Sauce Gardner says he could hardly contain his excitement upon finding out he was being dealt to ...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173983" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173983">Sauce Gardner</a> says he could hardly contain his excitement upon finding out he was being dealt to the Indianapolis Colts.</p><p>"I didn't even have time to process it all the way," Gardner said Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/WISHNews8/status/1986479232097136884">WISH-TV</a>. "I just knew I was coming into a great situation. I was running in circles in the house."</p><p>The Colts sent shock waves through the NFL on Tuesday after dealing two first-round picks and sophomore wide receiver <a href="https://x.com/JayGlazer/status/1985768667246694826">Adonai Mitchell</a> to the New York Jets for the star cornerback.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Gardner said he didn't have time to feel bad about being traded, adding, "That's part of the business." The Jets signed him to a record four-year, $120.4-million contract extension in July.</p><p>"It was less about the Jets wanting to trade me and more about the Colts wanting me to be here," Gardner told reporters, including <a href="https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1986484147494269330">James Boyd of The Athletic</a>.</p><p>Asked about the expectations that come with Indianapolis sending a substantial package to New York in exchange for his services, Gardner responded, "There's no pressure. Obviously, they got access to the tape, so they know what I'm capable of doing."</p><p>The trade adds a two-time first-team All-Pro cornerback to a Colts squad that's compiled a 7-2 record and ranks first in points scored and seventh in points surrendered.</p><p>"Dominant offense, dominant defense," Gardner said. "I'm just grateful to be a part of something special that they're already building."</p><p>The 25-year-old cleared the concussion protocol this week and is expected to make his Colts debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.</p>

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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The Arizona Cardinals are placing quarterback Kyler Murray on injured reserve because of his foot...

<p>The Arizona Cardinals are placing quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97952" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97952">Kyler Murray</a> on injured reserve because of his foot injury, meaning he'll miss at least the next four games, head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday.</p><p>"Feel like that's the best thing for him and for us," Gannon said.</p><p>He added, "He's not healthy enough to play. He needs to get healthy so he can get back to playing football, so that's what we're doing."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/54853" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/54853">Jacoby Brissett</a>, already named Arizona's starting quarterback Tuesday, will now get an extended look as the team's signal-caller.</p><p>Murray had started the first five games of the season before coming down with a foot injury. However, his production failed to match expectations, as he threw for six touchdowns against three interceptions while the team yielded a 2-3 record.</p><p>The Cardinals' offense has looked revitalized of late under Brissett. The 32-year-old led Arizona to a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday and accounted for three touchdowns, including one on the ground. He's thrown for six passing scores to just one interception across three starts.</p><p>The 3-5 Cardinals, who sit in last place in the NFC West, will take on the 6-2 Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.</p>

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 3: Kyler Murray (1) of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 3, 2025 in Arlington,Texas.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud won't play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he r...

<p>Houston Texans quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188132" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188132">C.J. Stroud</a> won't play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he remains in concussion protocol, head coach DeMeco Ryans announced Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1986167648791544048">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161839" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161839">Davis Mills</a> will start in Stroud's place.</p><p>Stroud suffered the concussion in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos when his head hit the ground after he was tackled in the midsection on a run.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Week 10 matchup against the Jaguars will mark Stroud's first game missed since he was unavailable for two contests during his 2023 rookie season. That absence was also due to a concussion.</p><p>The 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year has completed 66.5% of his passes for 1,702 yards, 11 touchdowns, and five interceptions.</p><p>For Mills, this will mark his first start since Week 18 of the 2022 season. Mills has totalled 35 passing touchdowns and 25 interceptions over his five-year career. </p><p>Sunday's matchup could be a crucial one for the Texans' outlook. They enter with a 3-5 record, while the Jaguars hold a 5-3 mark. The division-leading Indianapolis Colts are 7-2 and slated to face the Atlanta Falcons.</p>

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 15: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans warms up before the game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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The Los Angeles Chargers pulled off a trade for New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penni...

