Category : Red Zone Rumors

The NFL schedule makers didn’t do the 49ers any favor when they scheduled them to play the Chiefs in Week Seven, following Kansas City’s Week Six bye. No coach in NFL history has been better at using the bye week to his team’s advantage than Chiefs coach Andy Reid, whose

A staggering array of rude statements can be justified with comments like “I was just answering a question” or “I was just being honest” or “I was just trying to help” or whatever the person who said the rude thing says after the fact to justify their rudeness. On Monday

The Broncos upgraded the practice participation level of two cornerbacks on Tuesday’s injury report. Riley Moss (hip) and Ja’Quan McMillian (ankle) were both bumped up to full participation. The Broncos only held a walkthrough, so both listings are an estimation of what they would have done in a full practice

The Raiders gave up first- and second-round picks to get Davante Adams from the Packers in 2022. In less than three seasons, the team paid him $62.78 million and in return got 37 games, one Pro Bowl, 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 touchdowns with no playoff appearances. The

The Packers are signing veteran kicker Brandon McManus to a one-year deal, NFL Media reports. McManus worked out for the Packers earlier Tuesday. They are cutting Brayden Narveson in a corresponding move. Narveson, who they signed just before the start of the season, missed five of his 17 field goal

Tom Brady is getting to own his cake and eat it, too. And even though his new partners have made it harder to serve both as an owner and a Fox broadcaster, not a single one of them opposed Brady’s bid to have it both ways. According to Brady’s statement

There’s an old saying in American business. The customer is always right. In the rare business with strictly limited supply, the seller is always right. And that pretty much summarizes the NFL’s relationship with those who buy its restricted, and ridiculously popular, inventory. The latest example comes from Tuesday’s contentious

Settling the latest lawsuit against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson won’t end the league’s investigation. It nevertheless short circuits it. Speaking at the conclusion of Tuesday’s quarterly ownership meeting in Atlanta, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league continues to investigate the allegation of sexual assault and battery, filed on September 10,

The NFL has made clear that any violent gestures, including finger guns, are not allowed. In the first five weeks, the league cracked down on the violent depictions with penalty flags and fines. Eight players were penalized and fined the first four weeks of the season for depicting violence, with

The Raiders shopped the contract of receiver Davante Adams for two weeks. On Tuesday, the Jets finalized a deal that sends him from the 2-4 Raiders to the 2-4 Jets. At the quarterly league meetings in Atlanta, owner Mark Davis discussed the decision to move on from Adams, 37 games

The NFL has fined seven players for hip-drop tackles this season. None came the past two weeks, league executive vice president Troy Vincent told reporters at the NFL owners meetings in Atlanta. “Coaches and the players have been outstanding with sending in video, whether it’s their own club without the

Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill agreed to a four-year extension Tuesday, his agent, Mike McCartney, announced. It is the second contract the Lions have extended in recent days, having signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year, $18.25 million extension. McNeill was in the final year of his contract, paying

Cam Akers is headed back to Minnesota. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Texans have agreed to trade Akers to the Vikings. They’ll also send a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick to Minnesota for a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick. It’s the second straight year that the Vikings have traded

Brandon McManus will not be facing discipline from the NFL after being accused of sexual assault and his search for a new job in the league took him to Green Bay on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, McManus worked out for the Packers. McManus was released by the Commanders after

The Amari Cooper trade isn’t the only roster move of the day for the Browns. The team also announced that they have placed center Nick Harris on injured reserve. Harris injured his ankle in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. Harris was a 2020 fifth-round pick in Cleveland and he has

After Monday night’s loss to the Bills, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Mike Williams running the wrong route caused the crucial interception late in the fourth quarter. Today Rodgers said he won’t hesitate to criticize anyone, whether it’s Williams or himself. Asked about his comments about Williams on the Pat

The NFL has made a couple of changes to the Week 8 schedule, putting the battle between the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks of this year’s draft in a more prominent viewing window. Bears at Commanders, originally scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 27, will now

The NFL’s offseason change to kickoffs was designed to cut down on concussions while also creating more returns and it has worked on both fronts. During a media session at Tuesday’s owner’s meetings, NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said, via Albert Breer of SI.com, that 32

Through five games, Chiefs first-round pick Xavier Worthy has been a key contributor to the team’s offense. He leads the Chiefs with four total touchdowns, with two receiving and two rushing. He’s third on the team with 12 receptions and 179 yards. He’s also rushed six times for 42 yards.

