NFL NEWS Centerpiece Key watching points for Bucs-Cowboys 'TNF' tilt Okada: Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Headline Stack NEWS NFL+ MY TEAM Week 5 picks: Can Bucs upset Cowboys tonight? 49ers or Seahawks in heated rivalry? Week 5 picks: Can TB upset DAL tonight? SF-SEA winner? Top 10 defensive rookies at quarter mark: Which LB claims No. 1 spot? Top 10 defensive rookies at quarter mark: LB at No. 1 Broncos' Payton increasing involvement in play-calling after slow start for Nix and Co. DEN’s Payton increasing play-calling involvement in Wk 5 Bears coach Ben Johnson can be an unapologetic agitator. Just ask the Packers Bears coach Ben Johnson can be an unapologetic agitator. Just ask the Packers QB rankings, 1-32: Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford slip out of top 10 QB rankings, 1-32: Burrow, Stafford exit top 10 Another Commanders season is unraveling. How did they get here? Another Commanders season is unraveling. How did they get here? Heyward won't 'apologize' for sideline outburst in Steelers' loss to Browns Heyward won't 'apologize' for sideline outburst in Wk 4 loss Pats WR Chism takes high road in response to Bills DB Gardner-Johnson's comments Chism takes high road after Gardner-Johnson’s trash talk Joey Porter Jr.'s Cowboys debut was decent. Expect more vs. Bucs Joey Porter Jr.'s Cowboys debut was decent. Expect more vs. Bucs Roundup: Cowboys activate Tyler Smith for ‘TNF’; Bears RB misses practice again News roundup: Latest signings, cuts, injury updates More News Chevron Right ALL NEWS NEWS Broncos' Payton increasing involvement in play-calling after slow start for Nix and Co. Denver coach Sean Payton will be more "heavily involved" in play-calling in Week 5, NFL Network and ESPN reported Thursday. about 1 hour ago NEWS Roundup: Cowboys activate Tyler Smith for ‘TNF’; Bears RB misses practice again NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. about 5 hours ago NEWS Pats WR Chism takes high road in response to Bills DB Gardner-Johnson's comments Following the Patriots' victory over the Bills, Buffalo defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson derided New England's Efton Chism as a practice-squad player who won't be heard from again. Chism has since responded in the typical Patriot Way. about 5 hours ago NEWS Heyward won't 'apologize' for sideline outburst in Steelers' loss to Browns The Steelers' Week 4 loss might feel like it happened weeks ago at this point, but their veterans are still answering questions for their demonstrative conduct during the defeat in Cleveland. about 7 hours ago NEWS Who's out? Who's questionable? Injury report for Bucs-Cowboys on 'TNF' NFL.com tracks player statuses for all 15 games in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. Fans can stream live local and primetime games on mobile with NFL+. about 22 hours ago NEWS NFL, NFLPA clarify celebrations 'imitating drinking' not considered violations The NFL and NFL Players Association clarified on Wednesday that "recent celebrations imitating drinking a beverage" will not be considered a violation. about 22 hours ago NEWS HC Ryans taking over defensive play-calling amid Texans' 0-4 start Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Wednesday he is assuming defensive play-calling duties from coordinator Matt Burke following an 0-4 start to the season. about 24 hours ago NEWS NFL trade grades: Ravens, Eagles each get high marks in Jurgens deal NFL.com's Kevin Patra grades every trade made since the start of the 2026 regular season until Nov. 10's trade deadline. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS Trade! Ravens acquire Jurgens from Eagles in pick swap that includes ‘28 2nd-rounder The Philadelphia Eagles traded center Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round selection and a 2028 second-rounder, the teams announced Wednesday. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS Players of the Week: McMillan, Maye offensive honorees; pick-6 hero gets nod Carolina second-year wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and New England third-season quarterback Drake Maye earned top offensive honors for their Week 4 performances. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS Vikings sign OBJ to practice squad as WR reunites with O'Connell Minnesota is adding Odell Beckham Jr. to its practice squad. The WR was released by the Giants after Week 3. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Giants’ Nabers (knee) doesn’t practice; Saints’ Shough (left hand) limited NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS Edelman: Catch like Chism's game-winner can 'start someone's career' Patriots receiver Efton Chism III splashed into the national spotlight with a one-handed game-winning touchdown Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS Leonhard on Bills defense: If we complain about home noise, 'we are (expletive)' The Buffalo Bills defense has struggled out of the gate, allowing 26.75 points per game over the first four tilts. