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Bills | Josh Allen playing through pain Sun Jan 11, 12:31 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) has been dealing with an aggravation of an old bone injury on the side of his foot for most of the second half of this season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, the injury is reportedly as good as it's been in quite some time. For Allen, it is a matter of pain tolerance and he is not at risk of sustaining further injury.
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Rams | X-rays for Matthew Stafford come back negative Sun Jan 11, 11:28 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (finger) sustained a minor finger injury during the Wild Card game versus the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Jan. 10, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Although Stafford's finger was bent back, it was not dislocated and X-rays came back negative.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy fined Sun Jan 11, 10:18 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy was fined $11,593 by the National Football League for committing an act of unsportsmanlike conduct. He taunted Green Bay Packers CB Keisean Nixon after lowering his shoulder during the first quarter of Week 18's game.
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Packers | Green Bay bounced after late collapse Sat Jan 10, 11:42 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love completed 24 of his 46 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns and added an 11-yard run in a 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card playoff game. RB Josh Jacobs rushed 19 times for 55 yards and caught a three-yard pass, and RB Emanuel Wilson was given just one carry for three yards. WR Romeo Doubs finished with eight receptions for a team-high 124 yards and a score, and WR Matthew Golden had four receptions for 84 yards and caught his first career touchdown. WR Jayden Reed had four catches for 43 yards and a score and chipped in a 14-yard run, and WR Christian Watson finished with three grabs for 36 yards and a score. TE Luke Musgrave was limited to one catch for nine yards. LB Edgerrin Cooper had a team-high eight tackles, including six solo stops, and a pass defensed, and S Evan Williams logged seven tackles, including six solo stops.
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Bears | Chicago completes comeback to advance to Divisional Round Sat Jan 10, 10:31 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 24 of his 48 passes for 361 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, and he ran for 20 yards on four carries in a 31-27 win over the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card playoff game. RB D'Andre Swift had 13 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 38 yards, and RB Kyle Monangai added 27 rushing yards on eight carries and caught one pass for 22 yards. TE Colston Loveland led the passing attack, catching eight passes for 137 yards. WR DJ Moore caught six passes for 64 yards and a score, WR Rome Odunze gained 44 yards on two receptions, and WR Luther Burden III had three receptions for 42 yards. TE Cole Kmet failed to catch a pass, and WR Olamide Zaccheaus caught an eight-yard touchdown. On the defensive side of the ball, S Jaquan Brisker recorded a team-high nine tackles, including five solo stops, and DE Austin Booker had six tackles and a sack.
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Panthers | Carolina comes up short in playoff opener Sat Jan 10, 08:04 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young completed 21 of his 40 passes for 264 yards, a touchdown and an interception, and he rushed three times for 24 yards and a touchdown in a 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card playoff game. RB Chuba Hubbard rushed 13 times for 46 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 13 yards, and Rico Dowdle chipped in nine rushing yards on five carries and caught one pass for six yards. WR Jalen Coker delivered nine catches for a game-high 134 yards and a score, WR Tetairoa McMillan caught five passes for 81 yards, and TE Tommy Tremble secured three receptions for 22 yards. LB Christian Rozeboom led the way with nine tackles, including five solo stops, and CB Mike Jackson added three tackles, four passes defensed and an interception.
| Footballguys view: Coker and Hubbard were the players to watch here. Hubbard scored twice and ran hard to keep the Panthers in this game. Coker finished with over 100 yards receiving and seemed to make a big play every time he touched the ball. Panthers fans can hold their heads high in defeat. The Panthers put up a fight and can be excited about what they're building for the future. |
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Rams | LAR moves on to Divisional Round Sat Jan 10, 07:40 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford went 24-for-42 for 304 yards, three touchdowns and one interception against the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card playoff game. RB Kyren Williams rushed for 57 yards on 13 carries and also caught two passes for 18 yards and one touchdown. RB Blake Corum rushed for 45 yards on 11 carries and caught two passes for 13 yards. WR Puka Nacua caught 10 passes for 111 yards and one touchdown on 18 targets. WR Davante Adams caught five passes for 72 yards on 13 targets. TE Tyler Higbee caught two passes for 45 yards on three targets, while TE Colby Parkinson caught two passes for 34 yards and one touchdown on three targets. S Kamren Curl recorded five solo tackles and 10 total tackles, while LB Nathan Landman posted four solo tackles and 10 total tackles.
