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Bengals | Charges against Joe Mixon dropped for now (Fri Feb 3, 02:06 PM) [jump to this story] Dolphins | Vic Fangio officially joining Miami (Thu Feb 2, 11:08 AM) [jump to this story] Vikings | MIN wants Ejiro Evero (Thu Feb 2, 10:35 AM) [jump to this story] |
Jets | Diontae Spencer back with NY Jets Tue Jan 31, 02:09 PM
New York Jets WR Diontae Spencer was signed to a Reserve/Future contract Tuesday, Jan. 31.
| Footballguys view: Spencer is a fast receiver, but he is limited to just a slot role. Mostly, he would be asked to return punts and kicks on special teams. |
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Titans | Robert Woods a potential cap casualty? Tue Jan 31, 01:53 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Robert Woods is unlikely to play at his current expected base salary of $13.75 million in 2023, according to TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt.
| Footballguys view: This idea has been out there for some time. Woods will need to accept a restructured contract if he wants to stay with the team. New GM Ran Carthon is going to craft the team around the rushing attack, but he's got decisions to make when it comes to the passing game. |
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Eagles | Landon Dickerson likely to play in Super Bowl Tue Jan 31, 01:39 PM
Philadelphia Eagles OG Landon Dickerson (elbow) was diagnosed with a hyperextended right elbow after an MRI on Monday, Jan. 30, came back negative. Dickerson is expected to play in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs as a result but will wear a brace on his elbow during practice and the game.
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Bengals | Cincinnati inks 12 to futures deals Tue Jan 31, 01:22 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Nick Bowers, QB Jake Browning, DE Owen Carney, OT Devin Cochran, S Yusuf Corker, DT Domenique Davis, OG Nate Gilliam, TE Tanner Hudson, DE Raymond Johnson, LB Keandre Jones, WR Kwamie Lassiter II and CB Marvell Tell signed Reserve/Future contracts on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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Cowboys | Jeff Nixon to interview with Dallas Tue Jan 31, 11:41 AM
Carolina Panthers running backs coach Jeff Nixon will interview for the Dallas Cowboys' offensive coordinator vacancy.
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Ravens | Tyler Huntley to the Pro Bowl Tue Jan 31, 09:04 AM
Baltimore Ravens QB Tyler Huntley was named to the AFC Pro Bowl team, replacing Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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Jaguars | Nathan Rourke undergoes surgery Mon Jan 30, 07:30 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Nathan Rourke (foot) was scheduled to undergo surgery Monday, Jan. 30, to remove a plate and screws in his foot, according to TSN's Farhan Lalji.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted in 2021, Rourke spent time in the Canadian Football League before getting a chance with the Jaguars (he signed a three-year contract after his breakout 2022 season a couple of weeks ago). We love this type of story in deep dynasty formats, so keep monitoring him in his NFL career. |
Eagles | Anthony Harris returns to PS Mon Jan 30, 06:24 PM
Philadelphia Eagles S Anthony Harris was returned to the practice squad Monday, Jan. 30, after being on the active roster for the AFC Championship game.
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Chiefs | Two players back on practice squad Mon Jan 30, 06:16 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette and WR Marcus Kemp were returned to the practice squad Monday, Jan. 30, after being on the active roster for the AFC Championship game.
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Vikings | Sheldon Day signs Reserve/Future deal Mon Jan 30, 05:49 PM
Free-agent DT Sheldon Day signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Jan. 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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49ers | Brock Purdy diagnosed with UCL tear Mon Jan 30, 05:14 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (elbow) has been diagnosed with a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and is scheduled to undergo surgery, according to sources. He is receiving second opinions, but the team hopes he will be ready for training camp.
Link to story Bengals | Jessie Bates interested in returning Mon Jan 30, 05:06 PM
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent S Jessie Bates said he would like to re-sign with the Bengals but is not sure what will happen this offseason.
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Patriots | Lynn Bowden signs future contract Mon Jan 30, 04:44 PM
Free-agent WR Lynn Bowden signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New England Patriots Monday, Jan. 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Chiefs | Jerrion Ealy back on practice squad Mon Jan 30, 04:36 PM
Free-agent WR Jerrion Ealy was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad Monday, Jan. 30. The team also released PK Matthew Wright from their practice squad.
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Raiders | Derek Carr not allowed to seek trade yet Mon Jan 30, 04:25 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr has not received permission to seek a trade at this point.
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Cardinals | Arizona set to talk with Mike Kafka Mon Jan 30, 03:17 PM
New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is scheduled to interview with the Arizona Cardinals regarding their head coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 31.
| Footballguys view: Kafka has been praised a lot by football media for the improvement in the Giants offense and losing him would be a blow to a team that is generating momentum. He is originally from the Andy Reid coaching tree, spending all of his NFL coaching career with the Chiefs, and originally being drafted by Reid back in 2010. |
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Cardinals | Cincy coaching duo to meet with Arizona this week Mon Jan 30, 03:08 PM
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is scheduled to interview with the Arizona Cardinals regarding their head coaching vacancy Wednesday, Feb. 1. Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan is scheduled to do likewise Thursday, Feb. 2.
