Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith suffered a knee injury during the team’s Week 15 loss to the Packers. While he was able to play all of Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, Smith still isn’t 100 percent — and told reporters on Tuesday and likely won’t be for some time. Playing the Bears on Thursday night, Smith was asked if the knee …

Jayden Denegal gave his parents an early Christmas present this year. The Apple Valley High School graduate, needing a change of scenery, entered the transfer portal and soon knew where he would be heading — back home to California, about a three-hour drive down Interstate 15 from his home in Apple Valley. After spending the last three seasons at the …

The Texans elevated wide receiver Jared Wayne and cornerback D’Angelo Ross from practice squad for the Christmas Day game against the Ravens, the team announced. Wayne has played two games this season, seeing action on 24 offensive snaps and 17 on special teams. It is his first career action, and he now is out of elevations for the season. He …

Hannah Mattix/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has positioned himself as one of college football’s brightest stars, and if he returns for his senior season in 2025, he could achieve what no Tiger has before: winning the Heisman Trophy. Despite the impressive careers of Deshaun Watson and Trevor Lawrence, Clemson has never produced a Heisman winner. …

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report. Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee, although that probably shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he …

Zyan Gibson has locked in his college decision. On Christmas Eve, the elite cornerback from Alabama committed in-state to the Crimson Tide. Gibson is the No. 60 overall player in the Rivals 250 out of Gadsden (Ala.) City High School and one of the nation’s top defensive backs in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Gibson elected to play in-state for Kalen …

Cornerback Riley Moss may be back in the Broncos lineup this week. Moss was listed as a full participant in practice on Tuesday’s injury report. Moss has missed the last three games with a knee injury, but his move to full participation would seem to be a good sign of his availability for Saturday’s game against the Bengals. Running back …

MADISON – A recent court ruling has opened the door for former junior college players to gain another year of NCAA eligibility. It appears that Tawee Walker is going to take advantage of the opportunity. According to On3, Wisconsin’s senior running back will enter the transfer portal in search of a home for next season. The news came one day …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles during a win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium in September. Stafford should be heard loud and clear at the line of scrimmage on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) It’s a short week of preparation for the Rams. But coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford and the rest of the offense …

Alabama football received an early Christmas gift Tuesday in the form of a 2026 commitment. Zyan Gibson, a four-star cornerback out of Gadsden, Alabama, announced his commitment to Alabama, choosing the Crimson Tide over Tennessee, Miami and Auburn. Standing at 5-foot-11, 177 pounds, Gibson is listed as the No. 72 player and the No. 7 cornerback in the 2026 class. …

Chargers defensive players celebrate after making a stop in a win over the Denver Broncos on Dec. 19. The Chargers look to put on another strong defensive performance Saturday against the Patriots. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Jesse Minter quickly impressed Chargers players with his calm demeanor during his first season as an NFL defensive coordinator, but as the …

A week after Penn State football landed wide receiver Kyron Hudson out of the transfer portal, the Nittany Lions have acquired another pass-catcher in Troy wideout Devonte Ross. Ross, who just wrapped up his junior season for the Trojans, finished with 76 catches and 1,043 yards, the sixth and fourth-most for a season in program history, respectively. He also became …

The Chargers handed in their first injury report of the week on Tuesday and it featured both of their top running backs. Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos. J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his …

Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) rushes the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the second half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to four-star running back recruit Carsyn Baker. Baker, who is a member of the class …

The Cardinals officially won’t have their starting offensive tackles for their last two games. Arizona has placed left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and right tackle Jonah Williams on injured reserve. Both players are dealing with a knee injury, with head coach Jonathan Gannon noting earlier on Tuesday that they would not play against the Rams on Saturday. Arizona is expected …