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Report: Pats sign Brenden Schooler to contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots reportedly rewarded special teams ace Brenden Schooler with a new contract on Friday. According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, the Patriots signed Schooler to a three-year extension worth $9 million. The deal includes $3.6 million guaranteed and is worth up to $10.5 …

The Packers are heading into Sunday’s game against the Cardinals with injury questions on both sides of the ball. Cornerback Jaire Alexander (groin) and wide receiver Christian Watson (ankle) are listed as questionable to play after a third straight limited practice on Friday. Alexander has been out of the lineup since Week Three while Watson missed last Sunday’s win over …

The Lions will have their starting center when they play the Cowboys on Sunday. Frank Ragnow (pectoral) is officially off the injury report and is ready to go for Week 6. Given Detroit’s bye, Ragnow will have missed only one game. Safety Kerby Joseph (hamstring) was added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant. But he was …

Cornerback Kevin King ended a long absence from the field with the Falcons this year, but his run with the team came to an end on Friday. The Falcons announced King’s release ahead of this weekend’s game against the Panthers. They did not announce a corresponding move and they could fill that spot by activating linebacker Nate Landman off of …

Why Orlovsky sees shades of Mahomes during Purdy’s ‘career’ moment originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A former signal-caller believes 49ers star Brock Purdy is playing the best football of his career – and he believes aspects of it have entered Patrick Mahomes territory. Yes, you read that right. On Friday’s “NFL Live” episode, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky brashly explained …

For the first time this season, Russell Wilson is set to be active for a game. After head coach Mike Tomlin said Wilson was “probably” going to be the No. 2 quarterback behind Justin Fields for Sunday’s game against the Raiders, Wilson (calf) is off the injury report for Week 6. Wilson was a full participant in practice for all …

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh did not express much concern about the availability of cornerback Marlon Humphrey and left tackle Ronnie Stanley this week, but neither player is a sure bet to play against the Commanders this weekend. The Ravens listed both players as questionable for the meeting of the regional rivals. Humphrey (ankle) and Stanley (toe) sat out practice …

Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons had not missed a game for injury in his career until last week. He will miss another this week as the team has ruled him out for Sunday’s game against the Lions. It appears Parsons is targeting Week 8 following the off week in Week 7 as he works his way back from a high …

It took five days. And it landed just after 4:00 p.m. ET on a Friday. The NFL and NFL Players Association have issued a joint statement defending the process that allowed Bills quarterback Josh Allen to return to action in the fourth quarter of a Week 5 game against the Texans, after striking his head on the ground and appearing …

Lenoir shocked by Seahawks star Metcalf’s lack of production vs. 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SEATTLE — The San Francisco 49ers’ secondary shut down Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf so effectively Thursday night that even cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was surprised. When told that Metcalf was held to just three catches on 11 targets for 48 yards, a …

Oct 12, 2024, 12:37 AM ET RALEIGH, N.C. — Victor Hedman and his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates spent the better part of a week in North Carolina keeping a watch on what was going on back home as Hurricane Milton roared ashore. Now, with the storm past along with their regular-season opener, they can finally get back home and figure …

If Drake Maye is going to win his first start, he’ll have to do it without New England’s top running back. Rhamondre Stevenson has officially been ruled out for the Week 6 matchup with the Texans. Stevenson did not practice all week with a foot injury. Head coach Jerod Mayo said earlier on Friday that the Patriots do not view …

Dak Prescott threw an interception with 52 seconds remaining in the first half Sunday. The Cowboys quarterback and his favorite receiver, CeeDee Lamb, weren’t on the same page, something that has happened more often that the two would like this season. On the sideline after the play, NBC cameras showed slow motion video of Lamb saying something to Prescott. Prescott …

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers had another limited practice Friday as the team continued its preparations for Monday night’s game against the Bills. He was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain during the loss to the Vikings, not missing any snaps for treatment. “Same ankle, little bit of the hamstring . . . but no thoughts of any time he’ll miss on …

Last year, ABC televised all Monday Night Football games, due to Hollywood work stoppages. This year, ABC is adding more simulcasts because, frankly, pro football performs better than anything Hollywood can create. Via the Associated Press, six more games will be televised by ESPN and ABC. The extra games will happen on October 21 (Ravens at Buccaneers), November 4 (Buccaneers …