| Footballguys view: Stafford struggled at times, but he led the team to the win late in the fourth quarter. Nacua and Adams were stars at the wide receiver position, and guys like Higbee and Parkinson made plays when they needed to at tight end. The Rams get this tough win on the road as they continue to march towards a Super Bowl. |
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Packers | Wild Card Weekend Green Bay Packers inactives Sat Jan 10, 06:36 PM
The Green Bay Packers have declared QB Desmond Ridder, CB Jaylin Simpson, WR Dontayvion Wicks, LB Collin Oliver, WR Jakobie Keeney-James and OT Zach Tom inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Bears | Wild Card Weekend Chicago Bears inactives Sat Jan 10, 06:35 PM
The Chicago Bears have declared LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, QB Case Keenum, LB Ruben Hyppolite II, WR Jahdae Walker and OG Luke Newman inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Steelers | Wild Card injury report for Steelers Sat Jan 10, 03:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (ankle) was limited during practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game. OG Isaac Seumalo (non-injury) did not participate in practice but is not on the injury report. DE Cameron Heyward (non-injury) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist), WR Ben Skowronek (hand), RB Jaylen Warren (illness), LS Christian Kuntz (knee), TE Jonnu Smith (glute) and LB T.J. Watt (lung) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers on track to play Sat Jan 10, 03:42 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist) fully participated in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card game.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers takes his ton of playing experience in the playoffs to the Wild Card Round against the Texans on Monday night. The Texans defense is arguably the best in the league, so Rodgers will have his work cut out for him if the Steelers want to advance. |
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Rams | Wild Card Weekend Los Angeles Rams inactives Sat Jan 10, 03:07 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared CB Darious Williams, TE Terrance Ferguson, WR Jordan Whittington, CB Derion Kendrick, CB Josh Wallace, OG Kevin Dotson and QB Stetson Bennett inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh open to Aaron Rodgers return Sat Jan 10, 01:20 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers is a player the team would be interested in re-signing this offseason if he wants to play in 2026.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers need a quarterback of the future, but Rodgers can be their quarterback of the now if he wants to stay. Plenty of buzz is building about the Steelers going for a quarterback like Malik Willis (Packers) this offseason in free agency. We'll see if Rodgers can make a quick decision about his future plans so the Steelers can adjust accordingly. |
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NFL | Tommy Castellanos headed to draft Sat Jan 10, 01:02 PM
Florida State University QB Tommy Castellanos has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Castellanos is a dual-threat quarterback who is seen as a developmental prospect. He's a shorter quarterback, measuring in at 5-feet, 11-inches tall. Castellanos must improve his field vision and accuracy as a passer to be an effective pro player. |
49ers | Tough test for Brock Purdy Sat Jan 10, 01:02 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy faces the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round, and the Eagles allowed a league-low 14 passing touchdowns in the regular season.
| Footballguys view: Purdy is battling a left shoulder injury, but he will be out there in the Wild Card Round. The Eagles have a tough defense with DC Vic Fangio, but we're certain Kyle Shanahan will have a gameplan to move the ball effectively so long as Purdy executes the plays as designed. |
Panthers | Bryce Young's option likely to be picked up Sat Jan 10, 10:53 AM
The Carolina Panthers are expected to pick up the fifth-year option on QB Bryce Young's rookie contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Young has grown during his pro career. At one point, Young looked like he might end up a bust. Instead, the 2023 no.1 overall pick led the Panthers to the Wild Card Round and played some good football. Against the Rams on Saturday, Young put up a fight with over 260 yards and one touchdown. The Panthers are building something with Young, so we'll see what else they put around him in the offseason. |
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Falcons | Matt Ryan hired for executive role Sat Jan 10, 10:24 AM
The Atlanta Falcons officially hired former QB Matt Ryan to be the team's president of football Saturday, Jan. 10.
