Category : Red Zone Rumors

The Buccaneers were missing one of their defensive stars at Wednesday’s practice. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. did not take part in the team’s workout. Head coach Todd Bowles said, via the team, that Winfield is dealing with a lower leg issue. Bowles did not provide any timeline for how long

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson remains out of practice due to a hamstring injury, but his status could change next week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters at a Wednesday press conference that Jefferson will remain out of action through this week’s preseason game against the Patriots before being re-evaluated

Multiple reporters noted that Shedeur Sanders was not taking many reps during the Browns’ joint practice with the Eagles on Wednesday. As it turns out, there was a reason for it. The Browns announced after the session that Sanders suffered an oblique injury while throwing early in practice and was

In advance of two of joint practices with the Patriots, the Vikings have added a pair of defensive players. Minnesota announced the club has signed outside linebacker Cam Gill and linebacker Max Tooley. Gill, 27, has appeared in 50 career games, mainly playing special teams. He appeared in 10 contests

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn provided an update on cornerback Sauce Gardner’s condition after Wednesday’s joint practice with the Giants. Gardner was not on the field for the session and Glenn said at his press conference that calf soreness was the reason why the Jets held Gardner out. Glenn said

The Chiefs are breaking camp on Wednesday at Missouri Western State and head coach Andy Reid shared some plans for preseason playing time on Friday in Seattle. Via multiple reporters, Reid said in his press conference that there’s a “good chance” quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not play in the game.

The Dolphins will have their top two wide receivers back on the field for Wednesday’s joint practice with the Lions. Head coach Mike McDaniel said that Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle will both participate in the workout. Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips will not take part in Wednesday’s practice due to

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers didn’t take part in Tuesday’s joint practice with the Jets, so there was no chance to watch him square off with cornerback Sauce Gardner. That will remain the case on Wednesday, although Nabers’s absence isn’t the only reason that matchup won’t take place. Reporters at

Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was cited for driving 100 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone in Northeast Ohio early Saturday morning after the team returned from its preseason game in Charlotte. That was Garrett’s eighth citation for speeding since arriving in Cleveland as the No. 1

The new Netflix documentary regarding the Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones includes a surprising hint that, on further questioning, led to a stunning revelation. During the fifth episode of America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, Jones says that he underwent treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center “about a

Bills running back James Cook has the new contract he’s been seeking. Cook’s agents described it as a four-year, $48 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. Although Cook has been present for training camp, he declined to practice for nine days and didn’t play in the preseason opener while he

Quarterback Joe Burrow isn’t the only member of the Bengals who thinks running back Chase Brown has big things ahead of him this season. After a quiet rookie season, the 2023 fifth-round pick broke out with 1,350 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns for the Bengals in 2024. That left

Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson ended a long wait to get back on the field when he was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday. Johnson tore his Achilles in the second week of the 2024 season, so it has been nearly a year since he has

The Lions lost their top two assistant coaches this offseason when offensive coordinator Ben Johnson became head coach of the Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn became head coach of the Jets. Lions head coach Dan Campbell knows that if his team struggles this season, questions will be raised about

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is denying he has ever bet on sports after screenshots began circulating online showing he made and received Venmo payments with “sports gambling” listed as the reason for the expense. Mateer was at Washington State at the time and the Venmo transactions were with a teammate.

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs did not play in the preseason opener for what head coach Mike Vrabel described as a coach’s decision. But Patriots wide receivers coach Todd Downing says that decision in no way reflects any concerns about Diggs’ status as he recovers from a torn ACL. Diggs

There was talk this offseason that wide receiver Christian Watson could make his return to the Packers lineup around the middle of the season, but it looks like the wideout might get back a little sooner than that. General Manager Brian Gutekunst was asked about Watson’s timeline during a press

Several NFL teams will be wearing throwback jerseys for games during the 2025 season and CBS will be throwing things back as well. CBS announced on Tuesday that they will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The NFL Today before Week 3’s games. The network also announced that one of the

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has to find a new helmet before the start of the season. The one he wore last season with the Jets, the Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD, is now banned for failing to meet new safety standards. He has been practicing with a Schutt Air

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