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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes undergoes successful surgery; rehab begins immediately (2025-12-16 02:17:21) [jump to this story] Rams | Davante Adams week-to-week (2025-12-16 02:16:20) [jump to this story] Commanders | Report: Jayden Daniels won't play again this season (2025-12-15 15:39:25) [jump to this story] |
Steelers | Patrick Queen leads club in tackles on MNF Tue Dec 16, 02:21 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Patrick Queen had a team-high 10 tackles, including nine solo, and two tackles for loss in a Week 15 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes undergoes successful surgery; rehab begins immediately Tue Dec 16, 02:17 AM
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL on Monday in Dallas, the team announced. Mahomes, who was injured during the Chiefs' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, also had a torn LCL repaired during the procedure, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. "Patrick Mahomes successfully underwent surgery in Dallas this evening with Dr. Dan Cooper to repair the tear in his left ACL," the Chiefs statement read. "Mahomes will begin his rehab process immediately."
| Footballguys view: It's rare for a player to have such a major surgery the day after his injury is sustained. Still, as evidenced by Mahomes beginning his rehab immediately, the three-time Super Bowl winner and Super Bowl MVP is determined to be back on the field as soon as he can in the hopes of starting the 2026 season. While the LCL can complicate recovery, it doesn't necessarily extend his rehab longer than nine months or so. That would be the middle of September or right up against the start of the 2026 season. |
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Rams | Davante Adams week-to-week Tue Dec 16, 02:16 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams (hamstring) is considered week-to-week because of a hamstring injury, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Adams went down in the fourth quarter Sunday and was unable to return to the game. McVay will provide another update when he addresses the media on Tuesday, likely giving a clearer timeline for Adams' return. Rapoport reported earlier in the day that "the hope is Adams will be able to return for the playoffs. This season, Adams leads the NFL with 14 touchdown receptions. He has 789 yards receiving on 60 receptions. He had played all 14 games before getting injured Sunday, but now stands to miss at least Thursday night's game against the Seahawks. |
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Bears | Rome Odunze considered week-to-week Tue Dec 16, 02:14 AM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) is considered week-to-week at this point because of his foot injury, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: This report comes after head coach Ben Johnson said "all options are on the table" regarding Odunze's foot injury and whether the team will shut him down for a stretch of time to get him healthy, ready for a potential playoff run. Johnson: "There may be a case that we need to protect him from himself a little bit so he can help us down the road." We'll be watching for more, but assuming he's week to week, it's unlikely to be this week. |
Rams | Colby Parkinson showing out in 2025 Tue Dec 16, 02:11 AM
Los Angeles Rams TE Colby Parkinson has six touchdowns in the past six games, including two scores in Week 15 against the Detroit Lions, and he is tied with WR Puka Nacua for second on the team in receiving touchdowns. He is also third in receptions (31), targets (38) and receiving yards (298) behind Nacua and WR Davante Adams. 'It's just been an enjoyable year,' Parkinson said Monday, Dec. 15. 'I really just want the team to do well and to play to the best of my abilities for the team, what that looks like.'
| Footballguys view: The second of Parkinson's two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Lions was his sixth in the past six games, surpassing the veteran tight end's total TDs in his first 5 1/2 NFL seasons. It's worth noting the Rams play the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night this week, and they've allowed the second-most fantasy points to tight ends this season. As Pro Football Focus suggests, Parkinson should not only be a top target off the waiver wire this week, but he can potentially be inserted straight into fantasy starting lineups. |
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Steelers | Jonnu Smith scores rare rushing TD Tue Dec 16, 02:11 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith had two receptions for 12 yards versus the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. Smith also had a 14-yard touchdown on his lone rushing attempt.
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Seahawks | Tory Horton might return this season Tue Dec 16, 02:10 AM
Seattle Seahawks WR Tory Horton (shin) remains on the Reserve/Injured list, but he could return this season. 'He's got some hurdles he's got to get over,' head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday, Dec. 15. 'We'll wait to see him get over those hurdles. But, if get gets over them, then we can get him back.'
| Footballguys view: Horton is eligible to return from injured reserve for Week 16, but it doesn't sound like that's in the cards. We'll be watching for more here, but with Rashid Shaheed finally gaining traction, it's not clear what kind of role the rookie would return to -- if that's what happens. |
Steelers | Three receptions for Pat Freiermuth Tue Dec 16, 01:56 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth caught three passes (on five targets) for 45 yards during the team's Week 15 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
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Steelers | Marquez Valdes-Scantling scores on MNF Tue Dec 16, 01:51 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a 19-yard touchdown reception on his lone target of the team's Week 15 win over the Miami Dolphins.
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Steelers | Adam Thielen totals one catch in Week 15 Tue Dec 16, 01:43 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Adam Thielen caught his only targeted pass for seven yards versus the Miami Dolphins in Week 15.
