Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell returned to a full practice Friday and has no designation for Sunday. O’Connell did not participate in Thursday’s session with an illness. The Raiders, though, might be without running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) and receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) against the Buccaneers. Both are questionable. Mattison was limited in all three practices … Read more
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who in October reached an out-of-court settlement with a woman in Texas who sued him for sexual assault and battery, will not face punishment by the NFL. As a result, the matter is closed to the NFL, which in 2022 suspended Watson for 11 games and fined him $5 million for conduct detrimental. A … Read more
It’s still unclear whether or not Mecole Hardman will be able to play in the Chiefs’ matchup against the Chargers this weekend. Hardman (knee) is officially questionable for the contest after suffering an injury during the practice week. Head coach Andy Reid said in his Friday press conference that Hardman’s knee locked up and he … Read more
Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said that he’ll be good to go on Monday night despite having a shoulder injury and the Bengals are on track to have their top wide receiver as well. Ja’Marr Chase was a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury, but he moved up to full … Read more
Why 49ers GM Lynch finds Shanahan criticism, firing rumors ‘comical’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area John Lynch hears the noise, and all he can do is laugh. The 49ers enter Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive with an underwhelming 5-7 record, two games back in … Read more
Finding protection for Drake Maye: Top tackles set to hit free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have a busy offseason ahead. Eliot Wolf and the rest of the front office will be expected to address several areas of need, none more crucial than the offensive tackle position. Protecting their … Read more
Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said he expects to be fine for Monday night’s game against the Bengals. Lamb’s shoulder injury kept him out of practice Thursday, but he returned to limited work Friday. Lamb aggravated his shoulder in the Thanksgiving Day win over the Giants. Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (rest/knee), safety Malik Hooker … Read more
Bosa doubtful, Williams out for 49ers’ Sunday game vs. Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Defensive end Nick Bosa’s physical condition has improved but it still is not expected to be enough for him to suit up for the 49ers on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. “He did a little bit more,” Shanahan … Read more
The Saints placed tight end Taysom Hill on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. Hill tore his ACL in Sunday’s loss to the Rams and will miss the rest of the season. Hill, 34, ends his season with 39 carries for 278 yards and six touchdowns and 23 receptions for 187 yards. He also went … Read more
The 49ers will be without left tackle Trent Williams again this weekend. Williams has been ruled out for the third straight week with an ankle injury. Williams did not take part in practice this week, so it’s no surprise that he’ll be missing from the lineup against the Bears. Defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) … Read more