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  Bills | Bills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Damar Hamlin 'likely' to keep starting job    Wed Nov 4, 02:17 AM

The Bills have released S C.J. Gardner-Johnson after he served a one-game suspension for spitting in the direction of Raiders TE Brock Bowers. NFL Network reported on Tuesday that the decision was driven more by inconsistency in Gardner-Johnson's performances than by the spitting incident. Gardner-Johnson started Buffalo's first six games after joining the team in the offseason, recording 26 tackles, two passes defended and one interception. Bills S Damar Hamlin replaced him in the starting lineup for Sunday's 36-10 win over the Ravens and is likely to retain his place.

  Cowboys | Rookie S Caleb Downs in concussion protocol ahead of Week 9 at Colts    Mon Nov 2, 03:58 PM

Cowboys rookie S Caleb Downs is in the concussion protocol, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Monday.

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  Texans | Reed Blankenship still in concussion protocol, also had left hand surgery    Mon Nov 2, 12:47 PM

Texans S Reed Blankenship remains in the concussion protocol and also had surgery on his left hand not long after the Jaguars game, per a source. The Texans will see how he progresses through the week.

  DJ Turner II's injury 'MASSIVE' for thin secondary as Ward picks on Josh Newton for TD    Sun Nov 1, 04:06 PM

Bengals CB DJ Turner II's injury is "MASSIVE given the depth issues in this secondary" for Cincinnati. Titans QB Cam Ward picked on Bengals CB Josh Newton for a touchdown in Sunday's game, with Newton never turning around to look for the ball.

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  Cowboys | Caleb Downs ruled out, being evaluated for a concussion    Sun Nov 1, 03:44 PM

Cowboys S Caleb Downs has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. He is being evaluated for a concussion.

  Lions | Brian Branch ruled out vs. Vikings with a concussion    Sun Nov 1, 02:55 PM

Lions S Brian Branch has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a concussion. Branch will now have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can return.

  Browns | Denzel Ward shadows DK Metcalf with Tyson Campbell sidelined    Sun Nov 1, 02:50 PM

Browns CB Denzel Ward followed Steelers WR DK Metcalf to open the second half of Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. The move comes with Browns CB Tyson Campbell sidelined.

  Lions | Brian Branch ruled out for second half vs. Vikings    Sun Nov 1, 02:50 PM

Lions S Brian Branch was ruled out for the second half of Sunday's Week 8 game against the Vikings. Branch went to the locker room earlier in the game after a helmet-to-helmet collision with teammate DE D.J. Wonnum.

  Browns | Tyson Campbell questionable with neck injury, possible concussion    Sun Nov 1, 02:46 PM

Browns CB Tyson Campbell is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers with a neck injury and a possible concussion. Campbell was slow to get up after a big hit on Steelers WR Germie Bernard and eventually walked off to the blue tent with trainers.

  Browns | Tyson Campbell slow to get up, goes to blue tent after hit on Bernard    Sun Nov 1, 02:27 PM

Browns CB Tyson Campbell was slow to get up after delivering a big hit on Steelers WR Germie Bernard during Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. Campbell eventually walked off to the blue medical tent with trainers.

  Lions | D.J. Wonnum carted off, Brian Branch also leaves after collision with teammate    Sun Nov 1, 02:23 PM

Lions DE D.J. Wonnum was carted off after colliding with teammate S Brian Branch late in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings. Both players had to be taken off the field after the collision.

  Lions | D.J. Wonnum carted off, Brian Branch to locker room after helmet-to-helmet collision    Sun Nov 1, 02:23 PM

Lions DE D.J. Wonnum was carted off late in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings after he and S Brian Branch hit each other helmet-to-helmet while trying to bring down WR Justin Jefferson on a catch. Branch was able to walk off the field but went to the locker room for further examination. The Vikings led the Lions 7-3 with two minutes remaining in the second quarter.

  Chiefs | Rookie CB Mansoor Delane downgraded to out for Week 8 at Denver    Sat Oct 31, 04:03 PM

The Chiefs downgraded rookie CB Mansoor Delane to out with a shoulder injury on Saturday for Sunday's game at the Broncos. Delane was added to the injury report Thursday as a non-participant after hurting his shoulder in Wednesday's practice. He dealt with a shoulder injury in training camp and aggravated it in Week 1. The first-round pick has 27 tackles, an interception and five passes defensed in five games this season.

