New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones admitted that his $23-million injury guarantee played a ...

New York Giants quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a> admitted that his $23-million injury guarantee played a role in the team's decision to demote him to third-string quarterback."Yeah, I think that was a piece of the conversation," Jones said Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/1859687265041068458">SNY</a>. "I wanted to play, badly, and do what I could to play."Jones was officially benched Monday after going 2-8 in 10 starts this season. He's thrown for 2,070 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2024. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>If Jones suffers an injury and is unable to pass a physical this offseason, New York will be on the hook for $23 million. The Giants signed him to a four-year, $160-million contract in 2023, but he has no guaranteed salary remaining if he stays healthy.The Denver Broncos benched Russell Wilson for the final two games of the 2023 season due to injury guarantees in his contract. "I want to be on the field. I tried to do as much as I could to make that possible and create a situation where we were both comfortable," Jones <a href="https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/1859688159606415535">said</a> when asked if he would waive his injury designation.He added: "It's the unfortunate business side of the game."The 27-year-old Jones is behind <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98893" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98893">Drew Lock</a> and new starter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188915" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188915">Tommy DeVito</a> on the depth chart. He was spotted at Thursday's practice getting reps at safety on the scout team defense, according to <a href="https://x.com/DDuggan21/status/1859664567090950317">Dan Duggan of The Athletic</a>."I got the injury guarantee so that's that, I understand it," Jones <a href="https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/1859688797962715311">said</a> when asked about his limited involvement in practice this week. "They don't want to take any risk. At that point, just do as you're told."The Duke product opened his press conference by reading a prepared message in which he thanked Giants fans and praised the organization.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Daniel Jones issues an opening statement after his benching: "The opportunity to play for the New York Giants was truly a dream come true" <a href="https://t.co/CHDW0NsHZ7">pic.twitter.com/CHDW0NsHZ7</a>— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYGiants/status/1859685555551801679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a>
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks on during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 06, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The New York Giants won 29-20.

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Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis, the No. 2 overall recruit in the 2025 class, committed to Colorado, he announced Thursday on "The Pat McAfee Show."Lewis decommitted from USC on Sunday after announcing his pledge to the Trojans over a year ago. He reclassified from the 2026 class to 2025 in January."I'm excited for the opportunity to get to work and compete," Lewis said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42524925/5-star-qb-julian-lewis-commits-play-colorado-2025">Eli Lederman of ESPN</a>. "Colorado wasn't recruiting me until I reclassed, so it really was perfect timing.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"This is only the beginning. I trust Coach Prime and (offensive coordinator Pat) Shurmur to help me become the player that I want to be."Lewis plans to sign with Colorado when the early signing period opens in the first week of December and will enroll with the school in January, per Lederman.The Georgia native chose the Buffaloes over the Bulldogs and Auburn. He went to Athens on an unofficial visit during the club's game versus Tennessee on Saturday.Lewis went on an official visit to Colorado in June and was on campus when the Buffaloes defeated Cincinnati on Oct. 26. The 17-year-old has attended Carrolton High School in Georgia for the last three seasons. He's racked up 2,842 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, and four interceptions in 11 contests this year. Lewis is the first five-star recruit landed by head coach Deion Sanders for the 2025 class. Deion's son, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a>, is slated to enter the 2025 NFL Draft as one of the top quarterbacks in the class.

ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 16: High school quarterback Julian Lewis of Carrollton High School attends a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Athens, Georgia.

