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Cardinals Finalizing Deal to Trade WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
Arizona wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions as the team finalizes a trade for the third-year player.

Steelers Move Michael Pittman Jr. to Injured Reserve With Foot Injury
Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is headed to injured reserve after aggravating a foot injury during a Wednesday practice session.

Ravens Finalize Cam Jurgens Trade Following Rare Pre-Agreement Physical
Baltimore acquired center Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Eagles in exchange for two future draft selections.

NFL Week 5 Preview: Eagles Face Jaguars in London; Bears Start Bagent at Lambeau
Week 5 features an international matchup between the 2-2 Eagles and 3-1 Jaguars, while the Bears start Tyson Bagent at quarterback against the Packers.

Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith Among Five Eagles Ruled Out for London Game
Running back Saquon Barkley and receiver DeVonta Smith are among five Philadelphia players ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Sean Payton Reclaims Broncos Playcalling Duties from Davis Webb
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced he will take over playcalling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Bears Rule Out Kyle Monangai; Caleb Williams Questionable for Week 5 vs. Packers
Running back Kyle Monangai is out for Sunday's game against Green Bay, while quarterback Caleb Williams remains questionable after a limited Friday practice.

NFL Kickoff and K-Ball Rule Changes Reshape Late-Game Strategy
NFL teams are seeing a 60% increase in field goal attempts of 50 yards or longer following changes to touchback positioning and ball preparation rules.

Jayden Daniels Set to Start Against Giants as Stefon Diggs is Ruled Out
Quarterback Jayden Daniels will return to the Commanders' starting lineup Sunday, but Washington will be without leading receiver Stefon Diggs.

Mike Ditka, Super Bowl-Winning Coach and Hall of Fame Tight End, Dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and coach of the Super Bowl XX champion Chicago Bears, died Friday at age 86.

Breece Hall and Adonai Mitchell Ruled Out for Week 5 vs. Browns
Running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell will miss Sunday's game against Cleveland as the Jets attempt to recover from a 23-12 loss to the Bears.

Buccaneers Explode in Third Quarter to Secure 24-16 Win Over Cowboys
Jalon Daniels threw for 189 yards and Bucky Irving rushed for 165 yards as Tampa Bay earned its first win of the season against Dallas.

Dak Prescott Irked by Contractor's Callout Following 24-16 Loss to Buccaneers
The Dallas Cowboys fell 24-16 to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, prompting a stadium worker to yell "embarrassing" at Dak Prescott.

Brandon Staley Disputes Troy Aikman’s Critique of Saints Defense
Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley rejected Troy Aikman's claim that he lacked answers during the New Orleans Saints' 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Cowboys and Buccaneers Trade Scores in Week 5 Thursday Night Matchup
Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels started at quarterback for the 0-4 Buccaneers against Dak Prescott and the 2-2 Cowboys.

Sean Payton Reclaims Broncos Playcalling Duties to Spark Sputtering Offense
Sean Payton announced Thursday he is taking over playcalling for the Denver Broncos, replacing offensive coordinator Davis Webb in that role.

Cowboys Activating Pro Bowl LG Tyler Smith from IR for Buccaneers Game
Pro Bowl left guard Tyler Smith will make his season debut Thursday night after missing four games following thumb surgery.

NFL Quarter-Season Award Candidates: Arvell Reese and Klint Kubiak Lead Rankings
Through four weeks of the 2026 NFL season, Giants linebacker Arvell Reese leads the league with 27 solo tackles.

Vikings Add Odell Beckham Jr. to Practice Squad Following Giants Release
Odell Beckham Jr. joins the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad after failing to record a catch in three games with the New York Giants.

NFL Cancels $14,926 Fine for Kyle Juszczyk After Celebration Review
The NFL rescinded a $14,926 penalty against Kyle Juszczyk after confirming his celebration imitated drinking juice.

Bryce Young Leads NFL in Passing Yards as Panthers Reach .500 Record
Quarterback Bryce Young leads the NFL with 1,268 passing yards through four games, sparking MVP chants during a 32-26 victory over the Detroit Lions.

Lamar Jackson Dealing With Ankle Sprain; Status Uncertain for Week 5
Lamar Jackson has only an outside chance to play Sunday against the Falcons after suffering a left ankle sprain during Baltimore's 24-18 win over the Titans.

Falcons Rushing Attack Dominates Saints in 45-24 Monday Night Victory
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 45-24 behind 205 rushing yards and five scores from Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr.

Falcons Score 45 in Primetime Victory Over Saints Behind Penix and Ground Game
Atlanta defeated the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football, recording five rushing touchdowns and 223 passing yards from Michael Penix Jr.