Category : Red Zone Rumors

The Cardinals signed offensive lineman Dohnovan West, the team announced Wednesday. The Cardinals needed depth on the interior to make it through one more preseason game after injuries to Hayden Conner and Christian Jones. West, a center, played college ball at nearby Arizona State. He was a three-year starter at

The Bengals visited with free agent guard Dalton Risner this week and an injury to a member of their offensive line is likely related to their interest in adding to their depth. Cordell Volson did not play in the team’s second preseason game and head coach Zac Taylor said at

The Falcons may have suffered a significant blow to their offensive line in Wednesday’s practice. Right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off after suffering what appeared to be a lower left leg injury. The team said McGary will be having an MRI to assess the severity of the injury and

The Bears think they have their long-term franchise quarterback in place in Caleb Williams, and now they think they’ve got Williams’ backup under contract for years to come. Tyson Bagent has agreed to a new contract extension that commits him to the Bears through the 2027 season, according to multiple

The Titans are getting a critical defensive piece on the practice field. Tennessee announced on Wednesday that cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has been activated off of the physically unable to perform list. He is set to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Sneed, 28, was able to play just five

When it first became clear that the new-look New York Jets will be using a three-man approach to the running back position, speculation emerged that former workhorse Breece Hall could be traded. The Jets are still trying to put that talk to an end. “We have like three good running

The Texans have added an experienced long snapper to the roster. They announced the signing of Blake Ferguson on Wednesday. Tight end Tre’ McKitty was waived in a corresponding move. Ferguson was a 2020 sixth-round pick by the Dolphins and signed a three-year extension with the team in 2023, but

The Falcons won’t have either of their first-round picks on the field for Friday’s preseason game against the Cowboys. Head coach Raheem Morris announced that edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce will both sit out of the game. Walker played in the first preseason game this month, but did

Aaron Glenn spent eight years as a defensive back with the Jets. He knows, as well as anyone, the realities of pro sports in the New York market. That’s what makes his recent comments regarding outside noise so confusing. “I mean, you have so many people that want to talk

The NFL means Not For Long, in more ways than one. For Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, it didn’t take much time for him to realize that a pro football career was not in the cards. So he pulled the plug and went back to his original sport. “I just

Today’s announcement that Daniel Jones is the Colts’ starting quarterback gives Indianapolis its 11th starting quarterback since Andrew Luck retired before the 2019 season. Prior to Luck’s stunning retirement, the Colts thought they were set at quarterback for years to come. Instead, it has been a revolving door at the

The Patriots got good marks for drafting running back TreVeyon Henderson in the second round in April and the positivity about his addition has not dissipated over the last few months. Henderson got good reviews for his practice work and then generated even more hype when he took the opening

The Vikings got Justin Jefferson back on the practice field on Monday, but they have other issues to deal with at wide receiver heading into the regular season. Jordan Addison is suspended for the first three games of the year, Rondale Moore will miss the entire season with a knee

The state of the Jets’ passing offense has been a topic of conversation this week and quarterback Justin Fields got his chance to weigh in on it on Tuesday. Fields has not played much in the team’s two preseason games, but the lack a pass that’s traveled 10 yards in

When Daniel Jones learned he won the Colts’ quarterback competition, he took it as inspiration to keep working. “Obviously, I was excited. Excited for the opportunity. As a competitor you want to be on the field, and that’s why you work,” Jones said. “I think we have a good football

Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed said in June that he’s “as healthy as I’ve been” and declared himself ready to get back on the field, but there’s been no physical evidence to support his claims. Sneed was placed on the physically unable to perform list to open camp after suffering a

Last year, the Steelers drafted wide receiver Roman Wilson in the third round, but only got six snaps out of him as a rookie, thanks to ankle and hamstring injuries. This year, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes Wilson can be a big part of the offense. Wilson has played very

The 49ers signed quarterback Nate Sudfeld to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the 49ers placed running back Patrick Taylor on season-ending injured reserve. Taylor dislocated his shoulder in last week’s preseason game and was due to miss multiple weeks. Sudfeld will help the 49ers

Earlier this month, Archie Manning — the patriarch of the Manning family — made headlines when he said in an interview with Texas Monthly that his grandson, Arch, would stay at Texas through the 2026 collegiate season. But now Arch himself has disputed that notion in his Tuesday press conference.