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The New York Jets fired general manager Joe Douglas, owner Woody Johnson announced Tuesday. Phil Savage will be the interim general manager, and the team will begin the process of finding Douglas' permanent replacement immediately, Johnson added. Savage was a senior adviser to Douglas before being promoted.The Jets own a 30-64 record since hiring Douglas in 2019. New York failed to make the playoffs during his tenure and never finished better than third place in the AFC East.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The move comes weeks after the Jets dismissed head coach Robert Saleh, whom Douglas hired in 2021. New York is 1-5 since firing Saleh and sits at 3-8 this season. The Jets also took play-calling duties away from offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett after moving on from Saleh.Douglas' first big move as general manager was drafting quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161648" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161648">Zach Wilson</a> second overall in 2021. Wilson went 12-21 as a starter and never had more than five wins in a season as the Jets' lead signal-caller. Out of 30 quarterbacks who played at least 800 snaps from 2021-23, Wilson ranked 30th in EPA/play and success rate, according to <a href="https://rbsdm.com/stats/stats/">Ben Baldwin's database</a>.The Jets acquired quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> for a first-round pick swap that also included a conditional second-round selection in hopes he would take over for Wilson. Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles four snaps into the 2023 season, opening the door for Wilson to return as the starter. New York traded Wilson to the Denver Broncos in April, and Rodgers retook the reins as the starter. The team hasn't gotten the desired results, ranking 26th in yards and points per game this season. Rodgers also sits 28th in success rate out of 35 qualifying quarterbacks in 2024 and has failed to eclipse 300 passing yards in a single game.Rodgers is under contract through the 2025 season and has void years attached to his deal until 2029. Douglas served as Philadelphia Eagles vice president of player personnel under general manager Howie Roseman before taking the Jets job.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: General Manager Joe Douglas of the New York Jets speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones isn't sold on the notion that his players don't believe in Mike McCarthy following another defeat Monday night."That losing the team stuff, that's so overblown," Jones said after Dallas' 34-10 loss to the Houston Texans, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42479096/jerry-jones-dallas-cowboys-anticipate-3-7-record">Todd Archer of ESPN</a>. "These guys are so - first of all, they're natural competitors. ... They're so proud of the fact that they are professional and disappointed in maybe the way they executed the play, but that's not anything that's brother or first cousin to give up."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He added: "Everybody's certainly disappointed, but that's a big difference in not knowing that you got to put the foot in front of the other to go."Dallas kept things close in the first half, going into the third quarter down 17-10. However, quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a> was strip-sacked with just under 13 minutes remaining in the contest, leading to a Texans scoop-and-score.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Rush completed 32 passes in the contest for 354 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Cowboys failed to rush for 100-plus yards for the seventh game this season.Dallas has lost five straight contests, its longest losing skid since 2015. The Cowboys became the first team in NFL history to trail by at least 20 points in six consecutive home games, dating back to last season's wild-card defeat to the Green Bay Packers."I think it's very frustrating," McCarthy said Monday. "It's frustrating for everybody. Frustrating for the players, frustrating for the coaches. I know it's disappointing for the fans."But we just - we have a lot of moving parts going on, and we just have to be cleaner and more detailed in certain spots. We're not playing well enough, not executing well enough, coaching well enough to overcome some of the mistakes we're making in critical times of the game."McCarthy, 61, is in the final year of his contract. His worst year as a head coach came in 2018 when he went 4-7-1 before being fired by the Packers. He went 42-25 in four seasons as Dallas' coach heading into this campaign.

OXNARD, CA - JULY 25: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy talk to the media during the team's training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 25, 2024 in Oxnard, CA.

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Carolina Panthers rookie running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199803" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199803">Jonathon Brooks</a> is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Dave Canales announced Monday. Brooks was selected in the second round out of Texas in the 2024 draft. He has been recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November 2023. Brooks started the season on injured reserve and returned to practice in mid-October.The 21-year-old rushed for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns while averaging 6.1 yards per carry in 11 games for the Longhorns last season. He also added 286 yards and one touchdown receiving. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161910" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161910">Chuba Hubbard</a>, 25, has emerged as a consistent threat in the backfield for the Panthers this season. He's fourth in the NFL in rushing yards (818) while scoring seven touchdowns. Carolina rewarded the fourth-year pro with a four-year, $33.2-million extension in early November.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Canales also announced that quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188155" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188155">Bryce Young</a> will make his fourth consecutive start Sunday.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 04: Jonathon Brooks #24 of the Carolina Panthers attends Carolina Panthers OTA Offseason Workout on June 04, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115040" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115040">J.K. Dobbins</a> believes quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104207" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104207">Justin Herbert</a> deserves more recognition after a terrific performance on Sunday Night Football."Start the MVP talks," Dobbins said after the contest, according to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-show-they-re-different-team-under-jim-harbaugh-by-outlasting-bengals-comeback?campaign=Twitter_atn">Kevin Patra of NFL Network</a>. "Love it. He's a baller."Herbert racked up 362 total yards and two touchdowns against the Bengals. He led Los Angeles on a game-winning drive with under a minute remaining and made a difficult throw to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199769" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199769">Ladd McConkey</a> that ultimately set up Dobbins' 29-yard rushing touchdown.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Herbert has completed 63.5% of his passes this season while throwing for 2,186 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and just one interception. He's done this without top-end talent around him as Los Angeles currently ranks 27th in offensive cap spending, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/positional-spending">Over The Cap</a>.The 7-3 Chargers currently hold the fifth seed in the AFC and are now just two games back of the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West."He’s a leader, and it doesn't really matter what happens in the flow of the game," linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188105" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188105">Daiyan Henley</a> said after Sunday's contest, per <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2024-11-18/jk-dobbins-mvp-talk-chargers-justin-herbert-beats-bengals">Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times</a>. "With a leader like that, man, the type of team we have, it doesn't matter how the game goes, we're going to come out on top."Los Angeles will face off against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night football next week.

