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Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota, pending a physical. Reported price: a 2027 third-round pick. His 2026 Las Vegas line: nine starts, 20 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 97.1 passer rating. Under Kevin O’Connell in 2022 and 2023: 25 regular-season starts and 47 touchdown passes.

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Football · NFL · Trade deadline

Bills pay for Hooker’s next three seasons as Chiefs and 49ers add receivers

Buffalo sends a 2027 second-round pick for Amani Hooker and a fifth. Indianapolis deals Josh Downs to Kansas City and Keenan Allen to San Francisco, while an agreed Ebiketie trade falls apart.

November 10, 2026

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Football · NFL · Rams

McVay says Nacua likely headed to injured reserve after knee and toe injuries

The Rams receiver has 70 catches for 715 yards in seven games. Sean McVay expects an extended absence after Sunday’s win at Washington; a completed IR transaction has not been announced on the team’s transaction page.

McVay update: November 9, 2026

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Football · NFL · Trade deadline

Jaguars agree to Jordan Davis trade, adding two tackles after Bates

Philadelphia receives a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-rounder. Jacksonville also adds Davon Godchaux as its defensive rebuild reaches three deals in one day.

November 9, 2026

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Football · NFL · Bills at Vikings

Bills will face Carson Wentz after Vikings rule out Kyler Murray

Minnesota says Murray is week to week with a hamstring strain. Wentz will start Monday’s meeting of two 6-1 teams, with Max Brosmer backing him up.

November 5 quarterback announcement · Updated November 9

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Football · NFL · San Francisco 49ers

NFL reinstates Brandon Aiyuk; 49ers receive a roster exemption

AP reports that the league removed Aiyuk from the reserve/left squad list Monday. His next roster move and playing status remain unresolved.

November 4 filing report · Updated November 9

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Football · NFL · Giants at Eagles

Giants 19, Eagles 11: seven sacks spoil Milton’s first start

Arvell Reese recorded three sacks as the Giants won in Philadelphia for the first time since 2013. Joe Milton threw for 169 yards.

November 4 report · November 8 game

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Football · NFL · New York Jets

Chiefs 35, Jets 12: four field goals cannot cover a scoreless second half

Jason Sanders supplied all 12 points. The Jets went 2-for-12 on third down and fell to 2-7.

November 6, 2026 · Jets at Chiefs

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Football · NFL · New England Patriots

Henderson describes hospitalization for unexplained neurological symptoms

The Patriots running back said the symptoms affected his strength and coordination. New England has ruled him out against Green Bay; no recovery timetable was announced.

November 6, 2026 · Public statement

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Football · NFL · Cleveland Browns

Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol after Browns report delayed symptoms

Shedeur Sanders will make his first start of the season Sunday in New Orleans. Deshaun Watson returned for individual drills Friday and is listed as questionable.

November 4 statement · Updated November 6

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Football · NFL · UConn connection

Joe Fagnano gets his first NFL start, with little time to settle in

Baltimore finalized its trade for Jacoby Brissett on Friday, a day after Joe Fagnano’s first NFL start. Brissett started Arizona’s first eight games this season.

November 3 start announcement · Updated November 6

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Football · NFL · Injury update

Jack Campbell says lower-body movement has returned as recovery continues

In a November 4 statement released by the Lions, Campbell says he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body.

November 1, 2026

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Football · NFL · Buffalo 36, Baltimore 10

Allen passes Kelly as Bills beat Ravens 36-10

Buffalo reaches 6-1. Baltimore loses Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to injuries and finishes with 144 yards of offense.

November 1, 2026

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Football · NFL · Report

Released police records contain additional allegations against Josh Jacobs

NBC 26 and the Associated Press report that three other women contacted investigators. The additional accounts are separate from the misdemeanor case resolved in September.

October 30 records release · Reported October 31, 2026

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Football · NFL · Trade analysis

Bears commit two first-round picks to Simmons. Tennessee must turn that return into a team.

The Titans announced an agreement sending Jeffery Simmons and a 2028 fifth to Chicago for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 and a 2027 fourth. The trade is pending a physical.

October 29, 2026 · Agreement pending physical

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Football · NFL · Trade desk

Colts send Nelson to Seattle and Buckner to San Francisco for three picks

Indianapolis trades two established stars for a 2027 third, a 2027 fourth and a 2028 fifth. Seattle says the Quenton Nelson deal is pending a physical.

October 27, 2026 · Trades announced

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Football · NFL · Monday Night Football

Cowboys 38, Eagles 21: Williams gives Dallas a ground game to trust

Javonte Williams ran for a career-high 155 yards. Dallas answered Philadelphia's third-quarter lead with the game's final 17 points.

