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Cardinals | Kyler Murray done in Arizona? Tue Jan 6, 01:35 AM

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is not expected to return to the Cardinals next season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who said that he believes the team is 'planning to move on' from Murray, regardless of who is hired as the next head coach.

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Steelers | DK Metcalf reinstated Tue Jan 6, 01:08 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf was removed from the Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner list on Monday, Jan. 5. Metcalf served a two-game suspension for an altercation with a fan.

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Colts | Coach hopes Daniel Jones returns Tue Jan 6, 01:00 AM

Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent QB Daniel Jones is a player head coach Shane Steichen hopes returns to the team next season, and Steichen said he believes Jones wants to re-sign with the team.

Footballguys view: The obvious potential complication here is the torn Achilles' Jones sustained on Dec. 7, which ended his season. But Jones on Monday -- less than a month out from the injury and ensuing surgery -- expressed optimism in his recovery timeline. Jones finished his season having completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,101 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions as Jones and Steichen forged the sort of quarterback-playcaller mind-meld that teams across the NFL constantly seek but don't always find. We'll be watching this situation closely in coming weeks.

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Browns | Shedeur Sanders' role uncertain Tue Jan 6, 12:53 AM

Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders made solid improvements this season but is still a work in progress, according to general manager Andrew Berry. Berry said he is not sure if the starting quarterback for next season is currently on the roster.

Footballguys view: Sanders completed 56.6 percent of his passes for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his eight appearances with seven starts. He put together his first fourth-quarter comeback and game-winning drive with Sunday's 20-18 victory over the Bengals. With a new coach coming, it remains to be seen how Sanders will be viewed as he competes with Dillon Gabriel, Deshaun Watson, and any newcomer who's brought into the mix.

Browns | Deshaun Watson expected to be on roster Tue Jan 6, 12:52 AM

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is expected to be on the 2026 roster at this point, but general manager Andrew Berry said the team will not need to make a final decision for a while.

Footballguys view: If Watson winds up being a part of the team in 2026, it will be interesting to see how Cleveland's new coach handles a potential competition between Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and any other quarterback the club acquires over the course of the offseason.

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Bengals | Joe Flacco not thinking retirement Tue Jan 6, 12:47 AM

Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent QB Joe Flacco said he is not considering retirement and hopes to play again next season.

Footballguys view: James Rapien of BengalsTalk.com reports that Flacco is open to returning to the Bengals, as long as the circumstances are right. He might want a chance to compete for a starting job with a team like the Dolphins, Cardinals, or Jets. Flacco went 1-5 for the Bengals, but he had 1,664 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. The Bengals being able to bring him back on a one-year deal to back up Joe Burrow would be the best-case scenario. Availability hasn't been Burrow's strength. Having Flacco ready to start a few weeks would be ideal for the Bengals.

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Bills | Matt Prater day-to-day Tue Jan 6, 12:45 AM

Buffalo Bills PK Matt Prater (quadriceps) is considered day-to-day because of his quadriceps injury, according to head coach Sean McDermott. McDermott said the team plans to try out kickers this week.

Footballguys view: McDermott said that the team will be working out kickers in order to have a backup plan in the event Prater is not able to play. The Bills released Michael Badgley last week when Prater was deemed healthy enough to return. McDermott did not say whether he's under consideration for a return.

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Buccaneers | Three sign Reserve/Future contracts Mon Jan 5, 07:43 PM

Free-agent WR Dennis Houston (Buccaneers), RB Josh Williams (Buccaneers) and RB Owen Wright (Buccaneers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Giants | Tanner Conner receives future deal Mon Jan 5, 07:38 PM

Free-agent TE Tanner Conner (Giants) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Giants Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Chiefs | Jimmy Holliday under contract Mon Jan 5, 07:33 PM

Free-agent WR Jimmy Holiday (Chiefs) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Cowboys | Parris Campbell receives Reserve/Future deal Mon Jan 5, 07:31 PM

Free-agent WR Parris Campbell (Cowboys) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Dallas Cowboys Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Cardinals | Bryson Green signs future deal Mon Jan 5, 07:11 PM

Free-agent WR Bryson Green (Cardinals) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Chiefs | Shane Buechele waived Mon Jan 5, 06:56 PM

Kansas City Chiefs QB Shane Buechele was waived Monday, Jan. 5.