| Footballguys view: He will now lead the search for the organization's vacant head coach and general manager positions. Ryan was an analyst for CBS, but now he's in control of getting the Falcons back on track. |
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Commanders | David Blough to be new OC Fri Jan 9, 06:58 PM
Washington Commanders assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough is being promoted to offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Steelers | Friday practice report for Steelers Fri Jan 9, 05:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith (glute), DT Isaiahh Loudermilk (ankle) and DE Cameron Heyward (non-injury) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 9. QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist), WR Ben Skowronek (hand), RB Jaylen Warren (illness), LS Christian Kuntz (knee) and LB T.J. Watt (lung) fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers takes part in practice Fri Jan 9, 05:29 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 9.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers has played through this wrist injury on his non-throwing hand for the last couple of months. There's no reason to believe it will limit his play. He doesn't have much of a ceiling in this offense, but he can keep the weapons afloat. |
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Chargers | Wild Card injury report for Chargers Fri Jan 9, 04:35 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) and S Kendall Williamson (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and have been ruled out for the Wild Card playoff game. LB Bud Dupree (hamstring), RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), CB Elijah Molden (hamstring) and LB Del'Shawn Phillips (hamstring) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. OT Austin Deculus (oblique) and TE Tucker Fisk (ankle) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. WR Keenan Allen (non-injury), QB Justin Herbert (hand), CB Donte Jackson (ankle), LB Khalil Mack (non-injury) and OT Jamaree Salyer (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Chargers | No designation for Justin Herbert Fri Jan 9, 04:32 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: Herbert has toughed it out since requiring surgery on his non-throwing hand several weeks ago. His splits without Joe Alt haven't been great this year, but he's still got a ceiling that makes him a viable fantasy option. |
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Bills | Wild Card Round injury report for Buffalo Fri Jan 9, 02:48 PM
Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle) and LB Terrel Bernard (calf) did not practice all week and have been ruled out. S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) was limited all week and has been ruled out. WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) and K Matt Prater (quad) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 9, and are listed as questionable. RB Ty Johnson (ankle) and LB Shaq Thompson (neck) were limited in practice on Friday and are listed as questionable. DE Joey Bosa (hamstring) was limited in practice on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report. QB Josh Allen (foot), S Cole Bishop (ribs), DL DaQuan Jones (calf), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee), DB Cam Lewis (toe), LB Matt Milano (illness), S Jordan Poyer (hamstring), and DL T.J. Sanders (shoulder) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Bills | Josh Allen good to go Fri Jan 9, 02:17 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) practiced in full all week and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Allen will have a tough matchup against the Jaguars, but he's arguably the most valuable quarterback to start in Wild Card Weekend. He's been a bit limited with this foot injury over the last couple of weeks, but his ceiling is undeniable. |
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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence leading potent offense Thu Jan 8, 08:31 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has accounted for 24 total touchdowns during the Jaguars' eight-game winning streak, and Jacksonville is averaging a league-best 33.6 points per game in that span.
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Chargers | Thursday practice report for Chargers Thu Jan 8, 06:46 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Bud Dupree (hamstring), RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) and S Kendall Williamson (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 8. OT Austin Deculus (oblique), CB Elijah Molden (hamstring) and LB Del'Shawn Phillips (hamstring) were limited during practice. WR Keenan Allen (non-injury), TE Tucker Fisk (ankle), QB Justin Herbert (hand), CB Donte Jackson (ankle), LB Khalil Mack (non-injury) and OT Jamaree Salyer (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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Chargers | Justin Herbert fully practices Thu Jan 8, 06:38 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 8.
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Steelers | Thursday practice report for Steelers Thu Jan 8, 04:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 8. DE Cameron Heyward (non-injury) was limited during practice. QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist), WR Ben Skowronek (hand), LS Christian Kuntz (knee) and LB T.J. Watt (lung) fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers takes part in practice Thu Jan 8, 04:24 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 8.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers takes his playoff experience to the Wild Card Round with the Steelers. We'll see the ole gritty veteran try and take down the Texans on Monday night. |
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Packers | Wild Card Round injury report for Green Bay Thu Jan 8, 03:58 PM
Green Bay Packers OL Zach Tom (back, knee) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 8, and is listed as questionable. DL Warren Brinson (foot), S Javon Bullard (knee), LB Nick Niemann (pectoral), WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion), and QB Malik Willis (shoulder, hamstring) were limited in practice on Thursday and are listed as questionable. G Aaron Banks (rest) was limited in practice and no longer appears on the injury report. LB Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder), WR Matthew Golden (Achilles), and DE Lukas Van Ness (foot) practiced in full on Thursday and no longer appear on the injury report..
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Bills | Thursday practice report for Buffalo Thu Jan 8, 03:43 PM
Buffalo Bills LB Terrel Bernard (calf), CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle), RB Ty Johnson (ankle), and WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 8. S Damar Hamlin (pectoral), DL DaQuan Jones (calf), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee), S Jordan Poyer (hamstring), and LB Shaq Thompson (neck) were limited in practice on Thursday. QB Josh Allen (foot), S Cole Bishop (ribs), DE Joey Bosa (hamstring), DB Cam Lewis (toe), LB Matt Milano (illness), K Matt Prater (quad), and DL T.J. Sanders (shoulder) practiced in full on Thursday.
