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Aaron Rodgers has no decision on his future

1/18/2023

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Aaron Rodgers had a roller coaster of a season, dealing with injuries and losing his top receiver Davante Adams. Rodgers is deciding his next steps - retirement, moving on to a new team, or staying put with the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers is not making a rash decision soon, saying on Tuesday that he'll take some time before deciding.

Aaron Rodgers on his decision: “I’m not mentally or emotionally at that point to give one.” pic.twitter.com/MhXTYug1kt

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) January 17, 2023

more Qb news:

  • We all know the story by now. Lamar Jackson missed the last six games of the season, leaving people speculating about his future with the Baltimore Ravens. Calais Campbell, who is mulling retirement, spoke about his support for Jackson. "You know Lamar Jackson is an incredible player. I think it's in the best interest of the Ravens organization to give him a long-term contract, make him our guy." It'll for sure be an interesting offseason for Baltimore, with clear pros and cons to this decision.
  • Good Dak Prescott showed up Monday night after a lackluster performance in Week 18. Prescott said he quickly moved on from his loss to the Washington Commanders because he knew how much this week meant. And what that meant was getting back to how Prescott plays football best. "I tried to force some throws, take the big ones, and that's not who I've been in my career. I take what they give me, waiting on the big shot, and Washington was uncharacteristic. So it was a way for me to just dial back in, but I wiped that clean because I knew what this game meant."
  • Jalen Hurts was no longer listed on the Philadelphia Eagles' injury report heading into Divisional Weekend.
  • Trevor Lawrence was listed as limited on Tuesday's injury report.
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could the Bears take a QB with the No. 1 pick?

1/11/2023

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The Chicago Bears have the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but they already have their QB of the future in Justin Fields. General Manager Ryan Poles said he wouldn't rule out taking a QB with the first pick but would have to be "blown away." This opens up a potential trade for the first pick or taking a much-needed position player.

Justin Fields was one of the most flashy quarterbacks of 2022, nearly breaking Lamar Jackson's record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single season. But, like Jackson, Poles stated that Fields needs to grow as a passer.

The Bears would be stupid to move on from Fields and instead need to build around him. Chicago can benefit from picking top offensive linemen and/or weapons to surround Fields with in this year's draft rather than looking to replace him.

When asked, Bears GM Ryan Poles said he plans on QB Justin Fields being the team’s starter next season.

He said that he has to be “absolutely blown away” to take a QB at No. 1.

— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) January 10, 2023

more Qb news:

  • Stop me if this is too shocking, but the Washington Commanders have a need at the quarterback position. The team signed Carson Wentz this offseason, crossing their fingers that he wouldn't be Carson Wentz, to no avail. Wentz would count $26.1 million against the cap, should they keep him around.

Asked about the franchise's plan at QB, and whether Carson Wentz will be with the team next year, Commanders GM Martin Mayhew said "We're currently working through all that."

— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) January 10, 2023
  • Injuries have been the story for the 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but heading into their first postseason game this week, Tom Brady says they're the healthiest they've been all year. "I'm hoping we're pretty healthy. I believe we're going to be as healthy as we've been all year, which is kind of exciting to get some guys back that haven't been in there and then see if we can go play our best football."
  • Trevor Lawrence was listed as limited on Tuesday's injury report.
  • The Detroit Lions had a great 2022, and a lot of it has to do with the emergence of quarterback Jared Goff. While many doubted him, and he was on the losing end of a monster trade (Matthew Stafford), he pulled together his best season yet. General Manager Brad Holmes said Goff proved himself this year. "I'll say this; I think it's a lot easier to get worse at quarterback than to get better at quarterback in this league... I do think Jared has proven to everybody that he is a starting quarterback for us."
  • The first 90 days of Deshaun Watson's offseason include him sitting for a deposition in his latest civil lawsuit.
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Tom Brady-Mike Evans connection heating up

1/3/2023

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  • Mike Evans and Tom Brady haven't had the best connection this season, but things are coming together at just the right time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans had this to say about his QB: "Tom was just dropping dimes. Those were some really, really good balls. This was one of the best games I've seen Tom play since he's been here." The Bucs clinched the NFC South title this week and have a chance to continue the connection in the postseason.
    • With Week 18 being pretty meaningless for the Bucs, Brady says it would "bother" him if he did not play.

