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All-Pro OL Lane Johnson of Eagles, Erik McCoy of Saints out with injuries
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro offensive tackle Lane Johnson and New Orleans Saints starting center Erik McCoy have been ruled out of their game Sunday, with Johnson sustaining a concussion and McCoy a groin injury.,Philadelphia also ruled out wide receiver Britain Covey (shoulder), while guard Mekhi B...

Chargers' Joey Bosa (hip) ruled out for rest of game vs. Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers star linebacker Joey Bosa will not return to Sunday's meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers after aggravating a hip injury in the first quarter., ,Bosa was initially considered questionable to return before being ruled out at the start of the second half. He dealt with the hip is...

Chargers' Joey Bosa (hip) leaves game against Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers star linebacker Joey Bosa aggravated a hip injury in the first quarter of Sunday's meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is questionable to return. ,Bosa dealt with the issue throughout the week, turning in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday before participating in f...

Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) active vs. Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is active for Sunday's game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers despite nursing a high-ankle sprain. ,Multiple media outlets reported Herbert is expected to start the game after he was seen jogging without a limp during pregame activities.,Herbert, wh...

Mercury Morris, RB from 1972 undefeated team, dies at 77
Eugene "Mercury" Morris, a two-time Super Bowl-winning running back for the Miami Dolphins, died Saturday. He was 77. ,His son announced Morris' passing over social media on Sunday morning and the Dolphins confirmed the news, per The Miami Herald.,Morris arguably was the most vocal advocate of the 1...
College Football’s Biggest Week 4 Disappointments: Oklahoma’s SEC Debut, the State of North Carolina
Oklahoma bombed their first SEC game against Tennessee and the entire state of North Carolina lost on Saturday. Here are college football's biggest disappointments....
Five NFL Coaches Already on the Hot Seat in 2024
We're only a few weeks into the 2024 NFL season, but these five coaches are already on the hot seat....

49ers star TE George Kittle (hamstring) ruled out vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers standout tight end George Kittle will miss Sunday's game against the host Los Angeles Rams due to his hamstring injury.,Kittle was downgraded from doubtful to out by the club on Saturday.,The loss of Kittle leaves the 49ers without three key offensive players against Los Angeles....

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) out vs. Vikings
Houston Texans star running back Joe Mixon has been ruled out with an ankle injury for Sunday's matchup at the Minnesota Vikings.,The team announced Saturday that Mixon did not travel to Minnesota with the team, nor did center Jarrett Patterson, who's dealing with a calf injury. ,In Mixon's absence,...

Report: Jets RT Morgan Moses out 2-4 weeks
New York Jets starting right tackle Morgan Moses is expected to miss two to four weeks with an MCL sprain and bone bruise, NFL Network reported Saturday.,Moses sustained the injury toward the end of the third quarter of the Jets' 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday. ,First-round r...

Jaguars coach: TE Evan Engram 'probably' out vs. Bills
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram will miss his second straight game due to a hamstring injury, coach Doug Pederson said Saturday.,Pederson, however, was slightly more optimistic regarding the status of safety Darnell Savage (quad) for the Jaguars' game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday i...

Reports: Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce (knee) out for season
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury sustained before Week 1, multiple media outlets reported.,The Athletic reported Reed will undergo surgery next week.,Koonce, who was placed on injured reserve Sept. 8, recorded eight sacks and t...

Steelers RT Troy Fautanu (knee) out Sunday, likely longer
Pittsburgh Steelers starting right tackle Troy Fautanu will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team said.,He suffered a knee injury during Friday's practice and will be out indefinitely, ESPN reported Saturday.,The rookie was still being evaluated as of Saturday morning.,The St...

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) set to make season debut
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins said he is 100 percent recovered from his hamstring injury and will make his season debut in Monday night's home game against the Washington Commanders.,Higgins missed the first two games of the season due to the injury. He was a limited practice participant t...

49ers star TE George Kittle (hamstring) could sit out vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle is doubtful for Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury.,Kittle missed a second straight day of practice on Friday.,The five-time Pro Bowl selection caught 11 passes for 116 yards and one touchdown over the first two games. He ...

Bucs All-Pro S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) out for 2nd straight game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. was ruled out for Sunday's home matchup with the Denver Broncos, the second straight game he will miss with a foot injury he suffered in Week 1.,Right tackle Luke Goedeke (concussion) and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (calf) will also sit ou...

Giants' Brian Burns (groin) questionable to face Browns
New York Giants edge rusher Brian Burns popped up on the injury list with a groin issue Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.,Burns was a limited practice participant and experienced tightness on Friday.,New York landed Burns with a five-year, $141 million deal a...

Bears, Colts eager to define identity as young QBs fight growing pains
If pressure makes diamonds, the Bears can speak in absolutes when referring to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as a gem.,Williams and the Bears lick their wounds and take to the road for the second consecutive game with a short trek to Indianapolis on Sunday. ,Chicago plans "no changes" to personn...

Eagles rule out A.J. Brown, C.J. Gardner-Johnson questionable
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was ruled out for a second consecutive game, but safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson still has a chance to take the field Sunday at New Orleans.,Head coach Nick Sirianni kept it close to the vest earlier Friday regarding the status of both players. Brown also mis...

Texans, Vikings missing key players in matchup of 2-0 teams
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is willing to improvise whenever necessary.,"(I like) to stay in the pocket and deliver throws - that's what I want to do," Stroud said. "But at the same time, I feel like I am elite at scrambling and I can do it. I've put it on film. ... I just try to make a p...