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Broncos | Marcedes Lewis let go Mon Jan 5, 06:37 PM

Denver Broncos TE Marcedes Lewis was waived Monday, Jan. 5.

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Broncos | Sam Ehlinger signed to main roster Mon Jan 5, 06:37 PM

Denver Broncos practice squad QB Sam Ehlinger was signed to the 53-man roster Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Saints | Elijah Cooks receives future contract Mon Jan 5, 06:32 PM

Free-agent WR Elijah Cooks (Saints) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New Orleans Saints Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Ravens | Two players sign Reserve/Future deals Mon Jan 5, 06:04 PM

Free-agent WR Cornelius Johnson (Ravens) and FB Lucas Scott (Ravens) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Baltimore Ravens Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Jets | Jamaal Pritchett receives future contract Mon Jan 5, 06:01 PM

Free-agent WR Jamaal Pritchett (Jets) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Jets Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Raiders | Vegas signs five to Reserve/Future deals Mon Jan 5, 05:02 PM

Free-agent RB Chris Collier (Raiders), WR Phillip Dorsett (Raiders), TE Albert Okwuegbunam (Raiders), WR Brenden Rice (Raiders) and WR Justin Shorter (Raiders) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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NFL | Zachariah Branch entering draft Mon Jan 5, 05:01 PM

Georgia WR Zachariah Branch has announced that he will be entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

Lions | Detroit signs multiple players to future deals Mon Jan 5, 04:44 PM

Free-agent WR Malik Cunningham (Lions), TE Zach Horton (Lions), WR Jackson Meeks (Lions) and RB Jabari Small (Lions) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Detroit Lions Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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Falcons | Two players sign future deals Mon Jan 5, 04:37 PM

Free-agent WR Chris Blair (Falcons) and RB Carlos Washington Jr. (Falcons) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Titans | Four signed to Reserve/Future deals Mon Jan 5, 04:21 PM

Free-agent WR Hal Presley (Titans), WR Xavier Restrepo (Titans), RB Blake Watson and TE Joel Wilson (Titans) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Tennessee Titans Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Vikings | Minnesota signs four to future contracts Mon Jan 5, 04:11 PM

Free-agent WR Dontae Fleming (Vikings), WR Joaquin Davis (Vikings), WR Jeshaun Jones (Vikings) and TE Bryson Nesbit (Vikings) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Commanders | Two receivers sign future contracts Mon Jan 5, 03:53 PM

Free-agent WR Ja'Corey Brooks (Commanders) and WR Jacoby Jones (Commanders) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Washington Commanders Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

49ers | Ricky Pearsall dealing with injury Mon Jan 5, 03:46 PM

San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) recently aggravated the posterior cruciate ligament injury in his knee and will be reevaluated later in the week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Footballguys view: Pearsall's situation has remained tenuous since he returned from a right knee injury in Week 11. He reinjured his ankle and knee in Week 15 against Tennessee, missed the following week against Indianapolis, and then returned last week against Chicago. Saturday was Pearsall's eighth missed game. For the season, he had 36 receptions for 528 yards. He had four catches for 108 yards in the Week 1 meeting with Seattle. Kendrick Bourne and Demarcus Robinson move up in the rotation behind Jauan Jennings in Pearsall's absence. That will continue as needed.

