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Taylor Rapp Misses Another Practice, Status In Doubt For Sunday
Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (hip) did not practice on Thursday, marking the second consecutive day he has been out of action due to a hip injury. The 27-year-old was banged up in last week's win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round and is in danger of missing the AFC Championship Game […]
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Cam Jurgens Returning To Practice On Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens (back) did not practice on Wednesday due to a back injury, but he is returning to practice on Thursday, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. The 2022 second-round pick out of Nebraska has started all but one game for Philly this season, and his return to practice is a promising […]
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Dallas Goedert Will Practice On Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle) is set to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's sessions due to an ankle injury. The 30-year-old's return should signal he's trending toward being available for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders. Goedert has been a major contributor in the postseason so far, leading all Eagles' […]
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Jaguars Fire General Manager Trent Baalke
The Jacksonville Jaguars fired general manager Trent Baalke on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. This move comes just hours after Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen reached a new deal to remain in Tampa Bay. Coen was thought to be the lead head-coaching candidate in Jacksonville. Baalke served as Jacksonville's GM from 2021 to […]
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Dion Dawkins Misses Wednesday's Practice
Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins (illness) missed Wednesday's practice with an illness, according to the team's X account. The four-time Pro Bowler is one of the most important pieces of the Buffalo offense, so missing an early-week practice session is not ideal. However, the 30-year-old has plenty of time to recover and be ready […]
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Eagles Open Britain Covey's Practice Window
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (neck) is having his practice window opened on Wednesday ahead of the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders. The 27-year-old was placed on Injured Reserve for the second time this season after suffering a neck injury in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. Covey's injuries have limited him […]
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Joe Brady A Top Candidate For Jaguars Head-Coaching Job?
The Jacksonville Jaguars head-coaching search is still ongoing after rumored lead candidate Liam Coen signed a contract extension to remain the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator, and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady is "a name to watch," according to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. Brady began to get recognition after he was the passing-game coordinator […]
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Raiders Hiring John Spytek To General Manager Role
The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek to be the next general manager of the organization. The 44-year-old was in Tampa Bay's front office when Raiders minority owner Tom Brady played there, so there is a preexisting relationship that likely helped this hire come to fruition. Spytek entered […]
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Jets Hiring Aaron Glenn As Next Head Coach
The New York Jets are hiring Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to be the organization's next head coach, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The 52-year-old has been rumored to be the lead candidate for much of the offseason, and he lands with New York less than a week after the Lions were knocked […]
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Christian Watson Unlikely To Be Ready For Start Of 2025 Campaign
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 season after suffering a torn ACL in the Week 18 loss to the Chicago Bears. The 25-year-old has been plagued by the injury bug through the first three seasons of his NFL career, missing 13 […]
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Assistant Coach Tom Moore Returning For 49th NFL Season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive consultant Tom Moore is returning to the team for a 49th season as an NFL coach in 2025, according to team reporter Rick Stroud. The 86-year-old has held several coaching positions, including offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach, running backs coach, assistant head coach, and offensive consultant. He is best known for […]
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Bengals Eyeing Al Golden For Vacant Defensive-Coordinator Job
The Cincinnati Bengals view Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden as the leading candidate for the vacant defensive-coordinator job, according to team reporter Paul Dehner Jr. The team moved on from Lou Anarumo after he led the Cincinnati defense for six seasons following a disastrous 2024 campaign on that side of the ball. Golden was […]
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How Notre Dame Can Upset Ohio State In The 2024-25 College Football Playoff National Championship - 10 Keys To Victory
After a long, exciting season of College Football, the 2024-25 campaign is set to conclude with two CFB bluebloods competing in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Both squads have overcome disappointing regular-season losses to get to this point and are playing their best football of the year. Notre Dame has come up big […]
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Predicting The Final Six NFL Head Coaching Hires Of The 2025 Offseason - Bears, Cowboys, Jaguars, Jets, Raiders, Saints
Seven NFL coaches were fired or not retained during or after the 2024 season, and six head jobs remain open after the New England Patriots hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. Head-coaching turnover has increased in recent years, as organizations are no longer giving coaches more than a few seasons to turn things […]
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Top 11 Players to Watch in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Jeremiah Smith, Riley Leonard, Caleb Downs, and more
The 2024-25 college football season has been electric, and the campaign will wrap up on Monday with the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Ohio State has been dominant for most of the College Football Playoff, while Notre Dame has come up with clutch plays to reach the biggest stage in the sport. The Buckeyes […]