Link to story Chiefs | L'Jarius Sneed in concussion protocol Mon Jan 30, 02:28 PM
Kansas City Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed (concussion) was placed in the league's concussion protocol Monday, Jan. 30.
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Chargers | Kellen Moore bolts for LA Chargers Mon Jan 30, 01:51 PM
Former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract to become the new offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, Jan. 30.
| Footballguys view: This has to be seen as great news for Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense. It's not clear that Moore was the main person at fault for any perceived problems with the Cowboys offense. |
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Cardinals | Arizona reaches out to Brian Callahan Mon Jan 30, 01:11 PM
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan is receiving interest from the Arizona Cardinals regarding their head coaching position, and the Cardinals have requested permission to interview Callahan, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is also interviewing with the Cardinals for the head coach position. The Colts have already interviewed Callahan and will be calling him back for a second interview this week, so it's possible that both Cardinals coordinators will get head coach jobs in the upcoming days. |
Chargers | Kellen Moore likely headed to Chargers Mon Jan 30, 11:26 AM
Former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is expected to be hired for the same position with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Texans | DeMeco Ryans could be hired in coming days Mon Jan 30, 11:24 AM
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans could meet with the Houston Texans Monday, Jan. 30, and be hired in the next day or two as head coach.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Ryans will end up back in Houston, and the Broncos will keep looking for a new head coach. Ryans was one of the most coveted names in this hiring cycle, so it should be considered a win for the slumping Texans franchise if they can get him. |
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Cardinals | Lou Anarumo requested for ARI interview Mon Jan 30, 11:23 AM
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was requested to interview for the Arizona Cardinals head coaching vacancy.
Link to story Eagles | Haason Reddick dominates NFCCG Mon Jan 30, 02:09 AM
Philadelphia Eagles LB Haason Reddick collected three tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery during the team's NFC Championship Game win over the San Francisco 49ers.
| Footballguys view: Reddick's early sack of Brock Purdy knocked the San Francisco quarterback out of the game and changed the complexion of the NFC Championship Game. The Camden native helped get his hometown team to the Super Bowl. He'll be a key Eagles defensive player as Patrick Mahomes gets healthier over the next two weeks. |
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49ers | Eight tackles for Fred Warner Mon Jan 30, 01:52 AM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner collected eight tackles (four solo) against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game.
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49ers | Dre Greenlaw makes nine stops Mon Jan 30, 01:41 AM
San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw posted a team-leading nine tackles, including two tackles for loss, against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 29.
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Cowboys | Doug Nussmeier won't return in 2023 Mon Jan 30, 01:08 AM
Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier will not return to the club for the 2023 season after having his contract expire.
Link to story Chiefs | Noah Gray, Marcus Kemp get onto stat sheet Sun Jan 29, 10:43 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Noah Gray and WR Marcus Kemp were good for one reception each in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Gray had a 4-yard grab on his lone target, while Kemp had a 13-yard grab on his only target.
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Chiefs | Skyy Moore good for three receptions Sun Jan 29, 10:41 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Skyy Moore was good for three receptions for 13 yards on his six targets in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and he ended up with a kick return for 18 yards, and two punt returns for 29 yards.
| Footballguys view: Moore's late fourth quarter punt return to near midfield was a big part of how the team won. He'll be asked to play a larger role in the Super Bowl for the injury-riddled Chiefs wide receiver corps. |
Chiefs | Marquez Valdes-Scantling has giant performance Sun Jan 29, 10:37 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling registered six receptions for a game-high 116 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
| Footballguys view: Valdes-Scantling finally made good on the contract he got from Kansas City this offseason that looked like a waste of money at times during the season. He'll be a key player in the Super Bowl with so many Chiefs receivers banged up. |
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Chiefs | Just one tote for Ronald Jones Sun Jan 29, 10:36 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Ronald Jones rushed once for no gain in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and he was not targeted in the pass game.
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Chiefs | Jerick McKinnon totals six touches Sun Jan 29, 10:35 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon rushed four times for just one yard in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals, while adding two grabs for 17 yards on his four targets.
| Footballguys view: McKinnon wasn't as impactful as rookie Isaih Pacheco, who outshined the veteran in the passing game for the first time this season. It looks like Pacheco will be the better fantasy play in the Chiefs backfield in the Super Bowl. |
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Chiefs | Isiah Pacheco totals 85 scrimmage yards Sun Jan 29, 10:31 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco rushed 10 times for a team-best 26 yards in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals, while adding five receptions for 59 yards on six targets.