The Panthers held their final padded practice of the preseason on Tuesday and things got a little more heated than they would have liked. Cornerback Jaycee Horn took a swing at left tackle Ickey Ekwonu during a scrum between the offense and defense at one point in the session. Head

Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward ended his hold-in Tuesday. He donned his pads and joined his team in all phases of practice, including team work, coach Mike Tomlin said. Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports that there has been no movement on Heyward’s request for a renegotiated contract and that the

Matthew Judon isn’t the only veteran joining the Dolphins defense. The Dolphins announced the signing of cornerback Cameron Dantzler while also officially adding Judon to their roster on Tuesday. Word of Judon’s agreement to join the team came after a visit on Monday. Dantzler was a 2020 third-round pick by

Anthony Richardson officially lost the quarterback competition today when the Colts named Daniel Jones their starter. Richardson said he accepts that. “You’ve got to respect the decision,” Richardson said. “You’ve got to respect it and just keep working.” The Colts have spent two and a half years working with Richardson

The Steelers will sit at least four players in Thursday’s preseason finale against the Panthers. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers, edge T.J. Watt, defensive lineman Cam Heyward and wide receiver DK Metcalf will not play. Every other player is in the mix to see at least

The Browns and Colts have named their starting quarterbacks for Week 1, but the Saints aren’t ready to end their competition. Head coach Kellen Moore told reporters at a Tuesday press conference that the competition will continue through Saturday’s game against the Broncos. Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough have started

Another day, another hold-in ends. Like they all do. Like they all will. That’s the biggest problem with a hold-in. Yes, the player avoids the daily training-camp fines, which for many players can’t be waived by the team. At some point, however, it’s time to go to work. That’s the

Quenton Nelson was selected at No. 6 overall in the 2018 draft. A Pro Bowler in each of his seven seasons, Nelson played in front of Andrew Luck as a rookie. But since then, he’s seen 10 different starting quarterbacks come and go. Now, Daniel Jones is set to be

Rookie Travis Hunter returned to practice Tuesday, participating in “alignment and assignment” periods while watching from the sideline during full team work, Juston Lewis of the Florida Times-Union reports. Coach Liam Coen called Hunter “day to day” with hopes he can participate in joint practices with the Dolphins later this

The NFL has finally realized that it doesn’t make sense to provide smelling salts to players who may be using them to mask the symptoms of a concussion. But the NFL has not banned their use, because that would require collective bargaining with the NFL Players Association. And the NFL

Forty-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco will be the Week 1 starter for the Browns, 17 years after he was the Week 1 starter for the Ravens. How does he feel about becoming QB1 in Cleveland? “Listen, it’s just business as usual,” Flacco told reporters on Tuesday. “Go out there and get

Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue returned to practice Tuesday and expects to make his preseason debut Friday night against the Falcons. “Oh, I’m playing,” Blue said, via Patrik Walker of the team website. Blue was a full participant in practice in his first day back since his foot was

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson respects the decision made by the team to make him the backup to Daniel Jones. Richardson’s agent apparently does not. “We have a lot to discuss,” agent Deiric Jackson told Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, regarding Jackson’s looming conversations with the Colts about the fourth overall pick

Jets quarterback Justin Fields’s performance in the team’s second preseason game didn’t do much to inspire confidence in what the passing game will be capable of doing this season. Fields was 1-of-5 for four yards during his brief time in last Saturday’s game against the Giants and he has not

The Rams signed offensive lineman Mike McAllister to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. The Rams also announced they waived wide receiver Mario Williams with an injury designation and placed outside linebacker Keir Thomas II on injured reserve. McAllister returns to the Rams after spending time on their offseason