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) hands the ball off to Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) during the regular season NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers on September 22, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161655" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161655">Ja'Marr Chase</a> is frustrated after his team failed to win another close game Sunday night."I don't know," Chase said when asked how the team can better finish games, according to <a href="https://x.com/OliviaRayTV/status/1858401660466598268">Olivia Ray of WLWT</a>. "Ask (head coach Zac Taylor), ask the coaches. Don't ask me, that's not my job."He added: "I play football on the field, I don't call plays for us. I can't really do nothing."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Bengals fell to 4-7 after their 34-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. They were down 24-6 at halftime after the Chargers scored on four of their five first-half possessions.Cincinnati clawed back to tie the game early in the fourth quarter but missed two go-ahead field goals late in the contest. Chargers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115040" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115040">J.K. Dobbins</a> ran for a 29-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left to ice the game."(Evan McPherson) knows to make those kicks," Chase said. "That's why we pay him those bucks, to make those kicks."Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97638" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97638">Joe Burrow</a> had another strong performance, throwing for 365 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. He leads the league in completions (274), passing yards (3,028), and touchdowns (27) after 11 games but has only four wins to show for it. Burrow <a href="https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1858386475802386467">told</a> reporters after the contest this is the most frustrating season he's had in the NFL."Just gotta make the plays, just gotta make the plays," Burrow said, per <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/joe-burrow-brutally-honest-admission-bengals-season-loss-chargers">Karl Rasmussen of Sports Illustrated</a>. "Down the stretch ... our margin of error is slim. So, we gotta make those plays. I gotta make those plays, we all gotta make those plays."Six of Cincinnati's seven losses have come by one score. The team has a bye week before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 1.

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 07: JaMarr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 7, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The New York Giants are demoting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a> to the No. 3 quarterback on the roster, head coach Brian Daboll announced Monday. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188915" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188915">Tommy DeVito</a> will take the starting quarterback job and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98893" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98893">Drew Lock</a> will be the backup. "After evaluating and watching a lot of tape, that's the reason we are going with Tommy," Daboll <a href="https://x.com/Giants/status/1858553109364306192">said</a>. "This was a necessary move for us, and I'm looking forward to working with Tommy, and he'll be ready to go against Tampa Bay."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The move comes after the 2-8 Giants lost to the Carolina Panthers in overtime. Jones threw two interceptions in the contest while compiling 190 yards with a sub-60% completion percentage. New York just completed its bye week and is set to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Jones is 3-13 in his last 16 starts dating back to last season. He has 2,335 total yards with 10 touchdowns and nine turnovers in 10 games this campaign.New York's offense has been among the league's worst this season, ranking last in points per game. Out of 30 quarterbacks who've played at least 220 snaps this season, Jones is 25th in EPA/play, according to <a href="https://rbsdm.com/stats/stats/">Ben Baldwin's database</a>.The 27-year-old has an injury guarantee tied to his contract. New York would owe Jones $23 million in 2025 if he were to get hurt and not be ready to play for the start of next season.DeVito started six games for the Giants last year. He went 3-3 as a starter, throwing for 1,296 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions.New York signed Jones to a four-year, $160-million contract in 2023 after he led the team to the divisional round in 2022. He's been with the Giants since they selected him sixth overall out of Duke in the 2019 NFL Draft.Jones is 24-44-1 in 69 career starts during his NFL career, throwing for 14,582 passing yards with 70 touchdowns and 47 interceptions.

MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 10: Daniel Jones of the New York Giants throws the ball during the NFL Munich Game 2024 between New York Giants and Carolina Panthers at Allianz Arena on November 10, 2024 in Munich, Germany.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh called out <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/21259" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/21259">Justin Tucker</a> after the veteran kicker missed two field goals in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers."Tuck needs to make kicks, and he knows that. It's important," Harbaugh said postgame, according to <a href="https://x.com/jamisonhensley/status/1858263536188956700">Jamison Hensley of ESPN</a>.Tucker hit only one of his three field-goal attempts Sunday. The first miss came late in the first quarter from 47 yards when the Ravens trailed 3-0.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He then went wide left on a 50-yard attempt on the Ravens' next offensive drive. However, Tucker rebounded to drain a 54-yard try to pull Baltimore within two points with just over six minutes remaining in the third quarter.The Ravens scored a touchdown with a little over a minute left in regulation but failed on the two-point attempt to tie the contest. Pittsburgh iced the game on the next drive after needing just one first down.Baltimore is 7-4 and 1.5 games back of the Steelers in the AFC North following the loss."(Tucker) makes them in practice. He made the long one later, which is good to see. It means he's still very capable. Kick 'em straight, and we'll be good," Harbaugh added.Tucker is 16 for 22 on field-goal attempts this season. He entered Sunday with the seventh-worst field-goal percentage among kickers with 10-plus attempts this campaign. Tucker missed five field goals all last year.The 34-year-old said after the game that his confidence hasn't suffered, and he still feels he can make every kick, according to <a href="https://x.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1858268438919024885">Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic</a>.Tucker was the most accurate kicker in NFL history heading into the 2024 campaign.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 17: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after an extra point in the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/120335" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/120335">CeeDee Lamb</a> is questionable for Monday Night Football against the Houston Texans due to a back injury.Head coach Mike McCarthy said Lamb's injury is "not of high concern" after he suffered the ailment during seven-on-seven drills in Saturday's practice, according to <a href="https://x.com/toddarcher/status/1857896045411193031">Todd Archer of ESPN</a>.The 25-year-old was listed as limited in Saturday's session after fully participating in Thursday and Friday's practices.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Dallas will already be without quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> after he underwent season-ending hamstring surgery. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a> is set to get his second consecutive start. Lamb has played in all nine games this season. He leads the Cowboys in receptions (59), receiving yards (681), and touchdowns (four).

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 10: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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San Francisco 49ers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85079" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85079">Christian McCaffrey</a> expressed frustration over people discussing his Achilles injury despite not being informed of the situation."One thing I learned about the whole process is you get a lot of Instagram doctors out there," McCaffrey said, according to <a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/11/14/mccaffrey-assesses-his-49ers-season-debut-and-all-the-instagram-doctors-who-chimed-in/">Cam Inman The Mercury News</a>. He added: "I'm watching a Sunday night game and some doctor is talking about my injury on TV. I couldn't believe it. I'd never talked to him in my life, he'd never seen imaging, talked to me, diagnosed me. It's just kind of the world we live in now."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>McCaffrey made his season debut Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing the first eight games of the year due to Achilles tendinitis. He was placed on injured reserve after San Francisco's season opener.The 28-year-old played 88% of the offensive snaps in his first contest, racking up 107 total yards on 19 touches. McCaffrey said he was "sore but felt good.""When you're dealing with an injury and come back, it's a common misconception you have fresh legs," McCaffrey added. "For a long time there I was struggling walking to the bathroom. So you can't train for a long time. They're fresh in the sense they haven't been beat up, but you also have to get back into training. That's why it takes long sometimes."San Francisco's offense ranked eighth in EPA per rush during McCaffrey's absence. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174345" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174345">Jordan Mason</a> was the primary back for the team's eight games, averaging 5.1 yards per carry with seven touchdowns. The 49ers will face off against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 10: San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs the ball during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 10, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 02: Nico Iamaleava #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers warms up prior to the game at Neyland Stadium between Kentucky and Tennessee on November 02, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115123" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115123">Patrick Queen</a> revealed Wednesday that the Baltimore Ravens didn't offer him a contract this past offseason."I wasn't wanted back," Queen said before his first game against his former team, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42372786/steelers-patrick-queen-says-wanted-back-ravens">Brooke Pryor of ESPN</a>. "I didn't get the offer back, and it is definitely kind upsetting being there for four years and the bond that you grow with your teammates and stuff."Queen spent the first four years of his career in Baltimore after entering the league as the 28th overall pick in 2020. He had a breakout campaign in 2023 after an up-and-down start to his career, earning second-team All-Pro honors while racking up 133 tackles and 3.5 sacks.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Ravens acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97808" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97808">Roquan Smith</a> in a trade with the Chicago Bears in 2022 and made him the highest paid linebacker in the league with a five-year, $100-million contract. Queen ultimately signed a three-year, $41-million contract with the Steelers in free agency after Baltimore declined his fifth-year option for the 2024 season. Since joining Pittsburgh, the LSU product says he hasn't spoken to his former head coach John Harbaugh or general manager Eric DeCosta."The only person I talked to is Roquan (Smith)," Queen added. "I talked to him last week just so we could talk early in the week because we know we'll both be locked in. Probably not going to get any messages from anybody this week."Queen is second on the Steelers with 62 tackles heading into Week 11.