With Davante Adams in, another Jets receiver will be the odd man out. And the odd man out, not surprisingly, will be Mike Williams. Per a league source, the Jets will attempt to trade the veteran wideout who was signed in the offseason to a one-year deal. Williams, the seventh

A quarterback change could be coming in Pittsburgh. Shortly after Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported that Russell Wilson will take first-team reps in practice this week, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Wilson may get the start against the Jets on Sunday night in Week Seven. “Russ proved

The 49ers have added yet another kicker. According to multiple reports, San Francisco is signing former Green Bay kicker Anders Carlson to its practice squad. The 49ers needed another kicker because Jake Moody is dealing with an ankle injury and replacement kicker Matthew Wright is dealing with a shoulder injury.

Typically, an interception is always the quarterback’s fault. Even when it’s not the quarterback’s fault. After Monday night’s loss to the Bills, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers placed the blame on receiver Mike Williams. Even though it arguably was the quarterback’s fault, at least partially. Rodgers flashed a little feistiness when

Jeff Bottari/Getty Images The most notable name on the market is no longer available for teams looking for wide receiver help. The Las Vegas Raiders traded Davante Adams to the New York Jets on Tuesday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted the Jets gave up a conditional

Jets defensive end Haason Reddick has a new agent. Soon, he might have a new team. As explained during the 8:00 a.m. ET hour of PFT Live, Drew Rosenhaus has received permission to broker a trade for Reddick. One source estimated it to be a 48-hour period. Rosenhaus declined comment.

The main headlines from Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni’s Monday press conference dealt with his apology for yelling at fans in the wake of the team’s 20-16 win over the Browns, but it also included some details about the team as it moves toward Week Seven. Left tackle Jordan Mailata

The Jets had scored no touchdowns in their last 25 drives that started in their own territory. They ended that streak on their second drive. The Jets marched 70 yards in nine plays, scoring on a 5-yard throw from Aaron Rodgers to Garrett Wilson on third down. Officials originally ruled

Edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson wasn’t the only defensive lineman the Lions lost in the big win over the Cowboys. Nose tackle Kyle Peko was injured with 7:55 remaining in the first quarter while making a tackle on Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. Peko did not return with a pectoral injury.

The Chargers signed veteran cornerback Eli Apple to the practice squad, the team announced Monday. Los Angeles needed depth at the position after placing Asante Samuel Jr. on injured reserve Saturday. Apple, 29, has remained a free agent since the offseason began. He spent last season with the Dolphins, appearing

Josh Allen ran for a 1-yard touchdown on Buffalo’s first drive. He threw an 8-yard touchdown on the team’s third drive. Allen’s third-down throw to Mack Hollins gave the Bills a 13-10 lead. Tyler Bass’ PAT was blocked by Quinnen Williams, though it appeared the kick was well off line

Football coaches have a knack for viewing the glass as half full. Even when the glass is nearly empty. A day after the worst home loss for the Cowboys in Jerry Jones’s 36 years as owner of the team, coach Mike McCarthy tried to find a silver lining in the

Monday night’s game between the Bills and Jets included 22 penalties for 204 yards. After the 23-20 Buffalo win, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared his views on what transpired. His criticism included a roughing the passer foul called against Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa, for a hit on Rodgers. “It