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Bills | Josh Allen practices in full again Thu Jan 8, 03:28 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) practiced in full on Thursday, Jan. 8.
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Saints | Tyler Shough in line to be 2026 starter Wed Jan 7, 07:47 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough improved his play this season, and the team is confident with Shough as their starting quarterback in 2026, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
| Footballguys view: Shough looked good taking over for Spencer Rattler. The rookie showed the game wasn't too big for him, and he seemed to be a nice fit for the offense. Moore said the team is excited that Shough will have an offseason to continue to improve. |
Chargers | Wednesday practice report for Chargers Wed Jan 7, 07:11 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury), OT Austin Deculus (oblique), LB Bud Dupree (hamstring), RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring), LB Khalil Mack (non-injury), LB Del'Shawn Phillips (hamstring) and S Kendall Williamson (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 7. CB Donte Jackson (ankle), CB Elijah Molden (hamstring) and OT Jamaree Salyer (hamstring) were limited during practice. TE Tucker Fisk (ankle) and QB Justin Herbert (hand) fully participated in practice.
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Chargers | Justin Herbert fully practices Wed Jan 7, 07:03 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 7.
| Footballguys view: Herbert missed Week 18 against the Broncos, but the team was shutting him down to get some extra rest for the playoffs. With a win over the Patriots on Sunday night, the Chargers would go back to Denver to play - this time with Herbert. |
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Packers | Wednesday practice report for GB Wed Jan 7, 04:23 PM
Green Bay Packers DT Warren Brinson (foot), S Javon Bullard (knee), LB Nick Niemann (pectoral), OT Zach Tom (back, knee), WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) and QB Malik Willis (hamstring, shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 7. LB Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder), WR Matthew Golden (Achilles) and DE Lukas Van Ness (foot) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 7.
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Bills | Wednesday practice report for Buffalo Wed Jan 7, 02:57 PM
Buffalo Bills LB Terrel Bernard (calf), CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle), RB Ty Johnson (ankle), LB Matt Milano (illness), WR Joshua Palmer (ankle), and K Matt Prater (quad) did not practice on Wednesday, Jan. 7. S Damar Hamlin (pectoral), DL DaQuan Jones (calf), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee), and S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) were limited in practice on Wednesday. QB Josh Allen (foot), S Cole Bishop (ribs), DE Joey Bosa (hamstring), and DB Cam Lewis (toe) practiced in full on Wednesday. The Bills held a walk-through on Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Lions | David Blough considered for OC job Wed Jan 7, 01:48 PM
The Detroit Lions are considering David Blough, a former Lions quarterback, for the vacant offensive coordinator position. Blough was assistant QB coach with Washington, but filled in as QB coach after Tavita Pritchard left for the Stanford head coaching position.
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Raiders | Davis Webb on Raiders' head coach list Wed Jan 7, 01:48 PM
The Las Vegas Raiders requested an interview with Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb for their head coaching job.
| Footballguys view: A former quarterback in the NFL (not that long ago), Webb is now considered an up-and-coming coach because of the work he's done with Bo Nix. Webb has learned from Sean Payton, and he's likely to be a head coach soon. Perhaps it's a year early for Webb, but it won't be long before he gets to run his own team. |
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Chargers | Justin Herbert hit more than any other QB Wed Jan 7, 01:48 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert was hit 129 during the regular season, most in the NFL. 'He has to be the most insanely mentally tough dude of all time,' teammate LB Khalil Mack said. He was pressured on 42.8 percent of his 615 dropbacks, the highest rate in the league, according to TruMedia. He was hit on 21 percent of those dropbacks, while he was sacked 54 times. Herbert set a career high with 439 scramble yards this season.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers lost both of their starting tackles this year, and that's why Herbert is the most-hit quarterback in the league. During the playoffs, attacking Herbert will be a plan for opponents and he'll have to play through the pressure. The Chargers have what it takes to win a Super Bowl, and better protection for Herbert would help get them there. |
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Bills | Josh Allen a full participant Wed Jan 7, 12:12 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Jan. 7.