<p>The Los Angeles Chargers pulled off a trade for New Orleans Saints offensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173998" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173998">Trevor Penning</a> just before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1985814007048258037">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>Penning switched from tackle to guard before the 2025 season, and has taken all his snaps this year at left guard. However, he has played both tackle positions in the past and will could very well go back to tackle with the Chargers.</p><p>The Chargers are desperate for help at tackle after losing both starters in <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199736">Joe Alt</a> and <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161643">Rashawn Slater</a> for the season. Alt recently suffered an ankle injury that will require season-ending surgery, while Slater sustained a torn patellar tendon in August. Prior to the move for Penning, <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/138104">Trey Pipkins</a> and <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174145">Austin Deculus</a> were the other offensive tackles on the Chargers' active roster.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>A first-round pick in 2022, Penning has totaled 29 starts over his career.</p><p>The Chargers are 6-3, one game behind the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos (7-2) and one game ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs (5-4).</p>

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 19: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears tackles Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints while holding Trevor Penning #70 of the New Orleans Saints during the second half on October 19, 2025 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

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The New Orleans Saints traded wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks for 2026 fourt...

<p>The New Orleans Saints traded wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174441" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174441">Rashid Shaheed</a> to the Seattle Seahawks for 2026 fourth- and fifth-round picks, the teams announced Tuesday.</p><p>In Seattle, Shaheed will reunite with offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who served in the same role with the Saints last season.</p><p>Shaheed was expected to be one of the top wideouts available at the trade deadline with the 1-8 Saints positioned at the bottom of the NFC.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 27-year-old has caught 44 passes for 499 yards and two touchdowns through nine games this season. His 55.4 receiving yards per game are just a hair under his career-high mark of 58.2, which he set last year.</p><p>Shaheed is also a dynamic return man with punt return touchdowns in each of the last two seasons. </p><p>His addition presents another weapon to a high-octane Seahawks offense that's averaging 28.9 points per game, good enough for fifth in the NFL. He joins a receiving corps that features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188171" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188171">Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a>, who leads the league in receiving yards with 948, and veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/68147" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/68147">Cooper Kupp</a>.</p><p>The 6-2 Seahawks are tied with the Los Angeles Rams for the best record in the NFC West.</p>

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Rashid Shaheed #22 of the New Orleans Saints gets set during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

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The Dallas Cowboys are trading a 2026 seventh-round pick for Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan ...

<p>The Dallas Cowboys are trading a 2026 seventh-round pick for Cincinnati Bengals linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94725" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94725">Logan Wilson</a>, the teams announced Tuesday.</p><p>Cowboys owner Jerry Jones teased a trade Monday ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline.</p><p>Wilson recently requested a trade from the Bengals and will look to aid a Cowboys defense that ranks 31st in points allowed and yardage allowed.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 29-year-old made seven starts for Cincinnati this season but has played only 67% of the team's defensive snaps, his lowest total since his 2020 rookie campaign.</p><p>Wilson recorded 100-plus tackles each year from 2021-24, including a career-high 135 tackles in 2023. He's shown a knack for finding the football, with 11 interceptions since entering the league.</p><p>Wilson was the first of two trades the Cowboys made Tuesday, as the franchise later <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3387875" href="https://thescore.com/news/3387875">acquired</a> star defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110862" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110862">Quinnen Williams</a> from the New York Jets.</p><p>The downfall of Dallas' defense has been one of the biggest storylines in the aftermath of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> trade. In its first season without the star pass-rusher, the unit is allowing 30.8 points per game while ranking 29th against the run and 30th against the pass. The 3-5-1 Cowboys sit well adrift of the 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East.</p>

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Logan Wilson #55 of the Cincinnati Bengals on the sideline during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will be sidelined indefinitely after dislocating...