Bengals | One-year extensions for six players Mon Jan 5, 03:43 PM

Cincinnati Bengals DE Isaiah Foskey, LB Joe Giles-Harris, TE Cam Grandy, LB Shaka Heyward, S PJ Jules and WR Mitchell Tinsley signed one-year contract extensions with the Bengals Monday, Jan. 5. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Bengals | Four players sign Reserve/Future deals Mon Jan 5, 03:35 PM

Free-agent RB Gary Brightwell (Bengals), QB Sean Clifford (Bengals), WR Xavier Johnson (Bengals) and WR Jordan Moore (Bengals) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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49ers | Jacob Cowing set to practice again Mon Jan 5, 03:20 PM

San Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) is expected to have his 21-day practice window opened this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Footballguys view: Cowing injured his hamstring in the preseason and went on injured reserve. The 49ers drafted Cowing in the fourth round in 2024, and he caught four passes for 80 yards in 15 games as a rookie, while averaging 8.8 yards on 28 punt returns. The 49ers could use the help at the position, with Brandon Aiyuk having missed the season, and with Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, and Jordan Watkins having missed time with injuries.

Browns | Cleveland signs four to future deals Mon Jan 5, 03:02 PM

Free-agent TE Sal Cannella (Browns), WR Luke Floriea (Browns), RB Ahmani Marshall (Browns) and TE Caden Prieskorn (Browns) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Cleveland Browns Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Colts | Five players signed future contracts Mon Jan 5, 03:00 PM

Free-agent RB Ulysses Bentley IV (Colts), QB Seth Henigan (Colts), TE Sean McKeon (Colts), WR Coleman Owen (Colts) and WR Eli Pancol (Colts) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Indianapolis Colts Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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Giants | Malik Nabers unsure about Week 1 status Mon Jan 5, 02:34 PM

New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) said he is not sure if he will be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season and it will depend on how his body feels leading up to the game.

Footballguys view: Nabers said he had "a lot messed up in my knee, which I was told was successfully operated on." He did not need a second surgery. Nabers has not decided where he'll rehab -- New York, in Dallas, where he underwent surgery, at home in Louisiana, or somewhere else. He said the foot injury that he dealt with last offseason has healed. Nabers has 127 catches for 1,475 yards and nine touchdowns in 19 career games. With a coaching change coming, Nabers' progress is something we'll be watching closely over the coming weeks.

Rams | Davante Adams on track for playoff game Mon Jan 5, 02:27 PM

Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams (hamstring) is expected to be available for the Wild Card playoff game, according to head coach Sean McVay.

Footballguys view: It seems that making sure to get Adams healthy for the postseason has been a priority. It also appears the mission is accomplished. Adams has been sidelined since aggravating a hamstring injury in Los Angeles' Dec. 14 victory over Detroit. Though he played just 14 games this season, Adams still finished with a league-leading 14 touchdowns, having caught 60 passes for 789 yards.

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Dolphins | Tua Tagovailoa open to fresh start Mon Jan 5, 02:14 PM

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa indicated that he is open to playing for a different team next season.

Footballguys view: When Tagovailoa was benched following a Dec. 15 loss to the Steelers, it seemed likely his time in Miami was coming to an end. Asked on Monday if he was hoping for a fresh start, Tagovailoa said, "That would be dope. I would be good with it." Tagovailoa is owed $54 million guaranteed in 2026. He could be released with a post-June 1 designation at the start of the new league year to split his $99.2 million cap charge over two years. Mike McDaniels' return as HC would all but guarantee Tua's departure. We'll watch for more on all this.

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Titans | Cam Ward has AC joint sprain Mon Jan 5, 12:31 PM

Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward (shoulder) suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder in the season finale and will not require surgery.

Footballguys view: The No. 1 pick of the 2025 draft, Ward started all 17 games of his rookie campaign. He gained momentum as the season went on. Ward finished the season having completed 60 percent of his passes for 3,169 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. He did not throw a pick in any of his last four starts and threw only one in his previous nine starts. He threw multiple TD passes in four of his last five. The Titans have started searching for their next head coach, who will be charged with getting the most out of Ward's development.

Bengals | CIN keeping HC and GM Mon Jan 5, 10:33 AM

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and general manager Duke Tobin will return in 2026.

