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The Jets’ decision to activate Aaron Rodgers off injured reserve last week surprised many, including the quarterback himself.  Rodgers said he didn’t want to be activated from injured reserve after he came to the conclusion that he wouldn’t be able to play again this season, saying on the “Pat McAfee Show” that it was the team’s idea to make the …

USATSI Kareem Jackson has a new home in Houston, the city where he began his NFL journey. On Tuesday, The Texans claimed the safety off waivers, per the league’s transaction wire. After he was handed his second suspension of the season, Jackson was waived by the Denver Broncos. Jackson was eligible to return for the Broncos on Christmas Eve’s “Sunday …

The NFL has said it won’t play games on Christmas when it lands on a Tuesday or a Wednesday. The NFL likely will rethink that before next year, when it moves from Monday to Wednesday. According to ESPN, last night’s Ravens-49ers game averaged 27.2 million viewers. It’s a 59-percent bump from last year’s Christmas night game, fueled by the late-season …

Kareem Jackson is Houston bound. A day after being waived by the Denver Broncos, the veteran safety was claimed by the Texans, who announced the decision Tuesday afternoon. He’ll join Texans for the last two games of the regular season as they fight for a playoff berth. The Broncos waived Jackson on Christmas, a week after he finished serving a …

The 49ers waived receiver Willie Snead IV, the team announced. Snead signed to the active roster from the practice squad for Monday night’s game against the Ravens, and he played 25 offensive snaps and 10 on special teams. Snead made one catch for 5 yards. The 49ers needed Snead after ruling out Jauan Jennings for Monday night. Snead has two …

Trevor Siemian celebrated his 32nd birthday by getting the call to start again for the New York Jets. Zach Wilson remained in the concussion protocol Tuesday and coach Robert Saleh announced Siemian will be under center for the second consecutive game when the Jets face the Browns in Cleveland on Thursday night (8:15 p.m. ET). Siemian was 27-of-49 for 217 …

The Texans placed safety Jimmie Ward on injured reserve after claiming safety Kareem Jackson off waivers, the team announced. A strained quadriceps will end Ward’s season. He played only four snaps in Sunday’s loss to the Browns before leaving with his injury, and he played only eight snaps the previous week before being diagnosed with a concussion. Ward also missed …

Subscribe to Zero Blitz Charles McDonald is joined by Yahoo Sports’ very own Frank Schwab as the two go back and forth and give their biggest takeaways from the three wild Christmas Day NFL games and attempt to determine which teams are true Super Bowl contenders. Charles and Frank kick things off with some funny stories from the weekend, including …

The 49ers have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day, Jason McCourty of NFL Media reports. The Chargers waived Joseph-Day last week, and he cleared waivers. Joseph-Day was a team captain for the Chargers this season and started all 14 games before his release, totaling three sacks, 31 tackles, three tackles for loss and 11 quarterback hits. Joseph-Day, 28, …

USATSI The Minnesota Vikings lost one of their most important playmakers during the 30-24 loss to the rival Detroit Lions in Week 16. The team announced Tuesday that tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a season-ending ACL and MCL injury. It’s unclear how much time the veteran will miss, or if he will be back in time for the start of …

Source: 49ers agree to contract terms with veteran DT Joseph-Day originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers made another significant in-season addition on Tuesday at a position of need. San Francisco agreed to terms with free-agent defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day, a source told NBC Sports Bay Area. Former player Jason McCourty, now with the NFL Network, was first …

Having won three straight, the Cleveland Browns (10-5) will play the New York Jets (6-9). The Browns are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7).  Both of these teams won in Week 16. The Browns handed the Houston Texans a 36-22 loss, while the Jets dispatched the Washington Commanders 30-28.  The Jets are playing this …

Week 17 of the 2023 NFL schedule begins with Thursday Night Football as the Cleveland Browns host the New York Jets. Browns quarterback Joe Flacco has thrown for more than 360 yards in back-to-back games and passed for at least 300 yards in three straight outings, so should you feature him in your NFL DFS picks? Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian …

The Cleveland Browns will attempt to clinch a playoff berth for just the second time in 21 years when they play their final home game of the 2023 NFL season against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. Cleveland (10-5), which ended a 17-year postseason drought in 2020, cruised past Houston, 36-22, on the road last weekend for its …

The Cowboys held a walkthrough Tuesday, but because they play Saturday, they were required to issue a practice report. They estimated left tackle Tyron Smith (back) and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (knee/ankle) as non-participants. Hankins has missed the past two games, and Smith sat out Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said both players “have a chance” …