The two-game suspension given to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was upheld by commi...

The two-game suspension given to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111570" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111570">DK Metcalf</a> was upheld by commissioner designee Chris Palmer, the league announced Tuesday.The standout pass-catcher swiped at a fan during Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. He'll miss the Steelers' final two regular-season contests as a result of his appeal being denied.Ryan Kennedy, the Lions fan involved in the altercation, denied hurling derogatory language toward the wideout. Prior reports indicated that the two-time Pro Bowler had previously reported Kennedy to Seattle Seahawks officials when he was a member of the team.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Metcalf will forfeit $555,556 in salary. The suspension also voids $45 million in future guarantees, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47402230/dk-metcalf-suspension-upheld-wr-miss-steelers-final-2-games">ESPN's Brooke Pryor</a>.Neither the NFL nor the Lions will take action against Kennedy because he didn't violate the fan code of conduct, a source told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2003640093027061849?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he spoke with Metcalf about the incident but declined to give his opinion on the situation. He did acknowledge a rise in "volatile rhetoric" at multiple levels of sports."He did explain to me why he did what he did. And I certainly don't condone the behavior, but I support DK," Tomlin said.In Pittsburgh's next two outings, the team will lean on a receiving corps that features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72566" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72566">Adam Thielen</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74584" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74584">Marquez Valdes-Scantling</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199795" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199795">Roman Wilson</a>. Tight ends <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161850" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161850">Pat Freiermuth</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74834" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74834">Jonnu Smith</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188144" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188144">Darnell Washington</a> could also see an uptick in targets.The Steelers need to win one of their final two games or have the Ravens lose one of their two remaining contests to clinch the AFC North for the first time since 2020.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: DK Metcalf #4 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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San Francisco 49ers tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72637" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72637">George Kittle</a> is dealing with a mid-to-low ankle sprain following Monday's 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts, a source told <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2003588017299292299?s=20">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler</a>.Kittle told reporters postgame that he believed to have sustained the injury during the second quarter after being on the receiving end of a hip-drop tackle. He attempted to play through the issue after taping up his ankle but left the game in the third quarter and didn't return.The Niners star recorded seven catches for 115 yards and one touchdown before exiting.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I don't think it's a high ankle sprain," Kittle said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47401588/source-49ers-george-kittle-mid-low-ankle-sprain">ESPN's Nick Wagoner</a>. "We'll take it one day at a time, and we'll go from there."San Francisco plans to monitor Kittle's status ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. The Niners can earn the NFC's No. 1 seed with wins in each of their final two regular-season games.Tight ends <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/162003" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/162003">Luke Farrell</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174571" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174571">Jake Tonges</a> would likely see more snaps if Kittle is unavailable.Kittle has the second-most receptions (52), receiving yards (599), and receiving TDs (7) among the team this season. The 32-year-old earned his seventh Pro Bowl nod Tuesday alongside five other 49ers, including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85079" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85079">Christian McCaffrey</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14297" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14297">Trent Williams</a>.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 22: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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TCU quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="" href="">Josh Hoover</a> intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he told <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47347564/tcu-qb-josh-hoover-entering-transfer-portal-sources-say">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a> on Thursday.Hoover won't play in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30, when the team is set to face USC.He leaves the Horned Frogs after passing for 3,472 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions in 2025. Hoover, who projects as one of the top quarterbacks on the market, threw for 9,629 yards across four seasons at TCU.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 6-foot-2, 200-pound passer became the Horned Frogs' starting quarterback during the 2023 campaign. He broke the school's single-season passing record in 2024 with 3,949 yards.Despite garnering interest from the NFL, Hoover intends to use his final year of eligibility and polish his game for the next level, sources told Thamel.Hoover joins a growing list of quarterbacks who have entered the transfer portal following the regular season.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/183831" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/183831"> Sam Leavitt</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/196653" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/196653">DJ Lagway</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/198414" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/198414">Dylan Raiola</a> are among the notable signal-callers looking for new teams in 2026.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 29: TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (#10) throws a pass during the college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and Cincinnati Bearcats on November 29, 2025 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars signed wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98130" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98130">Jakobi Meyers</a> to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Friday.The contract is worth $60 million, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2001801312191832563?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a>.Meyers' new deal reportedly includes $40 million in guaranteed salary. The 29-year-old was set to become a free agent following this season but opted to remain in Jacksonville after arriving via trade from the Las Vegas Raiders in November.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He made an immediate impact in Jacksonville. Possessing the versatility to line up across the formation, the wideout quickly earned the trust of quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161653" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161653">Trevor Lawrence</a> and head coach Liam Coen.Meyers has caught 27 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns in six games with the Jaguars, whose receiving corps also features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199743" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199743">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> and 2025 first-round pick <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209912" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209912">Travis Hunter</a>.The NC State product spent four seasons with the New England Patriots after joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He played 38 games for the Raiders across three campaigns prior to being traded.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 07: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (3) before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts on December 7, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl.