“We’re football players, it’s football season so we play football,” Tom Brady says. Would seem he plans to play at Atlanta Sunday. Todd Bowles will have he final say. Rest vs Rust? Bigger question is can you torpedo chance to win in playoffs with an injury for a meaningless game pic.twitter.com/nBwh33dLx8

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) January 2, 2023

more qb news:

  • Once upon a time, the Green Bay Packers were 4-8, and injuries to quarterback Aaron Rodgers had people wondering whether he would be shut down for the season. But then, they won four in a row and currently control their playoff destiny. Rodgers spoke about the mindset of the team throughout the season. "Sometimes you've got to fool yourself a little bit into believing a little bit more. But I definitely had faith I was going down scrapping, for sure. I do believe in the power of manifestation, and I do believe in momentum, and I believe very strongly in the force of the mind." Sounds like a quote straight out of a Disney movie.
  • San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy has been lighting it up lately, but Sunday's game was the first time he's had to play from behind. Nevertheless, he got the job done, and head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged being able to do that was good for the team moving forward. "To keep coming back and keep attacking, he never got gun-shy, made some real good decisions too, and fought it out throughout the whole game and found a way to win."
  • The Philadelphia Eagles believe Jalen Hurts will be ready to play in Week 18. Hurts was ruled out the past two weeks with a shoulder injury but returned to practice during the week.

From @GMFB: The belief is that #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (SC joint sprain) will be ready to play in Week 18, while the #Dolphins QB situation is in flux, with Teddy Bridgewater dealing with a dislocated pinky on his throwing hand. He’ll get imaging today. pic.twitter.com/eo1ru3dFJb

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 2, 2023
  • The Chicago Bears aren't playing for anything any longer, and they let Justin Fields stay in the game to get destroyed on Sunday, sparking the question of, well... why?!? Head coach Matt Eberflus said keeping Fields in the game was to get him experience. "I just go back to what I just kind of tried to state is in-game experience; there's nothing like it. We're not going to get that anywhere else." I understand, but I hope Eberflus crossed his fingers TIGHT that Fields wouldn't get seriously injured.
    • Despite this, Eberflus did not commit to Fields starting in Week 18. Something to keep an eye on.
  • The New York Jets were happy to get Mike White back this week after dealing with a rib injury. But, unfortunately, it turns out they stink regardless of who is at the quarterback position. White talked about the disappointment of not meeting his teammates' expectations: "The guys in the locker room deserve a certain standard. I knew what I was signing up for. I practiced all week. There's a standard they deserve, and I didn't play to that standard today."
    • Robert Saleh said on Monday that White is dealing with some rib soreness, but should be ready to play in Week 18.
  • Mike Vrabel announced QB Josh Dobbs will start at quarterback for the Tennessee Titans in Week 18 in a must-win game for the AFC South title. Vrabel explained Dobbs' strengths are what led to the decision.

Vrabel on what Dobbs has done: pic.twitter.com/FbQuODdA0a

— Teresa Walker (@TeresaMWalker) January 2, 2023
  • Deshaun Watson has struggled since his return to the Cleveland Browns' lineup. While things are still shaky, and the team has been mathematically eliminated from the postseason, Watson saw his connection with his receivers on Sunday as something to build upon. "I know Amari [Cooper], he's still trying to get healthy,  but today was a good day to be able to, especially for the start of 2023 and what the future is going to hold for the Cleveland Browns, it was good to see that happen."
  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater exited Sunday's game with a finger injury and is on his way to get x-rays on his throwing hand. If Bridgewater and starter Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) cannot play this week, it will be Skylar Thompson this week.
    • Mike McDaniel confirmed Tagovailoa will not be in the team's plans for Week 18.
  • Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. The former Heisman Trophy winner is projected to be one of the top picks in this year's draft.
  • Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams put together about three plays on Sunday that could round out a highlight reel, including a one-hander. Quarterback Justin Herbert on Williams' catch: "I don't know anyone else does anything with that. He's about as special as it gets."
  • Jeff Saturday announced Sam Ehlinger will start in Week 18 for the Indianapolis Colts after Nick Foles injured his ribs. Matt Ryan will be the backup.
  • Ron Rivera says he has no decision on the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders as of right now. The team started Carson Wentz last week, and it did not go well.
  • Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said he doesn't know what Lamar Jackson's status will be this week.
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Jalen Hurts out for a week or two with sprained shoulder

12/20/2022

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We may have seen the last of Jalen Hurts in the regular season. During this week's Philadelphia Eagles win, Hurts was tackled into the turf, where he suffered a sprained shoulder.

