Cleveland Browns edge rusher Jared Verse fumes after Steelers safety Mason McCormick slammed him on the head during a PAT in the Browns' 27-6 loss on Sep. 27, 2026. Verse says the unsanctioned hit could have ended his season and criticizes teammates for not defending him. McCormick receives a personal‑foul penalty, but there was no flag for a prior altercation in Week 4. Despite the loss and a modest stat line (one tackle, no sacks), Verse stands by his trash‑talk and vows to dominate the Steelers, while Pittsburgh’s Cam Heyward and running back Jaylen Warren push back.
Patriots rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson misses the Dolphins game and is out again ahead of the Packers matchup after a "legitimate" mysterious illness, ESPN’s Mike Reiss says. The illness follows two ankle injuries—one that sidelined him from the season opener and another in Week 5—and limited his season to 203 yards and a single TD on 52 carries. Reiss dismisses trade‑deadline speculation, attributing his woes to cumulative physical and mental strain. New England has moved Corey Kiner up the depth chart and added Lan Larison, with no return date set for Henderson.
The Washington Capitals took the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Thursday morning for their first of two full practices before hosting the Florida Panthers Saturday afternoon. Martin Fehervary, however, did not join his teammates. The Capitals announced that the Slovak defender would not be practicing as he sat out for “maintenance.” Martin Fehervary is not skating today.
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Cleveland Browns edge-rusher Jared Verse took exception to his teammates' reaction after he was slammed to the turf in the 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The 49ers' Brant Boyer is nominated for the 2026 Salute to Service Award, honoring his dedication to veterans and the military community. Learn his story.
The Minnesota Vikings are starting Carson Wentz at QB against the Buffalo Bills in a Week 9 Monday night showdown.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh speaks on running back Cam Skattebo’s hamstring problem ahead of the Week 9 clash with the Philadelphia Eagles. Skattebo, who rushed for 124 yards and a TD in the 27-21 win over Houston, missed Wednesday’s practice and his status remains uncertain, though Harbaugh says the team is taking a day‑by‑day approach. The Giants sit 4‑2‑1 atop the NFC East, while the Eagles struggle without Jalen Hurts, who is out for the season. injury updates are expected Thursday and Friday.
Every other team seems to have a plan on 4th-and-1 except the offense featuring a 3-time Super Bowl Champion quarterback.
Bless You Boys revisits the Detroit Tigers’ 2026 BYB preseason prospect rankings for spots 21‑30, offering quick season‑end assessments and stock trends. Highlights include right‑hander Dylan Smith, DFA‑ed before Opening Day, who posted a 3.86 ERA and 0.5 fWAR with the Giants, now rated neutral, and Ty Madden, who bounced back from a rotator cuff injury to log a 3.26 ERA in 46 innings for Detroit, earning a neutral rating despite fading velocity. The piece notes that most players listed are 40+ future value prospects, with Izaac Pacheco the sole 40‑FV tier at #30, and provides links to full scouting reports.
Emeka Egbuka returns to Buccaneers practice after missing two games with a foot injury, testing full speed on the sideline, according to Fox Sports. His comeback gives quarterback Baker Mayfield another weapon ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Chicago Bears. Tampa Bay, now 3-5, sits in a tight NFC South race with the Falcons (3-5) and Panthers (3-4). With other WRs like Elijah Roberts also back, the Bucs hope health will spark a late‑season surge.
Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week earlier this season; that was just the appetizer
Eagles guard Landon Dickerson admits he had no idea the team was benching quarterback Tanner McKee for Joe Milton III ahead of the Week 9 showdown with the New York Giants. Dickerson said he wasn’t aware of the coaching decision, despite Milton and McKee sharing reps in practice. Philadelphia, now 2‑6 and on a six‑game losing streak, has struggled with McKee’s three starts (0‑3, two TDs, two INTs) and looks to the 2024‑season Patriots starter Milton, who threw 22‑29 for 241 yards and a rushing TD in his last outing, for a spark. The Giants visit at 1 p.m. ET on Fox.
The Winnipeg Jets recently risked losing 22‑year‑old forward Brad Lambert by placing him on waivers, letting him clear and return to the AHL for development. The article argues the Philadelphia Flyers face a similar dilemma with defenseman David Jiricek, who has been a healthy scratch for seven straight games after being acquired from Minnesota. Jiricek, a 6‑foot‑4, former 6th‑overall pick, has logged just one assist in 9 games and struggles with skating and defensive play. The piece asks whether the Flyers should keep him on the bench, give him a lineup chance, or expose him to waivers like the Jets did with Lambert.
Bill Belichick’s breakup with longtime partner Jordon Hudson, first reported by TMZ on Oct. 30, has brought relief to his family but left lingering doubts about her role in his professional affairs. Page Six cites a source saying the family never objected to the 49‑year age gap, only to Hudson’s involvement in emails, management decisions and other business matters. Although Belichick publicly dismissed claims of her influence as “a flat‑out lie” and said she only handles scheduling requests, his relatives still seek clarity on her exact responsibilities. The split was referenced at a recent UNC press conference, where Belick refused further comment.
In "Getting In The Weeds," Drew Magary reflects humorously on his lifelong aversion to gardening, recounting childhood yard‑work trauma, three back surgeries, and a two‑decade reliance on his wife, mother‑in‑law, and professional landscapers to maintain his yard. He jokes about using his back as an excuse to avoid any manual labor, even recalling the futile effort of mowing with a push mower when he first moved in. The piece serves as a light‑hearted personal essay amid his regular Thursday NFL commentary on Defector.
The Las Vegas Raiders halted a four‑game skid with a dramatic 38‑33 comeback win over the New York Jets, improving to 4‑4 and tying the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC’s ninth‑best record. With star quarterback Lamar Jackson out, the Raiders now face a crucial three‑game stretch against the 49ers, Seahawks and Broncos—teams that are 16‑7 combined. After a 3‑5 slide following a 3‑0 start, they must win two of these games to keep a winning record by Thanksgiving and stay in the AFC playoff race.
Former Chiefs running back and Super Bowl hero Damien Williams reacts to Kansas City’s 28‑24 loss to the Denver Broncos on Nov. 1, saying the Chiefs were “bamboozled” despite a 24‑13 lead. The Broncos erased an 11‑point deficit with 15 unanswered fourth‑quarter points, highlighted by Bo Nix’s touchdown to Nate Adkins and rookie Jonah Coleman’s go‑ahead score. Kansas City’s 11 penalties, a missed 54‑yard field goal by Harrison Butker, and a nullified Rashee Rice TD contributed to the defeat, while Patrick Mahomes threw for 321 yards and three TDs. The loss drops the Chiefs to 5‑2, ceding AFC West control to Denver, now 6‑2.
Three different Super Bowl champions headline the list of finalists for the 2026 NFL Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.
Beat writer Dave Sykes predicts the Steelers will cut a veteran from the active list as soon as returning safety Derrick Harmon is cleared. With rookie defensive ends Gabriel Rubio and Kevin Jobity Jr. earning spots on the 53‑man roster and seeing meaningful snaps amid a battered D‑line, the coaching staff faces a tough roster move. Sykes pinpoints the likely casualty—season‑long starter linebacker James “Jimmy” Wilson—who could be sidelined to make room for Harmon’s return on the November 5, 2026 roster update.
The veteran Chargers LB has yet to play a snap this season. As Denzel Perryman returns from IR, could they move him at the deadline?
The New York Jets should feel better about landing Geno Smith instead of Tanner McKee after he was benched by the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Elliss is proving he'd be worth every bit of that $10 million-per-season investment if the Patriots decide to keep him.