  Chargers | Derwin James Jr. placed on injured reserve    Sat Oct 31, 04:00 PM

The Chargers placed S Derwin James Jr. on injured reserve on Saturday. James had already been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Rams with a hamstring injury after suffering a setback in his rehab. In corresponding moves, the team signed CB Isas Waxter to the active roster and elevated CB Kaiir Elam from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

  Chargers | Derwin James ruled out for Week 8 at Rams    Fri Oct 30, 04:17 PM

Chargers S Derwin James Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 8 game at the Rams with a hamstring injury. James suffered a setback in his rehab earlier this week and was described as likely to land on injured reserve.

  Lions | Kerby Joseph eased back into practice, 'real practice' planned for next week    Fri Oct 30, 03:27 PM

Lions S Kerby Joseph returned to practice this week after the team opened his 21-day window to return from the PUP list; he has not played since Week 6 last season because of a knee injury. Joseph has done mostly individual and side work, taking part in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before working off to the side on Friday. "We haven't taken any team reps. It's all been individual in group, but he's handled that well," head coach Dan Campbell said on Friday. "And then next week we'll have him in real practice. That'll be the plan."

  Cardinals | Budda Baker on trade speculation: 'I just live in the present'    Fri Oct 30, 02:09 PM

Cardinals S Budda Baker said on Friday that he is not concerned with speculation that he could be a trade candidate ahead of the November 10 trade deadline. "I just live in the present, like today having a great time with (the media), and going to have a great Friday practice," Baker said. "I'm going to just focus on playing the Dallas Cowboys at their stadium." Baker told ESPN he had not asked for a trade but had not asked not to be traded either; he is under contract through 2027 and already has a career-best 3.5 sacks this season.

  Panthers | Will Lee III exits with 'a pretty good hamstring' as Panthers CB injuries mount    Fri Oct 30, 01:21 AM

Panthers rookie CB Will Lee III left Thursday's 27-19 loss to the Packers with what head coach Dave Canales called "a pretty good hamstring" and did not return. Lee, who has started since Week 4, was hurt on a 53-yard completion to Christian Watson and was replaced by Chau Smith-Wade for the rest of the game. Carolina is also without CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, who are on injured reserve, and Akayleb Evans, who was placed on IR this week. Canales said second-year CB Corey Thornton is "going to get that opportunity real soon."

  Chiefs | Rookie CB Mansoor Delane added to injury report, misses Thursday practice    Thu Oct 29, 06:08 PM

Chiefs rookie CB Mansoor Delane was added to the injury report on Thursday and did not participate in practice because of a shoulder injury. The report indicates Delane injured the shoulder in Wednesday's practice. He dealt with a shoulder injury in training camp and aggravated it in Week 1.

  Packers | Keisean Nixon added to injury report, questionable for Thursday night    Thu Oct 29, 02:00 PM

Packers CB Keisean Nixon has been listed as questionable for Thursday night's home game against the Panthers with a shoulder injury. The Packers made the late change to their injury report on Thursday.

  Ravens | Kyle Hamilton back at practice Thursday after knee scare    Thu Oct 29, 12:54 PM

Ravens S Kyle Hamilton was back at practice on Thursday. Hamilton walked off the practice field with a brace on his right knee on Wednesday. Baltimore visits the Bills on Sunday.

  Chargers | Derwin James suffered 'setback' in rehab, could go on IR    Wed Oct 28, 06:16 PM

Chargers S Derwin James Jr. (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said earlier Wednesday that James had a setback in his rehab and could potentially go on injured reserve.

  Broncos | Pat Surtain II full on Wednesday, 'really good sign' for return vs. Chiefs    Wed Oct 28, 05:52 PM

Broncos CB Pat Surtain II (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. His full session is a "really good sign" for his potential return for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Surtain was ruled out for the Broncos' Thursday night game against the Seahawks two weeks ago with the ankle injury.

