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Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (knee) intends to play vs. Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett said Wednesday that he will play in Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens despite his injured left knee....

Texans RT Tytus Howard returns, G Kendrick Green to IR
The Houston Texans designated right tackle Tytus Howard for return from injured reserve Wednesday but placed starting left guard Kendrick Green on IR with a knee injury....

Reports: Chargers CB J.C. Jackson traded back to Patriots
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson is headed back to New England, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday....

Commanders WRs Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel to play vs. Bears
Washington Commanders wide receivers Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel are expected to play against the winless Chicago Bears on Thursday night in Landover, Md....

Jets taking snap restrictions off RB Breece Hall
The New York Jets are lifting the snap count restrictions on running back Breece Hall heading into Week 5....

Rams open 21-day practice window for WR Cooper Kupp
The Rams officially opened the 21-day practice window for All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp on Wednesday....

Reports: Broncos to release LB Randy Gregory
The Denver Broncos are releasing linebacker Randy Gregory, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday....

Taylor Swift is the first woman the NFL has ever prioritized. And it's nothing worth celebrating
The NFL doesn’t care about Taylor Swift — or women. Like most men, the NFL only cares about what Taylor Swift — and women — can do for them. ...

Report: Texans G Kendrick Green (meniscus) out indefinitely
Houston Texans left guard Kendrick Green was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and is expected to be sidelined indefinitely, ESPN reported Tuesday....

Patriots OC Bill O’Brien has ‘a lot of belief’ in QB Mac Jones
Offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien and the New England Patriots still believe in Mac Jones as their starting quarterback....

Young quarterbacks guide hungry Bears, Commanders into battle
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell enters Thursday's visit from the Bears with five career starts, 24 fewer than Chicago counterpart Justin Fields....

Lions WR Jameson Williams returns from suspension
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams completed his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy and could make his season debut Sunday against the Carolina Panthers....
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The Cowboys let Randy Gregory walk, and the Broncos gave up on him 4 games into the season [Update]
Update Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m.: The Denver Broncos are not releasing Randy Gregory, but instead have traded him to the San Francisco 49ers....

It seems the only jab Aaron Rodgers will take is one at Travis Kelce
There is no antidote or vaccine available for Aaron Rodgers’ brain worm infestation. He’s always been a doofus of his own making. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, a humbled Rodgers used his opportunity to applaud the New York Jets defense to insert a dig at Travis Kelce by referring to h...

C.J. Stroud has the Texans at .500 with his cool, calm, and historic play
C.J. Stroud is making it look easy. As we’ve seen firsthand, many recent rookie quarterbacks have struggled as they adjust to the NFL. The QBs atop the 2021 NFL Draft had their bumps, with Mac Jones — who has since twice been benched for Bailey Zappe — looking like the best of that bunch that season...

The Giants got what they deserved trying to steal from the Eagles
There were several low points during the New York Giants loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night — the offensive line, the missed tackles, everything Daniel Jones did — but the most egregious play was the failed “Tush push.” It’s one thing to copycat another coaching staff; this is the NFL afte...

Baker Mayfield is doing his best Tom Brady (at 45) impression
A season ago, the Philadelphia Eagles eased into the playoffs, and the No. 1 seed, behind Jalen Hurts, a great defense, and a favorable schedule. Their out-of-division matchups were the NFC North, and the AFC South; a combo almost guaranteed to net solid returns for really any organization. I say th...

Seattle actually did the right thing with Jamal Adams
While Jamal Adams’ concussed tirade at a concussion spotter is what’s making the news this morning, what we really should be talking about is that we witnessed an event about as rare as this month’s upcoming lunar eclipse: An NFL team handling a player’s hit to the head properly....

Do the Giants hate Daniel Jones that much?
I get it. Daniel Jones’ new contract guarantees him $82 million over the first two seasons. That is a lot of money for a player in his fifth year who has never averaged even seven yards per pass attempt for an entire season. After a surprise playoff appearance, and a Wild-Card Weekend victory, the N...

The Commanders shouldn’t lose until they play the Eagles again
What is it about when Washington plays in Philadelphia? They have an even record at Lincoln Financial Field over the last four years and I get that’s not impressive by itself. The Eagles have been one of the NFL’s best teams over the last few seasons and dominant against the NFC. The public meeting ...