Category : Red Zone Rumors

The Raiders need some help at backup quarterback. With Aidan O’Connell going down with a wrist fracture that could keep him out for the season’s first couple of months, head coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Sunday that the club is going to add a signal-caller. “All possibilities are available

The Bears officially ended the season of cornerback Terell Smith on Sunday, announcing they have placed him on injured reserve. Smith tore the patellar tendon in his left knee in a preseason game against the Bills. He played 26 games with two starts the past two seasons, seeing action on

The Rams released veteran inside linebacker Tony Fields II on Sunday in 11 moves they made in advance of Tuesday’s 53-player roster deadline. Fields originally joined the Rams in October, signing with their practice squad. He did not see any regular-season game action but signed a futures contract after the

The Eagles acquired one quarterback on Sunday and have now let go of another. Philadelphia announced that the team has waived Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Thompson-Robinson, 25, was acquired via trade in March from the Browns as part of the Kenny Pickett deal. He completed 10-of-16 passes for 73 yards with an

The Patriots last week began shopping safety Kyle Dugger, along with outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings, as Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reported Wednesday. They apparently aren’t getting interest for Dugger, so they are amplifying their desire to move on from the five-year pro in hopes of drumming up interest.

The Eagles are staying busy on the trade front. According to multiple reports, they have agreed to send offensive tackel Darian Kinnard to the Packers for a 2027 sixth-round pick. They acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson and quarterback Sam Howell in other trades on Sunday. The Eagles have also acquired

Bill Belichick and UNC are finally getting their infomercial. Technically, Hulu will stream a “docuseries” regarding the North Carolina football program during the first year of Belichick’s foray into college football. It’s safe to assume Belichick and/or the program will have total control over what does, and doesn’t, make the

The Eagles keep making deals. The latest brings back a player who had spent the last three seasons in Philly. Via multiple reports, the Jaguars have traded tackle Fred Johnson to the Eagles. Johnson signed a one-year, $1.137 million deal as a free agent in March. Undrafted out of Florida

The Giants announced a pair of roster moves involving defensive backs on Sunday. They have released veteran safety K’Von Wallace and placed cornerback TJ Moore on injured reserve. They made eight other cuts on Friday and will continue paring their roster down to 53 players over the next couple of

The physical has been passed, and the move is official. Brian Robinson, who had become the odd man out for Adams Peters’ Commanders, has been traded to the team from which Peters arrived. The 49ers announced the deal on Sunday afternoon. The 49ers waived receiver Malik Knowles in order to

As the NFL season progresses, so does the wave of rumors swirling around players, trades, and potential roster changes. With team dynamics constantly shifting due to performance, injuries, and personnel decisions, fans and analysts alike are left to speculate about the future of their favorite teams and players. Let’s dive

The Buccaneers waived undrafted rookie Shilo Sanders, one day after he was ejected from the preseason finale for throwing a punch. Although the timing may have seemed to be a reaction to the ejection, the Bucs have not closed the door on doing business with him. We’re told that the

The Vikings made official the release of backup quarterback Brett Rypien. The Vikings traded Sam Howell, signed free agent Carson Wentz and now have moved on from Rypien, turning over their quarterback room behind J.J. McCarthy. Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer was the second-best quarterback in training camp. The team also

Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips is reportedly set for another stint with the Bills. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Phillips visited with the team on Sunday and that he is expected to sign with them this week. There’s no word on if Phillips is slated for a spot on

La’el Collins’ latest stint with the Cowboys didn’t last long. The Cowboys are cutting Collins today, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Collins signed in Dallas at the start of this month and played in all three preseason games, but he didn’t do enough to earn a spot on the

The Jets expect quarterback Tyrod Taylor to be ready to go for Week 1 and they parted ways with another backup to Justin Fields on Sunday. Adrian Martinez was one of six players waived off of the 90-man roster. Martinez was 30-of-51 for 352 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions

The Browns have made several roster moves official on Sunday as rosters are reduced around the league. Cleveland announced the previously reported releases of quarterback Tyler Huntley and cornerback Tony Brown. Cleveland also released offensive tackle Jackson Barton and safety Nik Needham. Additionally, the club waived cornerback Chigozie Anusiem, tight

