Deshaun Watson will begin as quarterback when he is able to return, according to Andrew Berry

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General manager Andrew Berry of Cleveland met with the media on Wednesday after the NFL trade deadline to talk about the 3-5 Browns’ present situation. Top of the noteworthy things list: Regardless of how good Jacoby Brissett has played so far, Deshaun Watson will replace him as the starter in December when his suspension expires. The first time Cleveland has … Read More

Eagles’ Jordan Davis is listed as injured

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The Eagles placed defensive lineman Jordan Davis on injured reserve just hours after Nick Sirianni told the media that they didn’t necessarily need to. Davis was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday as a result of an ankle injury sustained in Week 8. During Sunday’s game, when the New York Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-13, Davis was hurt in … Read More

Nyheim Hines is acquired by the Bills before the trade deadline on Tuesday

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Nyheim Hines was acquired by the Buffalo Bills from the Indianapolis Colts in a trade on Tuesday, ending their lengthy quest for a pass-catching running back. Before the cutoff, the Bills traded Hines to Indianapolis for Zack Moss and a conditional sixth-round draft selection in 2023. Since the spring, Buffalo has been trying to integrate a passing-down back into their … Read More

As the trade deadline passes, the Texans decide not to trade Brandin Cooks

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Although Brandin Cooks seemed to be headed for greatness, he is still playing for the Houston Texans. Despite trade negotiations, Cooks will stay with the Texans beyond Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Cooks’ name had been mentioned frequently as a potential transfer target before Tuesday, and based on a cryptic tweet he wrote just after the deadline passed, he does not … Read More

Calvin Ridley is acquired by the Jaguars but he is suspended

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At the trade deadline, the Jacksonville Jaguars acquired a wide receiver, but not one who will be useful in 2022. Tuesday, according to people familiar with the situation, the Jacksonville Jaguars acquired suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley from the Atlanta Falcons. In exchange for Ridley’s reinstatement, the Falcons will give up two future draft selections, with the maximum compensation being … Read More

Roquan Smith is being traded by the Bears for draft selections

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Before the trade deadline on Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens added a playmaker to the defense. According to a source with knowledge of the transaction, the Ravens acquired linebacker Roquan Smith from the Chicago Bears for linebacker AJ Klein and second and fifth round draft selections in 2023. Smith, a two-time member of the second team All-Pro, adds depth to the … Read More

Aubrey Pleasant, the Lions’ defensive backs coach, is fired

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One assistant’s job has been lost because of Detroit’s defensive shortcomings. Aubrey Pleasant, who oversaw the pass-game and coached defensive backs, was fired by the Lions. Later on Monday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed the information, calling Pleasant’s dismissal “a painful choice.” “We’re in a production-based industry,” Campbell noted, “so I believed that this change was necessary after seven … Read More

In 2023, Ford Field will dedicate a monument to Barry Sanders

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When Barry Sanders was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, he became a legend for all time. In the city where he spent all 10 seasons of his illustrious career, the former Lions running back will soon get a comparable accolade. Sanders’ legacy will be forever preserved in the Motor City by a statue at Ford … Read More