| Footballguys view: Pacheco was bottled up as a runner, but added value as a receiver with his tackle-breaking ability and determination. His dynasty value continues to increase. |
Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes tosses two touchdowns Sun Jan 29, 10:29 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) made it through the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals, despite being a little gimpy due to his ankle injury. He completed 29-of-43 passes for 326 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions while running three times for eight yards with a lost fumble.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes wasn't 100%, sometimes having trouble driving the ball on his throws and moving when pressured, but he made the throws and the final run (which drew a personal foul on a late hit out of bounds) to give the Chiefs what they needed to advance to the Super Bowl. He should show few, if any effects from the injury against the Eagles. |
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Chiefs | Chris Jones highly disruptive in AFCCG Sun Jan 29, 10:27 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DE Chris Jones posted four total stops, including three of the solo variety, with two sacks, three tackles for loss and five quarterback hits in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
| Footballguys view: Jones was arguably the MVP of the game, as his work against the depleted Bengals offensive line kept the Cincinnati offense in check. He also recorded the sack that ended the Bengals last drive to give the ball back to Patrick Mahomes. |
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Chiefs | Justin Reid makes seven solo stops Sun Jan 29, 10:24 PM
Kansas City Chiefs S Justin Reid registered a game-high seven solo tackles in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and he also added a pass defensed.
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Bengals | Vonn Bell tops charts for Cincinnati Sun Jan 29, 10:21 PM
Cincinnati Bengals SS Vonn Bell ended up with seven total stops, including five of the solo variety, in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Bengals | Sam Hubbard records fumble recovery Sun Jan 29, 10:20 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Sam Hubbard ended up with two total stops, a solo tackle, a sack, a tackle for loss, a quarterback hit and a fumble recovery in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Bengals | Two players with one reception apiece Sun Jan 29, 10:16 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Trenton Irwin and TE Mitchell Wilcox ended up with one catch apiece with two targets each in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Wilcox had a 10-yard grab, while Irwin was good for a 6-yard snag.
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Bengals | Hayden Hurst makes four receptions Sun Jan 29, 10:15 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Hayden Hurst ended up with four receptions for 37 yards on five targets in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Hurst had a big catch on a 3rd and 16 late in the fourth quarter to keep the Bengals chances of winning alive, but otherwise had short gains on his receptions. Hurst will be a free agent, but the Bengals should take a long look at bringing him back if he only costs 3.5 million like he did last offseason. |
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Bengals | Tyler Boyd ended up with two catches Sun Jan 29, 10:13 PM
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals WR Tyler Boyd (thigh) ended up with two receptions for 40 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game in the first half, but he left the game and was unable to return after the second quarter.
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase targeted eight times Sun Jan 29, 10:12 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase registered six receptions for 75 yards on eight targets in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Chase had a big contested downfield catch to set up a game-tying score, but otherwise didn't have a big impact on the game. He's set to be a first round pick in 2023 fantasy drafts. |
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Bengals | Tee Higgins records TD in AFC title game Sun Jan 29, 10:10 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins ended up with six receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Higgins had a terrific contested catch in double coverage for a huge touchdown and didn't disappoint on the big stage. He'll go after his teammate Ja'Marr Chase in 2023 fantasy drafts, but deserves consideration after the top tier goes off of the board. |
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Bengals | Joe Mixon mostly bottled up in AFCCG Sun Jan 29, 10:07 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Joe Mixon rushed eight times for just 19 yards in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he added three receptions for 15 yards on his three targets.
| Footballguys view: Mixon was vultured at the goal line by Samaje Perine and didn't play nearly as big a role in the offense as he did last week, as the Bengals curiously went away from the running game that was so successful in the win over the Bills. Save for one massive five touchdown game, Mixon was a fantasy disappointment this year and will go later in 2023 drafts than his late first/early second cost in 2022 drafts. |
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Bengals | Samaje Perine scores touchdown Sun Jan 29, 10:05 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine rushed five times for 22 yards and a touchdown in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, while adding three receptions for four yards on his four targets.
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Bengals | Joe Burrow turns it over twice Sun Jan 29, 10:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed 26-of-41 passes for 270 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he rushed four times for a team-high 30 yards.
| Footballguys view: Burrow wasn't able to convert on his chance to win with a 20-20 tie on the board late in the fourth. It wasn't his best playoff performance, but Burrow did make some perfect downfield throws to Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase to make this a back and forth affair until the end. Even though it was a disappointing outcome, it's impossible to deny how bright the future is for this team with Burrow at the helm. |
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49ers | Brock Purdy might have torn ligament Sun Jan 29, 09:49 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (elbow) is believed to have suffered an ulnar collateral ligament injury during the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to sources. He'll undergo an MRI on Monday, Jan. 30. The team is hopeful the ligament is not ruptured, as it would only be a six-week recovery period.
| Footballguys view: If Purdy's injury is a rupture, that will end any speculation about who the #1 quarterback for the team will be in the offseason and probably in Week 1 as Trey Lance should be ready to take the field again in March. |
Chiefs | Kadarius Toney will not return Sun Jan 29, 09:15 PM
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney (ankle) left the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half, and he has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.
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Chiefs | Willie Gay bangs up shoulder in AFCCG Sun Jan 29, 09:13 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Willie Gay (shoulder) left the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half due to a shoulder injury, and he is considered questionable to return.
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Chiefs | JuJu Smith-Schuster exits with ailment Sun Jan 29, 09:06 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) left the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half due to a knee injury, and he is considered questionable to return.
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