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 13: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) walks off the field after a NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers a d the Las Vegas Raiders on October 13, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was active against the Los Angeles Rams for Monday Night...

Miami Dolphins wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83498" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83498">Tyreek Hill</a> was active against the Los Angeles Rams for Monday Night Football despite having a torn ligament in his wrist, he told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1856116094093680830">Lisa Salters of ESPN</a>.The Dolphins defeated Los Angeles 23-15 and snapped a three-game losing streak. Hill only had three receptions for 16 yards, but he caught a touchdown in the third quarter to give Miami an 11-point lead.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Hill has been dealing with the injury since training camp and aggravated the ailment when he was detained by police before the Dolphins' season opener, per <a href="https://x.com/espn/status/1856118347605197225">Salters</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 30-year-old was listed as questionable for Monday's contest. He didn't practice Friday and Saturday after being a full participant in Thursday's session. Hill has only missed one game since 2021.Miami ranked last in points per game and 26th in EPA/play heading into Week 10.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins runs the ball against Kamren Kinchens #26 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper won't play versus the Indianapolis Colts due to a wrist ...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/60608" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/60608">Amari Cooper</a> won't play versus the Indianapolis Colts due to a wrist injury, the team announced.The veteran wideout was listed as questionable for Sunday's contest after being a limited participant in practice all week. He also didn't play in last week's victory over the Miami Dolphins. Cooper has suited up for two games with Buffalo since being acquired from the Cleveland Browns in mid-October. He's produced five catches for 69 yards and one touchdown with his new team.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Bills will also be without wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199774" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199774">Keon Coleman</a> against the Colts due to a wrist issue.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Amari Cooper #18 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after a game against the Tennessee Titans at Highmark Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

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The New Orleans Saints are not planning to rebuild and tear down the roster this offseason, accor...

The New Orleans Saints are not planning to rebuild and tear down the roster this offseason, according to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-not-planning-for-rebuild-despite-coaching-change-high-salary-cap-charges">Ian Rapoport of NFL Network</a>. New Orleans believes its roster is better than the Saints' current 2-7 record shows, and suggests injuries are a significant reason for their lack of success this campaign, Rapoport adds.Dennis Allen was fired this week after taking over for longtime head coach Sean Payton in 2022. Special teams coordinator and assistant head coach Darren Rizzi replaced him. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Saints currently have minus-$62.7 million in cap space for 2025, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/new-orleans-saints">Over The Cap</a>. New Orleans will have to change the roster and adjust current contracts to get under the cap before the new league year.General manager Mickey Loomis has regularly had to maneuver the salary books to become cap-compliant of late. He traded cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87888" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87888">Marshon Lattimore</a> at the deadline, who was under contract through the 2026 season.Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/22061" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/22061">Derek Carr</a> has $50-plus million cap hits in 2025 and 2026 after signing a four-year, $150-million contract in 2022. He's missed three games this season, and he's 2-4 in six starts while throwing for 1,225 yards with nine touchdowns and six interceptions.The Saints will take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis looks on during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is dealing with a significant AC joint sprain in...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161653" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161653">Trevor Lawrence</a> is dealing with a significant AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and is considered week-to-week, sources told <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-trevor-lawrence-dealing-with-a-significant-ac-joint-sprain-in-left-shoulder-won-t-play-vs-vikings">Ian Rapoport of NFL Network</a>.Surgery is possible, but the current plan is giving him rest and rehab that will limit him for the next several weeks, Rapoport adds.The signal-caller got hurt in the second quarter of Jacksonville's Week 9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He played through the injury and didn't miss a snap.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Lawrence has only missed one game since being selected first overall in the 2021 draft. The Clemson product signed a five-year, $275-million contract extension this offseason and is 2-7 in nine starts this year.Backup quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161650" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161650">Mac Jones</a> is slated to get his first start with the Jaguars on Sunday. The New England Patriots traded Jones to the Jaguars this offseason for a sixth-round pick after he spent three seasons in Foxborough. He was a first-round choice in the 2021 NFL Draft.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 3: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up prior to the start of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 3, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The NFL plans to play eight international games in 2025, commissioner Roger Goodell told Colleen ...