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Steelers | Nothing for Calvin Austin on MNF Tue Dec 16, 01:33 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin was targeted once and did not record a catch in Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins.
Link to story Steelers | DK Metcalf leads Steelers in receiving Tue Dec 16, 01:21 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf had three receptions (on three targets) for a team-high 55 yards and a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15.
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Steelers | Kenneth Gainwell racks up 126 yards Tue Dec 16, 01:07 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell had 13 carries for 80 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15. Gainwell added seven receptions for 46 yards.
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren ineffective versus Miami Tue Dec 16, 12:55 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (illness) ran the ball 12 times for 33 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15. He added 15 yards on three receptions.
Link to story Steelers | Aaron Rodgers efficient in win Tue Dec 16, 12:43 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 27 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15.
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Dolphins | Ten tackles for Tyrel Dodson Tue Dec 16, 12:36 AM
Miami Dolphins LB Tyrel Dodson had 10 tackles, including eight solo, against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15.
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Dolphins | Jordyn Brooks fills up the stat sheet Tue Dec 16, 12:31 AM
Miami Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks had 13 tackles (seven solo), a sack, and a pass defensed versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15.
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Dolphins | Big night for Darren Waller Tue Dec 16, 12:17 AM
Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller had seven receptions, 66 yards, and a pair of touchdowns in a Week 15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was targeted a game-high eight times.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com noted, Waller led the team in receptions and targets, and he was just a yard behind De'Von Achane for the team lead in receiving yards. Waller also was on the receiving end of both of Tua Tagovailoa's touchdown passes, recording six- and 13-yard scoring grabs in the fourth quarter. Waller has been productive and displayed a knack for the end zone on the rare occasions he's been healthy this season, and he'll head into a highly favorable Week 16 home matchup against the Bengals. |
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Dolphins | One catch for Malik Washington Tue Dec 16, 12:13 AM
Miami Dolphins WR Malik Washington caught his lone target for 10 yards versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15.
Link to story Dolphins | Jaylen Waddle settles for two grabs Tue Dec 16, 12:00 AM
Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle managed just two receptions (on four targets) for 26 yards in a Week 15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright limited to two touches Mon Dec 15, 11:45 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright had a two-yard run and a nine-yard reception in his only two touches against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15.
Link to story Dolphins | De'Von Achane tops 100 yards once again Mon Dec 15, 11:33 PM
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane ran the ball 12 times for 60 yards versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15. Achane also caught six passes (on six targets) for a team-high 67 yards in the loss.
Link to story Dolphins | Garbage time elevates Tua Tagovailoa Mon Dec 15, 11:14 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa completed 22 of 28 passes for 254 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15.
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Dolphins | Minkah Fitzpatrick exits with calf injury Mon Dec 15, 10:58 PM
Miami Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf) suffered a calf injury in the Week 15 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he was unable to return.
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Steelers | Isaac Seumalo leaves with triceps injury Mon Dec 15, 10:56 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Isaac Seumalo (triceps) left the Week 15 game against the Miami Dolphins due to a triceps injury and he was unable to return.
Link to story Rams | Monday practice report for Los Angeles Mon Dec 15, 10:45 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams (knee, hamstring), DE Braden Fiske (ankle) and S Jaylen McCollough (illness) did not practice Monday, Dec. 15, while OL Alaric Jackson (ankle), TE Nick Vannett (oblique) and WR Jordan Whittington (back) were listed as limited participants.
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Seahawks | Monday practice report for Seattle Mon Dec 15, 10:41 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (hamstring) did not practice Monday, Dec. 15 in a walkthrough. LB Demarcus Lawrence (quadriceps) and WR Cody White (abdomen) were listed as limited participants, while LB Derick Hall (finger), OT Abraham Lucas (neck), DE Michael Morris (knee), S Ty Okada (shoulder), DT Jarran Reed (wrist, thumb), DE Leonard Williams (wrist) and WR Dareke Young (quadriceps) were each listed as full participants.
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NFL | Tennessee's Arion Carter headed for the NFL Mon Dec 15, 10:37 PM
University of Tennessee LB Arion Carter announced Monday, Dec. 15 that he has opted out of the 2025 Music City Bowl and declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Penn State's Vega Ioane headed for NFL Draft Mon Dec 15, 10:34 PM
Penn State OG Vega Ioane has opted out of his team's bowl game, and he declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Keldric Faulk leaving Auburn for the NFL Mon Dec 15, 10:32 PM
Auburn defensive lineman Keldric Faulk officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft in a post on Instagram. He is projected as a first-round pick.
Link to story NFL | Arkansas WR Omega Blake declares for draft Mon Dec 15, 10:23 PM
University of Arkansas WR Omega Blake announced his intentions to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft on Monday, Dec. 15.