Jalen Hurts could miss next two games with sprained shoulder, NFL sources told The Inquirer.

It’s possible the #Eagles QB doesn’t play the rest of the regular season and for another month in the divisional round of the postseason.

My story: https://t.co/vxm1j5bv0o

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 19, 2022

Hurts did have an MRI on Monday, which was negative and showed that the injury wasn't serious, but it may be severe enough to pull him out for the next two weeks. The Eagles want him at his healthiest heading into the playoffs.

Backup QB Gardner Minshew will take Hurts' spot until he's ready to go, and it looks like that will happen at least this weekend against the Dallas Cowboys.

more Qb news:

  • Justin Herbert had a shaky performance on Sunday, but he pulled it together when it mattered, leading the Los Angeles Chargers on a game-winning drive to set up a field goal for Cameron Dicker. Head coach Brandon Staley said, "He had his best when his best was required. You saw all the things that make him special there. His resilience, his poise, his playmaking."
  • The New York Jets are on a short week this week, and there's still a question of who will start at the quarterback position. Mike White is still being evaluated for his rib injury, and it looks like Zach Wilson will make another start.
    • The Jets estimated White as a limited participant in Monday's practice.

Jets coach Robert Saleh says he is not prepared to say if Mike White will start Thursday. Says White is still being evaluated

— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) December 19, 2022
  • Rookie QB Desmond Ridder made his first start this week, and while it wasn't pretty, the Atlanta Falcons are encouraged by what they saw from him. "He's not scared of the moment," head coach Arthur Smith said. "He was poised. And it wasn't perfect in a lot of ways, we'll look at the tape, but I like what he's made up of."
  • TCU quarterback Max Duggan announced he will enter the NFL Draft following the college football playoffs.

Forever, Go Frogs pic.twitter.com/629SLM8I1C

— Max Duggan (@MaxDuggan_10) December 18, 2022
  • Sam Darnold will start for the Carolina Panthers in Week 16.
  • Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh spoke to reporters on Monday and had no update on QB Lamar Jackson's injury or status for this week.
  • The Washington Commanders are prepared to stick with Taylor Heinicke, but they aren't ruling out a change at quarterback in the future.

Rivera said no QB change. "Stick with Taylor and what we're trying to establish... It is something to be quite frank, I do have to think about at some point. But if we get back on track and play the way we've played and do the things we've done, then we'll stick where we are."

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 19, 2022
  • Trevor Lawrence was listed as a non-participant on the Jacksonville Jaguars' estimated practice report.
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Kyler Murray suffers knee injury in Monday Night Football

12/13/2022

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a non-contact knee injury on the third play during Monday Night Football.

Murray was in the middle of a scramble when his knee appeared to buckle. (I'm not going to post the video, but you can look for it if you want to see it.) Murray was carted off the field, surrounded by teammates, and quickly ruled questionable to return. Murray was later ruled out by the team in the second quarter with a knee injury.

Backup QB Colt McCoy replaced him.

Both teams went over to console Kyler Murray on the cart □□□□□□ pic.twitter.com/XNUxZgNFA9

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 13, 2022
Reports began to emerge throughout the game that Murray had torn his ACL. Murray will have an MRI on Tuesday to confirm.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is expected to have an MRI tomorrow but there is "little doubt that it’s torn," a source told me, referring to the quarterback's ACL.

— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) December 13, 2022

more Qb News:

  • San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw will be one of the lucky few to be able to tell his grandchildren that he intercepted the Tom Brady one day. Thankfully, he has proof. Greenlaw made sure to get Brady's signature on the ball for safekeeping.
    • Is there a chance Brady could be on the Niners' field in 2023, but on the roster? "I don't go there," he said. "I'm just trying to get this right, and see what we can possibly accomplish."

Class act ✍️ pic.twitter.com/sw7Egm9vYs

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 12, 2022
  • Speaking of Brady, adding to his problems is a potential hand injury. Brady downplayed the injury, saying he feels fine, but the video shows a pretty hard shot.