Footballguys view: The Bengals missed the playoffs for the third straight season as franchise quarterback Joe Burrow missed nine games with turf toe, finishing 6-11. In seven seasons, Taylor has had two playoff appearances (2021, 2022) and is the only coach in franchise history to make multiple appearances in the conference championship game. With 116 games, he's the third-longest-tenured coach in franchise history. In seven years, Taylor has an overall record of 52-63-1 during the regular season and 5-2 in the postseason. Reports have suggested Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins all advocated for Taylor's return.

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Steelers | Jonnu Smith totals four yards Mon Jan 5, 02:59 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith had a two-yard reception and a two-yard run against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.

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Steelers | Pat Freiermuth racks up 51 yards Mon Jan 5, 02:47 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth caught three of five targeted passes for 51 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.

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Steelers | Five grabs for Marquez Valdes-Scantling Mon Jan 5, 02:39 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught five passes for 34 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. He was targeted seven times.

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Steelers | Adam Thielen totals 43 yards in win Mon Jan 5, 02:35 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Adam Thielen had three receptions (on six targets) for 43 yards versus the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.

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Commanders | Kliff Kingsbury not long for Washington? Mon Jan 5, 02:24 AM

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury may not return for a third season in his current post - regardless of whether he lands another job first - according to a source.

Footballguys view: While he's already been requested for an interview with the Titans, the reports began Saturday morning, when The Athletic reported that Washington has had internal conversations about potentially moving on from Kingsbury even without a head-coaching offer, citing a possible disconnect with general manager Adam Peters. Another source familiar with Washington's internal dynamics told longtime Commanders reporter Ben Standig the situation was "Intriguing theater." We'll be following this one closely, but it won't be surprising if Kingsbury is a candidate for multiple openings.

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Steelers | Calvin Austin catches game-winning TD pass Mon Jan 5, 02:21 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin had three receptions, 55 yards, and a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Steelers | Kenneth Gainwell leads team in receiving Mon Jan 5, 02:10 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell had five carries, 10 yards, and a touchdown during the team's Week 18 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Gainwell added eight receptions (on nine targets) for a team-high 64 yards.

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Browns | David Njoku would like to stay put Mon Jan 5, 01:59 AM

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku told reporters following the team's Week 18 win against the Cincinnati Bengals that he would like to remain with the team even as he is set to become a free agent this offseason.

Footballguys view: "I do (want to return to Cleveland), but it's not up to me," the 29-year-old said. Njoku has played 118 games, caught 384 catches for 4,062 yards with 34 touchdowns -- all as a member of the Browns, who drafted him in the first round in 2017. The team took a chance on a tight end with hopes that he could be a pivotal member of the offense for years to come. While the Browns fired HC Kevin Stefanski Monday, GM Andrew Berry will remain. That could work in Njoku's favor, although the emergence of Harold Fannin Jr. does not.

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Steelers | Jaylen Warren comes up just short of the century mark Mon Jan 5, 01:56 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren ran the ball 14 times for 66 yards in Week 18 versus the Baltimore Ravens. Warren also caught all five of his targets for 33 yards.

Steelers | Aaron Rodgers sets season high in passing Mon Jan 5, 01:43 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 31 of his 47 passes for 294 yards and a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Rodgers also had a 20-yard run.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan could land front-office job Mon Jan 5, 01:36 AM

Retired and former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan - now working as an analyst for CBS Sports - is being strongly considered for a high-profile, front-office role with the team, according to multiple sources. The role being discussed is reportedly similar to the special assistant to the owner and CEO position that Chris Spielman currently holds with the Detroit Lions.

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Ravens | Thirty-two yards for Isaiah Likely Mon Jan 5, 01:30 AM

Baltimore Ravens TE Isaiah Likely caught two passes for 32 yards in a Week 18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ravens | Mark Andrews finishes with 14 yards Mon Jan 5, 01:14 AM

Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews had two receptions (on three targets) for 14 yards in Week 18 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Ravens | Devontez Walker reels in a long TD Mon Jan 5, 01:06 AM

Baltimore Ravens WR Devontez Walker had two receptions, 46 yards, and a touchdown versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18.