<p>Washington Commanders quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199756" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199756">Jayden Daniels</a> will be sidelined indefinitely after dislocating his left elbow in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.</p><p>Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the injury Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/jjones9/status/1985446182253175165">Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports</a>. </p><p>Quinn added that there's no timetable on Daniels' return "for now" but that the elbow injury will "knock him out for a while," according to <a href="https://x.com/JoriEpstein/status/1985446941073756245">Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Daniels sustained the injury after being tackled during the fourth quarter of Sunday night's game. The Commanders trailed 38-7 at the time. He exited with his left arm in a cast.</p><p>Daniels wasn't the only player lost for Washington. Starting cornerback Marshon Lattimore tore his ACL during the loss, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1985439477821526396">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo</a> report. Wide receiver Luke McCaffrey broke his collarbone and will end up on injured reserve, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1985346482375938402">Rapoport</a>.</p><p>The injury bug has plagued Daniels' second NFL season. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year had already missed one game with a hamstring injury and two contests with a knee sprain prior to Sunday.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/55285" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/55285">Marcus Mariota</a> is expected to receive starting duties in Daniels' absence. The veteran has thrown four touchdowns and four interceptions this season, and the team is 1-2 in his three starts.</p><p>Wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87889" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87889">Terry McLaurin</a>, who missed the matchup with the Seahawks due to a quad injury, isn't expected to suit up for the team's next game against the Detroit Lions, Quinn noted, according to <a href="https://x.com/john_keim/status/1985446734474928582">John Keim of ESPN</a>.</p><p>The Commanders sit third in the NFC East with a 3-6 record.</p>

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 02: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) rushes upfield during the Seattle Seahawks game versus the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025, in Landover, MD.

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The Cincinnati Bengals are requesting a first-round pick in exchange for pass-rusher Trey Hendric...

<p>The Cincinnati Bengals are requesting a first-round pick in exchange for pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72083" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72083">Trey Hendrickson</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1985385267348344865">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a>.</p><p>Teams are calling the Bengals about multiple players ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, but the franchise has held its high asking prices, Russini adds.</p><p>Cincinnati is 3-6 entering the deadline, while Hendrickson is on the final year of his contract, which makes him an enticing trade candidate.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Hendrickson and the Bengals have had a turbulent past couple of years, as the two sides couldn't agree on a new long-term deal in either of the last two offseasons. However, they compromised this summer and agreed on a pay raise for 2025.</p><p>The 30-year-old has been nursing a hip injury that sidelined him for the Bengals' 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday.</p><p>The four-time Pro Bowler led the NFL with 17.5 sacks last season, his second consecutive year posting that figure.</p>

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 26: Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in action during the game against the New York Jets and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 26, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

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The Philadelphia Eagles traded a 2026 third-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for pass-rusher Jael...

<p>The Philadelphia Eagles traded a 2026 third-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161647" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161647">Jaelan Phillips</a>, the team announced.</p><p>The Dolphins are paying part of Phillips' salary to make the trade happen, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1985329420970692710">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.</p><p>The Eagles had two 2026 third-round selections, with one coming from the New York Jets, but will be sending their own pick to the Dolphins, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1985326960684261768">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Phillips will reunite with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in Philadelphia. The two briefly spent time together in 2023 when Fangio was the defensive coordinator in Miami.</p><p>The Eagles needed help in the pass rush department after recording only 16 sacks through eight games this season. Veteran defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14840" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14840">Brandon Graham</a> recently came out of retirement to assist Philadelphia in that area.</p><p>Philadelphia has been the most active team in the trade market ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. In addition to Phillips, the franchise acquired cornerbacks <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94616" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94616">Jaire Alexander</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161985" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161985">Michael Carter II</a>.</p><p>Phillips, who's in the final year of his rookie contract, has three sacks through nine games this season. He's put up a career total of 26 sacks, with his highest single-year tally coming as a rookie in 2021 when he notched 8.5 sacks.</p><p>The 2-7 Dolphins were expected to be sellers ahead of the trade deadline. The team parted ways with general manager Chris Grier on Friday.</p>

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 26: Miami linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) reacts during the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons on October 26th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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Oscar Piastri has blown a 34-point lead over Lando Norris and is no longer leading the drivers' c...