Tom Brady hit his hand very hard on a #49ers defender's helmet. pic.twitter.com/8pBchHCuTO

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 12, 2022
  • Justin Herbert had a big night on Sunday, setting the record for most passing yards through his first three seasons with 13,056. The previous record-holder was now-retired QB Andrew Luck. Herbert had this to say about Luck: "I've got a ton of respect for Andrew Luck. For him as a football player, as a person, as a teammate - I think it's just cool to be in the same conversation as him."
  • The Dallas Cowboys had to breathe several sighs of relief after coming away with a near-loss to the worst team in the league, the Houston Texans. Amongst a string of blowouts, the Cowboys were heavily favored in this one and came away with a 27-23 win. Dak Prescott thinks this type of win will make them a better team in the long term. "This will serve us more than I think the Minnesota game or even the way we finished the last game when it comes down to it because we're going to play some tough games as we get going."
  • Brock Purdy won fans over as he beat Tom Brady in a blowout, and he won over his teammates as well. Nick Bosa praised the rookie's performance: "I had a lot of confidence in him, but obviously, it's the NFL, and you've got to perform. And he did that pretty darn good."
    • Purdy is dealing with an oblique injury and had an MRI on Monday. He is expected to be ready to play on Thursday despite the injury. Purdy was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

#49ers QB Brock Purdy is getting an MRI today on his injured oblique, per source.

Purdy got hurt on the game's second drive Sunday, and obviously played well after it. So, not a lot of concern pending further tests. But a quick turnaround for Thursday night in Seattle.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 12, 2022
  • Patrick Mahomes threw an uncharacteristic three interceptions on Sunday, but he's thankful the rest of the team was able to step up when he had a bad day. "The defense made a lot of stops in critical moments when we were putting them in some bad situations."
  • Jeff Saturday says Matt Ryan will remain the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts following the bye week.
  • The Washington Commanders activated Carson Wentz off of injured reserve on Monday. He will serve as Taylor Heinicke's backup.

Commanders activated QB Carson Wentz from the Reserve/Injured List.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 12, 2022
  • Andy Dalton will remain the New Orleans Saints' starter for Week 15.
  • New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Mike White is day-to-day after suffering a (series of) rib injury on Sunday. Saleh wouldn't commit to Joe Flacco or Zach Wilson starting in his place, or as the backup. I know what the obvious choice is.

Saleh is non-committal on whether it will be Flacco or Wilson for QB2 this week, so it sounds like there’s a chance Wilson could get a bump up. #Jets

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 12, 2022
  • The Atlanta Falcons announced their quarterback change - to rookie Desmond Ridder. Head coach Arthur Smith said that while it was a performance-based decisiont to bench Marcus Mariota, he will go to injured reserve, ending his season.
  • Russell Wilson exited Sunday's game with a head injury and he was placed in concussion protocol, where he remains. Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said on Monday that all they can do is go through the process. "

#Broncos coach Hackett says Wilson feels great today. But he’s in protocol #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/2x4OTvm0RA

— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 12, 2022
  • The Baltimore Ravens are unsure who will start at QB this week. With Tyler Huntley in concussion protocol, it could be Anthony Brown this week. Head coach John Harbaugh said he has no update on Lamar Jackson's status, which likely means he won't be able to go after missing just one week with a PCL sprain. "I really don't have any updates that I would be allowed to share on that."
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Rams claim Baker Mayfield

12/7/2022

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The Los Angeles Rams were the lucky winners of the Baker Mayfield sweepstakes after he was put on waivers by the Carolina Panthers on Monday.

Former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield was claimed on waivers today by the Los Angeles Rams, per league sources. The Rams now inherit the remaining $1.35 million on Mayfield’s contract. Mayfield is expected to fly to LA by tonight and could play Thursday night vs. the Raiders. pic.twitter.com/CAIVhY25Nu

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 6, 2022
While he's not expected to start on Thursday night, Mayfield reportedly went straight to LA, playbook in hand and ready to learn the offense. The Rams placed starting quarterback Matthew Stafford on injured reserve after a series of injuries; backup John Wolford is also injured, leaving Bryce Perkins at the position.

While Los Angeles is all but done as far as the playoff race goes, and Mayfield hasn't exactly lit it up in the NFL, this is the best roster he's been a part of thus far. It'll be interesting to see what comes of this move long-term.

Despite a few other teams potentially needing someone at the QB position, the Rams were the only team to put in a waiver claim for Mayfield.

more qb news:

  • In probably the best news they could have gotten, Jimmy Garoppolo got good news on his foot injury on Tuesday, avoiding a Lisfranc injury and surgery. Garoppolo could return in 7-8 weeks, putting him in the window to return in the postseason, should the San Francisco 49ers make it that far without him. The Niners plan to roll with Brock Purdy at the starting role for the time being.
    • The Niners signed QB Josh Johnson to a one-year deal.
    • San Francisco did not put a waiver claim in on Mayfield.