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NFL | Ty Simpson entering draft Wed Jan 7, 12:09 PM
Alabama QB Ty Simpson will enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: He's Mac Jones with better athleticism...at least that's what some think in the scouting community. Simpson has a fast processor when reading defense, and he stands strong in the pocket. He's an early-round pick, and perhaps could end up in the first round. |
Bills | Jordan Phillips to IR Wed Jan 7, 10:06 AM
Buffalo Bills DT Jordan Phillips (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Jan. 7. Free-agent QB Shane Buechele (Chiefs) signed to the practice squad.
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Packers | Green Bay's Tuesday practice report Tue Jan 6, 06:13 PM
Green Bay Packers CB Bo Melton (knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 6. DL Warren Brinson (foot), S Javon Bullard (knee), LB Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder), LB Nick Niemann (pectoral), OT Zach Tom (back, knee, WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion), OG John Williams (back) and QB Malik Willis (shoulder, hamstring) were limited. WR Matthew Golden (Achilles) and DE Lukas Van Ness (foot) practiced in full. The Packers held a walk-through on Tuesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Packers | Clayton Tune waived by Green Bay Tue Jan 6, 04:20 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Clayton Tune was waived on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: The Packers also signed quarterback Desmond Ridder to the active roster from the practice squad. Ridder will be the third quarterback for the playoffs, behind starter Jordan Love and backup Malik Willis. |
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Packers | Malik Willis expected to backup Jordan Love Tue Jan 6, 02:25 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis (shoulder, hamstring) is expected to be healthy enough to backup Jordan Love, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: Willis dealt with a right shoulder injury in the final weeks of the season and was inactive for their Week 18 loss to the Vikings. He offers considerable upside if something happens to Love. Remember, Willis will be a free agent after the season, and he likely showed enough working in relief of Love this season to draw heavy interest on the open market. |
Falcons | Kirk Cousins restructures Tue Jan 6, 12:10 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins agreed to a contract revision Tuesday, Jan. 6, on the final two years of his contract. As part of the restructure, there is now a guarantee in the amount of $67.9 million for the 2027 season that vests March 13. The restructure also included reducing his 2026 base salary from a non-guaranteed $35 million to just $2.1 million, a difference of $32.9 million. That amount equals the increase in his 2027 compensation that this amended deal includes, just split differently.
| Footballguys view: While Cousins and the Falcons -- who are searching for a new general manager and head coach -- could agree to another amended deal to keep him with Atlanta, one logical possibility posited by salary cap experts is the team moving on from Cousins before March 13 via a post-June 1 release. He appeared in 10 games this season, starting the final seven. Cousins, who threw 10 touchdown passes and five interceptions in seven starts, said after the Week 18 win over the Saints that he would like to keep playing and kept the door open to return to Atlanta. |
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Commanders | Kliff Kingsbury exits Washington Tue Jan 6, 10:48 AM
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury mutually parted ways with the team Tuesday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: Kingsbury met with head coach Dan Quinn on Tuesday to discuss the future of the offense, and after their conversation, they mutually agreed to part ways. The move isn't a total surprise. As the Commanders spiraled in 2025, it became a real possibility that they could move on without him. According to The Athletic, a difference in philosophy between Kingsbury and general manager Adam Peters in the development of quarterback Jayden Daniels, who missed 10 games this season because of injuries, was an issue. Whatever the case, Washington will have a new playcaller for Daniels to adjust to this offseason. |
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray done in Arizona? Tue Jan 6, 01:35 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is not expected to return to the Cardinals next season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who said that he believes the team is 'planning to move on' from Murray, regardless of who is hired as the next head coach.
| Footballguys view: This comes a day after GM Monti Ossenfort told reporters that Murray remains under contract and said that all options are on the table for what the team will do at the position in the future. But Schefter's belief adds to an already large body of speculation suggesting that Murray has played his last snap in Arizona. There are a lot of moving pieces here. Moving on from Murray would require the Cardinals to have a fallback plan that works for whoever the next coach will be. While there's contractual urgency to get this done, it's unlikely to be immediate. |
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Colts | Coach hopes Daniel Jones returns Tue Jan 6, 01:00 AM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent QB Daniel Jones is a player head coach Shane Steichen hopes returns to the team next season, and Steichen said he believes Jones wants to re-sign with the team.
| Footballguys view: The obvious potential complication here is the torn Achilles' Jones sustained on Dec. 7, which ended his season. But Jones on Monday -- less than a month out from the injury and ensuing surgery -- expressed optimism in his recovery timeline. Jones finished his season having completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,101 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions as Jones and Steichen forged the sort of quarterback-playcaller mind-meld that teams across the NFL constantly seek but don't always find. We'll be watching this situation closely in coming weeks. |
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