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Report: Packers signing QB Desmond Ridder
The Green Bay Packers are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder to their practice squad, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.,With starter Jordan Love and backup Malik Willis both dealing with shoulder injuries, Clayton Tune is the only healthy signal-caller on the roster.,The Packers (9-6-1) are locked ...
Commanders place C Tyler Biadasz (ankle, knee) on IR
The Washington Commanders placed starting center Tyler Biadasz on injured reserve on Wednesday.,Biadasz, 28, started the first 16 games this season before sustaining ankle and knee injuries in the Christmas Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys.,He has played in career 92 games (84 starts) with the Cowboys...
Texas Tech’s $28 Million Bet Faces Its Biggest Test Against Oregon in the CFP
Texas Tech’s $28 million roster investment faces its biggest test against Oregon in the College Football Playoff. A breakdown of roster construction, defense, and what’s at stake in the Orange Bowl....
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, LT Trent Williams miss practice
The San Francisco 49ers practiced Tuesday without two key pieces of their offense, running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams.,They were not mere veterans' rest days. McCaffrey appeared on the injury list with a new back issue, and Williams was listed with the right hamstring in...
Bucs denote QB Baker Mayfield limited on estimated practice report
During his three years in Tampa Bay, quarterback Baker Mayfield has yet to miss a starting assignment. It's unlikely he's going to miss Saturday's regular-season finale.,There have been many injury obstacles for the veteran to overcome, especially in 2025, and another set are at work as the Buccanee...
Matthew Stafford may have thrown MVP away in 3-pick loss
Matthew Stafford's march toward his first NFL Most Valuable Player award went from one of the league's feel-good stories of 2025 to a significant longshot over four shocking quarters in Atlanta on Monday night.,With only two regular-season games remaining -- both against teams out of playoff content...
Cowboys release veteran CB Trevon Diggs
The Dallas Cowboys released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday.,The 27-year-old veteran will be subject to the waiver process and if unclaimed, will become a free agent.,Diggs confirmed the news to NFL Network, telling a reporter that "he will miss his time in Dallas, he assures me...
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs facing strangulation, assault charges
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation or suffocation and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery.,The charges were announced Tuesday morning in Dedham (Mass.) District Court with Diggs' attorney, Michael DiStefano, calling in via phone, accord...
NFL Playoff Picture: Week 18 wins equate to No. 1 seed for Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks
The Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are starting the playoffs one week early.,At least that's the mindset shared by Broncos coach Sean Payton with Denver (13-3) in line to secure the No. 1 seed, first-round bye and home-field advantage in the AFC by beating the Los Angeles C...
Losing Coach in Ravens vs. Steelers Could Be Fired
Sunday night’s Steelers vs. Ravens matchup decides the AFC North and could shape the futures of Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh....
Report: Second act over for Philip Rivers; Colts to start Riley Leonard
The Indianapolis Colts will start 23-year-old rookie quarterback Riley Leonard over 44-year-old Philip Rivers in Sunday's season finale at Houston, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Rivers lost all three of his starts for the Colts (8-8) after coming out of retirement in mid-December following injuries to sign...
Final 15 revealed for Hall of Fame Class of '26
Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Drew Brees and Eli Manning and one of the most clutch kickers in league history, Adam Vinatieri, are among 15 finalists up for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.,The Hall of Fame's Selection Committee meets prior to Super Bowl LX, and any pla...
Falcons blow 3-TD lead, edge Rams on late field goal
Zane Gonzalez drilled a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds left to help the Atlanta Falcons stave off the visiting Los Angeles Rams for a 27-24 victory on Monday.,Bijan Robinson rushed for 195 yards and a touchdown while hauling in five catches for 34 yards and a score for the Falcons (7-9), who won...
Marcus Mariota still ailing, Josh Johnson could start again for Commanders
Marcus Mariota could be unavailable in Week 18 due to his injuries, giving veteran quarterback Josh Johnson his second straight start when the Washington Commanders close the season against the host Philadelphia Eagles.,Mariota injured his throwing hand and quadriceps in Week 16 against the Eagles a...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) ‘progressing,’ Week 18 status TBD
The Minnesota Vikings are undecided on whether quarterback J.J. McCarthy will play the season finale Sunday against the Green Bay Packers as he returns from a hairline fracture in his throwing hand.,McCarthy injured his right hand in Week 16 against the New York Giants and was not ready for the quic...
Justin Herbert to sit, Trey Lance to start for Chargers in Week 18
With Los Angeles locked into a wild-card spot, Trey Lance will start at quarterback in the Chargers' regular-season finale at the Denver Broncos and Justin Herbert will not dress.,Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh announced that decision Monday, saying that DJ Uiagalelei will be elevated from the practice...
Pete Carroll: Raiders DE Maxx Crosby back at facility after IR dispute
Raiders coach Pete Carroll told reporters Monday that the reported unrest between star edge rusher Maxx Crosby and the team surrounding him being shut down for the season has been resolved.,Carroll added that Crosby is back in the team facility after leaving last week when he was informed that the t...
Bengals QB Joe Burrow to play in season finale vs. Browns
Joe Burrow is in the game plan for the Cincinnati Bengals in the regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns, head coach Zac Taylor said Monday.,The Bengals are not planning to rest or preserve Burrow, the oft-injured starting quarterback who played in his seventh game of the season in Week 1...
Andy Reid intends to coach Chiefs in 2026 'If they'll have me'
As Andy Reid nears the end of his 13th season as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, and his 27th consecutive season as an NFL head coach, he made it clear Monday that he does not want a disappointing 2025 season to be his last.,"I think I'm coming back, right," Reid told reporters Monday. "If the...
Rams activate CB Roger McCreary (hip) from IR
The Los Angeles Rams activated cornerback Roger McCreary from injured reserve in advance of Monday night's road game against the Atlanta Falcons.,McCreary, 25, was acquired in a trade with the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 27 in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick but has played sparingly for his new t...