Sources: Doctors concluded today that 49ers' QB Jimmy Garoppolo does not need foot surgery, it is not a Lisfranc injury, and if rehab goes smoothly, he could have a chance to return in 7-8 weeks, making him a potential playoff contributor. pic.twitter.com/beYu1Pa9KU

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 6, 2022
  • Baltimore Ravens quarterback has been diagnosed with a sprained PCL, and will likely miss Week 14's game. A typical recovery period for this type of injury is 1-3 weeks.
    • While the Pittsburgh Steelers aren't likely to face starting quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday, they will meet Tyler Huntley, a familiar face for them. Huntley played a pretty solid game against Pittsburgh last season, and head coach Mike Tomlin says they're expecting an improved Huntley. "We expect to see a much better guy."

Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson suffered a sprained PCL during Sunday’s win over the Denver Broncos, per league sources. PCL injuries often sideline players 1-to-3 weeks and Ravens’ HC John Harbaugh already has said Jackson is “less likely” to play Sunday vs. the Steelers. pic.twitter.com/4ra4KDuUdQ

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 6, 2022
  • The Indianapolis Colts have a bye week in Week 14, and they'll (hopefully) spend it evaluating things. Head coach Jeff Saturday says they'll look at everything, including the QB position because Matt Ryan is bad. "We're going to look at everything, no position in particular, but everybody. We need the best 11 on the field every time. If we think somebody gives us a better chance to win, let's have those discussions this week."
  • Speaking of benching quarterbacks on their bye week, I present to you the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Arthur Smith talked about making team changes during this week off. "We've got to get over this hump here, and there are a lot of things at stake. It's going to be what's best for this team short term and long term."
  • Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said there could be discussions about backup QB Jordan Love starting games late in the regular season.
  • Tua Tagovailoa left Sunday's game early while dealing with an ankle injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel said it's not a big deal, and Tagovailoa shouldn't miss any time. "We will just be mindful of what he does...But I'm very confident and don't anticipate any sort of setback that would negate him playing in the upcoming football match."
  • The Washington Commanders seem prepared to ride the Taylor Heinicke wave from now on, with Carson Wentz as the backup. Head coach Ron Rivera confirmed. "I feel comfortable with Taylor. When Carson's activated, he'll be the primary backup, and we'll go from there."
  • John Wolford returned to a limited practice on Tuesday.
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Taylor Heinicke will start in Week 11

11/17/2022

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The moment we've all been waiting for - we finally know who will be starting for the Washington Commanders going forward. Head coach Ron Rivera announced on Wednesday that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start for the team in Week 11 against the Houston Texans.

Taylor Heinicke will start Sunday in Houston, Ron Rivera said.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 16, 2022
Carson Wentz is still on injured reserve with a finger injury, but he is eligible to resume throwing. It's unclear whether Heinicke will remain the starter for the remainder of the season, or if it's just next week.

In my personal opinion, I think Heinicke has more than earned it. The offense plays better with him, and his record (3-1 as a starter) shows it. He'll get a gimme game against the Texans, but beating the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles was a huge momentum shift for the Commanders.

more qb news:

  • Kliff Kingsbury said QB Kyler Murray remains day-to-day with a hamstring injury. Backup QB Colt McCoy is also dealing with a knee injury, so if neither can go this week it will be none other than Trace McSorley. Can't wait! Note: Murray initially injured his hamstring in Week Eight vs. the Minnesota Vikings, per an ESPN report.

Kingsbury injury updates:

- Confirms TE Zach Ertz done for the season
- Kyler Murray and Colt McCoy day to day. Hopes at least one of them will be available.
- said there is a “chance” Hollywood Brown will play

— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) November 16, 2022
  • Josh Allen has had an uncharacteristic streak of turnovers in the past four games, leaving people wondering what, exactly, is up with him? Allen spoke on Wednesday and acknowledged that most of it was due to pressing, or trying to get too much done. "I can make a play or I can trust somebody else to make a play that I've battled with my entire football career, and trying to do too much sometimes." Note: Allen was limited in Wednesday's practice.
  • The Indianapolis Colts put QB Matt Ryan back in the lineup last week, and there he will remain. Cause if an 87-year old Matt Ryan has to save you, that means you're down bad.

