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Commanders' Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel to play Monday
Washington Commanders receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel will both play Monday night at Kansas City, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Saturday.,Samuel missed last weekend's loss at Dallas with a heel injury, while McLaurin has not played since Week 3 due to a quad injury.,The two playmakers are back...
Report: Jets to start QB Justin Fields; Tyrod Taylor out
Embattled Jets quarterback Justin Fields will start on Sunday at Cincinnati with backup Tyrod Taylor ruled out due to a knee injury, the New York Post reported Saturday.,Head coach Aaron Glenn has declined to name a starter all week as the Jets (0-7) prepare to face the Bengals (3-4).,According to t...
With Ravens' Lamar Jackson out vs. Bears, Tyler Huntley reportedly to start
Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss his third straight game on Sunday due to his right hamstring injury, the team announced Saturday.,Per ESPN, Tyler Huntley will get the start against the visiting Chicago Bears, while Jackson is expected to be under center on Thursday when Bal...
Browns add QB Shedeur Sanders (back) to injury list
The Cleveland Browns added rookie Shedeur Sanders to the injury report on Saturday and elevated fellow quarterback Bailey Zappe from the practice squad.,Sanders is dealing with a back issue and is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest between the Browns (2-5) and New England Patriots (5-2) in ...
Steve Sarkisian Open To Leaving Texas, Likely Wants To Get Away From Arch Manning
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly exploring NFL opportunities, including the Tennessee Titans, as Arch Manning struggles to meet expectations....
Why Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia Might Be the Real Heisman Favorite
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is climbing the Heisman odds while turning the Commodores into surprise College Football Playoff contenders....
Report: Falcons 'highly likely' to start QB Kirk Cousins vs. Dolphins
Kirk Cousins is "highly likely" to start for the Falcons against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday with Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix recovering from a bone bruise to his left knee, ESPN reported on Saturday.,Cousins, 37, worked with the first-team offense this week while Penix was limited. Penix is ...
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs out vs. Broncos, IR possible
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs remains out with a mysterious concussion, and head coach Brian Schottenheimer said there's a chance he'll be placed on injured reserve.,"We're going to keep all options open," Schottenheimer said Friday.,Diggs was officially ruled out for Sunday's game at Denve...
Lamar Jackson questionable as Ravens prep for red-hot Bears
It's a flip-flop scenario with the Chicago Bears possessing a four-game winning streak and the Baltimore Ravens mired in a four-game slide.,One of those teams will see the end of a streak when the upstart Bears visit the banged-up Ravens on Sunday afternoon.,Chicago (4-2) is looking for its first fi...
Mac Jones to start vs. Texans, Brock Purdy out again
Mac Jones will again be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers after Brock Purdy was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to his toe injury.,It will mark the fourth straight game and sixth overall that Purdy has missed this season. He was injured in a Week 1 victor...
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) questionable for Dolphins
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is questionable with a bruised left knee for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins.,Penix was a limited practice participant for the third straight day on Friday. He indicated that he expects to play against Miami.,"Yes," Penix said. "That's the ...
Eagles rule out WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) vs. Giants
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants after missing each practice session this week with a hamstring injury.,Brown was bothered by a hamstring issue in the summer but has suited up for all seven games this season with the Eagles.,The...
Andy Dalton slated to start for Panthers with Bryce Young ailing
Carolina Panthers veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will start Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills whether or not Bryce Young is active, ESPN reported Friday.,Carolina listed Young as doubtful on Friday due to the sprained right ankle that prevented him from practicing all week. Panthers coach Dav...
Unlimited Lamar: Jackson, Ravens optimistic after QB practices Friday
Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice for the first time since Sept. 26, clearing his path to start for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.,Head coach John Harbaugh and the Baltimore staff will likely wait at least 24 hours to gauge how Jackson's injured right hamstri...
Giants, Brian Daboll fined for interrupting Jaxson Dart concussion exam
The New York Giants were fined $200,000 for violating the concussion protocol after rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart exited their Oct. 9 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, the NFL and NFLPA announced Friday.,The league's joint investigation with the players' association found coach Brian Daboll and...
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs 'real questionable' vs. Broncos, IR possible
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs remains out with a mysterious concussion and head coach Brian Schottenheimer said there's a chance he'll be placed on injured reserve.,"We're going to keep all options open," Schottenheimer said Friday.,Schottenheimer doesn't expect Diggs to be available Sunday...
Report: Bengals captain Logan Wilson requests trade
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson has requested a trade while seeking more playing time, ESPN reported.,The team captain has started all seven games but has played just 73 percent of the defensive snaps, down sharply after playing at least 97 percent in each of the previous three campaigns....
Bills S Taylor Rapp to IR, TE Dalton Kincaid iffy
Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury and head coach Sean McDermott plans to use a familiar face to fill the void. ,McDermott said Jordan Poyer would be the next man up with Rapp out, starting Sunday against the host Carolina Panthers. Rapp has been dealin...
Jets rule out CB Sauce Gardner and WR Garrett Wilson
The New York Jets ruled out cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.,Head coach Aaron Glenn provided the updates Friday, adding that quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) is questionable but trending in the right direction.,Glenn has still...
Vikings plan to turn to J.J. McCarthy in Week 9
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell took most of the blame for Minnesota's 27-point loss to the Chargers on Thursday and expects to hand the ball back to quarterback J.J. McCarthy as part of the rebound plan. ,"We got outplayed. We got outcoached," O'Connell said Thursday night. "There are no excuses...