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The Seahawks claimed defensive back A.J. Finley on Tuesday, the team announced. The Chargers waived Finley on Monday ahead of their game against the Ravens. Finley earned a spot on the roster to start the season and played in the first 10 games. He saw action on 170 special teams snaps but only 43 on defense. In 2023, Finley bounced …

Linebacker Drew Sanders is back on the 53-man roster in Denver. The Broncos announced that Sanders was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday. The 2023 third-round pick has spent the entire season recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered this offseason. Sanders had reached the end of his 21-day practice window, so the Broncos had to …

The Commanders are banged up at running back, so they took a look at two veteran free agents on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, the Commanders worked out Boston Scott and James Robinson. Brian Robinson has an ankle injury and Austin Ekeler is in the concussion protocol, so Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez, who re-signed on Tuesday, are the healthy …

The Patriots claimed offensive guard Lester Cotton off waivers Tuesday, the team announced. The Dolphins waived Cotton on Monday. In a corresponding move, the Patriots cut offensive guard Michael Jordan. Cotton, 28, has spent time with the Raiders and Dolphins on both the 53-player roster and the practice squad. He entered the NFL as a rookie free agent out of …

The Dolphins held a walkthrough practice on Tuesday and wide receiver Tyreek Hill did not participate in it. Hill was listed as out of practice on the second Dolphins injury report of the week. He was estimated as a limited participant on Monday due to the wrist injury that’s had him on the report in recent weeks and a personal …

The Packers did not have safety Xavier McKinney on Tuesday. He missed practice for personal reasons. Left tackle Rasheed Walker (knee) was the only other change to the practice report Tuesday, listed as a full participant after being limited a day earlier. Cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee), linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring), wide receiver Romeo Doubs (concussion), tight end John FitzPatrick (back) …

Quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) remained limited on the Cowboys’ estimated practice report. Rush, who took over the starting job after Dak Prescott tore a hamstring, said Tuesday he will play against the Giants on Thanksgiving Day. The Cowboys had 16 players on their practice report Monday. They added cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder) as a non-participant Tuesday. The only other change …

The benching of Daniel Jones was about the team’s money, not football. The other players care about football, not the team’s money. It has sparked a mini-mutiny, with multiple players unwilling to bite their tongues about the decision to sit Jones — or about the perceived lack of effort on Sunday. But the lack of effort shouldn’t be surprising; if …

Arizona Cardinals The record for yards without a touchdown for a tight end is 795 Steve Jordan set that record along with the “receptions without a touchdown” record of 68 in 1985. Trey McBride is chasing history with the second-most catches (61) and yards (685) sans a receiving touchdown, though he has a rushing touchdown via a recovered fumble. Atlanta …

Deebo defends 49ers coach Shanahan against ‘hot seat’ notion originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Don’t even bring up the possibility of 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan being fired around wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Despite San Francisco’s 5-6 record, the six-year NFL veteran isn’t having that. In the latest episode of his “Cleats and Convos” podcast with co-host Liv Moods, …

Lynch, 49ers ‘inspired’ by Greenlaw’s return from Achilles tear originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers could use some inspiration after their 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers sent them to an NFC West-worst 5-6. Fortunately for San Francisco, hope is on the way. On Tuesday, 49ers general manager/president of football operations John Lynch discussed star linebacker …

The NFL’s MVP race is taking shape as we gear up for Week 13. Quarterbacks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are among the front-runners to win the award, along with running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry.  Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s name would undoubtedly be included among the league’s top MVP candidates if not for Cincinnati’s 4-7 record entering Sunday’s home …

USATSI The Buffalo Bills’ home-field advantage will once again be on display on Sunday night with severe weather projected to be on tap for the Bills’ Week 13 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.  The forecast is currently calling for freezing temperatures, possible snowfall and winds that could exceed 20 mph. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has called for …

Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season had several memorable and exciting finishes with stars showing off across the league! Now, it’s time for FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Tom Brady to name his latest 3 Stars of The Week. At the end of each week throughout the regular season, Brady will choose three players whose performances stood out to …

Floyd provides 49ers scouting report on ex-Bills teammate Allen originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers edge rusher Leonard Floyd is excited to face superstar quarterback Josh Allen and his old Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Floyd, a nine-year veteran, spent the 2023 NFL season with Buffalo before signing with San Francisco this past offseason. Floyd detailed to KNBR’s “Murph …