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS 'All-time Eagle' Johnson announces retirement from NFL amid 14th year Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL four weeks into his 14th season in the NFL. Oct 06, 2026 NEWS Report: Seahawks opt against signing RB Mixon following physical Joe Mixon's return to NFL action will have to wait. The Seattle Seahawks have decided to not sign the veteran running back to their practice squad following a physical, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday. Oct 06, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Giants WR out for year; Former TD leader tries out with Patriots NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Oct 06, 2026 NEWS NFLN: Lamar Jackson dealing with ankle sprain, outside chance to play in Wk 5 Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is dealing with an ankle sprain he suffered in Week 4 and has only an outside chance to play in Week 5, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Oct 06, 2026 NEWS Falcons 'a whole different team' with Michael Penix Jr. at QB The Atlanta Falcons have averaged 40 points per game over the past two contests since Michael Penix Jr. returned from his ACL injury. Oct 06, 2026 NEWS What We Learned: Takeaways from Falcons' Monday night win over rival Saints Bijan Robinson, Falcons blast past Saints on Monday night, and NFL.com's Bobby Kownack delivers his takeaways from the NFC South showdown. Oct 06, 2026 NEWS Saquon (hamstring) considered week to week, avoids long-term injury Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is considered week to week with a hamstring injury, which he sustained in Week 4's loss to the Rams, NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported Monday night. Oct 06, 2026 NEWS Seahawks 'going through process' of signing RB Mixon to practice squad The Seahawks are signing running back Joe Mixon, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Monday. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Mixon will start out on Seattle's practice squad once he completes his medical exam. Oct 05, 2026 NEWS Week 4 Monday night inactives: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints The official inactives for Falcons-Saints on "Monday Night Football." Oct 05, 2026 NEWS NFL suspends 2 officials for 'unprofessional conduct' toward players in Sunday's games The NFL confirmed on Monday that it has suspended two officials who were involved in incidents with players during games on Sunday. Oct 05, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Cards '23 first-rounder out for season; DE Marcus Davenport retires NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Oct 05, 2026 See All Chevron Right LATEST ANALYSIS NEWS Week 5 picks: Can Bucs upset Cowboys tonight? 49ers or Seahawks in heated rivalry? Can rookie QB Jalon Daniels get the Buccaneers their first win tonight with an upset of Dak Prescott's Cowboys? Who takes the latest installment of 49ers-Seahawks on Sunday? Can the Bills get back on track by knocking off the Rams on Monday night? Check out the Week 5 game picks! about 2 hours ago NEWS Top 10 defensive rookies at quarter mark: Which LB claims No. 1 spot? At the quarter mark of the 2026 NFL season, who are the best rookies on defense? Gennaro Filice provides a top-10 ranking that's littered with linebackers, including former Ohio State teammates Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese. Which second-level stud claims the No. 1 spot? about 3 hours ago NEWS Top 10 offensive rookies at quarter mark: AFC team has 4 representatives At the quarter mark of the 2026 season, which NFL newbies have made the best first impression? Lance Zierlein ranks his top 10 offensive rookies through Week 4. about 22 hours ago NEWS NFL trade grades: Ravens, Eagles each get high marks in Jurgens deal NFL.com's Kevin Patra grades every trade made since the start of the 2026 regular season until Nov. 10's trade deadline. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS QB rankings, 1-32: Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford slip out of top 10 Which passers exit the top 10 in Nick Shook's QB rankings to make room for the rising C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS 3 must-know subplots for TB-DAL: Will undrafted rookie shred Cowboys D on TNF? Will Dak Prescott continue to cook? Can rookie Jalon Daniels shred Dallas' leaky defense? In advance of Thursday's game between the Buccaneers and Cowboys, Dan Parr provides three storylines you need to know. Oct 07, 2026 See More Analysis Chevron Right NEWS ROUNDUP NEWS Roundup: Cowboys activate Tyler Smith for ‘TNF’; Bears RB misses practice again NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. about 5 hours ago NEWS Roundup: Giants’ Nabers (knee) doesn’t practice; Saints’ Shough (left hand) limited NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Oct 07, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Giants WR out for year; Former TD leader tries out with Patriots NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Oct 06, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Cards '23 first-rounder out for season; DE Marcus Davenport retires NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Oct 05, 2026 NEWS Notable injuries, news from Sunday: Chiefs WR dislocates ankle, out indefinitely Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 4 Sunday. Oct 04, 2026 NEWS Week 4 injuries to monitor: Panthers WR unlikely to play; Eagles star OT inactive NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest injury updates ahead of Week 4's Sunday games. Oct 04, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Panthers place WR on injured reserve; Two Ravens centers head to IR NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Oct 03, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Niners’ Evans (rib) will be game-time decision vs. DEN; Rams place TE on IR NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Oct 02, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Saints place RB1 on IR; 49ers WR Evans a DNP again NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Oct 01, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Falcons DT gets 4-yr, $78M extension, Lamar (back) not practicing NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 30, 2026 NEWS Roundup: New number for Giants' newest QB; Week 5 game flexed NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 29, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Giants release QB; Jefferson, Hall avoid serious injuries NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 28, 2026 NEWS Notable injuries, news from Sunday: Niners’ Evans (rib), Vikings’ Jefferson (ankle) exit Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 3 Sunday. Sep 27, 2026 NEWS Wk 3 injuries to monitor: Ravens WR game-time decision; Raiders TE set for debut NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest injury updates ahead of Week 3's Sunday games. Sep 27, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Giants sign QB from practice squad; Niners place WR on IR NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 26, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Bills sign WR from practice squad; Ravens WR questionable to play NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 25, 2026 NEWS Roundup: 4 DAL defenders ruled out for Week 3; WR Moore doesn’t practice NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 24, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Cardinals QB added to practice report; 3 Broncos RBs on injury report NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 23, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Packers unsure WR will play again this season; Raiders TE expected to debut NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 22, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Darnold to practice in 'some capacity'; Bolts placing two TEs on IR NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 21, 2026 NEWS Notable injuries, news from Sunday: Packers' Reed injures neck; Saquon to undergo MRI Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 2 Sunday. Sep 20, 2026 NEWS Week 2 injuries to monitor: Broncos RB likely out; McConkey trends toward playing NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest injury updates ahead of Week 2's Sunday games. Sep 20, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Ravens WR Flowers (hamstring) downgraded to out; Fins place LB on IR NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 19, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Rams WR Nacua (hip) sits out practice; Giants place CB on IR NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 18, 2026 NEWS Roundup: Burrow (back) limited again; Bills DT (hip) ruled out after pregame injury NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Sep 17, 2026 See All Chevron Right TRAINING CAMP NEWS CMC: Absence from 49ers practices was 'part of the plan from the jump' San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Sunday for the first time since Aug. 8. Aug 24, 2026 NEWS 94 early takeaways from camp: Who’s turning heads? Potential trouble spots? Is Matthew Golden poised to break out in Year 2? How does Patrick Mahomes look in his return from knee surgery? Are DJ Moore and Josh Allen jelling? With training camps in full swing across the NFL, Kevin Patra spotlights the most interesting developments for all 32 teams. Aug 06, 2026 NEWS Top training camp storylines: What to expect from all 32 NFL teams in '26 As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Grant Gordon breaks down the top NFC West training camp storylines to monitor for the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. Jul 16, 2026 NEWS NFC South camp storylines: QBs have a lot to prove; veteran coach on the hot seat? As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Nick Shook breaks down the top NFC South training camp storylines to monitor for the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jul 15, 2026 NEWS NFC North camp storylines: A real QB battle? Defensive questions across division As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Kevin Patra breaks down the top NFC North training camp storylines to monitor for the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Jul 14, 2026 NEWS NFC East camp storylines: New faces, schemes abound; NYG's roster health key As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Grant Gordon breaks down the top NFC East training camp storylines to monitor for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. Jul 13, 2026 NEWS Top training camp storylines: What to expect from a wide-open AFC As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Bobby Kownack breaks down the top AFC West training camp storylines to monitor for the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers. Jul 09, 2026 NEWS AFC South camp storylines: QBs under pressure; who still has holes to fill? As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Kevin Patra breaks down the top AFC South training camp storylines to monitor for