Football Page 356 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Seahawks WR DK Metcalf (knee) returns to practice
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, who hadn't practiced since spraining his right knee in an Oct. 20 game against the Atlanta Falcons, was a full participant on Wednesday.,Metcalf hopes to return to action when Seattle (4-5) visits the San Francisco 49ers (5-4) on Sunday. He sustained a Grad...
Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. will be active for game vs. Eagles
Washington running back Brian Robinson Jr. will return after a two-game absence, while the Commanders' recently acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore will not make his debut when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.,Robinson, 25, was a full participant at practice on Wednesday after...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: Home burglary 'frustrating'
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce had their homes burglarized last month and authorities have yet to make an arrest in either incident. ,Mahomes confirmed his home in Cass County, a gated community which requires visitors to clear through two access points to enter the ne...
Dolphins claim TE Jack Stoll, waive LB David Long Jr.
The Miami Dolphins claimed tight end Jack Stoll off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday and waived linebacker David Long Jr., a former defensive captain.,Stoll, 26, was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday after catching two passes for 10 yards in seven games (two starts) this season.,Undra...
Eagles activate LT Jordan Mailata from injured reserve
The Philadelphia Eagles activated left tackle Jordan Mailata from injured reserve on Wednesday, clearing the way for his return Thursday night against the Washington Commanders.,The team opened Mailata's 21-day practice window Monday. He has not played since Week 6 due to a hamstring injury.,"I'm fe...
Swelling sends QB J.J. McCarthy into second knee surgery
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent a second surgery on his right knee earlier this week.,Coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday the procedure occurred because of swelling that developed when McCarthy began ramping up the intensity of his rehab. The initial procedure in mid-Au...
Raiders ride with QB Gardner Minshew despite offensive changes
Luke Getsy is gone and Scott and Norv Turner arrived during the Las Vegas Raiders' bye week as part of head coach Antonio Pierce's attempt to repair a broken offense.,But Pierce said Wednesday that he and the Turners agree quarterback Gardner Minshew remains the starter as the Raiders (2-7) return t...
Bears coach Matt Eberflus outlines decision to fire OC
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus declined to describe the process he followed before firing Shane Waldron, but said he dismissed the first-year offensive coordinator on Tuesday morning and promoted passing game coordinator Thomas Brown to the position. ,"It's obviously a big decision. It's not...
Latest College Football Playoff Rankings Adds Spice to November
The latest college football playoff rankings are here, and they will add intrigue to November's pivotal games as teams battle for seeding and positioning....
Colts QB Anthony Richardson to start vs. Jets, rest of season
The Indianapolis Colts' quarterback carousel is turning back to Anthony Richardson.,Two weeks after Shane Steichen told reporters that Joe Flacco will serve as the team's starting quarterback "going forward," the head coach reversed course on Wednesday. Steichen tapped Richardson to be under center ...
Bears release G Nate Davis
The Chicago Bears released Nate Davis, the team's highest-paid offensive lineman, on Wednesday.,The Bears signed Davis to a three-year, $30 million contract -- with $19.25 million guaranteed -- in March 2023. ,Davis started 11 games last season and the first two contests of this campaign before he w...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence out, Mac Jones in vs. Lions
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been ruled out for the team's second straight game due to an AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder.,Mac Jones, who was acquired by Jacksonville via trade in March, will start for the Jaguars (2-8) in Sunday's game against the host De...
Deion Sanders Says He Will Get Involved With Which Team Drafts Shedeur Sanders
Coach Deion Sanders confirmed that he will be involved with which teams select Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in the 2025 NFL Draft....
Reports: 49ers' Deommodore Lenoir lands 5-year, $92M extension
Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and the San Francisco 49ers agreed to a five-year, $92 million extension, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday night.,The deal keeps Lenoir in the Bay Area through the 2029 season. He will make about $18.4 million per year, making him the 12th-highest paid cornerback ...
Giants GM: Starting QB post-bye will be 'football decision'
Daniel Jones' immediate future as the New York Giants' starting quarterback hinges strictly on the evaluation of his on-field performance and is not tied to his $23 million injury guarantee.,That was the message from general manager Joe Schoen, who said the coaching staff and front office is "going ...
Streaking Eagles battle rising Commanders for NFC East supremacy
Forget the short week of practice. Dan Quinn was ready to lead his Washington Commanders into Thursday night's NFC East showdown in Philadelphia by Monday.,"I'm fired up about it. ... This is what division games should be -- an absolute blast," the first-year Washington coach said. "Philadelphia and...
Report: NFL rescinds fine of Ravens' Roquan Smith for hip-drop tackle
The NFL rescinded the fine imposed on Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith for the hit he delivered that left Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin with an apparent season-ending ankle injury, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Godwin suffered a dislocated left ankle in the Ravens' 41-31 victory o...
Reports: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, DE Charles Omenihu return
The Kansas City Chiefs designated running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu to return to practice this week, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,They could be available for Sunday's showdown as the undefeated Chiefs (9-0) visit the Buffalo Bills (8-2) for a clash of AFC division le...
Panthers activate WR Adam Thielen from IR
The Carolina Panthers activated veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from injured reserve on Tuesday.,Thielen was activated on the final day of his 21-day practice window, which was opened on Oct. 23. Had the Panthers not done so, the wideout would have to remain on injured reserve for the remainder o...
Bears fire OC, toss play-calling duties to Thomas Brown
Bears passing game coordinator Thomas Brown was handed the headset and playcalling duties as Chicago searches for answers and an end to a three-game losing streak. ,As part of the shakeup, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron was fired on Tuesday. Waldron received a vote of confidence eight days ago ...