The Chiefs are going to be close to full strength for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. The team listed defensive end Mike Danna as out with a hamstring injury, but he’s the only player on the roster with an injury designation. Everyone else on the roster practiced fully Friday. That means defensive tackle Chris Jones [more]
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Colts rule Anthony Castonzo, Darius Leonard out
The Colts will be without two of their top players for Sunday’s game against the Browns. According to Zak Keefer of TheAthletic.com, left tackle Anthony Castonzo (ribs) and linebacker Darius Leonard (groin) have been ruled out this week. Castonzo’s absence shakes up what has been one of the league’s steadiest and best lines. They had [more]
Chase Young questionable for Washington
Washington will have a new quarterback under center, but a far more important piece of the future is closer to a return. Rookie defensive end Chase Young is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Rams, after missing last week with a groin injury. He was a full participant in Friday’s practice. The Football [more]
Dolphins putting Austin Jackson on IR
The Dolphins are in no rush to replace quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, but he’s a little less secure today in other ways. According to Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post, the Dolphins are putting rookie left tackle Austin Jackson on injured reserve. Jackson, their first-round pick from Southern Cal, has started all four games this [more]
T.J. Watt returns to practice, says he’s good for Sunday
The Steelers added outside linebacker T.J. Watt to the injury report with a knee injury yesterday, but he’s apparently much better today. Via Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Watt said he was ready to go for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. He practiced today, and said he was “flying around,” which is certainly a good sign. [more]
Bucs confirm Vita Vea has broken leg
The Buccaneers have now lost first-round picks in back-to-back weeks. Bucs coach Bruce Arians just told reporters there that defensive tackle Vita Vea suffered a broken leg in last night’s loss to the Bears. Arians called it a “big, big loss,” and said: “I don’t know if there was a better nose tackle out there.” Without [more]
Lions lay off employees on business side
The business realities of COVID-19 have hit another team. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have laid off a number of staffers in the business side of the operation. The Lions didn’t specify the number of jobs cut from their 300-person work force. “Consistent with organizational policy, we will not [more]
Bucs concerned about loss of Vita Vea
While it was eclipsed by Tom Brady‘s late mistake, the Bucs may have suffered another significant hit in the final moments of last night’s loss to the Bears. Via Eduardo Encina of the Tampa Bay Times, Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea was carted off in the fourth quarter. Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians didn’t offer a [more]
Thrown into deep end, Jordan Mailata says: “I’m swimming”
The Eagles gave Jordan Mailata two years to wade into the shallow water, as he learned how to switch from rugby to football. Last week, was thrown into the deep end, making his first start at left tackle in the NFL. The Australian admits there were points in the process he wasn’t sure he was [more]
Darius Leonard would play, even without practicing this week
The Colts have put together the league’s top-ranked defense, and a key part of it said that he wasn’t going to let something as inconsequential as not practicing be the reason he doesn’t join them Sunday against the Browns. Via Jim Ayello of the Indianapolis Star, Colts linebacker Darius Leonard has missed the last two [more]
Titans tight end suspended six games for PED violation
Titans practice squad tight end Tommy Hudson was already among his team’s lengthy COVID-19 list. Now, he’ll miss the next six weeks, whenever they do return to action. The team announced that Hudson was suspended six games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. The undrafted rookie from Arizona State was placed on reserve/COVID-19 [more]
Tyron Smith considering options, including shutting down
Tyron Smith wasn’t at practice Thursday, and that absence might be considerably longer. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Cowboys left tackle is “gathering medical opinions” about the neck injury which has been a persistent problem. One option that has been discussed is shutting him down for the season. He hasn’t come to [more]
Bucs promote two to active roster for Bears game
The Bucs are adding some last-minute depth for tonight’s game against the Bears. Via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the Buccaneers will promote wide receiver Josh Pearson and cornerback Ross Cockrell from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. The Bucs have four receivers on the injury report, with Chris Godwin and Justin [more]
Lamar Jackson misses second straight day of practice
A day ago, it might have been maintenance. Now it could be a thing. According to Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not practicing for the second straight day. He was held out yesterday with what was described as a a knee issue. If he doesn’t work tomorrow, it would raise serious [more]
Tua Tagovailoa asking the right questions
The Dolphins don’t think rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is ready to take over the starting job just yet. But the guy keeping him on the bench said he’s been impressed by the effort the first-rounder is putting into learning. Via Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com, Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said he spends more time talking to [more]