The NFL plans to play eight international games in 2025, commissioner Roger Goodell told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1855595063281107193">Colleen Wolfe of NFL Network</a>. Spain, Mexico City, Brazil, London, Ireland, and Germany are all being considered.The league scheduled five international games for 2024, with the final one slated for Sunday in Munich, Germany. London hosted three contests, while the NFL played their first-ever game in São Paulo, Brazil.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Starting in Brazil was fantastic," Goodell said Sunday in Munich before the Giants and Panthers face off. "São Paulo was new for us, and they could not have gone better. (The) teams had a great time."The London series was fantastic as always," he continued. "Looking forward to next year."Madrid has already been revealed as one of the host cities for the 2025 campaign. Next season's schedule will be announced in the spring.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reacts before Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Las Vegas Raiders players, including star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby, called out the coaching staff ...

Las Vegas Raiders players, including star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/100596" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/100596">Maxx Crosby</a>, called out the coaching staff about the team's week-to-week process, sources told <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/maxx-crosby-other-raiders-express-concerns-with-staff-in-open-floor-meeting-after-firings-latest-loss/">Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports</a>.The players' issues with the coaching staff include a lack of accountability and discipline as well as schedule inefficiencies during the week, according to Jones.The meeting reportedly ended uncomfortably for all parties.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Head coach Antonio Pierce made sweeping changes to his coaching staff after the Week 9 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg, and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello.Pierce was hired this offseason after serving as the interim head coach following Josh McDaniel's dismissal. Pierce went 5-4 in nine games in 2023, and players publicly advocated for owner Mark Davis to retain Pierce as head coach.Las Vegas is on a bye week after losing its fifth straight contest in Week 9. Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94300" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94300">Gardner Minshew</a> was benched in-game for the second time this season. Minshew has struggled in 2024 after signing a two-year deal this offseason, throwing for 1,501 yards with six touchdowns and eight interceptions.The Raiders rank dead last in EPA/play on offense. The defense has also struggled; after being a big reason why Las Vegas went 5-4 in its final nine games last season, Pierce's defense sits 23rd in success rate through nine weeks.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 26: Maxx Crosby #98 and Interim head coach Antonio Pierce of the Las Vegas Raiders talk on the sideline during the fourth quarter of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The New Orleans Saints placed wide receiver Chris Olave on injured reserve Saturday after sufferi...

The New Orleans Saints placed wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173997" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173997">Chris Olave</a> on injured reserve Saturday after suffering his second concussion of the season last week, the team announced. The Ohio State product will miss at least four games, and there's a chance Olave won't play again in 2024, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1855249765597880564">Ian Rapoport of NFL Network</a>. He was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Falcons on Friday.Interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Wednesday that Olave was scheduled to see specialists regarding his concussion history. The wideout was carted off the field against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9 after taking a hit from Carolina Panthers safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72744" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72744">Xavier Woods</a>. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Olave also missed the club's Week 7 contest against Denver Broncos due to a concussion. "We're more worried about Chris Olave the person and making sure that everything's good," Rizzi said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42235684/saints-chris-olave-see-specialists-concussions">Katherine Terrell of ESPN</a>. "Then once he goes through that process, we'll bring it back to football to see how that fits in."The 24-year-old Olave has 32 receptions for 400 yards and one touchdown this season.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints walks off the field after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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