Link to story NFL | SMU's RJ Maryland heading to the draft Mon Dec 15, 10:20 PM
Southern Methodist TE RJ Maryland announced his intentions to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft on Monday, Dec. 15.
Link to story NFL | Antonio Williams leaves Clemson for NFL Mon Dec 15, 10:16 PM
Clemson WR Antonio Williams announced his intentions to enter the 2026 NFL Draft on Monday, Dec. 15.
Link to story NFL | Texas DB Michael Taaffe headed for NFL Mon Dec 15, 10:06 PM
University of Texas DB Michael Taaffe has opted out of the 2025 Citrus Bowl, announcing Monday, Dec. 15 that he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Ja'Kobi Lane declares for 2026 NFL Draft Mon Dec 15, 10:01 PM
Southern California WR Ja'Kobi Lane has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Lane posted 49 receptions for 745 yards, 15.2 yards per reception and four touchdowns in 2025. He had 12 receiving scores in 2024.
Link to story NFL | USC's Kamari Ramsey headed for draft Mon Dec 15, 09:56 PM
Southern California S Kamari Ramsey, a redshirt junior, announced his intention to enter the 2026 NFL Draft on Monday, Dec. 15. According to most projections, he is expected to be selected on Day 2 or 3 of the draft.
Link to story NFL | Myles Rowser declares for 2026 NFL Draft Mon Dec 15, 09:53 PM
Arizona State DB Myles Rowser officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft via his Instagram page on Monday, Dec. 15.
Link to story Dolphins | Ollie Gordon II questionable to return Mon Dec 15, 09:30 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II (ankle) left the Week 15 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter due to an ankle injury. He is questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Gordon had not found much success on the ground with limited carries early against the Steelers. He had two carries for 0 yards at the time of his injury. |
Seahawks | Eric Saubert agrees to extension Mon Dec 15, 09:20 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Eric Saubert agreed to a one-year contract extension. Financial terms were undisclosed. 'It means the world. These guys handled that whole situation with class, (me) being out with the injury,' Saubert said. 'For us to come to a deal like that, get another year here, I'm beyond blessed.'
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Seahawks | Charles Cross nursing hamstring issue Mon Dec 15, 09:02 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans. 'We're just trying to gather the info right now. Exhausting all options to see how fast we can get him back,' coach Mike Macdonald said Monday, Dec. 15, when asked about the availability of Cross for the Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18.
Link to story Rams | Ahkello Witherspoon's absence explained Mon Dec 15, 08:50 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon was a healthy scratch in Week 15 against the Detroit Lions, and defensive coordinator Chris Shula said Monday, Dec. 15 that it was a matchup-based decision. Shula was non-committal on whether Witherspoon would draw back in for the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Dec. 18.
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Rams | Rob Havenstein could be nearing return Mon Dec 15, 08:45 PM
Los Angeles Rams OT Rob Havenstein (ankle) is eligible to come off the Reserve/Injured list prior to the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Dec. 18, but the coaching staff hasn't decided if his 21-day window will open yet. Head coach Sean McVay is away from the team due to family obligations.
Link to story Rams | Tyler Higbee eligible to come off IR Mon Dec 15, 08:36 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee (ankle) is eligible to come off the Reserve/Injured list this week, although it's uncertain if he'll play in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Dec. 18.
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Steelers | Week 15 Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Mon Dec 15, 06:53 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared OG Andrus Peat, WR Roman Wilson, DL Brodric Martin, LB T.J. Watt, QB Will Howard and DT Derrick Harmon inactive for Week 15.
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Dolphins | Week 15 Miami Dolphins inactives Mon Dec 15, 06:52 PM
The Miami Dolphins have declared DB A.J. Green III, QB Quinn Ewers, DB Elijah Campbell, WR Tahj Washington, OT Larry Borom and DT Matthew Butler inactive for Week 15.
Link to story Steelers | Jaylen Warren set to play Mon Dec 15, 06:37 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (illness) is officially active for the Week 15 game.
Link to story Seahawks | Seattle returns Velus Jones to PS Mon Dec 15, 06:32 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Velus Jones Jr. reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 15, after being on the active roster for the Week 15 game.
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Jets | Adrian Martinez back on practice squad Mon Dec 15, 06:29 PM
New York Jets QB Adrian Martinez reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 15, after being on the active roster for the Week 15 game.
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Saints | Kevin Austin returns to practice squad Mon Dec 15, 06:28 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Kevin Austin reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 15, after being on the active roster for the Week 15 game.
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Chargers | LAC returns Dalevon Campbell to PS Mon Dec 15, 06:27 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Dalevon Campbell reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 15, after being on the active roster for the Week 15 game.
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