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Morris Bradshaw, who spent decades with the Raiders as a player and then an administrator, has died at the age of 72, the team announced Friday. “With deep sadness, the Raiders Family is mourning the loss of Morris Bradshaw, a former player, longtime administrator, and a treasured friend to the entire Raider Nation,” the team wrote in a statement. “The …

The Lions list linebacker Alex Anzalone as questionable to return this week. Anzalone returned to practice this week, opening his 21-day window. He has not played since Week 11 when he broke his forearm. “He’s earned enough to be able to practice today,” coach Dan Campbell said Friday, via Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. “So, I thought he looked …

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said his team would be resting starters for this weekend’s matchup against the Broncos and his team’s injury report reflects that. Kansas City announced quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle), defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf), and cornerback Trent McDuffie (knee) are doubtful with their respective injuries. Linebacker Nick Bolton, running back Kareem Hunt, defensive end George Karlaftis, …

Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley won’t have to deal with Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner during Sunday’s road game. Gardner has been ruled out for the Jets’ season finale with the hamstring injury that’s been bothering him for several weeks. He also missed the Week 14 game between the teams in Miami. Gardner was a first-team All-Pro in his first two seasons, …

The 49ers officially ruled out quarterback Brock Purdy for the season finale against the Cardinals. Purdy has a right elbow contusion and nerve inflammation. Josh Dobbs will start with Brandon Allen as his backup. “He just got dinged on the elbow. It caused some numbness,” 49ers General Manager John Lynch said Friday. “And so, everything’s all right. Brock’s going to …

Wide receiver Ladd McConkey is on track to play for the Chargers in Sunday’s game against the Raiders. McConkey was a full participant in practice on Friday and he has no injury designation for Week 18. He missed practice due to a toe injury on Wednesday and he was limited on Thursday. The Chargers will be without a couple of …

49ers vs. Cardinals injury report: Deebo out; Kittle questionable originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers will be missing several of their stars heading into their season finale against the Arizona Cardinals. After missing practice all week, Deebo Samuel will miss the team’s Week 18 game. The wideout injured his wrist and ribs in Monday …

Pats special teams coordinator has refreshing response to fans booing originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Multiple New England Patriots players voiced their displeasure with fans booing and chanting “Fire (Jerod) Mayo” during last week’s 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer, however, empathizes with those fed up with the team’s continued struggles. Speaking to …

49ers rookie Pearsall excited for special homecoming vs. Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ final game of the 2024 NFL season against the Arizona Cardinals will be a homecoming for Ricky Pearsall. The rookie grew up in the Phoenix area and will have a large faction of supporters in the stands to see …

USATSI With just one day of games remaining in the 2024 regular season, it’s almost time to move into offseason mode for 18 of the NFL’s 32 teams. Realistically, some of them have already done so — especially those that have made changes at the head coach or general manager positions. And because it’s what we do here, we’re going …

Patriots-Bills injury report: Maye questionable, Polk ruled out for Week 18 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ 2024 season will end Sunday against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium, and we still don’t know how much Drake Maye will play. The rookie quarterback has started the last 11 games for the Patriots, and offensive coordinator Alex …

Linebacker DJ Johnson won’t be available for the Panthers on Sunday. The team ruled Johnson out for personal reasons on Friday and later announced that he suffered a concussion in a car accident. He has been placed on the non-football injury list ahead of their game against the Falcons. The Panthers also ruled out linebacker Amare Barno (shoulder), cornerback Jaycee …

Why Shanahan initially was concerned about Purdy’s injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full “Game Plan” interview with Kyle Shanahan at 9 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area. Kyle Shanahan initially was concerned that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had seriously injured his elbow against the Detroit Lions. The San Francisco coach …

Rams starting receiver Puka Nacua (17) and Cooper Kupp will not play against the Seahawks in the regular-season finale. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) With the Rams having clinched a playoff spot, quarterback Matthew Stafford, receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, running back Kyren Williams, left tackle Alaric Jackson and right guard Kevin Dotson will be held out of …

Quarterback Start: Michael Penix, Falcons We’re doing it again with Penix. The Falcons’ team total sits at 28 points. They get a Carolina defense that ranks 31st in EPA per dropback allowed and has given up the third-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Atlanta dialed up an extremely conservative approach in Penix’s first start, logging a -11% pass rate over …