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49ers S Malik Mustapha (knee) set to make season debut
San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha is set to make his season debut Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he was activated from the physically unable to perform list following a knee injury.,The 49ers also elevated defensive lineman Trevis Gipson from the practice squad, while defensiv...
With QB Kyler Murray questionable, Cardinals elevate Kedon Slovis
With Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray questionable for Sunday's road game against the Indianapolis Colts, the team elevated quarterback Kedon Slovis from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday., ,Murray injured his foot in the third quarter of last week's 22-21 loss at home ag...
Bears CB Kyler Gordon set to make season debut
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon is set to make his season debut Monday against the host Washington Commanders after working his way through a hamstring injury.,Gordon, 25, signed a three-year, $40 million contract extension during the offseason after making 207 tackles with five interceptions ...
Cowboys place RB Miles Sanders (knee) on season-ending IR
The Dallas Cowboys placed running back Miles Sanders on season-ending injured reserve Saturday afternoon.,The Cowboys signed wide receiver/kick returner Jalen Cropper to the active roster to fill the open spot.,Sanders, who is dealing with a left knee injury, had 20 carries for 117 yards and a touch...
Lions downgrade LT Taylor Decker, 2 others, to out vs. Chiefs
Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday night's game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.,Decker did not participate in practice all week as he nursed a shoulder injury that kept him out of last Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.,The...
Cardinals downgrade P Blake Gillikin to out vs. Colts
The Arizona Cardinals downgraded punter Blake Gillikin from questionable to out for their game Sunday against the host Indianapolis Colts.,Pat O'Donnell will handle the punting and holding duties for the Cardinals (2-3) in place of Gillikin, who sustained a back injury this week. O'Donnell was signe...
Commanders' Deebo Samuel in limbo, Terry McLaurin out vs. Bears
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said he will "take it into Monday" with respect to the availability of wide receiver Deebo Samuel for Monday night's game against the visiting Chicago Bears.,While Quinn kept the door ajar in regard to Samuel (heel) on Saturday, he said fellow wideouts Terry McL...
Bills placing S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) on injured reserve
The Buffalo Bills are placing safety Damar Hamlin and rookie defensive tackle T.J Sanders on injured reserve, coach Sean McDermott said Saturday.,The Bills (4-1) also ruled out linebacker Matt Milano for Monday night's road game against the Atlanta Falcons (2-2).,Hamlin (pectoral), Milano (pectoral)...
Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey expected to play vs. Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers expect cornerback Jalen Ramsey to play on Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Browns.,He was upgraded from probable on Saturday after missing two practices earlier this week with a hamstring injury.,Ramsey, 30, sustained the injury during a Week 4 victory against the Minnes...
Chiefs face tall task in slowing Jared Goff, high-octane Lions
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs aren't used to being in this position.,The Chiefs emerged from the first five games on their schedule with a 2-3 record. They're still only one game out of first place in the AFC West behind the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers, but their home ga...
Positive vibes on both sides as Patriots clash with Saints
The New England Patriots need just one more win to match their total for all of last season.,The New Orleans Saints are coming off their first win of the season.,Two teams feeling better about themselves, featuring first-year head coaches and second-year quarterbacks, will try to build momentum when...
Skidding Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson again vs. Rams
The Los Angeles Rams hope a few extra days between games can make a world of difference for quarterback Matthew Stafford.,The 37-year-old veteran enjoyed a mini bye before the Rams (3-2) travel cross country to face the Baltimore Ravens (1-4) on Sunday afternoon. It will be the first game for the Ra...
Rested Packers get surprise second shot at Bengals QB Joe Flacco
Returning from their bye week with only one loss this season, the Packers received an unexpected surprise from their guests arriving in Green Bay on Sunday.,Looking to unwind a string of three consecutive losses, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns and pl...
49ers QB Brock Purdy out again, Mac Jones questionable vs. Bucs
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his second straight game and fourth in the past five due to his turf toe injury when the 49ers visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.,Purdy was initially injured during the season-opening game against the Seattle Seahawks and aggravated it during a ...
Scorching hot Colts set sights on wobbly Cardinals
When the Arizona Cardinals visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, it might be considered a tale of two quarterbacks., ,Daniel Jones is thriving in his new home and Kyler Murray is listed as questionable due to a foot injury for Arizona., ,Jones is coming off another efficient effort last week in a ...
Raiders star TE Brock Bowers (knee) to miss second straight game
Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, marking his second straight absence for Las Vegas due to a knee injury.,Bowers missed practice all week and coach Pete Carroll saw no reason to wait another few days to see if his condition improved...
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (foot) questionable vs. Colts
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray returned to practice on a limited basis Friday and was listed as questionable for Sunday's road game against the Indianapolis Colts.,Murray sustained a foot injury during last week's 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans and missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday.,...
Panthers rule out RB Chuba Hubbard; Rico Dowdle ready for Cowboys
Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will miss his second straight game when Carolina hosts the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.,Hubbard (calf) didn't practice this week and was ruled out on Friday's injury report. He last played on Sept. 28 against the New England Patriots.,Hubbard's services weren't misse...
Browns elevate QB Shedeur Sanders to backup role
Shedeur Sanders will back up fellow rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel when Cleveland visits the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Friday.,Sanders, the son of Colorado head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, ascended to the No. 2 spot following ...
Eagles WR A.J. Brown clarifies comments about 'meeting'
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown took to social media on Friday to clarify his postgame comments about failing to recall if he met with quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley to address the team's issues on offense.,The "meeting" reportedly occurred on Monday, one day af...