Category : Red Zone Rumors

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers got looked at by members of the team’s training staff during Tuesday’s practice, but it appears he avoided any significant injury. Reporters at the session said that Rodgers got his right leg stepped on during a drill at Steelers camp. Rodgers appeared to have a cut

Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos still hasn’t returned to practice after a scary incident during the first training camp session. His agent told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald that Matos feels like himself again, wants to play again and expects to play again. It is unclear whether doctors will

Packers quarterback Jordan Love is undergoing surgery on his left thumb, but there is no concern about his potential availability for Week 1. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Tuesday that Love got through Green Bay’s Monday practice without aggravating the injury, which was suffered during the team’s preseason

Vikings receiver Rondale Moore will not be able to play in 2025. Minnesota confirmed Moore will miss his second consecutive year after suffering a season-ending knee injury during the club’s preseason opener over the weekend. Moore went down after he was tackled on a punt return. Moore, 25, spent last

The Bears added depth in the secondary, signing four defensive backs Tuesday. The team announced Millard Bradford, Mekhi Garner, Kaleb Hayes and Mark Perry have joined the team as free agents. The Bears waived receiver John Jackson and kicker Jonathan Kim and waived safety Major Burns with an injury designation.

At a time when sports gambling has been legalized, some believe not all forms of gambling should be legal. Via Alex Schiffer of FrontOfficeSports.com, Ohio wants to ban prop bets. The concern, as explained by Governor Mike DeWine, comes from the reality that prop bets relate to “highly specific events

The Saints’ offensive line will be missing a piece for a bit. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, guard Trevor Penning is expected to miss a few weeks with a foot injury. Penning has been moved inside to guard from tackle this offseason. He was carted off the field on

The Cardinals were awarded offensive lineman Roy Mbaeteka off waivers Tuesday, the team announced. Mbaeteka replaces Valentin Senn as the team’s international player, with Senn now on injured reserve. He has spent time with the Giants, Bears and Browns since coming into the league in 2022. Mbaeteka, a native of

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was supposed to practice on Monday as he eases his way back from a back problem. When he didn’t, nerves became frayed. They’re still frayed today. Comments from assistant head coach/passing game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant will do nothing to un-fray them. “No, no update on Matthew,”

The Cowboys are not in talks with star edge rusher Micah Parsons, but they apparently are with cornerback DaRon Bland. Bland said Tuesday his representation has had “some talks” about an extension with the team. He hopes for a deal before the season. “I do, but I’m not here to

On Monday, only Jon Gruden’s lawyers spoke in the aftermath of a major victory over the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell in the Nevada Supreme Court. On Tuesday, Gruden issued a statement to his former employer, ESPN. “I’m looking forward to having the truth come out and I want to

Chargers running back Najee Harris isn’t back to practice, but he took another step in his return from an eye injury. On Tuesday, Harris ran and participated in drills with a football off to the side with an athletic trainer, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports. Harris, who was injured in

The Cowboys expected more from Mazi Smith when they drafted him 26th overall in 2023. They expected more of the defensive tackle in his second season. They expected more in the 2025 preseason opener Saturday. He expected more, too. “I just have to keep getting better,” Smith said, via Patrik

The Chargers lost left tackle Rashawn Slater for the season when he tore his patellar tendon in a training camp practice and they’ve been also without another starting offensive lineman for the last couple of weeks. Right guard Mekhi Becton has not practiced since late July due to an undisclosed

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had to leave last Thursday’s preseason game with a dislocated right pinkie after taking a hit from Ravens edge rusher David Ojabo, but the injury didn’t keep him out of action long. Richardson tried gripping and throwing the ball on the sideline in an effort to

Word on Monday was that Saints offensive lineman Will Clapp was set to miss significant time with a foot injury. On Tuesday, we learned the injury is a season-ending one. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that Clapp has been placed on injured reserve. He won’t be able to return

