Austin Ekeler will play, despite hip injury
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler became a surprise addition to the team’s injury report on Thursday with a hip injury. It won’t keep him from playing in Sunday against the…
Chiefs rule out Anthony Hitchens, Khalen Saunders
Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones returned to a full practice Saturday and does not have a designation. Jones will play despite missing practice Thursday and Friday for personal reasons. He…
Bilal Nichols fined for the punch he threw at Ryan Jensen
The NFL fined Bears defensive tackle Bilal Nichols $10,815 for unnecessary roughness. Officials ejected Nichols late in the third quarter when he threw a punch at the facemask of Bucs…
NFL suspends Frank Herron two games
The NFL suspended Panthers defensive tackle Frank Herron two games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. He is eligible to return from his suspension on Monday, Nov. 8, following…
49ers downgrade Dee Ford, Azeez Al-Shaair to out
The 49ers will play without two more key defensive players Sunday in Chicago. They downgraded defensive end Dee Ford and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair to out on Saturday. Neither player cleared…
Browns defenders have a long history of friction with Steelers quarterbacks
The necessary focus on protecting player health and safety has taken some of the fun out of trash talk. For example, as the Browns prepare to face the Steelers and…
Saints put Andrus Peat on IR, activate David Onyemata
Saints left guard Andrus Peat is going on injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. Word this week was that Peat tore his pectoral in the Week Seven…