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Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209905" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209905">Cam Ward</a> expressed his desire Wednesday to be part of the Tennessee Titans' selection process for a new head coach."I want to meet all of them," Ward said of the eventual candidates, according to <a href="https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-qb-cam-ward-talks-past-present-and-future">team reporter Jim Wyatt</a>. "Every coach who's going to get the opportunity to come here, I want to meet them, have conversations throughout the whole process with them because that's someone that I'm going to be here with for that time."Tennessee parted ways with Brian Callahan in October following a 1-5 start in his second season. The decision came as the franchise felt a lack of team growth.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Titans' struggles have continued under interim coach Mike McCoy. Tennessee owns a 2-12 record with three games remaining.Ward shared that president of football operations Chad Brinker and general manager Mike Borgonzi have discussed his potential participation in the search.Ward, the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has had a modest start to his pro career. The Miami product has passed for 2,638 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions with a 59% completion rate. He's been sacked 49 times through 14 games, tied for the most in the NFL.The Titans face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 14: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Santa Clara, California.

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks expressed remorse Wednesday for getting himself ejected late d...

Phoenix Suns forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/39256" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/39256">Dillon Brooks</a> expressed remorse Wednesday for getting himself ejected late during Sunday's narrow loss to the Los Angles Lakers."That's my problem through my whole career, is I let those things happen and then I'm off the floor," Brooks said, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6897515/2025/12/17/dillon-brooks-lesson-learn-ejection-lebron-james/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Doug Haller</a>.However, the 29-year-old doubled down on his confrontational approach toward Lakers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a>, whom he aggressively bumped in the game's final minute, leading to his second technical foul. Both players each picked up a technical foul earlier in the contest, with James needing to be restrained after Brooks batted a ball in his direction.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I guess he's a social-media junkie," Brooks said when asked why James was upset. "He be all over the socials, so he be seeing I guess what I'm saying. Like I've (said), he thinks that people should think a way about him or not say nothing about him or play a certain way, and I'm not going to play that way. He gets in his moods or in his modes or whatever it is. I'm all for that."The dustup was the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between the competitors. Brooks authored a 33-point performance in the Suns' first meeting with the Lakers on Dec. 2. He <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3428273" href="https://thescore.com/news/3428273">said</a> postgame that James "likes people who bow down. I don't bow down."On Sunday, Brooks drilled a 3-pointer over James to give Phoenix a 114-113 lead with 12.2 seconds remaining after the team previously faced a 20-point deficit. James knocked Brooks to the ground while closing out.The Suns standout took exception to a foul not being called after the play, which led to his bump on James. The NBA's last-two-minute report affirmed that the officials were correct in their no-call on the play.After the game, James downplayed the feistiness of his feud with Brooks."I just like to compete," James said, according <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47311603/lakers-lebron-james-seals-win-vs-suns-dillon-brooks-ejected">ESPN's Dave McMenamin</a>. "He's going to compete. I'm going to compete. We're going to get up in each other's face. Try not to go borderline with it. I don't really take it there. But we're just competing and did that almost all the way to the end of the game."Brooks, who finished with 18 points, said that he intends to do a better job of keeping his emotions in check in the future."When I'm on the floor, it changes the whole game," Brooks said, according to Haller.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 14: An official comes between Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of a game at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Head coach Mike McDaniel isn't ruling out the possibility of benching starting quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114411" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114411">Tua Tagovailoa</a> after the Miami Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention with Monday's 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers."I think the quarterback play last night was not good enough, and so for me, everything's on the table," McDaniel said Tuesday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47326398/dolphins-mike-mcdaniel-contemplating-qb-change">ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques</a>.McDaniel said he'd decide on a starter Wednesday for Sunday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Dolphins have veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161648" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161648">Zach Wilson</a> and rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210074" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210074">Quinn Ewers</a> on the roster.