the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans. Jul 08, 2026 NEWS AFC North camp storylines: New coaches abound! Will Ravens, Bengals bounce back? As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Nick Shook breaks down the top AFC North training camp storylines to monitor for the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. Jul 07, 2026 NEWS AFC East training camp preview: Three biggest storylines for each team As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Jeremy Bergman breaks down the top AFC East training camp storylines to monitor for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets. Jul 06, 2026 NEWS Camp position battles: Predicting winners for 10 notable competitions With training camps opening across the NFL, which position battles demand your attention? Kevin Patra spotlights 10 intriguing competitions, including four quarterback derbies. Jul 22, 2025 NEWS Training camp previews: Three biggest storylines for all 32 teams With the start of NFL training camps just around the corner, Grant Gordon provides a refresher on the San Francisco 49ers' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 18, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC West team With the start of NFL training camps just around the corner, Grant Grodon provides a refresher on the Los Angeles Rams' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 18, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC West team With the start of NFL training camps just around the corner, Grant Gordon provides a refresher on the Seattle Seahawks' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 18, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC West team With the start of NFL training camps just around the corner, Grant Gordon provides a refresher on the Arizona Cardinals' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 18, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC North team With NFL training camp season upon us, Kevin Patra provides a refresher on the Minnesota Vikings' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 17, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC North team With NFL training camp season upon us, Kevin Patra provides a refresher on the Green Bay Packers' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 17, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC North team With NFL training camp season upon us, Kevin Patra provides a refresher on the Detroit Lions' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 17, 2025 NEWS NFC North training camp previews: Three biggest storylines for each team With NFL training camp season upon us, Kevin Patra provides a refresher on the Chicago Bears' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 17, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC South team With NFL training camp season upon us, Michael Baca provides a refresher on the New Orleans Saints' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 16, 2025 NEWS NFC South training camp previews: Three biggest storylines for each team With NFL training camp season upon us, Michael Baca provides a refresher on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 16, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC South team With NFL training camp season upon us, Michael Baca provides a refresher on the Carolina Panthers' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 16, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC South team With NFL training camp season upon us, Michael Baca provides a refresher on the Atlanta Falcons' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 16, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC East team With NFL training camp season upon us, Jeremy Bergman provides a refresher on the Philadelphia Eagles' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 15, 2025 NEWS 3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC East team With NFL training camp season upon us, Jeremy Bergman provides a refresher on the New York Giants' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots. Jul 15, 2025 See All Chevron Right Headline Stack NEWS NFL+ MY TEAM Week 5 picks: Can Bucs upset Cowboys tonight? 49ers or Seahawks in heated rivalry? Week 5 picks: Can TB upset DAL tonight? SF-SEA winner? Top 10 defensive rookies at quarter mark: Which LB claims No. 1 spot? Top 10 defensive rookies at quarter mark: LB at No. 1 Broncos' Payton increasing involvement in play-calling after slow start for Nix and Co. DEN’s Payton increasing play-calling involvement in Wk 5 Bears coach Ben Johnson can be an unapologetic agitator. Just ask the Packers Bears coach Ben Johnson can be an unapologetic agitator. Just ask the Packers QB rankings, 1-32: Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford slip out of top 10 QB rankings, 1-32: Burrow, Stafford exit top 10 Another Commanders season is unraveling. How did they get here? Another Commanders season is unraveling. How did they get here? Heyward won't 'apologize' for sideline outburst in Steelers' loss to Browns Heyward won't 'apologize' for sideline outburst in Wk 4 loss Pats WR Chism takes high road in response to Bills DB Gardner-Johnson's comments Chism takes high road after Gardner-Johnson’s trash talk Joey Porter Jr.'s Cowboys debut was decent. Expect more vs. Bucs Joey Porter Jr.'s Cowboys debut was decent. 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