<p>Oscar Piastri has blown a 34-point lead over Lando Norris and is no longer leading the drivers' championship. </p><p>The third-year driver's immense slump has left people wondering how it's all gone so wrong so quickly. Is it the pressure of the championship, the product of a conspiracy, or something more tangible and logical? While the weight of the title fight may be a factor, the truth of the matter lies in the data.</p><p>Piastri is simply not performing - and it's not completely unexpected.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>While he's only recently bottomed out, his post-summer break decline has been foreshadowed for quite a while. The Australian got off to a hot start, winning five of the first nine races with four poles. Since then, he's mustered two wins and one pole over 11 races.</p><p>In modern Formula 1, qualifying and track position is everything, and that's where Piastri's struggles originate - especially over the last handful of races.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Oscar Piastri's Qualifying in 2025" aria-label="Line chart" id="datawrapper-chart-wJ7Ac" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/wJ7Ac/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="876" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure><p>Since narrowly beating Norris to pole in Zandvoort, Piastri has been outqualified by his teammate in four of the last five races. On average, he's also been more than two-tenths of a second slower than Norris.</p><p><strong>Average pace difference in qualifying</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Faster</th>
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<td>Australia through Zandvoort</td>
<td> 0.044%</td>
<td> Piastri</td>
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<td>Monza through Mexico</td>
<td> 0.231%</td>
<td> Norris</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>Is the heat of the title fight finally melting Piastri? While the McLaren driver's crash in Baku could be considered a case of cracking under the lights, team principal Andrea Stella might have provided the actual explanation in Mexico: some of these tracks don't suit Piastri's strengths.</p><p>"I think in Austin and here, the conditions are such that the car slides a lot," Stella said, according to <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2025/10/26/piastri-unusually-far-behind-norris-due-to-low-grip-track-says-stella/">Keith Collantine of RaceFans</a>. "And I think this requires a particular familiarity with the car, with how you exploit the car, which possibly is something on which Oscar needs to still work a little bit."</p><p>Tracks such as Mexico and Austin, where there's less grip and it's a challenge to extract the maximum out of the tires, seem to be where Norris holds the biggest advantage over Piastri.</p><p>That was true in 2025 and has also been true in the past.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Difference</th>
<th> Faster</th>
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<td>2025 U.S. GP</td>
<td> 0.283s</td>
<td> Norris</td>
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<td>2024 U.S. GP</td>
<td> 0.620s</td>
<td> Norris</td>
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<td>2023 U.S. GP</td>
<td> 0.614s</td>
<td> Norris</td>
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<th>Difference</th>
<th>Faster</th>
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<td>2025 Mexico City GP</td>
<td> 0.588s</td>
<td> Norris</td>
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<td>2024 Mexico City GP</td>
<td> 1.092s*</td>
<td> Norris</td>
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<td>2023 Mexico City GP</td>
<td> NA**</td>
<td> NA</td>
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</table></div></figure><p><em>* Q1 times used as Piastri was eliminated in Q1<br>** Norris did not set a representative lap for comparison in 2023</em></p><p>Sadly for Piastri, it might be a few more races before the calendar swings back in his favor. While Brazil will be a coin flip, it's historically been a good track for Norris, who took pole last season in the rain and got a podium in 2023. Las Vegas might not be tailor-made for the McLaren car, but after that comes Qatar, where Piastri has strung together back-to-back podiums.</p><p>The toughest part of Piastri's defense was always going to be the latter stages of the season - not only because of the mounting pressure of a championship, but also due to a gauntlet of tracks where he's struggled in the past.</p>

