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Report: Bengals QB Joe Flacco intends to play vs. Bears
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is planning to start against the visiting Chicago Bears on Sunday despite nursing an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, NFL Network reported on Saturday.,"When you see leaders and guys you're counting on doing that, how can you not give your all for t...
Steelers LB Cole Holcomb, S Chuck Clark both out with illness
The Pittsburgh Steelers won't have linebacker Cole Holcomb or safety Chuck Clark for Sunday's game against the visiting Indianapolis Colts.,Both players were downgraded to out on Saturday due to illness. Holcomb did not practice Thursday or Friday, and Clark missed practice on Friday.,Holcomb, 29, h...
Stellar Packers defense to grapple with dangerous Panthers rushing attack
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Despite three consecutive victories, the Green Bay Packers will be looking for even better consistency to keep them atop the NFC North when they host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.,Green Bay (5-1-1) is coming off a 35-25 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning its third...
49ers' Brock Purdy (toe) questionable, but Mac Jones starting vs. Giants
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Giants but Mac Jones will once again draw the start.,San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan made the announcement Friday afternoon that Jones will start while indicating Purdy (toe) has made progr...
Bears RB D'Andre Swift (groin) ruled out vs. Bengals
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift will miss Sunday's game at Cincinnati due to a groin injury.,Swift, who started the first seven games this season, missed practice for the third straight day on Friday.,Swift, 26, has rushed for 464 yards and four touchdowns and added 18 catches for 192 yards...
NFL fines Ravens $100K for violating injury report policy
The NFL fined the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 on Friday for violating the league's injury report policy by incorrectly listing quarterback Lamar Jackson's practice participation status last week.,The Ravens released a statement saying they would not appeal the ruling.,"It is critical that the Baltimor...
Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) won't play vs. Falcons
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a toe injury.,Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed the news on Friday after Stevenson missed practice for the third consecutive day.,Rookie TreVeyon Henderson is expected to handle t...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (hamstring) to start vs. Seahawks
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start their game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night, coach Dan Quinn said Friday.,Daniels, 24, missed Washington's 28-7 loss on Monday night to the Kansas City Chiefs because of a right hamstring strain. He was a full practice participa...
Steelers place S DeShon Elliott, DT Daniel Ekuale on IR
The Pittsburgh Steelers placed starting safety DeShon Elliott and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve Friday.,Elliott already had been ruled out for Pittsburgh's Sunday game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday. ,The move ...
Dolphins, general manager Chris Grier mutually agree to part ways
The Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier mutually have agreed to part ways, the team announced on Friday morning.,The news come hours after Miami fell to 2-7 on the season following a 28-6 setback to the Baltimore Ravens. Multiple reports citing sources indicated the Dolphins will keep hea...
Miami Dolphins Fire GM Chris Grier, Mike McDaniel Likely Next as Team Hits Rock Bottom
Miami Dolphins fire GM Chris Grier after 2-7 start. Mike McDaniel’s future uncertain as team spirals toward a full rebuild and trade deadline decisions loom....
Jaguars to put two-way rookie Travis Hunter (knee) on IR
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter will be placed on injured reserve with a non-contact knee injury he sustained in practice on Thursday, head coach Liam Coen announced.,"We're still assessing," Coen said Friday morning. "We haven't gotten all of the information. This...
Lamar Jackson throws for 4 TDs in return as Ravens rout Dolphins
In his return to action after missing more than a month, Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes while leading the Baltimore Ravens to a 28-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Jackson, who played for the Ravens (3-5) for the first time since sustaining a hams...
Texans WR Nico Collins set to return, Christian Kirk could too
Houston Texans standout receiver Nico Collins cleared concussion protocol on Thursday and plans to play in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.,Collins missed last week's 26-15 home victory over the San Francisco 49ers after he sustained the head injury against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 20.,...
Week 9 TNF: Ravens-Dolphins Preview, Prop, Prediction
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson returns Thursday night for what he called a "do-or-die" situation for the Ravens, although the same might be said for the coach of his opponent.,The 2-5 Ravens are only a half-game ahead of the 2-6 Miami Dolphins in the AFC, but the teams enter the start of Week 9...
Panthers QB Andy Dalton broke right thumb, kept playing last week
Quarterback Andy Dalton added essential context to his performance filling in for injured starter Bryce Young last week. ,Dalton said he knew he hurt the thumb on his throwing hand during the second series of the 40-9 home loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, but the 15-year veteran didn't know th...
Capitulation not in cards for Dallas defense with Cardinals, MNF on deck
Brian Schottenheimer spent extra time with the defense this week on a continued mission to solve the many ailments dooming the Dallas Cowboys in their first four losses.,Smacked for 30 touchdowns and 250 points in eight games, the Cowboys (3-4-1) are not far off the pace of the record-worst performa...
Cardinals plan on QB Kyler Murray to return vs. Cowboys
The Arizona Cardinals are planning for Kyler Murray to return from a foot injury and start Monday night's game against the host Dallas Cowboys.,Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon simply said "yeah" when asked Thursday if Murray would be the starting quarterback. He told reporters that the plan for Murr...
Panthers add QB Mike White, put G Brady Christensen on IR
The Panthers signed Mike White to their active roster from the practice squad on Thursday with fellow quarterback Andy Dalton nursing a sore thumb.,Dalton sustained his injury in a spot start last Sunday in place of Bryce Young, who did not play in that contest due to an ankle injury.,Young, however...
Why the Ravens Are Still Alive in the AFC North After a 1-5 Start
The Baltimore Ravens had a terrible 1-5 start to their regular season. But with quarterback Lamar Jackson returning, the Ravens are still alive in a weak AFC North....