Falcons prepare Michael Penix Jr., praise ‘pro’ Kirk Cousins for accepting QB2 role
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris came to the conclusion rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. gives Atlanta the best chance to beat the New York Giants on Sunday, a victory likely…
Titans to start QB Mason Rudolph over Will Levis this week
The Tennessee Titans named Mason Rudolph their starting quarterback Wednesday for this week’s game in favor of scuffling second-year signal caller Will Levis.Titans coach Brian Callahan said his decision does…
Raiders place DE Maxx Crosby, RB McCormick on IR
The Las Vegas Raiders placed three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby and rookie running back Sincere McCormick on injured reserve Wednesday.The move was expected for Crosby, who underwent ankle…
Dolphins WR Grant DuBose to return home after hospital stay
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose is expected to return home Wednesday after spending three days in a Houston hospital, head coach Mike McDaniel said.DuBose was hospitalized after taking a…
Jaguarsâ Trevor Lawrence, Evan Engram undergo surgeries
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tight end Evan Engram each had shoulder surgery this week and are expected to be ready for offseason activities in the spring.”Everything was positive…
Falcons place K Younghoe Koo on IR, sign K Riley Patterson
The Atlanta Falcons placed Younghoe Koo on injured reserve Wednesday and signed fellow kicker Riley Patterson to the active roster off the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad.Falcons coach Raheem Morris acknowledged…
Commanders open practice window for DT Jonathan Allen
The Washington Commanders opened the 21-day practice window for star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on Wednesday.Allen, 29, was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 16 with what was feared to…
Giants QB Drew Lock in line to start vs. Falcons
New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock is on track to start on Sunday against rookie Michael Penix Jr. and the host Atlanta Falcons, head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday.Lock sat…
Browns name Dorian Thompson-Robinson starting QB
The Cleveland Browns made it official Wednesday, naming Dorian Thompson-Robinson their starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Thompson-Robinson supplants Jameis Winston as QB1 for this week, but Browns…
Eagles open practice window for DE Bryce Huff (wrist)
The Philadelphia Eagles opened the practice window for defensive end Bryce Huff on Wednesday.Huff, 26, landed on injured reserve on Nov. 22 following surgery on his left wrist.He sustained the…
Browns place RB Nick Chubb (broken foot) on IR
The Cleveland Browns placed Nick Chubb on injured reserve Wednesday, three days after the running back sustained a broken foot in the second half of a game against the Kansas…
Texans activate RG Kenyon Green from injured list
The Houston Texans activated right guard Kenyon Green from injured reserve on Wednesday.Green, 23, started the first nine games before landing on IR with a dislocated left shoulder on Nov.…
Herschel Walker tabbed as ambassador to Bahamas
Donald Trump named legendary running back Herschel Walker to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.The President-elect made the announcement Tuesday, calling Walker as “a successful businessman, philanthropist, former…
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes wants to face Texans but might not
After sustaining a high right ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of a victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left open the possibility that he…
Slumping Chargers chase sweep of streaking Broncos
On a season-best four-game winning streak, the Denver Broncos enter a battle for playoff seeding holding the upper hand when they face the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night in…
Reports: Budda Baker, Cards agree to 3-year, $54M extension
Six-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker, who ranks second in the NFL in tackles this season, agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals, multiple media…