During Tuesday’s practice, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was stepped on. After practice, coach Mike Tomlin downplayed the situation. “He just got stepped on,” Tomlin said, via Mike DeFabo of TheAthletic.com. “It was nothing of any significance. He finished his work.” That’s good news for the Steelers. It also underscores how

Odell Beckham isn’t likely to play again. The reality is no one has come knocking since he became a free agent Dec. 14. But the wide receiver insisted Tuesday he’s not retired. Shortly after a fake account posted that Beckham had announced his retirement, the three-time Pro Bowler responded on

Saints rookie wide receiver Bub Means injured an ankle in Sunday’s preseason game against the Chargers. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that Means is expected to miss some time, and that a second opinion ultimately will determine outlook. The Saints made him a fifth-round draft pick in 2024. He played

Eagles wide receivers coach Aaron Moorehead believes he’s coaching the best player at his position in the league in wide receiver A.J. Brown. “In my opinion, he’s the best receiver in the NFL,” Moorehead said of Brown, via Zach Berman of TheAthletic.com. Moorehead noted that Brown’s average of 11.1 yards

The Eagles bolstered their defensive line group and settled their long snapper competition on Tuesday. They announced the signing of defensive tackle Justin Rogers. Long snapper Christian Johnstone was waived in a corresponding move and that leaves Charley Hughlett as the only long snapper on the 90-man roster. Rogers was

The Patriots made a change at running back on Tuesday. They announced the signing of Shane Watts to the 90-man roster. They waived Deneric Prince, who signed with the team a couple of days ago. Watts was undrafted this year out of Fort Hays State, but played defensive back before

Earlier this year, Buccaneers G.M. Jason Licht said that he shies away from “d-bags and assholes” when it’s time to draft players. While Licht expressly applied neither category to former Buccaneers linebacker Devin White, something would have kept Licht from taking White, if Licht had a chance to do it

Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard hurt his shoulder in last Saturday’s game against the Packers and it looks like the injury will keep him out of the rest of the preseason. Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters at a Tuesday press conference that Lazard will miss about two weeks because

After a stellar preseason debut for the Browns, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders gave reporter Tony Grossi an earful, in a way that seemed largely playful. Said Shedeur to Grossi, among other things: “Tony, I be hoping you got something positive to say about me. You only say negative stuff about

The Cardinals have made a pair of moves at receiver. Arizona announced on Tuesday that the club has signed Kelly Akharaiyi and placed Trishton Jackson on injured reserve. Jackson departed Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Chiefs with a thumb injury. Akharaiyi joins the club as an undrafted free agent out

The Browns are adding defensive end Titus Leo to their roster. The team announced Leo’s signing on Tuesday morning. They waived wide receiver Chase Cota in a corresponding move. Leo was a Colts sixth-round pick in 2023. He spent his rookie year on injured reserve and was signed off of

The Let’s Go! podcast has undergone another lineup change. It started as a vehicle for Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald, and Jim Gray. Last year, it featured Bill Belichick, Maxx Crosby, Peter King, and Gray. This year, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford joins as a co-host, replacing Belichick. It’s a surprising turn

In addition to having multiple injured receivers, the 49ers have one player at the position who is facing a suspension under the substance-abuse policy. Last month, receiver Demarcus Robinson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge. That sets up him for an automatic three-game suspension. On Monday, coach Mike

Falcons receiver Darnell Mooney has been sidelined by a shoulder injury since late July and hasn’t been able to get back on the field. Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris did not provide a firm timeline on when Mooney may return to the field in his Tuesday press conference when asked

Officially, it’s called America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys. Unofficially, it’s The Jerry Show. Technically, the upcoming Netflix series focuses on the glory (hole) days that have long passed Jerry Jones by. Personally, I can’t wait to watch the eight-part documentary. But after watching the trailer, it’s obvious that

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix didn’t play in the team’s first preseason game and he won’t be playing this week either. Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters at a Tuesday press conference that Penix will “for sure” sit out against the Titans. The Falcons will have joint practices with the Titans

We’ll have to wait until the regular season to get a full picture of what Bears head coach Ben Johnson has planned for the team’s offense, but one sneak preview has come with the way he’s using wide receiver DJ Moore this summer. Moore has been lining up in the

