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Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his foot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Wilkins is out indefinitely, and the Raiders will place him on injured reserve. He played 22 snaps on Sunday, totaling five tackles and a sack before leaving before halftime and not returning. Wilkins, a first-round pick of the Dolphins …

The Cowboys have taken some hard hits on defense, but one of their injured stars could return this week. Cornerback DaRon Bland, who missed the first five games with a stress fracture in his foot, could have at least a limited role against the Lions. “I think DaRon Bland has a real chance,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said, …

Robert Saleh parlayed his time as 49ers defensive coordinator into the head-coaching job with the Jets. After he was fired on Tuesday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was asked for his reaction to the news. “I sent him a text, but I haven’t gotten to talk to him,” Shanahan told reporters. “And yeah, I was pretty shocked. That stuff throws you …

The Seahawks had another walkthrough Tuesday, but three players were estimated as full participants after being limited Monday. While safety Julian Love (hamstring) remained limited, tight end Pharaoh Brown (groin), linebacker Boye Mafe (knee) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) had full participation. Those were the only changes to the Seahawks’ practice report. Cornerback Tariq Woolen (ankle), outside linebacker Derick Hall …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should start the Arizona RB in Week 6. Video Transcript James Connor is absolutely dominating the Arizona backfield averaging just over 18 touches per game with his only subpar performance coming against a tough Detroit Lions defense. Connor’s receiving work is down a little bit compared to what we typically …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should start the Carolina RB vs. the Falcons. View more Video Transcript As of the filming of this video, the Panthers have not opened, Jonathan Brooks practice window and Tuba Hubbard is likely the lead back for the Panthers again. In week six, Hubbard had a rough start to the …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should start the Jets RB vs. the Bills in Week 6. View more Video Transcript Robert Sala has been fired and the Jets are a complete mess. The offense is just not clicking, but I am here to tell you that this will be the bounce back week for Breece …

Jerod Mayo had a plan. Its principles were clear even when its timeline wasn’t. The New England Patriots’ first-year head coach would allow veteran journeyman Jacoby Brissett and rookie Drake Maye to duke it out through 2024 for the starting quarterback position. As long as Brissett held the edge, he would start. When that was no longer apparent, Maye was …

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Hockey Club never trailed after getting first-period goals from Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller and held off a late rally to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday night. Guenther finished with two goals after adding an empty netter in the final minute. Barrett Hayton added a second-period …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should roll with the Pittsburgh WR in Week 6. View more Video Transcript The start of the 2024 season has not been kind to George Pickens while the Steelers are off to a solid start. Pickens has yet to catch a touchdown and has been kind of inconsistent depending on …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should roll with the Cincinnati RB in Week 6 vs. the Giants. View more Video Transcript As of the filming of this video, I don’t know the status of Zack Moss but he suffered an ankle injury in week five and it’s possible that he either misses time this week …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should start the Tennessee RB in Week 6. View more Video Transcript The Titans were on a buy last week which means will Levis could return. And while theoretically, that might actually impact the Titans run game negatively, Levis or not, this is an excellent match up and I want …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 8, 2024, 11:35 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Carter Verhaeghe, a vital part of the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup win last season, has signed an eight-year contract extension worth $56 million. The deal was announced Tuesday night after the Panthers raised their championship banner and 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins in their …

The Broncos signed inside linebacker Levelle Bailey from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Tuesday. Denver also signed wide receiver Kaden Davis, center Dieter Eiselen and tackle Cam Fleming to the practice squad. It released running back Salvon Ahmed and cornerback Quinton Newsome from the practice squad and placed guard Will Sherman on practice squad/injured. Bailey, …

After benching Gardner Minshew on Sunday, coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that the Raiders were still evaluating the starter for Week 6. The team apparently will continue that evaluation all week. Vic Tafur of TheAthletic.com reports that Minshew and Aidan O’Connell will compete for the starting job this week in practice. Minshew won the starting job in training camp and …