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 26: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren walks the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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<p>The Washington Commanders won't have <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87889" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87889">Terry McLaurin</a> for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks after he aggravated his quad injury, head coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/1983614689029583061">Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic</a>.</p><p>McLaurin returned from a four-game absence in Monday's 28-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs before experiencing the setback. The two-time Pro Bowl receiver made three catches for 54 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>"This is not something that will knock (McLaurin) out for a long time, we hope," Quinn <a href="https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/1983616230130119126">said</a>. "But we're comfortable with where we're at."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>A positive update for the Commanders is the likely return of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199756" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199756">Jayden Daniels</a>. The second-year pro missed Monday's contest due to a hamstring injury, but Quinn <a href="https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/1983614345864212862">said</a> the quarterback is expected to practice in full this week. He's missed three games this season with knee and hamstring injuries.</p><p>McLaurin and Daniels have only played together in two of the team's eight games this year.</p><p>Washington enters Week 9 with a 3-5 record following three straight losses.</p>

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 11: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders warms up prior to the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Sept. 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wis.

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The Detroit Lions and star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson have agreed to a four-year, $180-million ...

<p>The Detroit Lions and star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174006" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174006">Aidan Hutchinson</a> have agreed to a four-year, $180-million extension that contains $141 million in total guarantees, his agent Mike McCartney told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1983555067925147669">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>The guaranteed money is the most ever for a non-quarterback, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1983555173353234737">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.</p><p>Hutchinson's new deal is worth $45 million per season, which only trails Micah Parsons ($46.5 million per year) for the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/position/edge-rusher">Over The Cap</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Hutchinson's extension is $4 million more annually than <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74678" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74678">T.J. Watt</a>'s lucrative contract signed over the offseason and $5 million per year more than <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87669" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87669">Myles Garrett</a>'s extension.</p><p>The second overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Hutchinson has quickly blossomed into one of the league's most premier edge rushers, as he's recorded 34.5 sacks through 46 career games.</p><p>Hutchinson is in the midst of a tremendous comeback season after his 2024 campaign was cut short due to a broken fibula and tibia. He's put up six sacks and a league-leading four forced fumbles through seven games.</p><p>His best season came in 2023, when he was named to the Pro Bowl after an 11.5-sack campaign.</p><p>Detroit is off to a 5-2 start with a defense that ranks 11th in points allowed and eighth in yardage allowed.</p>

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 12: Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) in the second quarter of an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs on October 12, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is nursing an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder,...

<p>Cincinnati Bengals quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a> is nursing an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, leaving his availability uncertain for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1983545470774374526">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.</p><p>Flacco briefly exited last week's loss to the New York Jets due to the injury before returning to action. If he can't go versus Chicago, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93471" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93471">Jake Browning</a> would be expected to start.</p><p>Head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Flacco has a 50-50 chance to play, according to <a href="https://x.com/PBrennanENQ/status/1983579531869929561">Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer</a>. He added that the veteran won't practice Wednesday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Taylor also mentioned that although the injury is "painful," Flacco wants to suit up, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1983580135396606420">Rapoport</a> adds.</p><p>Flacco has filled in moderately well since Cincinnati acquired him in a trade with the Cleveland Browns. He's led the Bengals to one win in three starts, but they've scored 33 and 38 points, respectively, the last two weeks. The 40-year-old has thrown for seven touchdowns against zero interceptions with the team.</p><p>Browning has an 0-3 record as a starter this season with six touchdowns to eight interceptions.</p><p>The Bengals are 3-5 and trying to hang on in the AFC playoff race in hopes of a late-season return from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97638" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97638">Joe Burrow</a>, who had toe surgery in September.</p>

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 26: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) jogs off the field during the game against the New York Jets and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 26, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

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While Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin admitted he's not happy with the defense's perfo...

