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Jackson is expected to land on injured reserve with a right thumb injury while rumors swirl about his contract talks and whether he has played his last snap for Baltimore.
Baltimore is down to its third-string quarterback for Thursday night as Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley head to injured reserve.
The deal keeps a free-agent steal in New York and could open the door to a bigger move before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Indianapolis locked up a trade candidate rather than move him, as the team reshapes its roster before the deadline.
Buffalo reversed course on keeping the veteran safety, cutting him days after his suspension for spitting on an opponent.
The former NFL quarterback joins Philip Rivers as a prominent candidate for the Wolfpack vacancy.
The Cowboys owner's remarks drew sharp criticism as Dallas sits at 3-5 and its coaching staff ranks among the NFL's cheapest.
With the Nov. 10 deadline approaching, contenders and rebuilders weigh deals for running backs, receivers and defensive linemen.
Indianapolis is seen as needing draft capital, making its star running back its most valuable trade asset.
Aikman's expected exit from the MNF booth has set off speculation about his successor, with ESPN facing obstacles to landing Manning.
Arizona also placed receiver Kendrick Bourne on injured reserve, thinning an offense already dealing with quarterback questions.
The 2024 first-round pick has slid down the depth chart, prompting speculation Jacksonville could move him before Nov. 10.
The Cardinals' quarterback situation remains unsettled after an injury designation that some read as a demotion.
The wide receiver is working to restart his career, though San Francisco's offense has moved forward without him.
Houston's quarterback declined a deal comparable to Trevor Lawrence's, positioning himself for a larger payday.
The longtime Pittsburgh coach's move into media has fueled talk that his sideline career is over.
Multiple outlets rank the head coaches most likely to be fired first this season, with Philadelphia's Nick Sirianni drawing heightened scrutiny after a sixth straight loss.
The Week 8 late-afternoon window delivered another massive national audience for CBS.
Washington's defensive front takes a major hit with two starting defensive tackles shelved.
Carlson's 66.7% field goal accuracy ranked among the league's worst this season.
The Detroit linebacker and former Iowa standout is recovering after suffering the injury in Sunday's win.
Simmons' immediate impact in Chicago is cited as evidence of why contenders should deal at the deadline.
Nix's latest comeback against Kansas City added to a record-setting start to his career.
Jacksonville's run defense faces a short-week test against Baltimore, which may lean on Derrick Henry with a rookie quarterback starting.
The veteran defensive coach praised New York's acquisition of the former Minnesota first-round quarterback.
Carolina's defensive leaders voiced support after the former defensive line coach took over the coordinator role.
Gibbs leads the NFL in touches, raising questions about whether Detroit needs to lighten his workload.
Bennett returned to practice recently but will not rejoin Philadelphia's active roster.
Atlanta loses a rotational pass rusher for at least four games.
Detroit also waived defensive back Bishop Fitzgerald in a pair of roster moves.
Baltimore's kicking change will extend beyond one game.
New York adds offensive line depth from a division rival's practice squad.
Minnesota parts with an offensive lineman as it reshapes its roster.
Los Angeles adjusts its roster, while Carolina hosted free-agent defensive back Jack Jones for a visit.
The Packers running back has yet to show contrition for an incident that crossed a line.