The Denver Broncos announced Wednesday night that their pending trade for Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley fell through. Denver had agreed to send a 2027 fourth‑round and a 2028 fifth‑round pick to Los Angeles, but the deal was cancelled after Henley failed a physical, though the team gave no details. Henley, who just returned from a shoulder injury, posted a season‑high 10 tackles, an interception and a pass defended in the Chargers’ 44‑22 loss to the Texans. The Broncos, now 7‑2 after a 26‑21 win over Carolina, remain without a new inside linebacker for the stretch run, while the winless Chargers keep Henley for their upcoming game against Baltimore.
The Carolina Panthers’ Week 10 injury report brings a wave of hope as several long‑term absentees return to full practice. Mike Jackson, Jonathon Brooks and Xavier Legette are cleared to practice, suggesting they could be activated within three weeks, while Will Lee and Jaelan Phillips also rejoin drills. Only Jaycee Horn and Bobby Okereke remain unavailable, and the offense regains starting guard Damien Lewis to ease pressure on quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers, currently on a three‑game losing streak in the NFC South, aim to use these reinforcements to spark a win streak as they head into a pivotal stretch of the schedule. The Saints’ report shows similar offensive‑line woes, with Erik McCoy out and several others listed as limited‑participation.
The Los Angeles Chargers announced three practice‑squad moves on Nov. 11, 2026: they signed cornerbacks Kyu Blu Kelly and Zion Childress, and cut wide receiver Gary Jennings. Kelly, a 2023 fifth‑round pick from Stanford, has 47 tackles, six pass break‑ups and three interceptions (all in 2025 with the Raiders). Childress, an undrafted Kentucky alum, logged two NFL tackles after stints with the Cowboys, Panthers and Texans. Jennings was released to make room for the defensive depth.
Wednesday’s NFL transaction roundup sees the 49ers add DB Jack Jones to their practice squad, while the Bills bring in G Nick Broeker. The Cardinals activate TE Hunter Long from IR, sign QB Josh Johnson and add WR Phillip Dorsett and G Jamaree Salyer. The Chargers release WR Gary Jennings and add DB Zion Childress and Kyu Blu Kelly. Multiple teams—Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins, Falcons, Jaguars, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Patriots, Raiders, Ravens, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, Texans, Titans and Vikings—make practice‑squad moves or return players from injured reserve, including notable names like RB Travis Etienne (Saints) and WR Skyy Moore (Packers).
Travis Etienne returns to New Orleans Saints practice ahead of the Week 10 clash with the Carolina Panthers. The 27‑year‑old running back, who last played in Week 3 and has 128 rushing yards on 30 carries this season, was placed on injured reserve in early October with a hamstring strain. His comeback could stabilize a backfield that has ranked 26th in the league, averaging just 95.3 yards per game, after the Saints cycled through four rushers during his absence. Etienne’s last outing produced 57 yards on 13 carries against the Raiders, and he’s still seeking his first touchdown of 2026.
The New Orleans Saints finish their Week 10 practice ahead of the home game against the Carolina Panthers, with running back Travis Etienne Jr. listed as limited after a hamstring issue, while Alvin Kamara rests and other players sit out due to injuries. Tight end Noah Fant, guard David Edwards, tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., and several others are also limited or out. Etienne's status is the most notable update as the Saints aim to field a healthy roster for the Panthers showdown.
Sharp Football Analysis’s Week 10 fantasy worksheet breaks down the Panthers‑Saints clash, offering key stats and betting lines: Carolina is a 1.5‑point favorite at –1.5 spread, with an implied total of 24.5 points. Both defenses rank near the bottom in points‑per‑drive (Carolina 2.33, Saints 2.40). The Panthers excel in big plays—third in the league with 11 more 20‑yard plays than opponents—while the Saints lead in fourth‑down conversions (12) and goal‑to‑goal touchdowns (15/15). QB Bryce Young rebounds with a 71.8% completion rate, 276 yards and three TDs against Denver, making him a high‑upside QB2/streamer versus a Saints secondary that allows 15.9 passing points per game. The worksheet also highlights suit‑up trends, sack differentials, and play‑calling tendencies to guide lineup decisions.