<p>While Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin admitted he's not happy with the defense's performance, he says those negative feelings don't extend to the man in charge of the unit, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.</p><p>"I've known Teryl a long time," Tomlin said Tuesday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46758963/mike-tomlin-backs-teryl-austin-amid-steelers-defensive-woes">ESPN's Brooke Pryor</a>. "He's very capable. He's very thorough. I've largely been pleased with his work, but certainly he and I are not pleased with where we are right now from a defensive unit perspective, and so we're just going to keep working."</p><p>The Steelers' defense allowed a combined 68 points over the last two games, both resulting in losses. In Sunday's 35-25 defeat to the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh surrendered 28 second-half points. The Steelers allowed 33 points to the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a>-led Cincinnati Bengals - including 16 points in the second half - the week prior. Flacco and Packers quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104659">Jordan Love</a> combined for 702 passing yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions over those two games.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Tomlin said taking over play-calling duties from Austin is "not on the table as we sit here today."</p><p>Pittsburgh's defense has been one of the major disappointments of the 2025 season thus far. The Steelers haven't gotten a return on their investment after adding playmakers such as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74546" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74546">Jalen Ramsey</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/53740" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/53740">Darius Slay</a> into a group that already featured <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74678" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74678">T.J. Watt</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/15323" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/15323">Cameron Heyward</a>.</p><p>The Steelers' defense ranks 30th in yardage allowed and last in passing defense. </p><p>Pittsburgh is 4-3 heading into Sunday's matchup with the high-octane Indianapolis Colts, who are 7-1 and averaging a league-leading 33.8 points per game.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks the field during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have no plans to allow Shohei Ohtani to swing a bat after the Dodgers star ...

<p>The Toronto Blue Jays have no plans to allow <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9519" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9519">Shohei Ohtani</a> to swing a bat after the Dodgers star enjoyed a historic night at the plate in an 18-inning 6-5 victory for Los Angeles on Monday.</p><p>Ohtani reached base a record nine times in Game 3, the most by a player in a single game since 1942. The Blue Jays walked Ohtani in each of his last five plate appearances - including four intentional walks - after he collected two doubles and two home runs in his first four at-bats.</p><p>Jays manager John Schneider confirmed postgame that the Jays intend to continue walking Ohtani, according to <a href="https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/1983069074989908347">TSN</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Toronto opted to start taking the bat out of Ohtani's hands after the star slugger hit a game-tying home run in the seventh inning off <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9732" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9732">Seranthony Domínguez</a>.</p><p>"We're trying to pitch around him," Schneider said of the game-tying blast, which occurred with the bases empty and one out. "You trust Seranthony to make pitches to do that. Sometimes for pitchers it's hard to do that when you're kind of trying to throw a ball and didn't put it where you want to put it.</p><p>"(Ohtani) had a great game, he's a great player, but I think after that, you just kind of take the bat out of his hands."</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">SHOHEI OHTANI'S SECOND HOMER OF THE NIGHT<br><br>TIE GAME! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WORLDSERIES?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WORLDSERIES</a> <a href="https://t.co/eA6h6saLnV">pic.twitter.com/eA6h6saLnV</a></p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1983004680809599341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Dodgers were unable to cash in on any of Ohtani's free passes following his seventh-inning blast. But the 18-inning classic was eventually decided when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1412" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1412">Freddie Freeman</a> hit a walk-off home run to give Los Angeles the victory and a 2-1 lead in the series.</p>

Los Angeles, CA - October 27: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds third base and scores on a single by teammate Freddie Freeman (not pictured) against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning of game 3 of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, October 27, 2025.

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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a ...

<p>Buffalo Bills defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/107922" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/107922">Ed Oliver</a> will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a torn bicep, head coach Sean McDermott announced Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/JoeBuscaglia/status/1982902062330298782">Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic</a>.</p><p>There is a chance Oliver is back for the playoffs, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1982902620835787202">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.</p><p>Oliver suffered the injury in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers and was unable to finish the game.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 27-year-old also missed time earlier this season with an ankle issue. However, Oliver has been a force when on the field. He's produced three sacks, seven tackles for loss, and one forced fumble in three games played this year.</p><p>The injury bug has feasted on the Bills at defensive tackle. In addition to Oliver, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/46664" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/46664">DaQuan Jones</a> has missed the last two weeks with a calf injury and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210036" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210036">T.J. Sanders</a> is on injured reserve with a knee injury.</p><p>The Bills are 5-2 and their defense ranks ninth in points allowed (20.9 points per game).</p>

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 13: Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to the NFL 2025 game between Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Atlanta, United States.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have "no plans" to move wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. despite his name ...