The Titans shuffled their linebacker corps on Tuesday morning. They announced the signings of Khaleke Hudson and Blake Lynch. They waived linebackers David Gbenda and Anfernee Orji to make room on the 90-man roster. Orji’s departure comes with an injury designation. Hudson played one game with the Saints and 16

The Chiefs went to the Super Bowl for the fifth time in the last six years last season, but that hasn’t stopped people from wondering if the team will take a step back this season. A blowout loss to the Eagles in New Orleans capped a year that saw the

The injuries to the Eagles’ guards are adding up. Philadelphia guard Kenyon Green has a shoulder injury that is likely to end his preseason, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Green is viewed as week to week. The Eagles are also currently without guard Landon Dickerson, who had surgery to

Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins was in the lineup for every game the Seahawks played last season, but it remains unclear when he’ll be on the field for the team this season. Hankins went on the non-football injury list at the start of the camp because of back issues and head

The Buccaneers lost a running back to injury over the weekend, so they’re moving to add a healthy one on Monday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that they are going to sign former Falcon Jase McClellan. McClellan was a 2024 sixth-round pick in Atlanta and he was released by the

Willie Lampkin was a starting guard for five years of college football, and at North Carolina last season he was a first-team All-American and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the best offensive lineman in the ACC. With that kind of résumé, you’d think he would have been a top

The Texans officially added veteran safety Jalen Mills to their roster on Monday and they also announced a corresponding move to create space for him in Houston. Defensive lineman Marlon Davidson was placed on injured reserve. He won’t be able to return to active duty this year unless he’s released

The Titans made a change to their quarterback room on Monday. They announced that they have signed Trevor Siemian and released Tim Boyle. With Will Levis on injured reserve, Brandon Allen is currently the only other quarterback on the active roster behind first overall pick Cam Ward. Siemian spent time

Tom Brady is a minority owner of the Raiders, but it’s the quarterback of the AFC West rival Chiefs he most respects in the NFL today. Asked on the Joel Klatt Show if there are any quarterbacks he respects for how they go about their business or remind him of

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker missed practice for the second straight day on Monday, but head coach Mike Macdonald said it’s part of the team’s approach to making sure Walker is good to go for the start of the season. Walker missed time with foot soreness earlier in camp and

Another member of the Texans may have suffered a serious injury. Via multiple reporters, Houston tight end Brevin Jordan was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury. Jordan, 25, was returning from a torn ACL. Reporters on the scene noted that Jordan was weeping after going down. Teammates

The bad news for Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson is that he needs to have a procedure to address a meniscus injury in his right knee, but the good news is that it shouldn’t keep him out of action for too long. According to multiple reports, Dickerson will have a

The 49ers are dealing with another injury at wide receiver. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters at a Monday press conference that fourth-round pick Jordan Watkins has a high-ankle sprain. Watkins is expected to miss about a month as a result of the injury. Watkins had three catches for 56

Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is among a group of players currently not working to full capacity as they hope to get a new contract. On Monday, Heyward explained the situation to reporters. “Looking for my contract to be addressed,” Heyward said. “Honestly, looking to be valued.” His current deal

The Raiders signed free agent wide receiver Marquez Callaway, the team announced Monday. He previously was with the 49ers, who cut him last week. Callaway played two games for the Bucs last season off the practice squad after making 45 appearances for the Saints over his first four seasons. He

Jon Gruden made a Hail Mary pass in the Nevada Supreme Court. And it went for a touchdown. In November 2021, Gruden sued the league and Commissioner Roger Goodell for leaking to multiple media outlets emails from the supposedly confidential investigation into the Washington franchise. Gruden contends that the leaks

The Patriots picked up a defensive lineman on Monday. The team announced the signing of defensive tackle Kyle Peko. Defensive tackle Bryce Ganious was waived in a corresponding move. Peko had two tackles in five games for the Lions last season. He started 10 of his 13 appearances for the