The Browns look like they are going to keep four quarterbacks on their active roster, but Tyler Huntley isn’t one of them. A day after leading the Browns to a last-play win over the Rams in the preseason finale, Huntley is in search of a new home. The team released

The Browns released veteran cornerback Tony Brown on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Brown totaled six tackles in three preseason games. Brown, 30, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Chargers in 2018. He also has spent time with the Packers, Bengals and Colts. In

Days after Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell declared the competition for the backup quarterback job to be open, he made his decision. None of the above. Sunday’s surprising-but-not decision to sign Wentz and trade Sam Howell represents an admission by the Vikings that they should have just signed Wentz in the

The Vikings are continuing to make changes to their quarterback room ahead of the start of the 2025 season. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they will release Brett Rypien as they move toward setting their initial 53-man roster by Tuesday afternoon’s deadline. The team signed Carson Wentz and

The Browns aren’t ready to etch anyone’s name into the backup quarterback job for the start of the regular season, but they do expect to have all of their options available for the role. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said at a Sunday press conference that the team expects Kenny Pickett

Cornerback Trevon Diggs said “maybe, maybe not” when asked this week about the chances that he’ll play against the Eagles in Week 1 and the team cleared a path toward having him in the lineup on Sunday. The Cowboys announced that Diggs passed his physical and that he has been

The Vikings have solidified their No. 2 quarterback with someone new. According to multiple reports, Minnesota has traded quarterback Sam Howell to Philadelphia and signed Carson Wentz to back up J.J. McCarthy. Wentz had a tryout with the Vikings over the weekend. Philadelphia is sending Minnesota a 2026 fifth-round pick

Shilo Sanders will not make the Buccaneers’ initial 53-man roster. According to multiple reports, Tampa Bay waived Sanders on Sunday morning — a day after he was ejected from the preseason finale against the Bills for throwing a punch. Sanders, the oldest son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, always

The Eagles have announced their trade for quarterback Sam Howell as well as the roster move they made to create space for him on their roster. Safety Lewis Cine has been waived with an injury designation. Cine was injured during the team’s final preseason game on Friday. Cine was a

Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue had to exit Friday’s preseason matchup with the Falcons early with an ankle injury, but he may not miss time. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Blue suffered a low ankle sprain on Friday. He’s hopeful to be ready for Dallas’ Week 1 matchup with

There’s a silver lining for the coach of the worst team in the league. If, of course, the coach survives for the next season. The team that finishes with the fewest wins gets dibs on all waivers claims, through the first three weeks of the ensuing regular season. This means

The preseason hay is in the barn. All teams will trim their rosters from 90 to 53 on Tuesday. In Cleveland, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders believes he has done enough to make the team, despite still being listed as the fourth-string option. “Obviously. I think, overall as a player, I’ve

In American football, the red zone is a crucial area on the field defined as the space from the opponent’s 20-yard line to their goal line. Scoring a touchdown in this high-stakes territory can make or break a team’s chances of winning, as it often significantly influences momentum and morale.

Wide receiver injuries have been a theme of the 49ers’ summer and head coach Kyle Shanahan offered a pair of updates on that front after Saturday’s game. The word on Jauan Jennings was more positive than it was for Jacob Cowing. Jennings has been out for an extended period with

The Ravens said quarterback Lamar Jackson was fine after getting his foot stepped on at Wednesday’s practice, but his absence at Thursday’s practice left some to wonder whether there was any lingering issue that would threaten his availability. Those concerns should be put to rest on Monday. Ravens head coach

The Chargers haven’t made many definitive updates on running back Najee Harris’s condition since he suffered an eye injury in a fireworks accident earlier this summer, but General Manager Joe Hortiz gave one during Saturday night’s preseason game. Harris has resumed running and doing some work on the side at

The Raiders won’t have quarterback Aidan O’Connell available for the first couple of months of the regular season. O’Connell had to leave Saturday’s preseason finale against the Cardinals after consulting with trainers and he returned to the sideline with his right hand in a splint. Head coach Pete Carroll announced