NFL Trade Rumors' post‑deadline roundup reveals that the 49ers explored a possible deal for Broncos TE Evan Engram, while the Buccaneers fielded offers for DT A’Shawn Robinson but held steady to protect their division‑winning roster. The Cardinals attracted interest in OLB Josh Sweat and safety Budda Baker but kept both players. The Panthers declined trade calls for DT Derrick Brown, and the Seahawks resisted inquiries about DT Jarran Reed, deeming him vital to their line. The article details which teams were targeted and why deals fell through.
The Baltimore Ravens will host a kicking tryout on Wednesday, featuring Riley Patterson and former Rams kicker Harrison Mevis, according to Adam Schefter. Mevis, nicknamed “The Thiccer Kicker,” is a 5‑foot‑11, 243‑pound undrafted Missouri graduate who bounced around Carolina, the Panthers, Birmingham Stallions (UFL), the Jets, and La Los Rams practice squad before joining the Rams’ active roster. In 2026 he’s played six games, hitting five of nine field‑goal attempts and all 14 extra points.
Despite a 3‑5 record, the Carolina Panthers sit atop the NFC South entering Week 10 and are holding onto Pro Bowl defensive tackle Derrick Brown. Trade rumors surfaced, but ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano report the Panthers rebuffed all offers. Brown, who signed a four‑year, $96 million extension in April 2024, remains under contract through 2028, and moving him before June 1 would trigger a $33.15 million dead‑cap hit. The team may revisit a trade after that date if the season unravels, but for now Brown stays.
The Carolina Panthers open 21‑day practice windows for cornerback Mike Jackson, running back Jonathon Brooks and wide receiver Xavier Legette on Wednesday, giving the team a chance to evaluate a possible return from injured reserve ahead of a crucial NFC South showdown with the New Orleans Saints. Brooks could bolster a backfield that already features Chuba Hubbard, Legette would add depth for Bryce Young alongside emerging receivers Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, and Jackson would strengthen a secondary plagued by injuries. With the division race tight—four teams tied at three wins—a Panthers win over the Saints could secure first place.
The San Francisco 49ers have brought cornerback Jack Jones back to their practice squad after cutting him in late October. Jones, 28, previously posted 11 tackles and three pass defenses in seven games this season. He was originally a fourth‑round pick (121st overall) by New England in 2022, spent time with the Raiders and Dolphins, and signed a four‑year, $4.4 million contract before being waived. After a brief visit with Carolina, Jones returns to San Francisco, rejoining the roster as a practice‑squad player.
The Carolina Panthers announce they will activate running back Jonathon Brooks and cornerback Mike Jackson from injured reserve, starting their 21‑day practice window. Brooks, the 2022 second‑team All‑Big 12 running back drafted 46th overall, returns after missing 2025 due to a second ACL tear; he’s logged nine rushes for 30 yards and two catches for 43 yards in two games this season. Carolina also plans to re‑sign wide receiver David Moore to the practice squad.
The Tennessee Titans have signed linebacker Mohamoud Diabate off the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad, according to team reporter Jim Wyatt. The 25‑year‑old, who transferred from Florida to Utah after 2021, went undrafted in 2023, signed with Cleveland, and logged 49 tackles, a forced fumble and a recovery in 17 games for the Browns in 2025. After becoming a restricted free agent, Cleveland declined to tender him, leading to a brief stint on the Panthers’ practice squad before the Titans added him.
The Miami Dolphins have signed defensive tackle Keith Cooper Jr. from the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad to fill the roster spot opened by Zach Sieler’s season‑ending biceps tear suffered against Detroit. Cooper, who has appeared in four NFL games and recorded one tackle, joins the Dolphins’ 53‑man roster immediately. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2025, played college ball at Tulane and Houston, and posted 46 tackles with 3.5 sacks in his final college season.
The Denver Broncos set an NFL record with their 16th straight one‑score win, beating the Carolina Panthers 23‑20 in Week 9 and climbing to the No. 2 AFC seed. Pro Football Focus grades show offensive standouts Luke Wattenberg (75.2), QB Bo Nix (75.1) and TE Nate Adkins (74.4), while FB Adam Prentice (50.1) and RB Jonah Coleman (60.6) rank at the bottom, the latter penalized for poor pass protection. Defensively, DL Tyler Onyedim (92.4) and OLB Nik Bonitto (89.9) lead the way, with CB Jahdae Barron (30.1) the poorest performer. Special teams highlight S Devon Key (90.2). The Broncos head into a Week 10 bye before facing the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov 22.
