Matt Ryan Unlikely To Be Traded?

The Athletic's Jeff Schultz and Josh Kendall believe the most likely scenario with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is that he won't be traded this offseason. If they were to trade him, it would likely come as a post-June trade that splits the dead salary cap money across two years ($24.9 million in 2022 and […]

Titans Officially Activate Derrick Henry From Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans officially activated running back Derrick Henry (foot) from Injured Reserve on Friday, and he is expected to start on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Divisional Round. The 28-year-old hasn't played since Week 8, but he looked fine in practice this week and is one of the NFL's best RBs, if […]

Darrel Williams Listed As Questionable

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills. Williams missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but he returned to a limited session on Friday, giving him a chance to play this weekend. Not only did Williams put himself in the doghouse […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Will Play Sunday Night

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) is not on the final injury report for the Divisional Round and will play on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills. Edwards-Helaire was able to practice in full this week and will make his return after he was injured in Week 16. The second-year running back was […]

Mike Williams A Candidate For The Franchise Tag

The Athletic's Daniel Popper expects the Los Angeles Chargers to re-sign impending free-agent wide receiver Mike Williams in the offseason, and slapping the franchise tag on him might be the easiest path to retaining him. It would be a one-year deal worth $19.13 million, and the Chargers could delay a long-term extension decision until 2023. […]

Panthers To Hire Ben McAdoo As Offensive Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers are expected to hire former New York Giants head coach and ex-Packers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo as their next offensive coordinator, according to sources. McAdoo will be replacing Joe Brady, who was fired with five games remaining in the 2021 season. Senior offensive assistant Jeff Nixon took over the offensive coordinator duties […]

Andrew Whitworth, Taylor Rapp Out For Rams

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) and safety Taylor Rapp (concussion) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round, according to head coach Sean McVay. The 40-year-old Whitworth was injured in the wild-card win over the Arizona Cardinals and may have played in his final […]

Rams Open Darrell Henderson Jr.'s Practice Window

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (knee) returned to practice on Friday, opening his 21-day window to return from Injured Reserve. Henderson served as the Rams lead back for the majority of the regular season after Cam Akers tore his Achilles over the summer, but Henderson was injured in Week 16 and hasn't […]

Za'Darius Smith Expected To Be Activated For Saturday's Game

The Green Bay Packers are expected to activate Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith (back) from Injured Reserve for Saturday's Divisional Round game against the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. Smith has been working his way back with an eye towards returning for the playoffs, and it will be his first game action since Week […]

Jaire Alexander, David Bakhtiari Listed As Questionable

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) and left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) are both listed as questionable to play on Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. Alexander was limited in practice all week, while Bakhtiari missed the first and last practices of the week with a limited session on Wednesday. […]

Trey Hendrickson Will Play Against Titans

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that defensive end Trey Hendrickson (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play in the Divisional Round against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. Hendrickson suffered a concussion in the wild-card win over the Las Vegas Raiders, but he was able to practice in full on Wednesday […]

Nick Bosa Listed As Questionable For Divisional Round

San Francisco 49ers star pass-rusher Nick Bosa (concussion) was able to put in a full practice on Thursday, but he is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said things are looking good for Bosa to clear the concussion protocol and play on […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Doubtful To Play Saturday

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (back) is doubtful to play on Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. Valdes-Scantling was limited in Tuesday's practice, but he was a spectator on Wednesday and Thursday, making it unlikely that he plays this weekend after injuring his […]

Derrick Henry Expected To Play Saturday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (foot) is expected to be activated from Injured Reserve and play in the Divisional Round against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Henry is fully healthy 11 weeks after surgery to fix a broken fifth metatarsal in his foot. He got through the week of practice just fine while taking […]

Breshad Perriman Returns To Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (abdomen, hip) looked to be limited in practice on Thursday and is still a question mark to play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. Perriman sat out of Wednesday's walkthrough practice, but the good news is that he was able to get back […]