Andrew Luck took over the Stanford football program as its general manager at the end of last year, and he put his stamp on the program in March when he fired head coach Troy Taylor and replaced him with Frank Reich, who previously coached Luck on the Colts. One game

The 49ers’ final preseason game featured something 49ers fans have seen plenty of times before: A touchdown catch by T.O. This time it was Terique Owens, son of Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, who made a leaping grab for a 22-yard touchdown for the 49ers. After catching the pass, Owens

In the fast-paced world of fantasy football, understanding the intricacies of player performance can be the key to gaining an edge over your competition. One of the most critical areas of focus is the red zone—the area of the field between the 20-yard line and the goal line. In this

Lions defensive end Robert Porcher was one of the best pass rushers of his day. He’ll be getting his due from the franchise next month. Via Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com, he’ll be added to the franchise’s “Pride of the Lions” wall of honor before the September 14 home opener against

As it relates to the quarterback position in Cleveland, the easy question was naming the starter. After that, it gets trickier. When it comes to putting a name on the depth chart behind Joe Flacco, coach Kevin Stefanski isn’t ready to do it. “I’m just not there yet,” Stefanski said

In May, Saints coach Kellen Moore predicted that one of the candidates for the starting quarterback job “will rise” to take it in the preseason. That didn’t happen. And so, Moore will have to make a decision. The candidates are Spencer Rattler, rookie Tyler Shough, and Jake Haener. The depth

Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders squandered part of his closing argument to make the 53-man roster. Sanders, an undrafted rookie, was ejected midway through the season quarter of Tampa Bay’s preseason finale, against the Bills. The disqualification came after Sanders threw a punch at Bills tight end Zach Davidson. It remains

Browns General Manager Andrew Berry said Saturday the team has no problem keeping four quarterbacks on its 53-player roster. Shedeur Sanders did not play well during the preseason game against the Rams but expects to be one of the quarterbacks who sticks. “Obviously,” he said, via Chris Easterling of the

The Vikings are working out free agent quarterback Carson Wentz on Saturday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN reports. It’s a sign the Vikings want a proven quarterback on the roster behind J.J. McCarthy, who has yet to take his first regular-season snap. Undrafted rookie free agent Max Brosmer was the team’s

Micah Parsons occasionally has cited a back tightness for not practicing with the Cowboys. He and Trevon Diggs even made a joke about it in Parsons’ initial media session at the start of camp. It’s certainly something he could use to continue his hold in during the regular season as

Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will not play Saturday night, the team announced. Bridgewater is out with an illness. Kyle Trask was expected to start with Bridgewater getting some time after that. Now, Connor Bazelak will take whatever snaps Trask doesn’t. The Bucs will not play their starters, with quarterback Baker

Steelers first-round defensive lineman Derrick Harmon saw his rookie season flash before his eyes. He revealed Saturday that in Thursday night’s preseason finale that he initially got hit in the knee the play before he was carted off the field. That was when the injury apparently occurred. He played through

The Falcons began trimming their 90-player roster ahead of Tuesday’s 53-player cut deadline. They announced the release of 12 players Saturday. The Falcons cut offensive lineman Matthew Cindric, quarterback Ben DiNucci, running back Elijah Dotson, defensive lineman Morgan Fox, cornerback Lamar Jackson, inside linebacker Caleb Johnson, tight end Nikola Kalinic,

The Browns are ready to keep four quarterbacks on the 53-player roster after final cutdowns on Tuesday. Browns General Manager Andrew Berry said during the broadcast of today’s preseason game that he can see starter Joe Flacco, veteran backup Kenny Pickett and rookie draft picks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders

The Jets have announced their first cuts on the way to setting an initial 53-man roster. The team waived six players on Saturday. They’ll have until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to make the rest of their moves. Cornerback Mario Goodrich, offensive tackle Samuel Jackson, tight end Neal Johnson, wide

Rams safety Tanner Ingle was not penalized for his hit on Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston in last week’s preseason game, but he did hear from the NFL. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Ingle has been fined $4,666 for the hit, which came as Johnston tried to catch