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After Aidan Hutchinson fractured his tibia and fibula in Week Six, there was plenty of speculation about whether the Lions would make a trade to add to their pass rushing options. They stood pat last week, but comments from head coach Dan Campbell on Monday won’t do anything to put an end to that chatter. The Lions sacked Sam Darnold …

The Chargers were unhappy about a couple of late calls by officials on Monday night, but there were plenty of self-inflicted wounds on the way to their 17-15 loss to the Cardinals as well. Defensive tackle Teair Tart lost a fumble after picking off Kyler Murray in the first quarter and wide receiver Jalen Reagor did the same while trying …

The Browns are adding a quarterback to their 53-man roster. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team will be signing Bailey Zappe off of the Chiefs’ practice squad this week. The move comes after they had two quarterbacks go down with injuries on Sunday. Deshaun Watson is done for the year with a torn Achilles and Dorian Thompson-Robinson …

The Raiders didn’t confirm that quarterback Aidan O’Connell will be placed on injured reserve with a fractured thumb on Monday, but they are making a roster move that makes it clear they are short of healthy quarterbacks this week. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Raiders will sign Desmond Ridder off of Arizona’s practice squad. O’Connell and Gardner …

Ravens running back Derrick Henry had another big game on Monday night, rushing 15 times for 169 yards, and he’s on pace for a single-season yardage total that no running back in NFL history has touched. Through seven games, Henry has 873 rushing yards. That puts him on pace for 2,120 yards in 17 games, which would set a new …

Sydney Brown proves that he dominated ACL recovery in return originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Sydney Brown waited a long time for Sunday and he knew exactly how long. That’s what made his first special teams tackle of 2024 so special. “Dude, I’ve waited 296 f—ing days to get out there and play football,” Brown …

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that receiver DK Metcalf has a minor medial collateral ligament sprain. Macdonald, though, is “unsure” about whether Metcalf will play against the Bills. “Doesn’t look like it’s a long-term injury,” Macdonald said, via Michael-Shawn Dugar of TheAthletic.com. “Timeline, I’m not sure. It doesn’t look like it’s a long-term injury. You guys know DK. We know …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL Frozen Frenzy on Tuesday is that rare and joyous occasion when all 32 teams are in action on the same day. It begins with the Washington Capitals at the Philadelphia Flyers (6 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN+) and rolls all the way through the Los …

Since we’re halfway through the fantasy regular season, we’ll kick off this week’s edition of Getting Defensive with a “State of the Defenses” look at the best (and worst) of the season’s first half. The No. 1 defense in fantasy football continues to be the Minnesota Vikings, who failed to hit double-digit fantasy points for the first time in last …

The Chargers’ Stone Smartt (84) cannot hold on to this pass beyond Cardinals linebacker Julian Okwara (58). (Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press) Should Mike Williams run a comeback pattern? The Chargers could sure use him now, as they’re painfully low on players who can strike fear in a defense. That was evident in their 17-15 loss to Arizona on …

Why Woody confidently claims 49ers’ Super Bowl window is closed originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Many NFL analysts are losing faith in the 49ers’ ability to contend for their highly coveted sixth Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. And after San Francisco’s 28-18 loss to quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the 6-0 Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s …

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been hospitalized due to fluid in his lungs, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed on Monday afternoon. It’s unclear how long he will be sidelined, or if he will be able to play in Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Shanahan said that Samuel first started dealing with symptoms on Sunday morning, and …

Yes, 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel has an illness. And it’s not a run-of-the-mill situation. Via Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, coach Kyle Shanahan said Samule has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Samuel exited early from Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. He was struggling to breathe, because he has fluid in his lungs. It this day and age, it takes a lot to …

The Texans forced three Packers turnovers in the first half Sunday. They should have had a fourth, but the officials blew a call and Houston coach DeMeco Ryans failed to challenge. With Green Bay at the Houston 30, Jordan Love threw a backward pass to Jayden Reed that hit the ground. The Texans picked up the ball, but officials ruled …

Amid increasing chatter that 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey might make his regular-season debut on Sunday night against the Cowboys, coach Kyle Shanahan sent a much different message on Sunday. Per multiple reports, Shanahan told reporters on Monday that he’ll be surprised if McCaffrey plays. Shanahan said the more likely outcome is that McCaffrey will make his 2024 debut after …