If this wasn’t already clear, Jeff Saturday confirmed it today: “Matt Ryan is our starting quarterback.”

— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) November 16, 2022
  • New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Andy Dalton will continue as the starting quarterback this week. Joy.
  • Ryan Tannehill exited the Tennessee Titans' injury report and should be good to go for Thursday Night Football.
  • As Deshaun Watson is now back practicing with the Cleveland Browns, current starter Jacoby Brissett said he's only focused on what he can control - himself. "It's the coach's job to balance how he splits things up and stuff like that. I just have to go out there and prepare like I always prepare."
  • Baker Mayfield will be starting for the Carolina Panthers this week, but Sam Darnold is also cleared and ready to go after a high ankle sprain has kept him out for most of the season. Head coach Steve Wilks basically said there's a possibility they'll turn to Darnold at some point, even if it's not this week. "I just want to be able to get Sam some opportunities. Because the first time that he goes in there, I don't want it to be the first time."
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will Carson Wentz get his starting job back?

11/16/2022

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The Washington Commanders beat the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, which sparked questions that have been brewing for a few weeks: Should Taylor Heinicke keep the starting job? Will Carson Wentz, the intended starter, get his job back?

Wentz is currently on injured reserve but is set to return soon. The Commanders' offense is playing better with Heinicke. Washington is 3-1 when Heinicke starts, compared to just 2-4 under Wentz. The Commanders will also have to give up a second-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts if Wentz plays 70 percent of snaps. It's a no-brainer for me.

Head coach Ron Rivera spoke on Tuesday and did not name a starter for Week 11.

Ron Rivera on the QB plan:

"We're going to see what happens this week."

Carson Wentz has not yet been cleared by the medical staff to come off IR. Could be this week but tbd.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 15, 2022

more QB news:

  • Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen missed two days of practice last week but ended up starting on Sunday despite an elbow injury. After appearing to land on it hard during last week's game, all eyes will be on Allen's practice status for next week. Head coach Sean McDermott said Allen is feeling fine postgame and that Allen staying down after the interception last week "had nothing to do with his elbow. He just got landed on, and he needed a second to gather himself a little there."
  • Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said quarterback Matthew Stafford remains in the concussion protocol this week. Stafford missed Week 10's game, and his status is still undetermined for this week.

QB Matthew Stafford remains in the concussion protocol as of this morning.
Sean McVay has declined to say whether Stafford had been diagnosed with a concussion. I asked why he can't say either way; he said, "that hasn't been communicated to me. I just know he has to go through

— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) November 15, 2022
  • The debate of turf vs. grass fields has been a loud one over the past few weeks, as it seems a lot of players get injured easier on turf fields. Aaron Rodgers spoke about all-grass fields, and how it would benefit the players and their safety. "I think you would also see less of these non-contact injuries that we see on some of the surfaces, and I think that it'd be a good step in the right direction towards player safety to make the requirement for every field to be grass."
  • Ryan Tannehill (ankle) practiced in full on Tuesday.
  • Aaron Rodgers was upgraded to a limited practice participant.
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The Eagles are defeated no more

11/15/2022

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The Philadelphia Eagles are undefeated no more. Unfortunately, the Eagles played their worst game all season with three turnovers. While the game went back and forth for most of the duration, it wasn't as close as the score might suggest. The Eagles couldn't keep the Washington Commanders off the field (not something I thought I'd ever say), and it seemed like every time Philly seemed to get it together, they turned the ball over.

Neither quarterback impressed, but Washington QB Taylor Heinicke celebrated in style on the flight home. If this doesn't seal him keeping the starting job, I'm not sure what will.

Taylor Heinicke getting the Kirk Cousins treatment while the Commanders have their players in economy with trash cans full of Busch Lite is one of the funniest scenes from this season pic.twitter.com/lv4hjs8ZhF

— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) November 15, 2022

other qb news:

  • The Carolina Panthers will start Baker Mayfield at quarterback this week as PJ Walker is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Sam Darnold will be the backup. Mayfield hasn't played well this season, so I wouldn't be surprised if they turned to Darnold to see what he has in a last-ditch effort.