  Lions | Kerby Joseph returns to practice as Lions open 21-day PUP window    Wed Oct 28, 05:07 PM

Lions S Kerby Joseph returned to the practice field on Wednesday for the first time this season as the team opened his 21-day window to come off the PUP list. Joseph has not played in a game since Week 6 last season because of a knee injury and still has to get back into game shape and make sure the knee responds positively. Head coach Dan Campbell said Joseph has "checked all those boxes" in his rehab, adding, "the rest is just how does he react to football, movement skills of true football with real bodies and the intensity of it."

  Rams | Trent McDuffie returning to practice as limited participant Wednesday    Wed Oct 28, 05:04 PM

Rams CB Trent McDuffie will return to practice on Wednesday as a limited participant. It will be his first action since he hurt his groin nearly two weeks ago.

  49ers | 49ers officially acquire DeForest Buckner, release CB Jack Jones    Wed Oct 28, 05:04 PM

The 49ers officially announced on Wednesday that they have acquired DT DeForest Buckner from the Colts for a 2027 fourth-round pick. To make room on the roster, San Francisco released CB Jack Jones.

  Ravens | Kyle Hamilton walks off practice field with brace on right knee    Wed Oct 28, 03:01 PM

Ravens S Kyle Hamilton walked off the practice field with a brace on his right knee on Wednesday. Hamilton was limited by a groin injury earlier this month before returning to full practice on Thursday, October 8.

  Buccaneers | Bowles says Antoine Winfield Jr. 'questionable' for Week 8    Mon Oct 26, 02:52 PM

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that S Antoine Winfield Jr. is questionable for Week 8 against the Falcons.

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  Seahawks | Nick Emmanwori 'expected to go' Sunday night vs. Chiefs    Sun Oct 25, 09:55 AM

Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (hip) is expected to play in Sunday night's game against the Chiefs, according to sources. Emmanwori is listed as questionable for the Week 7 matchup.

  Cardinals | Budda Baker 'expected to play' Sunday vs. Broncos    Sun Oct 25, 09:52 AM

Cardinals S Budda Baker (groin/illness), listed as questionable, is expected to play against the Broncos on Sunday.

  Seahawks | Seahawks elevate Trevon Diggs, Jimmy Ciarlo for Sunday night vs. Chiefs    Sat Oct 24, 04:22 PM

The Seahawks elevated CB Trevon Diggs and LB Jimmy Ciarlo from the practice squad on Saturday for Sunday night's Week 7 game against the Chiefs. Seattle has ruled out LBs Drake Thomas and Chazz Surratt, while DEs DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu and LB Connor O'Toole are questionable. The Seahawks also activated RG Anthony Bradford from injured reserve and waived WR Montorie Foster Jr. to make room.

  Falcons | Falcons activate CB A.J. Terrell ahead of Week 7    Sat Oct 24, 04:18 PM

The Falcons activated CB A.J. Terrell Jr. on Saturday. The team also placed Michael Jerrell on injured reserve and signed DE Drake Jackson to the active roster.

  Lions | Lions activate Brian Branch, set for 2026 debut Sunday vs. Packers    Sat Oct 24, 04:09 PM

The Lions activated S Brian Branch on Saturday. The Pro Bowl safety has not played since tearing his Achilles on Dec. 4 and is set to make his 2026 season debut on Sunday against the Packers.

  Giants | Paulson Adebo expected back from IR Sunday as Greg Newsome II sits    Fri Oct 23, 09:44 PM

Giants CB Paulson Adebo (knee) is expected to be activated off injured reserve after missing the past five games and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Houston. His return will coincide with the loss of CB Greg Newsome II (concussion). "He's ready to go," head coach John Harbaugh said on Friday. "He's a legit corner. He's a cover corner, he tackles... I think he's finally probably healthy and ready to go. I can't wait to see it. It looks like it's going to be Sunday." Adebo lost his starting job to Deonte Banks in training camp.

  Cardinals | Budda Baker questionable for Sunday vs. Broncos    Fri Oct 23, 05:21 PM

Cardinals S Budda Baker is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos with groin and illness issues. Baker was also listed as questionable with a groin injury for last Sunday's game at the Rams.

