The Dallas Cowboys are 4-7, on track for their second losing season under head coach Mike McCarthy, who entered 2024 under pressure to make up for an early postseason exit the year prior. Team owner Jerry Jones doesn’t seem too concerned about the direction of the franchise, however, teasing a potential contract extension for McCarthy while appearing on 105.3 The …
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Former All-Pro Shaq Barrett applies for reinstatement to come out of retirement, per report
USATSI Two-time Super Bowl champion and former All-Pro linebacker Shaq Barrett has applied for reinstatement to play immediately after he had previously announced his retirement from the NFL in July, according to ESPN. Once reinstated, Barrett is contractually beholden to the Miami Dolphins, who own his rights. In the immediate aftermath of this news coming out, it’s unclear if Barrett …
Read More »Behind the Scenes with FOX’s NFL crew: A Thanksgiving tribute to John Madden
By Richie ZyontzFOX NFL Lead Producer Editor’s Note: Richie Zyontz has been an NFL producer for FOX since 1994 and is in his 23rd season as the lead producer. He has more than 40 years of experience covering the league and has produced seven Super Bowls. Throughout the 2024 NFL season, he is providing an inside look as FOX’s new …
Read More »Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy getting a contract extension? ‘I don’t think that’s crazy at all,’ says Jerry Jones
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on Tuesday that it’s “not crazy” to think that head coach Mike McCarthy could wind up with a contract extension after the season. “I don’t think that’s crazy at all,” Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan. “That’s not crazy. This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. …
Read More »Raiders QB situation: Here’s Las Vegas’ plan for ‘Black Friday’ game vs. Chiefs after Gardner Minshew injury
Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders will be turning back to Aidan O’Connell under center this weekend. The Raiders will re-insert O’Connell into the lineup in the wake of Gardner Minshew’s season-ending shoulder injury, according to NFL Media, O’Connell has been out since Week 7 after suffering a fractured thumb early in the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He …
Read More »Can Eagles’ Saquon Barkley become first running back to win MVP since 2012?
Eric Williams NFL Reporter There’s no question that Saquon Barkley has transformed the offense for the Philadelphia Eagles. During Philadelphia’s current seven-game winning streak, Barkley has accounted for nearly 40 percent of the offense, rushing for a league-high 957 rushing yards and six touchdowns during that time span. Barkley was unstoppable in a 37-20 road victory over the Los Angeles …
Read More »Race for No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft: How the ‘Black Friday’ game will help determine who gets the top spot
Similar to last week, the Jacksonville Jaguars are in position to pick first when the 2025 NFL Draft happens this spring. But after a whacky Week 12, several teams slated to own top-10 picks saw their draft positions change. The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers each moved down three spots after losing Sunday. Conversely, the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns …
Read More »Jameson Williams will not face charges stemming from an October traffic stop of Lions receiver
Jameson Williams will not face charges from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office stemming from an Oct. 8 traffic stop, according to CBS Detroit. This comes after an investigation into the Detroit Lions wide receiver for carrying a concealed weapon. The 23-year-old and his brother were pulled over at roughly 1 a.m. on Oct. 8 after allegedly speeding and driving in …
Read More »Chargers takeaways: How big of a missed opportunity is loss to the Ravens?
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is swarmed by the Baltimore Ravens defense late in the game Monday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) In the thick of a playoff race, the Chargers have the attention of four prime-time games in six weeks. Now it’s a matter of what they can do in the spotlight. A 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens …
Read More »Giants vs. Cowboys odds, prediction, time, spread, line: 2024 Thanksgiving Day picks by NFL model on 22-8 run
The Dallas Cowboys will try to win back-to-back games for just the second time this season when they battle the New York Giants in a 2024 Thanksgiving Day NFL matchup. Dallas is coming off a 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders, while New York dropped a 30-7 decision to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants (2-9), who have lost six …
Read More »Tyreek Hill detainment case: Two citations dismissed against Dolphins WR, per report
Getty Images More than two months after Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police outside Hard Rock Stadium in the hours leading up to Miami’s 2024 season opener, two citations filed against the Pro Bowl pass catcher have been dismissed, according to “The Andy Slater Show.” Hill, 30, was issued two citations in the wake of the …
Read More »2024 Week 13 NFL score predictions, odds, picks today: Expert unveils exact scores for all 16 games
Can the Cincinnati Bengals turn around their season after the bye when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers (+2.5, 47) on Sunday? Cincinnati (4-7) has been prolific on offense, with quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase having erupted recently. In his last two games, Burrow has thrown for 784 yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions. Still, the Bengals are …
Read More »Colts C Tanor Bortolini is in the concussion protocol
The Colts may be down to their third-string center for this week’s game against the Patriots. Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters on Monday that Tanor Bortolini is in the concussion protocol. Bortolini reported symptoms after Sunday’s loss to the Lions. Bortolini has started five games in place of Ryan Kelly this season, including the last three contests. Kelly is …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 13: Waiver wire pickups
All 32 teams are back in the pool in Week 13, so lineup-setting shouldn’t be too painful in the days ahead. Still, we can’t afford to take a break from the waiver wire. Each week around here, we highlight the top potential waiver pickups who remain available in at least 50% of Yahoo fantasy football leagues. Add as needed. It’s …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan: Brock Purdy did light throwing Monday without issue
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy did some light throwing without issue Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan said. Purdy, who missed Sunday’s game with right shoulder soreness, will rest Tuesday. “It went all good,” Shanahan said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “We didn’t push it that hard, but he did some light throwing, which was a good sign that the pain hadn’t come …
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