With P.J. Walker dealing with a high ankle sprain, Panthers’ HC Steve Wilks told reporters that Baker Mayfield will start Sunday vs. Baltimore.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 14, 2022
  • Aaron Rodgers has been silently (and sometimes, not so silently) begging for a wide receiver to show up for the Green Bay Packers. On Sunday, we finally had the Christian Watson Emergence Game. Rodgers spoke about it postgame. "We had a lot of plays designed for him, so I don't think there was any other option. I think that first touchdown, probably on the atomic level, shifted a lot of different things for him, exorcising some demons. I'm proud of him. He made some plays." Of course, this is how Rodgers explains this.
  • Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson isn't allowed to play until Week 13, but this is the first week he's allowed to practice with the team. While I'm sure this is an upgrade for the Browns on the field, it's a downgrade as far as morals go.

Under the terms of his 11-game suspension, Browns’ QB Deshaun Watson is eligible to begin practicing, effective today. He can make his season debut in Week 13 at Houston against his former team.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 14, 2022
  • In one of the biggest blunders of the day, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady tried (and failed) to catch a pass from running back Leonard Fournette. Brady gave the play-by-play version postgame. "It was too late, and the ball went up in the air, and I was trying to just, whatever, jump up and knock it down. But I ended up falling on my face."
  • Matt Ryan got the start for the Indianapolis Colts this weekend and left guard Quenton Nelson had nothing but good things to say about him getting his job back.

Quenton Nelson on Matt Ryan — this speaks for most of the locker room, which never wanted to see Ryan benched in the first place:

More inside the Colts' wild week--https://t.co/YEtoZv5BEN pic.twitter.com/3spWiRGnNa

— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) November 14, 2022
  • People (aka me) are waiting for the Atlanta Falcons to release Desmond Ridder into the wild, and it doesn't appear that that could be happening anytime soon. However, head coach Arthur Smith says he didn't consider benching starter Marcus Mariota on Sunday, and "If we were going to make a change, I'd tell you. You'd see it at practice."
  • Stop me if you've heard this before, but Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints are undecided on the quarterback position for next week. There's a chance they could end the Andy Dalton Experiment and go back to Jameis Winston. The Saints play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Dennis Allen said he’ll sit down and visit with Jameis Winston, will talk to the medical staff, etc, said they have to do what gives the team the best chance to win. Said he has not made a decision at QB yet, but sounds like Winston is a possibility.

— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) November 14, 2022
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bye, dan snyder?

10/19/2022

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Are we closer than ever to seeing Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder the hell outta here?

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay told reporters at the owners' conference that he believes there is "merit" to remove him. ?

Colts owner Jim Irsay on voting Dan Snyder out as owner of the Commanders: “I believe that’s the road we have to go down. … I believe it’s in the best interest of the National Football League.”

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 18, 2022
I'm not going to get into the logistics, but Snyder is a eyesore amongst the NFL (where there are many bad things happening, so that tells you a lot). It's certainly interesting to see another NFL owner publicly state those comments; it makes you think he's not alone in his thoughts. Irsay also said it may take about 24 votes to oust Snyder.

more:

  • The Baltimore Ravens solved all their problems and signed free agent wide receiver DeSean Jackson to their practice squad on Tuesday. Jackson certainly fits the bill as a Ravens receiver: old, washed up, past his prime, over 30... should I go on?

Ravens are signing veteran WR DeSean Jackson, his agent @DrewJRosenhaus confirmed. At 35, Jackson is back for his 15th NFL season.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 18, 2022
  • Rookie wide receiver Chris Olave told reporters on Tuesday that he's fully cleared from concussion protocol and will play for the New Orleans Saints on Thursday. Olave suffered a concussion in Week 6.

Saints WR Chris Olave said he is fully cleared, 100% and planning to return Thursday at Arizona after missing Week 6 with a concussion.

— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) October 18, 2022
  • With starter Carson Wentz out for a while with a broken finger, backup QB Taylor Heinicke will start for the Commanders this week. Rookie Sam Howell will be the backup (even though I, personally, think he should start - see what he has? Why not?). This is probably the only team where losing your starting QB has no indication on how bad you'll be.

Taylor Heinicke will start at QB this Sunday vs. Green Bay#GBvsWAS | #HTTC pic.twitter.com/U2y96DQu8v

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 18, 2022
  • It's in the cards for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to start this week after suffering a thumb injury in Week 1. Owner Jerry Jones thinks so, too.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan on Dak Prescott: “He’s
determined to (play Sunday). From my perspective, I think he’s gonna get there. We feel like physically (he’s ready to return). He’s going to be given every opportunity this week to go play. He looks ready to go.”

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 18, 2022
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