Новости за 29.10.2021

Running back Austin Ekeler‘s not a sure bet to be in the lineup for the Chargers this weekend. Ekeler was out of practice for the second straight day on Friday and he’s listed as questionable to face the Patriots. Head coach Brandon Staley said that Ekeler’s hip began feeling sore after Wednesday’s practice, but that [more]

It’s unclear when Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith will be back on the football field, but he sounds optimistic that it’s coming this season. Smith, who is on injured reserve after back surgery, tweeted today that he has returned to Green Bay and plans to be back in action at Lambeau Field. “Just landed back [more]

The Rams won’t have left tackle Andrew Whitworth for Sunday’s game against the Texans. Whitworth has a knee injury that kept him out of practice all week. Rams coach Sean McVay said Friday that Whitworth had a recent treatment on his knee but shouldn’t be out long. Joe Noteboom is expected to replace Whitworth. Defensive [more]

With the Rams relocation litigation moving to trial, the period for conducting discovery has ended. That makes recent developments a little confusing, on the surface. According to Daniel Wallach, the St. Louis plaintiffs have filed formal notices to take the depositions of Rams owner Stan Kroenke and Chiefs owner Clark Hunt. Nothing prevents a party [more]

The 49ers ruled defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw out for this week on their injury report and head coach Kyle Shanahan ruled him out for the rest of the season at his press conference. Shanahan said that Kinlaw will have season-ending knee surgery. Kinlaw did not play last weekend and the decision to have the surgery [more]

Miles Bridges is an early favorite for Most Improved Player.

If the 49ers want to use quarterback Trey Lance against the Bears this weekend, he’ll be available. Lance did not get an injury designation on Friday’s injury report, which puts him on track to be on the active roster after missing last Sunday’s game with a knee injury. Lance last played when he started against [more]

Titans running back Darrynton Evans missed the first six games on injured reserve with a left knee injury. The team activated him six days ago, and he played six offensive snaps and two on special teams Sunday. It will stand as his only action of 2021. The Titans placed Evans on injured reserve a second [more]

Dak Prescott wants to play. He’s prepared to play. But will he play? The Cowboys quarterback said Thursday that a final decision on his availability won’t come until Saturday. So it comes as no surprise that the Cowboys list Prescott as questionable for Sunday Night Football. “We’re still very optimistic about it, and will see [more]

Jamaal Williams leads the Lions in rushing yards with 312 on 71 carries. D'Andre Swift leads the Lions in receptions with 42 for a team-leading 391 yards. Both Williams (thigh) and Swift (groin) are questionable for Sunday’s game. Swift was limited in all three practices this week, while Williams was added to the injury report [more]

The Jets have more hope of linebacker C.J. Mosley playing on Sunday than they do of having wide receiver Corey Davis in the lineup. Mosley did not play last weekend because of a hamstring injury, but he was able to practice this week and he’s listed as questionable to face the Bengals. Linebacker Quincy Williams [more]

The Jaguars placed defensive tackle Jay Tufele on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. He played 13 defensive snaps in his only action this season, a Week 5 loss to the Titans. Tufele injured his hand during pregame warmups in Week 6 against the Dolphins, didn’t play and underwent surgery. Jaguars coach Urban Meyer said [more]

Broncos linebacker Von Miller remained out of practice on Friday, but the Broncos aren’t ruling him out of Sunday’s game against Washington. Head coach Vic Fangio said that Miller will be listed as questionable. Miller hurt his ankle in Denver’s Week Seven Thursday night loss to the Browns. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy also did not [more]

Friday brought a hopeful development for Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney‘s chances of playing against the Chiefs on Monday night. Toney was listed as a limited practice participant as he works his way back from an ankle injury. Toney did not play in last Sunday’s win over the Panthers and did not take part in [more]

The Steelers will likely be without a pair of veteran contributors when they take on the Browns this Sunday. Tight end Eric Ebron (hamstring) has been ruled out for the contest. He was limited in Thursday’s practice and did not participate on Friday. Edge rusher Melvin Ingram (groin) is doubtful. He didn’t practice on Friday [more]

The Bears activated outside linebacker Robert Quinn and right tackle Elijah Wilkinson from the COVID-19 reserve list earlier Friday. But they have placed right tackle Germain Ifedi on the list. Ifedi is on injured reserve since injuring his knee in Week 4. But the Bears’ recent COVID-19 cluster is concerning. Bears head coach Matt Nagy [more]

Word early this week was that Bears linebacker Khalil Mack would miss Sunday’s game against the 49ers and it became official on Friday. Mack was ruled out after missing practice all week. The report about Mack also indicated that he could go on injured reserve, but head coach Matt Nagy told reporters that the decision [more]

Titans wide receiver Julio Jones is back on the shelf with a hamstring injury. Jones missed two games earlier this season because of his hamstring, but returned to play the last two weeks. He’s been out of practice this week, however, and the Titans ruled him out for Sunday’s game against the Colts on Friday. [more]

It looks like there’s a good chance the Colts will have a pair of significant offensive contributors back for Sunday’s divisional matchup with the Titans. According to multiple reporters, receiver T.Y. Hilton (quad), cornerback Xavier Rhodes (calf), and right tackle Braden Smith (foot/thumb) are all questionable for Week Eight. Hilton missed last week’s game after [more]

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson would like to leave the Rams before Tuesday’s trade deadline and the Rams are open to making it happen. NFL Media reported that the Rams and Jackson have agreed to look for a trade in the coming days. Jackson signed a one-year deal with the Rams this offseason. Rams head coach [more]

You could see it coming a mile away, but it's still exciting to imagine Xavi in charge of Barcelona.

With rookie quarterback Zach Wilson sidelined for the next two to four weeks with a PCL sprain, the Jets traded for veteran QB Joe Flacco on Monday. Mike White will start for New York on Sunday, but after that Flacco seems likely to be the next man up in his return to the organization. Speaking [more]

The NASCAR Xfinity Series finalizes its Championship 4 Saturday at Martinsville Speedway (6 p.m. ET, NBCSN). Here's what you need to know.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur sounded like he was expecting bad news about tight end Robert Tonyan‘s knee injury after Thursday night’s win and it came on Friday. Tonyan’s agent Jack Bechta announced that his client has suffered a torn left ACL. The injury will end Tonyan’s season. Tonyan had three catches for 49 yards [more]

Running back Mark Ingram‘s return to New Orleans could last beyond the end of this season. Field Yates of ESPN reports that Ingram signed a one-year extension with the Texans before his trade to the Saints became official. The Saints sent a seventh-round pick to Houston for his services. The deal is worth up to [more]