Monday Night Football was something. There were 22 accepted penalties, a few questionable and a few more ticky-tack, for 204 yards to go along with a Hail Mary at the end of the first half, four missed kicks and a combined 752 yards. The Bills held on for a 23-20

Aaron Rodgers did what Aaron Rodgers has done three other times. He threw a Hail Mary touchdown. Allen Lazard caught the 52-yard pass in the end zone with Taylor Rapp, Taron Johnson and Damar Hamlin surrounding him as he high-pointed the ball on the final play of the first half

Former Patriots and (for a day) Jets coach Bill Belichick was diplomatic when discussing Jets owner Woody Johnson on the Let’s Go! podcast. Belichick was far less careful with his words when talking Woody on the ManningCast. “That’s kind of what it’s been there at the Jets — barely won

The top two receivers in the 2024 draft are currently in the concussion protocol. Joining Giants receiver Malik Nabers on the league’s return-to-play process is Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr. On Sunday against the Packers, Harrison wobbled and fell after he got up. His head had hit the thigh of

The Bills won’t have running back James Cook (toe), but they will have wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle). Shakir missed last week’s game against Houston, and the Bills missed him. He still leads the Bills with 19 receptions for 230 yards and two touchdowns. He returned to limited work Saturday

Scott Daly is considered week to week, and with Chicago on its off week, the Bears long snapper might not miss any time, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Daly left Sunday’s game in London with his injury, forcing tight end Cole Kmet to pull double duty. Daly signed with

The Cardinals activated receiver Zay Jones back to the active roster Monday, the team announced. The team did not need a corresponding move after releasing wide receiver Chris Moore last week. Moore returned to the practice squad. Jones served a five-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. He

The NFL announced that it has suspended Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. for four games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Edwards is eligible for reinstatement after the Texans’ Week 10 game against the Lions. Edwards, 30, has started every game this season while defensive lineman Denico Autry

The Colts have gone with Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback the last two weeks, but it looks like his run is coming to an end. Head coach Shane Steichen said at a Monday press conference that he expects Anthony Richardson to start against the Dolphins in Week Seven as

The Raiders made a quarterback switch to Aidan O’Connell for Week 6, but it didn’t help the team’s offense much in the 32-13 loss to Pittsburgh. O’Connell finished 27-of-40 passing for 227 yards with a touchdown and an interception. But the Raiders also had two lost fumbles and a blocked

Nick Leverett was benched as the Patriots center after a rough game against the Dolphins in Week Five and he’ll be looking for a new team to play for after Week Six. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Patriots will release Leverett on Monday. Leverett was the first choice

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says it’s going to take time to rebuild the roster in New England. Mayo said on WEEI this morning that the Patriots made important strides in building the roster through the draft and free agency this year, but that he never thought he would have the

After benching Gardner Minshew on Sunday, coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that the Raiders were still evaluating the starter for Week 6. The team apparently will continue that evaluation all week. Vic Tafur of TheAthletic.com reports that Minshew and Aidan O’Connell will compete for the starting job this week in

The Panthers promoted veteran defensive end DeShawn Williams to the active roster from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. They also signed veteran outside linebacker Shaq Lawson to the practice squad. Williams and Lawson played together at Daniel High School in Central, South Carolina, before both went to Clemson.

The Seahawks had another walkthrough Tuesday, but three players were estimated as full participants after being limited Monday. While safety Julian Love (hamstring) remained limited, tight end Pharaoh Brown (groin), linebacker Boye Mafe (knee) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) had full participation. Those were the only changes to the Seahawks’

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Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his foot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Wilkins is out indefinitely, and the Raiders will place him on injured reserve. He played 22 snaps on Sunday, totaling five tackles and a sack before leaving before halftime

The Texans have made a pair of roster moves on Tuesday. Houston announced the team has signed cornerback Ka’dar Hollman off of Baltimore’s practice squad. Hollman, 30, appeared in all 17 games for the Texans last season with one start. He was on the field for 49 percent of special