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Packers WR Christian Watson practices, 'fighting to play' vs. Bears
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was running routes in practice on Wednesday, three days after he was taken to a Denver-area hospital for precautionary scans on his chest.,While head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that Watson was expected to be a limited participant in practice, h...

Travis Kelce in disbelief over Chiefs losing Patrick Mahomes
Suspended in disbelief, Travis Kelce said he expected Patrick Mahomes to shake off his injury and rally the Kansas City Chiefs to a win last Sunday. ,But as reality began to sink in and Mahomes limped to the locker room, the bigger picture is potentially even more devastating to the longtime teammat...

Reports: Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa, to start rookie QB Quinn Ewers
The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie Quinn Ewers on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple reports Wednesday.,The Dolphins (6-8), eliminated from postseason play, signed Tagovailoa to a four-year, $212 million extension in July 2024 a...

Report: Jets TE Jeremy Ruckert agrees to 2-year, $10M extension
New York Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert agreed to a two-year, $10 million extension, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The deal can be worth a maximum of $5.5 million per year with incentives, per the report.,Ruckert, a third-round draft pick in 2022, is currently playing in the final season of his rookie con...

Rams cross fingers that Davante Adams will be able to face Seahawks
The Los Angeles Rams have the NFL's touchdown-reception leader.,The Seattle Seahawks have the leader in receiving yards.,However, only one of those players might suit up when the teams meet in an NFC West showdown on Thursday night in Seattle.,The Rams (11-3) might be without Davante Adams, who has ...
The Three Biggest Disappointments of the 2025 NFL Season
The Falcons, Commanders, and Vikings headline the biggest disappointments of the 2025 NFL season as injuries and poor decisions derail expectations....

Bills sign K Michael Badgley to replace injured starter Matt Prater
The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Michael Badgley to the practice squad Tuesday with starter Matt Prater ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland.,In a corresponding move, the Bills released cornerback M.J. Devonshire. The 25-year-old has not played in an NFL game.,Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott sa...

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (stinger) appears on injury report
Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley popped up on the team's first injury report of the week Tuesday, listed as DNP with a stinger.,The injury report was an estimation because the Eagles only held a walkthrough Tuesday.,It's unclear how Barkley may have suffered the stinger, also kno...

Report: Cardinals WR Andre Baccellia (neck) to IR
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver and kick returner Andre Baccellia will be placed on injured reserve with a neck injury, KPRC2 Houston reported Tuesday.,Baccellia was taken to a Houston-area hospital after he was carted off the field Sunday with the neck injury in a 40-20 loss to the Texans.,The inju...

Dolphins coach on potential QB change: 'Everything is on the table'
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Tuesday that he's considering a quarterback change from traditional starter Tua Tagovailoa.,McDaniel's comments came one day after the Dolphins (6-8) were eliminated from playoff contention with a 28-15 setback to the Pittsburgh Steelers.,"The q...

Jets part ways with WR Allen Lazard
The New York Jets granted wide receiver Allen Lazard's request to be released on Tuesday.,Lazard, who reportedly is seeking to play for a contending team, signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Jets ahead of the 2023 season,Should Lazard be claimed off waivers, the team that picks him up ...

Commanders place WR Noah Brown on season-ending IR
The Washington Commanders placed wide receiver Noah Brown on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season.,Brown, who turns 30 next month, sustained a rib injury in Sunday's 29-21 win against the New York Giants.,He missed Weeks 3-13 with an ankle injury and finishes the season with five catches for 8...

Rams' WR Davante Adams to miss practice, not ruled out for TNF
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay was quick to announce that star wide receiver Davante Adams will not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough due to his left hamstring injury.,McVay, however, did not rule out Adams for Thursday's pivotal NFC West showdown between the Rams (11-3) and the host Seat...
Steelers Prove That Reports of Mike Tomlin’s Demise Were Greatly Exaggerated
Mike Tomlin has the Steelers surging toward another winning season and an AFC North title, proving once again why Pittsburgh can never be counted out....

Jerry Jones to injured Micah Parsons: 'I wish you the very best'
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offered his best wishes to Micah Parsons on the heels of the Green Bay Packers' star defensive end sustaining a torn ACL over the weekend.,Parsons will miss the remainder of the season after he was injured in the Packers' 34-26 setback to the Denver Broncos on Sunday...

Week 16 Playoff Picture: Broncos can clinch AFC's top seed
Denver is the first AFC team to clinch a playoff spot and the Broncos have their sights set on the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage.,The Broncos (12-2) would need almost everything to break their way in Week 16 to secure the West division title and a first-round bye in the AFC: beat Jacksonville ...
Are the Seahawks Real Contenders? Thursday Night vs. Rams Will Tell
The Seahawks host the Rams in a pivotal NFC West showdown that could decide the division and reveal whether Seattle is a true Super Bowl contender....
How Lane Kiffin’s Exit Changed Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff Outlook
Ole Miss hosts its first College Football Playoff game without Lane Kiffin after his stunning move to LSU changed the Rebels’ historic season....

Reports: Jets to part ways with WR Allen Lazard
The New York Jets are granting wide receiver Allen Lazard's request to be released, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Lazard, who reportedly is seeking to play for a contending team, signed a four-year, $44 million contract ahead of the 2023 season,Should Lazard be claimed off waivers, the...

Broncos place S Brandon Jones (pectoral) on IR
The Denver Broncos placed safety Brandon Jones on injured reserve with a pectoral injury.,The Broncos (12-2) announced the move Monday, one day after he was hurt during a 34-26 win over the visiting Green Bay Packers. He will miss Denver's final three regular-season games and its first playoff game ...