<p>The Jacksonville Jaguars have "no plans" to move wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199743" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199743">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> despite his name being involved in trade buzz, head coach Liam Coen told reporters Monday, including <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46746141/liam-coen-jaguars-not-trading-second-year-wr-brian-thomas-jr">ESPN's Michael DiRocco</a>.</p><p>It was previously <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3378091" href="https://thescore.com/news/3378091">reported</a> that the Jaguars were listening to trade calls about the receiver, though a deal was considered unlikely.</p><p>Thomas enjoyed a productive rookie season in which he was named to the Pro Bowl after catching 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. However, his production has dropped off in his sophomore year. The former first-round pick is averaging 52.1 yards per game, down from 75.4 yards as a rookie.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Thomas' 55 targets and 365 receiving yards still lead the Jaguars.</p><p>Jacksonville is 4-3 and second in the AFC South behind the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts.</p>

JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 06: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) runs out one the field before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 6, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning is in the concussion protocol and was unable to practice Monday, h...

<p>Texas quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/184393" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184393">Arch Manning</a> is in the concussion protocol and was unable to practice Monday, head coach Steve Sarkisian announced, according to <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1982853668291653668">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.</p><p>Manning suffered the injury on a running play in overtime during Texas' 45-38 win over Mississippi State. He had a season-high 346 passing yards before exiting, in addition to three touchdowns and one interception.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arch Manning hurt running the ball in OT <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Texas</a> <a href="https://t.co/mPcGoVkcOm">pic.twitter.com/mPcGoVkcOm</a></p>— Connie Carberg (@ConnieScouts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConnieScouts/status/1982236325836189993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/166084" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/166084">Matthew Caldwell</a> came into the game at quarterback and put the finishing touches on the Longhorns' victory.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Texas, which was ranked 20th in the latest AP Poll, faces No. 9 Vanderbilt this Saturday. Caldwell would likely get the start if Manning doesn't clear the concussion protocol.</p><p>Manning has completed 60.9% of his passes this season for 15 touchdowns to six interceptions. </p>

STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - OCTOBER 25: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Starkville, Mississippi.

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The Atlanta Falcons won't have wide receiver Drake London or quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for Su...

<p>The Atlanta Falcons won't have wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173995" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173995">Drake London</a> or quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199749" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199749">Michael Penix Jr.</a> for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.</p><p>Without Penix, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14947" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14947">Kirk Cousins</a> will get the start at quarterback.</p><p>London, who is dealing with a hip injury, didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but was a limited participant during Friday's session. Penix suffered a bone bruise in his left knee during last week's 20-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>London has caught 38 passes for 469 yards and three touchdowns this season. Meanwhile, Penix has thrown five touchdowns to three interceptions while completing 61% of his passes.</p><p>First-round pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209933" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209933">Jalon Walker</a> will also be inactive due to a groin injury.</p><p>The Falcons enter Sunday with a 3-3 record.</p>

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Santa Clara, California.

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<p>Baltimore Ravens quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. </p><p>Jackson, who missed the last two contests with a hamstring injury, was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited in Wednesday's and Thursday's sessions.</p><p>Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said earlier in October that he expected the two-time league MVP to return versus the Bears.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Baltimore started <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a> in the two games Jackson missed, losing both. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/105226" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/105226">Tyler Huntley</a> is expected to start if Jackson can't play Sunday, with the club demoting Rush to third-string quarterback.</p><p>The Ravens sit last in the AFC North with a 1-5 record.</p>

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 28: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens sits on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.""

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