsy has reportedly been


Week 9 knee-jerk reactions: Time has run out for this NFC QB, HC
After a thrilling Week 8 slate, Week 9 of the regular season didn’t offer the same excitement, with several instances of terrible quarterbacking and poor coaching decisions playing a role. Amidst the chaos, the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints suffered crushing losses that could have them both ready


Saints’ Chris Olave Hospitalized With Concussion
7:25pm: Olave has since been released from hospital, per a team announcement. He took to social media Sunday afternoon to relay he is OK, another positive sign. Still, a fourth concussion in less than three full seasons of play certainly represents a worrying development for team and player. 2:41pm: Chris Olave has