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Texans | Phillip Gaines officially on IR Wed Oct 23, 02:00 AM
Houston Texans CB Phillip Gaines (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injury list Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Panthers | Carolina adds Andre Chachere Wed Oct 23, 01:48 AM
The Carolina Panthers signed free agent CB Andre Chachere (Cardinals) to the practice squad Monday, Oct. 21.
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Jets | Mark Myers gone from IR Wed Oct 23, 12:42 AM
New York Jets CB Mark Myers (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Redskins | Tuesday's practice report for Washington Tue Oct 22, 05:46 PM
Washington Redskins S Deshazor Everett (ankle), LB Josh Harvey-Clemons (hamstring), OG Wes Martin (chest), S Montae Nicholson (ankle), CB Josh Norman (thigh, hand), Adrian Peterson (ankle) and RB Chris Thompson (toe) did not practice Tuesday, Oct. 22. WR Steven Sims Jr. (toe) and TE Vernon Davis (concussion) were limited. LB Ryan Kerrigan (elbow) and QB Case Keenum (shoulder, foot) participated fully in practice. OT Donald Penn (non-injury) was not given a practice designation after being limited one day earlier.
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Ryan Kerrigan player page
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Chris Thompson player page
Deshazor Everett player page
Montae Nicholson player page
Vikings | Minnesota's practice report for Tuesday Tue Oct 22, 05:36 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Oct. 22. DE Everson Griffen (quad), DT Linval Joseph (knee), DE Hercules Mata'afa (neck), CB Xavier Rhodes (hip), TE Kyle Rudolph (thumb), OT Riley Reiff (ankle), LB Eric Kendricks (hip), LB Ben Gedeon (concussion), OG Josh Kline (foot) and DT Shamar Stephen (knee) each participated in full.
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Linval Joseph player page
Kyle Rudolph player page
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Shamar Stephen player page
Eric Kendricks player page
Ben Gedeon player page
Patriots | New England lands Justin Bethel Tue Oct 22, 05:30 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DB Justin Bethel (Ravens) signed an undisclosed contract with the New England Patriots shortly after meeting with the team on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Patriots | Justin Bethel meets with New England Tue Oct 22, 04:50 PM
Free-agent DB Justin Bethel (Ravens) visited with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Vikings | Minnesota parts ways with Marcus Sherels Tue Oct 22, 03:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Marcus Sherels was released on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills) is visiting the Houston Texans Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Jets | Darryl Roberts records eight stops Tue Oct 22, 12:17 AM
New York Jets CB Darryl Roberts posted eight solo tackles in the Week 7 game against the New England Patriots.
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Patriots | Pats record four picks on MNF Tue Oct 22, 12:13 AM
New England Patriots FS Devin McCourty and CB Stephon Gilmore each had interceptions in the Week 7 game against the New York Jets, as did FS Terrence Brooks and CB Duron Harmon. Special teams maven WR Matthew Slater and LB Kyle Van Noy also had fumble recoveries, as the Patriots won the turnover battle 6-0.
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49ers | Ahkello Witherspoon suffered minor setback Mon Oct 21, 10:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Ahkello Witherspoon (foot) might be able to return for the Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers, although he suffered a minor setback last week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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Steelers | Steven Nelson practices Mon Oct 21, 06:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Steven Nelson (groin) participated in practice Monday, Oct. 21.
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Redskins | Monday practice for Redskins Mon Oct 21, 05:50 PM
Washington Redskins S Deshazor Everett (ankle), LB Josh Harvey-Clemons (hamstring), OG Wes Martin (chest), FS Montae Nicholson (ankle), CB Josh Norman (hand, thigh) and WR Steven Sims (toe) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 21. LB Ryan Kerrigan (elbow) and OT Donald Penn (non-injury) were limited during practice. The Redskins did not hold a practice Monday, so these are estimations.
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Josh Norman player page
Deshazor Everett player page
Montae Nicholson player page
Vikings | Monday practice report for Minnesota Mon Oct 21, 05:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen (quadriceps) and DT Linval Joseph (knee) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 21. DT Hercules Mata'afa (neck) and CB Xavier Rhodes (hip) were limited during practice. OT Riley Reiff (ankle), LB Eric Kendricks (hip), LB Ben Gedeon (concussion), OG Josh Kline (foot) and DT Shamar Stephen (knee) fully participated in practice. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so these are estimations.
Link to storyEverson Griffen player page
Linval Joseph player page
Xavier Rhodes player page
Shamar Stephen player page
Eric Kendricks player page
Ben Gedeon player page
Eagles | Orlando Scandrick let go Mon Oct 21, 05:06 PM
Philadelphia Eagles CB Orlando Scandrick was released Monday, Oct. 21, according to a source.