The New Orleans Saints sit at #23 in the NFL Week 9 power rankings, climbing modestly despite a shaky offensive display in their 24‑20 win over the Cleveland Browns on Nov 8. Analysts note the defense’s aggressive blitzes—pressuring 48% of Browns dropbacks—and the crucial third‑quarter surge that secured the victory after a bye week. While the win lifts the Saints into a tie for first in the NFC South, experts say they need more dominant performances to break into the league’s top half before facing the Panthers and Carolina next.
The Miami Dolphins add defensive tackle Keith Cooper to their active roster from the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad, filling one of three open spots. The 23‑year‑old, a former Tulane and Houston transfer, previously bounced between the Lions, Browns and Dolphins, even landing on a futures deal in January before being waived in October. Cooper has logged three games for Miami this season with one tackle. His return marks a familiar face rejoining the squad amid ongoing roster shuffling.
For Week 10 fantasy managers, the article highlights three under‑the‑radar kickers to start and three risky veterans to bench. Start Chris Boswell (Pittsburgh at Cincinnati) – a double‑digit scorer in six of eight games and a potential K1 waiver find. Also start Ryan Fitzgerald (Carolina at New Orleans), a 13‑for‑14 field‑goal shooter in a high‑pace matchup against a defense that yields many kicker points. Lastly, stream Dominic Zvada (New York at Washington) who benefits from a divisional game and a defense that forces many field‑goal attempts. Sit Harrison Butker (Kansas City), Will Reichard (Minnesota) and Cameron Dicker (Los Angeles) due to low floor or unfavorable game scripts.
In a Week 9 SB Nation Reacts poll, Cat Scratch Reader deconstructs a controversial New Orleans Saints challenge that helped the Denver Broncos retain a goal‑line turnover against the Carolina Panthers. Video shows Saints coach Sean Payton throwing his red flag a fraction of a second before the snap, yet officials allowed the play to continue and later upheld the challenge, citing the flag was out. The post highlights the Panthers’ injury‑hit roster, their narrow loss, and asks fans if the call was correct and whether they remain confident in the team.
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 10 fantasy football lineup decisions involve […]
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 10 fantasy football lineup decisions involve […]
ESPN’s future with former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman looks shaky as the network weighs replacing him in the Monday Night Football booth. Host Gregg Giannotti argues ESPN may favor former Panthers tight end Greg Olsen—not for talent but to cut costs—after Aikman’s $30 million‑a‑year demand stalled negotiations. Olsen, who was demoted at FOX when Tom Brady took the top spot, is now a leading candidate, though critics question his chemistry with Joe Buck, who just signed a six‑year, $108 million deal. Aikman, whose contract expires after the 2026 season, remains unsigned and may become a free agent, leaving the iconic booth partnership in limbo.
Week 10’s Vikings‑Packers NFC North showdown will be one of the most widely televised games of the season. A 506 Sports coverage map shows the matchup in red, indicating that almost the entire western United States, most of the Northeast, Midwest, parts of the South, and even Alaska and Hawai'i can watch the game live on their local FOX affiliate. The broadcast team features Adam Amin and former NFL star Drew Brees. The map also highlights other Week 10 games: Houston at Cleveland (blue), Jacksonville at Tennessee (yellow) and Carolina at New Orleans (green).
The Panthers hit a third straight loss in Week 9, falling to the Denver Broncos as interim defensive coordinator Todd Wash makes his debut. Offensively, Carolina’s explosive‑play rate rose to 12.9% (above its 9.5% season average) but its 3rd‑down conversion slipped to 30%, well under the league‑average 37.7%. Defensively, the unit posted a respectable 7.7% pressure rate against Denver, down from last year’s 10.1%, yet struggled on 3rd‑down stops, allowing conversions 60% of the time versus a 47.7% season average. Highlight: Bryce Young’s 25‑yard pass to John Metchie in the fourth quarter extended his NFL‑record streak to ten games with a 25‑plus‑yard completion.