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Dallas Goedert Not Practicing On Thursday Due To Illness
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (illness) is not practicing on Thursday because of an illness. The 30-year-old should be able to play in Sunday's NFL Divisional Round contest against the Los Angeles Rams, but his status is worth monitoring. Goedert caught four of his six targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in last […]
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A.J. Brown Suits Up For Thursday's Practice
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) is practicing on Thursday after being listed as a DNP on Wednesday with knee and rest designations. Brown was limited or missing from practice early in last week's preparation, and the team is clearly being cautious with the All-Pro wideout. Brown registered just three receptions for 10 yards […]
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J.J. McCarthy Doing On-Field Work
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) has resumed on-field work, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. The 2024 first-round pick out of Michigan suffered a preseason ACL tear that cost him his entire rookie campaign, forcing veteran Sam Darnold into the starting role. However, it was unclear how much McCarthy was slated to play in […]
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Zay Flowers Missing Another Practice On Thursday
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) is not practicing on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive official practice he has been held out of since suffering a knee injury in the Week 18 win over the Cleveland Browns. Flowers, who posted his first 1,000-yard season and earned his first Pro Bowl nod in 2024, is […]
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Kevin O'Connell Eyeing Contract Extension With Vikings
In a media availability on Thursday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said he is interested in signing a contract extension. The 39-year-old has compiled a 34-17 record in three seasons with the Vikings, though he has begun his postseason career with an 0-2 record. O'Connell comes from the Sean McVay coaching tree and has […]
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Packers Hoping To Have Brandon McManus Back For 2025 Season
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said the team wants to bring kicker Brandon McManus back for the 2025 NFL season. The 33-year-old signed with Green Bay on October 16 and played in 11 games for the Packers. He connected on 20 of his 21 field goal attempts and all 30 of his extra-point […]
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Quinn Ewers Declares For 2025 NFL Draft
University of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers announced on Wednesday that he is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Texas native began his career at Ohio State before transferring to Austin, where he threw for 9,128 yards, 68 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions in 37 games. Ewers is a former five-star recruit and was viewed as […]
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Zay Flowers Missing From Wednesday's Practice
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) is not practicing on Wednesday ahead of the AFC Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills. Reports suggest Flowers has an outside chance to play against Buffalo on Sunday, but missing the first session of the week is not a promising sign. The second-year pro earned his first […]
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Robert Woods Returns To Practice On Wednesday
Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) is back on the practice field on Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session due to a hip injury. The 32-year-old caught two of his four targets for 22 yards in last week's AFC Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Chargers and is a significant contributor after season-ending knee […]
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Texans Sign Alex Erickson To Practice Squad
The Houston Texans signed wide receiver Alex Erickson to the practice squad on Wednesday, according to NFL.com. This move came after the team released veteran wideout Diontae Johnson on Tuesday and promoted Jared Wayne to the active roster. Erickson, a 32-year-old undrafted free agent out of the class of 2016, has hauled in 112 passes […]
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Steelers Signing Skylar Thompson
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing free-agent quarterback Skylar Thompson on Tuesday, according to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. Thompson, a 2022 seventh-round pick out of Kansas State, has played in 10 regular-season games (three starts) for the Miami Dolphins. Overall, he has completed 58.7% of his passes for 721 yards, one touchdown, and three […]
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Harrison Smith Undecided On Retirement
Minnesota Viking safety Harrison Smith said there is no current plan to retire, but he will consider it this offseason, according to Andrew Krammer of The Minnesota Star Tribune. The 35-year-old was mulling a decision to retire last offseason before reaching a restructured contract with the organization. The 2012 first-round pick out of Notre Dame […]
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Browns Promote Tommy Rees To Offensive Coordinator
The Cleveland Browns are promoting former pass-game specialist and tight ends coach Tommy Rees to offensive coordinator, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The 32-year-old spent the 2020, 2021, and 2022 seasons as the offensive coordinator at Notre Dame before calling the shots on offense for Alabama in Nick Saban's final year on the sideline […]
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Rams Expect Tyler Higbee To Play Against Eagles
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (chest) exited the NFC Wild Card game against the Minnesota Vikings early due to a chest injury. Head coach Sean McVay said the veteran was spitting up blood on Monday and was sent to the hospital. However, Higbee traveled home with the team and is expected to play […]
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Diontae Johnson Cut Loose By Texans
The Houston Texans are releasing veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Tuesday, according to the team's X account. Johnson has been traded twice and released twice in the last calendar year, so this is clearly not a good sign for his future fantasy football outlook. After logging 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns […]
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