Ronald Jones II Ditches His Walking Boot

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (ankle) was back at practice on Thursday and wasn't in his walking boot as he worked with a trainer. Jones appears to be making progress after sitting out of the wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, but he's fighting an uphill battle to be ready on Sunday […]

Leonard Fournette Practicing Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is practicing again on Thursday. Fournette remains on Injured Reserve and hasn't played since Week 15, but he could be trending towards a return for the Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. If Fournette is healthy enough to play, the Bucs will have […]

Titans To Make A Decision On Derrick Henry On Friday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (foot) is progressing well, but the team won't make a decision on his status for the Divisional Round against the Cincinnati Bengals until Friday, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Henry has been taking contact in practice this week, but the Titans must first activate him from Injured Reserve […]

Baker Mayfield Undergoing Surgery Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is finally undergoing surgery on Wednesday to fix a torn labrum in his left shoulder that he suffered way back in Week 2. Mayfield also dealt with foot and knee injuries along the way, and his injuries clearly affected his play all season long. With the Browns eliminated from […]

Eagles Disappointed With Jalen Reagor's Season

The Philadelphia Eagles expected more from wide receiver Jalen Reagor after his two seasons in the NFL. Despite the team's disappointment, Reagor is expected to return in 2022. Cutting the former first-rounder would result in over $7.8 million in dead salary cap space next season. Still just 23 years old, Reagor has 33 catches for […]

Jalen Hurts To Remain Eagles Starting Quarterback

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said that quarterback Jalen Hurts impressed in his first full season as the starter while leading the team to the postseason. Roseman believes that Hurts did enough to keep his job as the starting QB heading into the 2022 season. In his second season in the NFL, Hurts went […]

Randall Cobb Expected To Play This Weekend

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (abdomen) is expected to play in the Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers roughly seven weeks after he had surgery to fix a core muscle issue, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Cobb has been out since Week 12, but he'll return to help the Packers try […]

Cyril Grayson Jr. Able To Practice Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Cyril Grayson Jr. (hamstring) was on the field for the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Grayson sat out of the wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles after getting injured in the Week 18 regular season finale, but it looks like he might have a chance to return for the Divisional […]

Leonard Fournette Practicing Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) was able to practice on Wednesday during the team's walkthrough. It's unclear how much exactly Fournette did, but he won't be listed on the official injury report because he's still on Injured Reserve. But the fact that Fournette practiced at all is a good sign after he […]

Nick Bosa Misses Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (concussion) was unable to practice on Tuesday after suffering a concussion in Sunday's wild-card win over the Dallas Cowboys. The good news for the 49ers defense is that linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) received good MRI results and is confident that he will be able to play on Saturday […]

Elijah Mitchell Limited In Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) was limited in the team's first practice of the week on Tuesday. Mitchell has been on the team's injury report since he missed three games with a knee injury in Weeks 14 through 16, but he should be fine to work as the team's lead back […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Be Limited Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder, thumb) will be limited in the team's practice on Tuesday night, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Garoppolo suffered a sprained right shoulder in the wild-card win over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday, but the injury isn't believed to be serious enough to keep him from playing in […]

Seahawks Expected To Part Ways With Ken Norton Jr.

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to part ways with defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. and defensive passing-game coordinator Andre Curtis, according to sources close to the team. Assistant head coach/defensive line coach Clint Hurtt is expected to be a candidate for a promotion to defensive coordinator. Veteran NFL assistant Ed Donatell is also a candidate […]

Steelers Likely To Retain Matt Canada As Offensive Coordinator

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the offense had plenty of shortcomings in 2021, but he didn't place all the blame on offensive coordinator Matt Canada, suggesting that he will return in 2022. The Steelers finished 29th in rushing offense (93.1 yards per game) and averaged nine more yards per game than in 2020, […]

Budda Baker Released From The Hospital Tuesday

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (concussion), who was taken off the field on a stretcher after a scary collision with running back Cam Akers late in the third quarter of Monday night's wild-card loss to the Los Angeles Rams, was released from a local hospital on Tuesday after being cleared by doctors. Baker said that […]