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Eleven months ago, Rams tight end Tyler Higbee tore his ACL in a losing effort against the Lions on Super Wild Card Weekend. On Sunday, he will take on the New York Jets, fully recovered from his injury with Los Angeles pushing for another postseason trip.

Texans wide receiver Tank Dell hasn't had the second season he hoped for, but he's intent to keep developing his role and become a factor as Houston heads for the playoffs.

While defensive end Myles Garrett wants to be a part of the Browns, he has no desire to partake in a rebuild, and he hopes Cleveland can illustrate a plan to him during the offseason that will put the team on the right track sooner rather than later.

Las Vegas quarterback Aidan O'Connell is inactive for Monday night's showdown with the Falcons due to a knee injury, putting Desmond Ridder in line to start against his former team.

The Minnesota Vikings clinched a postseason berth thanks to the Seattle Seahawks' loss on Sunday to the Green Bay Packers.

It turns out Philadelphia's dramatic week was much ado about nothing, as the Eagles exercised complete control over a formidable Steelers defense thanks to Jalen Hurts passing for 290 yards and A.J. Brown collecting 110 receiving yards on the way to a win.

Running back Kenneth Walker III is officially inactive for the Seahawks' critical prime-time tilt against the Packers due to a calf injury.

Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby requires surgery for his injured ankle and will miss the remainder of the year, the three-time Pro Bowl defensive end announced on his Instagram on Saturday.

Running back Isaac Guerendo is officially active for the the 49ers' pivotal "Thursday Night Football" game against the Los Angeles Rams despite dealing with a foot injury on a short week.

After Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown's friendship was called into question following a rough passing performance against the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni dismissed concerns based off what he sees between them everyday.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game vs. Chiefs

Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons added his name to the growing list of Dallas Cowboys who believe Mike McCarthy deserves a chance to coach the team again in 2025.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is considered week to week, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Pelissero added that Goedert's injury is not season-ending but a decision has not yet been made in regard to placing him on injured reserve. 

After being one of the main reasons for Atlanta's ascension to potential contender, Kirk Cousins is now shouldering the blame in the Falcons' latest loss following a four-interception performance.

Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a knee sprain in Monday night's 30-23 loss to the Ravens and is expected to miss at least a week, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Tampa Bay will get its all-time receiving leader back as the team's season hangs in the balance. Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) will return to play in Sunday's tilt against the Giants.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down four things to watch for when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down four things to watch for when the Dallas Cowboys host the Houston Texans on Monday night.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down three things to watch for when the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers face off in Munich in a Week 10 showdown.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down four things to watch for when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye has cleared concussion protocol, clearing the way for his return to the starting lineup for this season's Week 9 matchup with the Tennessee Titans.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (wrist/illness) is officially active for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels (rib) is officially active for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Chicago Bears.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (foot) is officially active for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Cincinnati will lack an integral part of its winning formula against the Eagles. Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is officially inactive for Sunday's game due to a quad injury.

Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton was involved in a car crash Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Dalton was in the vehicle with his wife, three children and dog, and no one required transportation from emergency medical personnel. 

Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is likely to be out until after Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye after sustaining a hamstring injury on Monday night against the Ravens, head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Tuesday.

The Jets are struggling with a 2-5 record heading toward the midway point of the season, but quarterback Aaron Rodgers knows a little belief in future results can still turn things around.

The NFL is examining Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith's tackle on Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin to see if it meets the criteria of a hip-drop tackle, which was banned in the offseason, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

There's a silver lining, albeit a small one, to Daniel Jones' ineffective day in the Giants' 28-3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles: He'll still have a chance to redeem himself after Brian Daboll told reporters he'll remain New York's starter.

Cooper Kupp won't return for the Rams at a potential tipping point of their season. The All-Pro WR is officially inactive to play Sunday against the Raiders, extending his absence to four games due to a high ankle sprain.

Will Levis is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills due to a right shoulder injury, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday, meaning Mason Rudolph will get the start.

The New York Jets are acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders in , NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

Bills RB James Cook is officially inactive for Monday's tilt against the Jets due to a toe injury.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down four things to watch for when the New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.

Bills running back James Cook will be listed as questionable to play due to a toe injury that held him out of two practices this week before he participated in a limited capacity on Saturday.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down three things to watch for when the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears travel to London for a Week 6 showdown.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down three things to watch for when the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings travel to London for a Week 5 showdown.

Running back Kenneth Walker III, who missed the past two games with an oblique injury, has no designation and will play Monday night against the Lions, head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Saturday.

Heading into the quarter mark of the season, the Detroit Lions are as feisty as ever on defense and gobbling up yards on the other side, but the touchdowns have lagged behind. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has no doubt the points will catch up.

Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman has had a slow start to the season for his standards, but he's putting any frustrations aside as he looks to get better in Indianapolis' continued mission of stacking wins.

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp injured his ankle in a blowout loss against the Cardinals and left the locker room in a walking boot, becoming Los Angeles' second star wideout to suffer an injury in as many weeks.

The Baltimore Ravens controlled the majority of their game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but due to uncharacteristic self sabotage and a feisty opponent, lost a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to put themselves in a precarious 0-2 hole to begin the season.

While Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson acknowledged that there's valuable film to study from the 49ers' Week 1 win over the Jets, he also made clear defenses play him differently than other No. 1 wide receivers such as Garrett Wilson.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is questionable to play Monday against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury.

The San Francisco 49ers are placing Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) on injured reserve, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday, meaning the reigning Offensive Player of the Year will miss at least the next four games. 

Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

When the Browns host the Cowboys in Week 1, Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons will play in the same NFL game for the first time, sure to draw comparative graphics throughout the contest -- even if outperforming one another isn't Garrett's main concern.

Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Saturday it would be "fair" to say Haason Reddick won't play Monday versus the 49ers as the pass rusher's contract dispute continues.

It wouldn't look it by the 29 points or 414 yards allowed Friday against the Packers, but Philadelphia's defense put together a performance of promise during the Eagles' 34-29 Week 1 win over Green Bay in Brazil.

Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed provided by far the most sparks for Green Bay in a 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles that was a slopfest and fireworks show in equal parts, totaling 171 yards and two scores on five total touches.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with tight end Pat Freiermuth on a four-year, $48.4 million contract extension, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday.

Ravens running back Derrick Henry didn't have a chance to make an impact as an outside observer of Baltimore's AFC Championship Game loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last season, but he's ready to do so now in his first game with the team.

Mike Zimmer hasn't worked in the NFL since 2021, a year that marked the bitter end of an eight-year stint as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. His motivation to return now as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator is partly to prove he isn't a "lousy coach."

Chargers pass rusher Joey Bosa has returned from a broken hand that took away most of his training camp, is feeling healthy and is aiming to deliver a season that proves Los Angeles is serious once and for all.

Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips has a pivotal role to fill for Miami's puss rush as he comes back from a torn Achilles. He's both confident he can do so and eager to play as much as possible in his return.

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews said he feels "great" two weeks after his involvement in a car crash on the way to practice, and he's now ready to turn his attention fully to the season ahead.

New Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson couldn't help getting excited to play in Philadelphia during the team's third preseason game, and he also admitted looking forward to see his old team the Commanders later on this season.

Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson suffered a calf injury in Thursday's practice and his recovery timeline is considered to be multiple weeks following scans, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Mac Jones has flourished in the preseason as a backup since joining the Jaguars, although head coach Doug Pederson lightheartedly noted the quarterback sometimes reverts to his Patriot ways. 

Following a 27-12 loss to the Cowboys in which neither Gardner Minshew nor incumbent Aidan O'Connell made much of a statement to be the Raiders' QB1, Pierce said he will sleep on it and make his decision in the next couple days.

Playing in his first game since tearing his ACL, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones began his comeback bid disastrously against the Houston Texans before rebounding to assuage some fears of the Big Blue hopeful. 

Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson is still seeking to prove himself as is required every year while new head coach Dan Quinn continues Washington's search for a No. 2 option.

Giants tight end Theo Johnson hopes to develop a role with New York as a rookie in the aftermath of Darren Waller's retirement.

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Tashaun Gipson, the team announced Sunday, bringing back a safety who started every game for the Jaguars from 2016-18.

The San Francisco 49ers are pushing to get a long-term deal done with Brandon Aiyuk and his return is now increasingly possible, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Friday, per sources.

The New England Patriots are releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after one year and Thursday's preseason game with the team, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen said during his Friday news conference that Anthony Richardson and most of Indianapolis' other starters will play a series or two in the team's preseason opener on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. 

The New Orleans Saints will induct Jahri Evans into their Ring of Honor during halftime of the team's Week 11 game against the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 17, the club announced Wednesday. 

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down four things to watch for when the Houston Texans meet the Chicago Bears in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2024 NFL season. Which players joined Amon-Ra St. Brown and Brock Purdy from Nos. 30-21?

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2024 NFL season. Which players joined Jordan Love and Sauce Gardner from Nos. 40-31?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is now under contract for years to come, but the real work according to head coach Mike McDaniel is all ahead of them.

Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs is seeking a new deal heading into a contract year, and although the sides haven't found a number, general manager Jason Lict recently shared he believes Tampa Bay's left tackle should earn an income at the top of his field.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton started off training camp giving all three of his potential starting quarterbacks equal reps. Whichever way the competition trends in the next several weeks, first-round rookie Bo Nix is aiming to stay both flexible and prepared.

Third-year quarterback Brock Purdy enters training camp coming off his first full, healthy offseason to prepare as San Francisco's starter, and he's eager to build off that by turning in even more dominance than the 49ers did in 2023.

The Green Bay Packers are signing quarterback Jordan Love to a four-year, $220 million contract extension that puts him in a tie for the highest-paid player in NFL history, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Friday. 

The Dallas Cowboys held their "State of the Union" news conference to kick off their training camp, and one word regarding situations with players like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons came up more than any other: ambiguity. 

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is coming off season-ending shoulder surgery, but head coach Shane Steichen has no plans on limiting how much his young signal-caller runs.

The Denver Broncos have signed wide receiver Courtland Sutton to a restructured contract that is worth up to $15.2 million this season, including $1.5 million in incentives, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.