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Texans | Phillip Gaines to be placed on IR Mon Oct 21, 04:46 PM
Houston Texans CB Phillip Gaines (ankle) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of a high ankle sprain he suffered during the Week 7 game, according to a source. He is scheduled to undergo surgery and is expected to be sidelined for five months.
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Panthers | Donte Jackson expects to play Mon Oct 21, 04:40 PM
Carolina Panthers CB Donte Jackson (groin) said he believes he will be able to play in the Week 8 game. He has missed the last three games because of groin injury.
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Ravens | Justin Bethel, Jeremiah Ledbetter cut Mon Oct 21, 04:36 PM
Baltimore Ravens CB Justin Bethel was waived Monday, Oct. 21. The team also released DE Jeremiah Ledbetter from their practice squad.
| Footballguys view: Bethel was a key special teamer for the Ravens, but by releasing him they recoup a comp pick that they were going to lose because the Titans released Brent Urban. |
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Jaguars | Joe Giles-Harris promoted Mon Oct 21, 03:29 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars LB Joe Giles-Harris was elevated from the practice squad Monday, Oct. 21. CB Parry Nickerson was waived to make room for him on the roster.
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Raiders | Gareon Conley dealt to Houston Mon Oct 21, 03:08 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for a third-round draft pick Monday, Oct. 21.
| Footballguys view: Conley was a first-round pick for the Raiders in the 2017 NFL draft. Injuries and inconsistencies have plagued his game, so the Raiders decided to part ways with the young corner. |
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Texans | Houston lands Gareon Conley Mon Oct 21, 03:05 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for a third-round draft pick Monday, Oct. 21.
| Footballguys view: The Texans needed to make a move at the position with starters Bradley Roby (hamstring) and Johnathan Joseph (shoulder) banged up. They checked in with the Broncos about cornerback Chris Harris Jr. but found the asking price too high. Conley has talent, but the 2017 first-round pick has yet to play up to his potential as a pro. |
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Panthers | Ross Cockrell playing well Mon Oct 21, 02:22 PM
Carolina Panthers CB Ross Cockrell has 'earned the right to continue playing' even after regular starter Donte Jackson returns from his groin injury, according to head coach Ron Rivera.
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Saints | Eli Apple in danger of missing Week 8 Mon Oct 21, 12:57 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints CB Eli Apple (knee) likely suffered a hyperextended knee late in the team's Week 7 game versus the Chicago Bears, although more tests are scheduled to determine the extent of his injury Monday, Oct. 21.
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Saints | New Orleans taking a look at Kayvon Webster Mon Oct 21, 12:31 PM
Free-agent CB Kayvon Webster (Saints) worked out for the New Orleans Saints on Monday, Oct. 21.
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Raiders | Daryl Worley busy in Week 7 loss Sun Oct 20, 09:06 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Daryl Worley posted seven solo stops and a tackle for loss in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Colts | Pierre Desir busy in home victory Sun Oct 20, 08:15 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Pierre Desir had seven total tackles with two passes defensed in Week 7 against the Houston Texans.
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Saints | Eli Apple injured late in Week 7 Sun Oct 20, 07:55 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Eli Apple (knee) suffered an apparent knee injury late in the Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears. He grabbed at his knee on a play in the end zone and was down for a bit before walking off slowly under his own power.
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Falcons | Blidi Wreh-Wilson makes eight stops Sun Oct 20, 07:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson posted eight solo tackles in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Rams | Darious Williams scores touchdown Sun Oct 20, 07:20 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Darious Williams had a fumble recovery in the end zone while recording two solo tackles in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Bears | Sherrick McManis suffers concussion Sun Oct 20, 06:59 PM
Chicago Bears CB Sherrick McManis (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Week 7 game and will not return.
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Cowboys | Week 7 Dallas Cowboys inactives Sun Oct 20, 06:58 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have declared OG Adam Redmond, DE Dorance Armstrong, DL Justin Hamilton, CB Anthony Brown, OT Brandon Knight, LB Luke Gifford and WR Devin Smith inactive for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: As expected, Randall Cobb, Amari Cooper, Byron Jones, La'el Collins, and Tyron Smith are all active in this crucial matchup. |
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Titans | Adoree' Jackson injured Sun Oct 20, 06:57 PM
Tennessee Titans CB Adoree' Jackson (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 7 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Eagles | Week 7 Philadelphia Eagles inactives Sun Oct 20, 06:51 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have declared OT Jason Peters, RB Darren Sproles, CB Avonte Maddox, WR DeSean Jackson, OG Nate Herbig, DL Timmy Jernigan and LB Nigel Bradham inactive for Week 7.
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Saints | Hamstring injury for Patrick Robinson Sun Oct 20, 06:13 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Patrick Robinson (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 7 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Bengals | Darqueze Dennard makes season debut Sun Oct 20, 05:32 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Darqueze Dennard (knee) made his season debut in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he finished with five solo tackles and two passes defensed.