The Bears will play their starters in the preseason finale Friday night against the Chiefs. Bears coach Ben Johnson told Kay Adams on Up & Adams that Caleb Williams and the rest of the team’s healthy starters will play. “We’ll go ahead, and we’ll play,” Johnson said. “We’ll see how

Trade talks are expected to pick up around the league as teams move toward next Tuesday’s deadline to set their 53-man rosters and one player whose name has come up as a possible trade target is Giants quarterback Jameis Winston. The Giants signed Russell Wilson and traded up to draft

Browns cornerback Denzel Ward injured his right shoulder in Tuesday’s practice. Jordan Schultz reports that the injury is not believed to be serious, though Ward will undergo further testing to confirm. Ward left practice early after a one-on-one with receiver Jerry Jeudy, raising concern as he appeared in pain as

Skyy Moore has one last chance Friday in what very well could be his final game in a Chiefs uniform. The wide receiver’s future with the team is uncertain at best. In last week’s preseason game, Moore dropped two passes and muffed a kickoff before returning a punt 88 yards

It wasn’t a competitive game even by preseason standards, but Sunday’s Bears-Bills game still drew an impressive audience. Fox announced that 5.1 million viewers watched the Bears’ 38-0 blowout win, which Josh Allen and the rest of the Bills’ starters watched from the sideline. That’s Fox’s biggest preseason audience in

The Giants activated left tackle Andrew Thomas on Tuesday and he wasn’t the only member of the team’s offense to return to the practice field. Per multiple reporters, wide receiver Malik Nabers took part in practice for the first time in a couple of weeks. A report this week indicated

Mac Jones won’t be taking any quarterback reps for the 49ers in practice this week or in their preseason finale against the Chargers on Saturday. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters at a Tuesday press conference that Jones sprained his knee in last weekend’s game against the Raiders. He

There was a positive development for the Chargers offensive line on Tuesday. Reporters at the team’s practice shared images of right guard Mekhi Becton in uniform and on the field with his teammates. Becton had missed the last several weeks of practice with an undisclosed injury and there was little

Browns cornerback Denzel Ward left Tuesday’s practice before it was finished. According to multiple reports, Ward appeared to injure his right shoulder in a one-on-one drill. He was in obvious pain before walking inside unassisted. Ward, 28, is heading into this eighth season. He has made the Pro Bowl each

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday morning that wide receiver Jalen McMillan will not be ready for Week 1. He did not, however, provide a timetable for McMillan’s return. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Bucs will place McMillan on injured reserve to start the season.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has made some more progress in his recovery from a back injury. Stafford was able to participate in full during Tuesday’s practice, a day after he made his 2025 training camp practice debut. “I thought he looked good,” McVay said in his press conference. “I thought

Wide receiver Isaiah Bond met the media on Tuesday for the first time since signing with the Browns and said he is grateful for the chance to play in the league. Bond was projected to be an early-round draft choice in April, but a sexual assault allegation shortly before the

The Browns made it official on Monday, naming Joe Flacco their starting quarterback to open the season. Flacco served as the team’s QB late in the 2023 season to lead Cleveland to its second postseason appearance under head coach Kevin Stefanski and that familiarity likely helped the 40-year-old signal-caller secure

Actions always speak louder than words. In picking Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson as the full-season starter for 2025, the Colts have said it all. Drafting Richardson was a mistake. It’s OK. Pro football teams make mistakes, all the time. After making one, the best thing to do is to

Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas will be joining the team at practice on Tuesday. The Giants announced that Thomas passed a physical, which cleared the way for him to be activated from the physically unable to perform list. He will now be able to participate in practice for the first

The Commanders are adding some depth along their offensive line. Washington has agreed to sign tackle George Fant, according to reporter Jordan Schultz. Fant, 33, was with the Seahawks last season but started just two games. Seattle released him in March. The Commanders had worked him out last week. Fant