  Seahawks | Nick Emmanwori questionable for Sunday night vs. Chiefs    Fri Oct 23, 04:46 PM

Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (hip) is questionable for Sunday night's Week 7 game against the Chiefs, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Friday.

  Lions | Brian Branch questionable for Sunday vs. Packers    Fri Oct 23, 04:07 PM

Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Packers. Branch was a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, and Detroit expects him to have a 'big role' when he returns.

  Lions | No snap count for Brian Branch vs. Packers, expected to have 'big role' in return    Thu Oct 22, 12:44 PM

Lions S Brian Branch will not be on a snap count in Sunday's game against the Packers. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said Thursday he expects Branch to have a significant impact on the Lions defense in his return.

  Lions | Brian Branch full on estimated report, 'shouldn't be any issues' for Packers game    Wed Oct 21, 03:54 PM

Lions S Brian Branch was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report. Branch, who was designated for return from injured reserve last Friday, is not expected to have any issues for Sunday's game against the Packers.

  Bills | C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended one game for spitting at Brock Bowers    Mon Oct 19, 02:57 PM

The NFL has suspended Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson one game, and he can appeal. Gardner-Johnson was ejected late in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Raiders for spitting at Raiders TE Brock Bowers, and the penalty on the play helped set up a Raiders field goal. Gardner-Johnson apologized for the incident.

  Lions | Brian Branch will be 'pushed' in practice to gauge how much he can play vs. Packers    Mon Oct 19, 12:08 PM

Lions S Brian Branch will be pushed in practice this week so the team can get an idea of how much he could play, head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday. Branch was designated for return from injured reserve on Friday, and the Lions had been targeting their Week 7 game against the Packers on Sunday, October 25, for his return.

  Cowboys | Caleb Downs playing the nickel, Markquese Bell at safety    Sun Oct 18, 08:28 PM

Cowboys rookie S Caleb Downs played the nickel on Sunday at Green Bay, with S Markquese Bell lining up at safety. It was one of several changes to the Dallas defense's starting lineup.

  Bills | C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting toward Brock Bowers, could face suspension    Sun Oct 18, 05:47 PM

Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson was disqualified from Sunday's game against the Raiders after spitting in the direction of Raiders TE Brock Bowers. Gardner-Johnson could face a one-game suspension.

  Browns | Grant Delpit down on the field after Zay Flowers jet sweep    Sun Oct 18, 01:08 PM

Browns S Grant Delpit went down on the field after a Zay Flowers jet sweep during Sunday's game against the Ravens. No details on the nature of the injury or his status were immediately available.

  Cardinals | Budda Baker questionable for Sunday at Rams    Fri Oct 16, 04:56 PM

Cardinals S Budda Baker is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams with a groin injury.

  Lions | Brian Branch designated for return from injured reserve    Fri Oct 16, 04:31 PM

Lions S Brian Branch has been designated for return from injured reserve. The Lions opened three roster spots on Friday by placing OL Ben Bartch, WR Tom Kennedy and LB Devin White on injured reserve during their bye week, and Branch and C Cade Mays could take two of those slots.

  Chargers | Derwin James ruled out for Week 6 at Chiefs    Fri Oct 16, 03:12 PM

Chargers S Derwin James Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 6 game at the Chiefs, the team announced on Friday.

  Cardinals | Budda Baker 'could be a very real trade candidate over the next month'    Fri Oct 16, 01:54 PM

Cardinals S Budda Baker "could be a very real trade candidate over the next month." The eight-time Pro Bowler's future in Arizona was discussed alongside DE Josh Sweat as potential next players to be traded, following the Cardinals' trade of WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans. Baker limped off with an apparent left knee injury against the Lions on Sunday.

  Buccaneers | Bowles confirms Antoine Winfield Jr. out vs. Steelers    Fri Oct 16, 12:51 PM

Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. is out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed on Friday. Winfield has been recovering from a rib fracture.

  Buccaneers | Antoine Winfield Jr. out vs. Steelers, working with trainer 'a good sign for next week'    Fri Oct 16, 11:10 AM

Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ribs) looks set to be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Winfield was working on the side with a trainer on Friday, which is "a good sign for next week." He suffered a fractured rib and was given a 2-to-4 week timeline on Monday, October 5.