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Packers coach Matt LaFleur announced Wednesday that cornerback Jaire Alexander likely is done for the season with a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his knee. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Alexander underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to alleviate the pain and swelling. Alexander will return only if the Packers reach the Super Bowl. The Packers likely place Alexander on injured …

The Chargers are opening the 21-day practice window for safety Alohi Gilman on Wednesday, coach Jim Harbaugh announced. “He’s communicated that he’s ready to roll,” Harbaugh said, via Daniel Popper of TheAthletic.com. Gilman went on injured reserve after injuring his hamstring in a Week 12 loss to the Ravens. With defensive backs Marcus Maye (ankle) and Elijah Molden (fibula) out, …

When the Jets host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the final whistle will officially end what has been a tumultuous season for a team that came into the year with lofty expectations. It could also be the final NFL moment of Aaron Rodgers’ Hall of Fame career. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Rodgers made it clear that he has not …

In 2021 the Packers had already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, so coach Matt LaFleur decided to rest his starters for the second half of their meaningless regular-season finale. That did not go well. LaFleur said today that he plans to play all of the Packers’ healthy starters in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Bears, even though …

Cornerback Donte Jackson was added to the Steelers injury report on Wednesday. Jackson was limited in the team’s second practice ahead of Saturday’s game against the Bengals. A back injury is listed as the reason for his addition to the report. jackson has 38 tackles, five interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 15 games this season. Running back Jaylen Warren …

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with a right hand injury. Maye was listed as limited on Wednesday’s injury report. Head coach Jerod Mayo noted earlier on Wednesday that Maye would start if he’s healthy, though Maye said in his own press conference that he’s feeling good and excited to play a familiar opponent. In 12 appearances with 11 starts …

The Ravens got a few players back on the practice field Wednesday. Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike and left tackle Ronnie Stanley were both limited participants in practice after missing Tuesday’s session due to illness. That bodes well for their chances of being available for the Ravens as they try to nail down the AFC North title against the Browns on …

After each Thursday night game of the year, Amazon usually sends out an email with the audience numbers. After the final Thursday night game of the year — a 6-3 stinker between the Seahawks and Bears — no press release was sent. That created the impression the numbers reflected the quality of the game. However, given how bad the game …

By way of upside, the stakes on Sunday night between the Vikings and Lions are as high as they can be in a regular-season game. By way of downside, it’s not as if the loser will be done. Lions coach Dan Campbell knows it. “I mean, this is exciting, but it’s not like it’s the playoffs,” Campbell told reporters on …

The Eagles held a walk-through Wednesday, but quarterback Jalen Hurts did not participate. The estimated report lists him as out with a concussion and a left finger injury. It’s an indication he remains in concussion protocol. The Eagles also list backup quarterback Kenny Pickett as out of practice with the injury to his ribs. With Philadelphia locked into the No. …

The Lions are in desperate need of warm bodies on defense right now, but veteran safety Jamal Adams couldn’t stick in Detroit. Adams was released from the Lions’ practice squad today. Adams is only 29 years old and a former first-team All-Pro, but this could represent the end of the line for him. The Lions’ injury-riddled defense can’t afford to …

Why Whitner believes 49ers made mistake playing Purdy vs. Lions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 49ers already having been eliminated from playoff contention, should San Francisco have rested some of its key starters against the Detroit Lions on Monday? With Brock Purdy sustaining an elbow injury in what essentially was a meaningless game, NBC Sports Bay …

The Dolphins signed offensive tackle Braeden Daniels to the active roster from the Cowboys’ practice squad, the team announced Wednesday. They placed Kendall Lamm on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Daniels signed with the Cowboys’ practice squad on Dec. 12. He also has spent time on the practice squad of the Texans, Chargers and Eagles this season. He has …

Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis scores a touchdown in front of Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke during the Chargers’ win on Dec. 19 at SoFi Stadium. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) One was clutch. The other was acrobatic. Both of Derius Davis’ touchdown catches have been electrifying. The second-year receiver has sparked the Chargers’ offense at just the right time with …

Jennings cherishes NFL journey while approaching career milestone originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Jauan Jennings has come a long way from being selected by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft to closing in on 1,000 yards receiving in the San Francisco’s final regular-season game. Jennings is having the best season …