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Saints | Week 7 New Orleans Saints inactives Sun Oct 20, 03:03 PM
The New Orleans Saints have declared RB Alvin Kamara, QB Drew Brees, CB Ken Crawley, WR Tre'Quan Smith, DE Trey Hendrickson, OT Ethan Greenidge and TE Jared Cook inactive for Week 7.
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Bears | Week 7 Chicago Bears inactives Sun Oct 20, 03:01 PM
The Chicago Bears have declared OT Alex Bars, TE Bradley Sowell, CB Duke Shelley, DL Jonathan Harris, LB Josh Woods, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis and WR Riley Ridley inactive for Week 7.
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Ravens | Week 7 Baltimore Ravens inactives Sun Oct 20, 02:58 PM
The Baltimore Ravens have declared WR Marquise Brown, CB Jimmy Smith, OG Ben Powers, DT Daylon Mack, CB Maurice Canady, QB Trace McSorley and SS Patrick Onwuasor inactive for Week 7.
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Titans | Week 7 Tennessee Titans inactives Sun Oct 20, 02:34 PM
The Tennessee Titans have declared LB Derick Roberson, OT Aaron Stinnie, OG Kevin Pamphile, RB Rod Smith, LB Jayon Brown, LB Sharif Finch and CB Christopher Milton inactive for Week 7.
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Lions | Darius Slay suffers injury Sun Oct 20, 02:02 PM
Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 7 game and is considered questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Slay came in with a hamstring worry. He's one of the best in the league and his loss would be immense to a defense that has been coming into its own. |
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Bengals | Week 7 Cincinnati Bengals inactives Sun Oct 20, 11:57 AM
Correcting a previous report, the Cincinnati Bengals have declared WR A.J. Green, DL Carlos Dunlap, OT Cordy Glenn, OG John Miller, CB William Jackson III, CB Dre Kirkpatrick and DE Carl Lawson inactive for Week 7.
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Redskins | Week 7 Washington Redskins inactives Sun Oct 20, 11:50 AM
The Washington Redskins have declared CB Deshazor Everett, CB Josh Norman, SS Josh Harvey-Clemons, TE Vernon Davis, RB Chris Thompson, OG Wes Martin and QB Colt McCoy inactive for Week 7.
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Josh Norman player page
Chris Thompson player page
Deshazor Everett player page
Giants | Week 7 New York Giants inactives Sun Oct 20, 11:48 AM
The New York Giants have declared CB Corey Ballentine, QB Alex Tanney, TE Garrett Dickerson, WR Sterling Shepard, OG Chad Slade, DE Chris Peace and OL Eric Smith inactive for Week 7.
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Texans | Week 7 Houston Texans inactives Sun Oct 20, 11:41 AM
The Houston Texans have declared LB Tyrell Adams, CB Bradley Roby, OT Tytus Howard, TE Logan Paulsen, FS Mike Adams, DL Carlos Watkins and OL Greg Mancz inactive for Week 7.
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Raiders | Week 7 Oakland Raiders inactives Sun Oct 20, 11:39 AM
The Oakland Raiders have declared LB Arden Key, QB DeShone Kizer, OG Trent Brown, WR Dwayne Harris, WR Tyrell Williams, CB Keisean Nixon and WR Zay Jones inactive for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: There was some anticipation that Jones could play a large role for the Raiders coming out of the bye, but even with their injuries at wide receiver, there's no spot for him on the gameday 46. |
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Vikings | Week 7 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Oct 20, 11:37 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared DL Armon Watts, CB Marcus Sherels, LB Ben Gedeon, DE Jalyn Holmes, C Brett Jones, OG Dru Samia and OL Olisaemeka Udoh inactive for Week 7.
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49ers | Week 7 San Francisco 49ers inactives Sun Oct 20, 11:37 AM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared CB Ahkello Witherspoon, OT Joe Staley, QB C.J. Beathard, DT D.J. Jones, OT Mike McGlinchey, FB Kyle Juszczyk and WR Deebo Samuel inactive for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Samuel being inactive helps raise the floor and ceiling of Dante Pettis today. |
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Dolphins | Week 7 Miami Dolphins inactives Sun Oct 20, 11:36 AM
The Miami Dolphins have declared C Daniel Kilgore, OT Andrew Donnal, RB Myles Gaskin, LB Avery Moss, CB Xavien Howard, OL Keaton Sutherland and SS Reshad Jones inactive for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Howard being inactive is good news for Josh Allen and John Brown. |
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Bengals | Week 7 Cincinnati Bengals inactives Sun Oct 20, 11:34 AM
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared WR A.J. Green, DL Carlos Dunlap, OT Andre Smith, OT Cordy Glenn, OG John Miller, CB Dre Kirkpatrick and DE Carl Lawson inactive for Week 7.
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