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Arkansas transfer QB KJ Jefferson commits to UCF
Former Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson announced on social media Monday that he will transfer to UCF for his final season of eligibility....

Report: QB DJ Uiagalelei transferring to Florida State
Former Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has committed to Florida State, ESPN reported Monday....

Playoff-bound Rams give boot to K Lucas Havrisik
Not all members of the Los Angeles Rams will be able to celebrate a playoff berth Monday after kicker Lucas Havrisik was waived....

Broncos starting Jarrett Stidham at QB in finale
The Denver Broncos announced that Jarrett Stidham would remain the starting quarterback for the Week 18 finale Sunday against the host Las Vegas Raiders....

Jaguars WR/KR Jamal Agnew done with fractured leg
Jacksonville Jaguars standout returner and wide receiver Jamal Agnew sustained a fracture in his lower leg Sunday and is done for the rest of the season....

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) sore but expected to play
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield avoided serious injury after taking a late hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints and is expected to play in Week 18....

Reports: Dolphins OLB Bradley Chubb has torn ACL
Miami standout pass-rusher Bradley Chubb tore his right ACL in the final minutes of the Dolphins' blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, ESPN and NFL Network reported....

Lamar Jackson puts vice-grip on second MVP award
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh hasn't decided if Lamar Jackson will play in Week 18, but it likely doesn't matter when it comes to the NFL Most Valuable Player award....

Steelers stick with Mason Rudolph over healthy Kenny Pickett
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced Monday that he's sticking with Mason Rudolph in the Week 18 finale against rival Baltimore....

Washington St. QB Cameron Ward declares for draft
Former Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward announced Monday that he is turning pro....

Giants RT Tyre Phillips (torn quad) to have surgery
New York Giants starting right tackle Tyre Phillips will have surgery for a torn quadriceps muscle, head coach Brian Daboll confirmed Monday....

Report: Mild ankle sprain for Eagles WR DeVonta Smith
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is dealing with a mild ankle sprain, NFL Network reported....

Report: Packers WR Jayden Reed (chest) to have more tests
Green Bay receiver Jayden Reed will reportedly have more tests after leaving Sunday night's win at Minnesota with what the Packers called a chest injury....

NFL roundup: Ravens thrash Dolphins, grab No. 1 seed in AFC
Lamar Jackson passed for 321 yards and matched his career high of five touchdown passes and the Baltimore Ravens clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a 56-19 dismantling of the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sunday....

Jordan Love, Packers win, close in on playoff berth
Jordan Love passed for three touchdowns and rushed for one more, and the Green Bay Packers cruised to a 33-10 win over the host Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night in Minneapolis....

Eagles stunned by Kyler Murray, Cardinals, 35-31
James Conner rushed for a 2-yard touchdown with 32 seconds to play and the Arizona Cardinals stunned the host Philadelphia Eagles 35-31 on Sunday to leave the NFC playoff picture in disarray....

Chiefs top Bengals, clinch AFC West
Harrison Butker booted six field goals while Isiah Pacheco and Rashee Rice each gained over 100 yards from scrimmage as the Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC West with a 25-17 victory over the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday....

Broncos eliminated from playoffs despite beating Chargers
Jarrett Stidham threw for 224 yards and a touchdown in his first start in nearly a year but the Denver Broncos were eliminated from the playoff hunt despite a 16-9 win against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon....

Steelers run over Seahawks to keep pace in playoff race
Najee Harris rushed 27 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 30-23 victory against the host Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon....

Bears clinch No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft via Panthers
A season ago, the Chicago Bears received the No. 1 overall draft pick and traded it to the Carolina Panthers. The swap included Carolina's first-round pick in 2024 heading to Chicago....