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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (right hand) is off the injury report and is good to go Sunday vs. Chicago.
DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) are out.
DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) are out.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (right hand) is off the injury report and is good to go Sunday vs. Chicago.
DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) are out.
DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) are out.
More from today’s NFL memo regarding sports gambling, outlining the league’s compliance efforts, including former law enforcement officials assigned to each team to monitor suspicious activity and a specialized unit that monitors insider threats, social media and other trends.
November 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
More from today’s NFL memo regarding sports gambling, outlining the league’s compliance efforts, including former law enforcement officials assigned to each team to monitor suspicious activity and a specialized unit that monitors insider threats, social media and other trends.
The NFL sent a memo to team officials today, saying that in light of recent gambling scandals in other sports, the league has worked with lawmakers, regulators and sports betting partners in recent weeks to limit and, where possible, prohibit prop bets in the NFL.
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The NFL sent a memo to team officials today, saying that in light of recent gambling scandals in other sports, the league has worked with lawmakers, regulators and sports betting partners in recent weeks to limit and, where possible, prohibit prop bets in the NFL.
The Giants placed kicker Graham Gano on injured reserve.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The Giants placed kicker Graham Gano on injured reserve.
The Bengals today advanced Joe Burrow for a limited return to practice so he can begin progressing on-field activities. He can be activated anytime in the next 21 days.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow is returning to practice this week — a major step towards playing again later this season.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Bengals today advanced Joe Burrow for a limited return to practice so he can begin progressing on-field activities. He can be activated anytime in the next 21 days.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow is returning to practice this week — a major step towards playing again later this season.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Bengals QB Joe Burrow is returning to practice this week — a major step towards playing again later this season.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
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The Giants are firing coach Brian Daboll, sources say. A promising and frustrating season leads NYG to have an opening.
After another lead evaporated yesterday, Brian Daboll is out.
OC Mike Kafka is interim coach, per me and Mike Garafolo.
After another lead evaporated yesterday, Brian Daboll is out.
OC Mike Kafka is interim coach, per me and Mike Garafolo.
November 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Giants are firing coach Brian Daboll, sources say. A promising and frustrating season leads NYG to have an opening.
After another lead evaporated yesterday, Brian Daboll is out.
OC Mike Kafka is interim coach, per me and Mike Garafolo.
After another lead evaporated yesterday, Brian Daboll is out.
OC Mike Kafka is interim coach, per me and Mike Garafolo.
The NFL has suspended Commanders DT Daron Payne one game for punching Amon-Ra St. Brown on Sunday.
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The NFL has suspended Commanders DT Daron Payne one game for punching Amon-Ra St. Brown on Sunday.
Cardinals WR Zay Jones has been ruled out with an Achilles injury.
November 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Cardinals WR Zay Jones has been ruled out with an Achilles injury.
49ers QB Brock Purdy is officially questionable and could be active, but Mac Jones will start again Sunday vs. the Rams, coach Kyle Shanahan said.
WR Ricky Pearsall is out again.
WR Ricky Pearsall is out again.
November 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
49ers QB Brock Purdy is officially questionable and could be active, but Mac Jones will start again Sunday vs. the Rams, coach Kyle Shanahan said.
WR Ricky Pearsall is out again.
WR Ricky Pearsall is out again.
Jayden Daniels out indefinitely, but a return this season remains in play.
November 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Jayden Daniels out indefinitely, but a return this season remains in play.
Raiders coach Pete Carroll says QB Geno Smith suffered a thigh bruise. “He got smacked.” Does not sound concerned about Smith’s availability for next week.
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Raiders coach Pete Carroll says QB Geno Smith suffered a thigh bruise. “He got smacked.” Does not sound concerned about Smith’s availability for next week.
If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988. You are not alone.
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988. You are not alone.
A Plano Police Department spokesman said they received a call for a welfare concern last night at approximately 11:40 p.m. at an address they were told belonged to Marshawn Kneeland.
Officers did not make contact; the pursuit was already underway.
An unspeakable tragedy.
Officers did not make contact; the pursuit was already underway.
An unspeakable tragedy.
Statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety on Marshawn Kneeland:
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A Plano Police Department spokesman said they received a call for a welfare concern last night at approximately 11:40 p.m. at an address they were told belonged to Marshawn Kneeland.
Officers did not make contact; the pursuit was already underway.
An unspeakable tragedy.
Officers did not make contact; the pursuit was already underway.
An unspeakable tragedy.
Statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety on Marshawn Kneeland:
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety on Marshawn Kneeland:
Statement from the Frisco (Texas) Police Department on the death of Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland:
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Statement from the Frisco (Texas) Police Department on the death of Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland:
Statement from the NFL:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates. We have been in contact with the Cowboys and have offered support and counseling resources.”
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates. We have been in contact with the Cowboys and have offered support and counseling resources.”
Awful news from Dallas: Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced.
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Statement from the NFL:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates. We have been in contact with the Cowboys and have offered support and counseling resources.”
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend Catalina, family, friends and his teammates. We have been in contact with the Cowboys and have offered support and counseling resources.”
Statement from Dallas:
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
Awful news from Dallas: Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced.
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Statement from Dallas:
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
Awful news from Dallas: Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced.
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Awful news from Dallas: Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced.
Frankie Luvu’s suspension overturned.
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Frankie Luvu’s suspension overturned.
The #Texans are signing veteran kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad, per source.
Ka'imi Fairbairn is dealing with an injury. Nothing long term. But Houston adding Wright for insurance.
Ka'imi Fairbairn is dealing with an injury. Nothing long term. But Houston adding Wright for insurance.
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The #Texans are signing veteran kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad, per source.
Ka'imi Fairbairn is dealing with an injury. Nothing long term. But Houston adding Wright for insurance.
Ka'imi Fairbairn is dealing with an injury. Nothing long term. But Houston adding Wright for insurance.
The Patriots have signed WR Brenden Rice, the son of hall of famer Jerry Rice, to the practice squad.
November 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Patriots have signed WR Brenden Rice, the son of hall of famer Jerry Rice, to the practice squad.
Practice squad moves amidst a wild trade deadline day:
- With Tucker Kraft lost for the season, the Packers are signing TE McCallan Castles, per source
- With multiple offensive line injuries, the Lions are adding OL Jack Conley to the practice squad, per his agency LAA
- With Tucker Kraft lost for the season, the Packers are signing TE McCallan Castles, per source
- With multiple offensive line injuries, the Lions are adding OL Jack Conley to the practice squad, per his agency LAA
November 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Practice squad moves amidst a wild trade deadline day:
- With Tucker Kraft lost for the season, the Packers are signing TE McCallan Castles, per source
- With multiple offensive line injuries, the Lions are adding OL Jack Conley to the practice squad, per his agency LAA
- With Tucker Kraft lost for the season, the Packers are signing TE McCallan Castles, per source
- With multiple offensive line injuries, the Lions are adding OL Jack Conley to the practice squad, per his agency LAA
The Jets wanted, and now have, three first-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, in addition to two first-round picks in 2026.
All the ammunition they need to find the next franchise QB in New York.
All the ammunition they need to find the next franchise QB in New York.
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Jets wanted, and now have, three first-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, in addition to two first-round picks in 2026.
All the ammunition they need to find the next franchise QB in New York.
All the ammunition they need to find the next franchise QB in New York.
The final deal:
Jets get: 2026 2nd-round pick, 2027 1st-round pick and DT Mazi Smith
Cowboys get: DT Quinnen Williams
Jets get: 2026 2nd-round pick, 2027 1st-round pick and DT Mazi Smith
Cowboys get: DT Quinnen Williams
Blockbuster: The Jets are trading three-time Pro Bowl DL Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, sources tell The Insiders.
New York gets a 2026 first-round pick and more for Williams, who gets a fresh start at age 27.
New York gets a 2026 first-round pick and more for Williams, who gets a fresh start at age 27.
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The final deal:
Jets get: 2026 2nd-round pick, 2027 1st-round pick and DT Mazi Smith
Cowboys get: DT Quinnen Williams
Jets get: 2026 2nd-round pick, 2027 1st-round pick and DT Mazi Smith
Cowboys get: DT Quinnen Williams