October 26, 2026 · Final

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Football · NFL · Street culture

Jay-Z steps from halftime producer to Super Bowl LXI headliner

The Brooklyn rapper will perform at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027. His company has helped shape the NFL's entertainment since 2019.

October 26, 2026 · Halftime announcement

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Football · NFL · Medical-care review

NFL and NFLPA review the handling of Jalen Hurts' care

The joint review is a new development. The Eagles' earlier medical statements remain a dated account, not a finding about responsibility.

October 25, 2026 · Joint review

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Football · NFL · Remembering Pete Banaszak

Pete Banaszak, a Raider for all 13 seasons, dies at 82

Oakland's longtime running back scored twice in Super Bowl XI. His 16 rushing touchdowns in 1975 still stand as a Raiders season record.

October 24, 2026 · Team announcement

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Football · Remembering Lawrence McCutcheon

Lawrence McCutcheon, five-time Pro Bowl Rams running back, dies at 76

McCutcheon's family announced his death Friday. His football life connected Colorado State's record book, the Rams' 1970s backfield and a later career evaluating players.

October 23, 2026 · Family announcement

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Football · Giants injury report

Tremaine Edmunds reportedly out for the season; Giants face a defensive reshuffle in Houston

ESPN reports a season-ending chest injury for the Giants' leading tackler. The team has ruled Edmunds and cornerback Greg Newsome II out for Sunday's game.

October 23, 2026 · Friday injury updates

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Football · NFL · Marshall Faulk

Marshall Faulk discusses Parkinson's diagnosis and urges attention to health

The Hall of Fame running back and Southern head coach described managing symptoms in a public interview and encouraged others to seek medical guidance.

October 21 interview · October 22 reporting

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Football · Remembering Allen Bailey

Allen Bailey, former Chiefs and Falcons defensive end, dies at 37

Andy Reid mourned his former player Wednesday. Bailey spent eight seasons in Kansas City and two in Atlanta. An official cause of death has not been established in the sources reviewed.

October 21, 2026 · Death reported and confirmed by coach

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Football · Confirmed starter · New York Giants

Giants name J.J. McCarthy their starter for Sunday at Houston

John Harbaugh confirmed the change after Wednesday's practice. McCarthy gets a start, not a permanent designation, after a productive but uneven fourth quarter against New Orleans.

October 21, 2026 · Team announcement

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Football · Confirmed discipline · Buffalo Bills

Sam Franklin Jr. appeals NFL suspension, agent tells AP; hearing set for Thursday

Buffalo faces a second one-game penalty from the Raiders game. Franklin disputes the allegation and has appealed, his agent tells AP. The announced absence falls after the bye; no appeal ruling is verified.

October 21, 2026 · League announcement

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Football · Confirmed update · Washington

McLaurin's season is over. Washington's response cannot rest on one receiver.

Dan Quinn confirms a torn patellar tendon after Monday's game. The diagnosis changes the question from immediate availability to how Washington redistributes the work.

October 20, 2026 · Tuesday diagnosis

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Football · After the Final · Monday night

49ers 23, Commanders 17: Two late stops preserve a 6-0 start

San Francisco's first-half cushion shrank to one score. Mustapha's fourth-down breakup and the final sack kept Washington from completing the comeback.

October 19, 2026 · Week 6

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Football · NFL · Health update

Hurts expected to miss rest of season as blood-clot treatment rules out contact

The Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn disclosed a deep vein thrombosis and clots in both lungs. Their statement says Hurts is clinically stable and they expect a full recovery.

October 19, 2026 · Eagles and agent statement

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Football · After the Final · New York football

Saints 34, Giants 27. Patriots 26, Jets 19. Late rallies could not repair the earlier damage.

The Giants allowed 34 unanswered points. The Jets reached the second half down 14. Both made the finish closer, but neither erased the deficit.

October 18, 2026 · Week 6 finals

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Football · NFL · Game-day availability

Cooper returns for the Jets. Thomas and Carter active for Giants; Eluemunor out.

Sunday's official lists settle the earlier questions. Hall remains inactive, while the Giants get Thomas and Carter but lose Eluemunor. Buffalo's later game-day list is not yet included.

October 18, 2026 · Sunday games

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Football · NFL · Eagles availability

Eagles place Hurts on injured reserve. McKee starts against Carolina.

Philadelphia confirmed the move Saturday after Thursday's announcement of a superficial blood clot in Hurts' calf. No return date has been announced.

Updated October 18 · October 17 injured-reserve move

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Football · NFL · Remembrance

Jon Morris dies at 84: the center who carried the Patriots from the AFL into the NFL

The Patriots Hall of Famer earned seven consecutive league All-Star selections, then returned to the franchise as a radio analyst.

Death announced October 15, 2026

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Football · NFL · Thursday Night Football

Broncos 17, Seahawks 14: overtime interception sets up Denver's winning kick

Denver's defense finished with five sacks and two interceptions. The second pick set up a 53-yard field goal and a 4-2 record.

October 15 · Final in overtime

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Football · NFL · Bills-Rams aftermath

The Rams sign Grupe after Buffalo loss. Jackson's ban is reduced to one game.

The Rams' transaction log confirms Blake Grupe's signing. Alaric Jackson's appeal cuts his suspension from two games to one.

October 14 appeal decision · Updated October 15

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Football · Opinion · Canton

Put Eli Manning in Canton. Just don't erase the ordinary Sundays.

The regular-season comparison favors Brees and Roethlisberger. Manning's durability and exceptional championship work still earn our vote.

October 12 · Hall of Fame argument

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Football · NFL · New York

Jets 17, Browns 12: Allen finishes the rescue. Giants and Commanders tie 27-27.

A bad punt snap gave the Jets their opening. The Giants erased a 14-point deficit, then lost two overtime chances to finish the job.

October 11 · Jets win, Giants tie

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Football · NFL · Friday availability

Jets lose three offensive starters. Giants get full Friday practices from Nabers and Thomas.

The Friday reports leave New York's two offenses in different places for Sunday. Confirmed absences, unresolved statuses and the viewing details in one guide.

October 11 · Sunday games

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Football · NFL · Remembrance

Mike Ditka dies at 86. His Bears legacy spans two championship eras.

His family announced his death Friday. Before leading the 1985 Bears, Ditka helped Chicago win the 1963 NFL championship and changed what a tight end could contribute.

October 9 · Family announcement

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Football · NFL · Thursday night

Tampa Bay's 17-point third quarter delivers its first win in Dallas

Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16. Two explosive plays and two takeaways turned a halftime deficit into Tampa Bay's first victory.

October 8 · Week 5 final

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Football · Before the Gate · Fan service

A clear bag is not an all-access pass

Going straight from work to the game? Compare six New York and New Jersey venues before packing. Size, bag type and storage are separate questions.

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Football · NFL · Trade analysis

Ravens pay for a center now. Eagles take the picks and another line decision.

The Cam Jurgens agreement sends a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 fifth to Philadelphia. The Eagles' announcement keeps the deal pending a physical.

October 7 · Trade agreement

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Football · Opinion · Sports media

Tony Romo lost the CBS booth. His contract may still cushion the fall.

The OWI ended Romo's CBS career in every practical sense. A reported settlement, reached with $72 million left on his deal, shows how an elite contract can turn a serious consequence into a soft landing.

October 6 · Editorial

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Football · Bills · After the final

Buffalo's 17-point quarter could not cover two scoreless ones.

The Bills lost 29-26 at home to New England for their first defeat. Their second-quarter burst was real, but the Patriots sustained drives and took the ball away late.

October 4 · Week 4 final

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Football · Giants · Reported roster move

Giants reportedly releasing Odell Beckham Jr. after three-game reunion

NFL Network reports that New York is moving on from Beckham after 19 offensive snaps, one target and no catches. The Giants' transaction page had not yet posted the move at our check.

September 29 · NFL Network report

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Football · Giants · Reported trade agreement

Giants reportedly agree to acquire J.J. McCarthy for a 2027 fifth-round pick

The former No. 10 pick would give New York another quarterback after Jaxson Dart's injury. The reported deal does not settle who starts next.

September 28 · Developing

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Football · Giants · Injury update

Dart's season is expected to end with knee surgery.

NFL Network reports that Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo surgery that will end his 2026 season. The Giants have not yet announced a final treatment decision.

September 23 · Surgery expected

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Football · Giants · Developing injury report

Dart's knee outlook worsens. The Giants face a much bigger question.

Further testing raised the possibility of season-ending knee surgery for Jaxson Dart, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. No surgery decision or final absence has been announced.

September 22 · Further testing

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Football · Giants · Monday night postgame

The Giants lost the game—and now wait on Dart’s knee.

Los Angeles beat New York 28–6 after Jaxson Dart left on the opening series. Aaron Donald’s first game since 2023 made his comeback real; the Giants’ next concern is the health of their quarterback.

September 21 · Final

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Football · NFL · Weekend guide

Jets get Sunday. Giants get Monday. Buffalo gets a breather.

The Jets’ overtime loss is final. The Giants visit the Rams Monday night without Deonte Banks, while Los Angeles will be without Puka Nacua. Buffalo’s next game is September 27.

September 20–21 · Updated before kickoff

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Football · Giants · In remembrance

Ernie Accorsi, 84: the Giant who made the franchise-defining bet.

Former Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi has died at 84. His New York legacy begins with the conviction to acquire Eli Manning, but it extends through Tom Coughlin and the roster foundation of two championships.

September 20 · In remembrance

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