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tagovailoa passed for 253 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception Monday. Miami was held to three points through the first three quarters before Tagovailoa connected on a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown passes to tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/52575" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/52575">Darren Waller</a>. He threw for just 65 yards and held a 39.6 passer rating at the end of the third quarter.McDaniel said the Dolphins' passing game, which averages 181.3 yards per game, "hurt" them in the loss to Pittsburgh. Miami's four-game winning streak also came to a screeching halt."For one, I got to play better," Tagovailoa said Monday. "I got to be better for our guys offensively. Two, I'm pretty disappointed with how ready I got our receivers, in terms of operation, in terms of guys knowing where to line up, and communication when it comes to personnel."That's something I harp to guys when we're in our own player-led meetings, and I felt like I let our guys down in that aspect."Tagovailoa, 27, has managed to stay healthy this season after missing six games in 2024. However, the Alabama product has thrown a league-high 15 interceptions with three games remaining in the regular season. He's two seasons removed from leading the NFL with 4,624 passing yards to go along with 29 touchdowns, resulting in his lone Pro Bowl campaign in 2023.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Tua Tagovailoa #1 and head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins speak on the field prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones isn't happy with their defensive performance Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, and he doesn't sound impressed with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus' first season on the job.Jones was particularly disappointed that Dallas couldn't contain Vikings quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199765" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199765">J.J. McCarthy</a>, who's struggled during his first season as a starter. The 22-year-old threw for a career-high 250 yards to go along with two touchdowns and one interception and posted a 108 passer rating. He also ran for 15 yards, performing the Griddy dance after a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-goal in the second quarter. Dallas lost 34-26."We let their quarterback have a big day on us," Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6893699/2025/12/16/cowboys-matt-eberflus-job-status-jerry-jones/">The Athletic's Jon Machota</a>. "That wasn't the plan. We could have used more pressure, without question, at different times. The result was that we let him make some pretty significant plays out there, plus, he played pretty well.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It seems like we're always saying that about these (opposing) quarterbacks. Some of them hadn't played as well, but when they play us, they play better. I think that's telling, too."Jones said he's pleased with what he's observed from the Cowboys' offense but "didn't expect" the team's defensive issues, per <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2025/12/16/matt-eberflus-cowboys-defensive-coordinator-jerry-jones-fan/">The Dallas Morning News' Joseph Hoyt.</a>Dallas has surrendered 30 points per game (31st in the NFL) and allowed a league-high 254.8 passing yards per contest. The Cowboys are on pace to become the eighth team in league history to allow 500 points in a season, per Hoyt.Jones would prefer to have continuity on the defensive side of the ball. Eberflus is the club's third DC in the last three seasons.Dallas changed the structure of its defense after trading <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> to the Green Bay Packers in August for a pair of first-round picks and defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/75148" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/75148">Kenny Clark</a>. The Cowboys also acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110862" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110862">Quinnen Williams</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94725" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94725">Logan Wilson</a> prior to the NFL trade deadline. Yet the defensive unit has taken a step back in recent weeks, giving up 78 combined points in back-to-back losses to the Lions and Vikings.Jones doesn't think the players are the reason the Cowboys own a 6-7-1 record and could miss the playoffs for a second straight year."I'm satisfied that the players we have fit what we're trying to do really well. ... I think if we could have gotten this defense in better shape earlier that we could be sitting here with the kind of wins that would've not had us in this tight spot," Jones said.The Cowboys host the Los Angeles Chargers (10-4) on Sunday.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Matt Eberflus stands on the sideline during the national anthem prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that the team is shutting down quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199756" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199756">Jayden Daniels</a>, according to <a href="https://x.com/john_keim/status/2000665703297266039?s=20">ESPN's John Keim</a>.Quinn added that Daniels was unlikely to be cleared for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He'll also miss the Commanders' Christmas Day game against the Dallas Cowboys and the regular-season finale versus Philadelphia.Daniels missed the Commanders' 29-21 win over the New York Giants on Sunday as he continued to rehab a left elbow injury. He was re-evaluated Monday and wasn't cleared by the team's medical staff, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2000663411462492557?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"He's not happy he's going to be out, but that's where we're at," Quinn said, per <a href="https://x.com/john_keim/status/2000667224491590115?s=20">Keim</a>. Washington's coach declined to answer when asked whether the Commanders' 4-10 record factored into the decision to keep Daniels on the sideline.Injuries have marred the 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year's second season. A knee sprain sustained against the Green Bay Packers caused him to miss two games. He also suffered a strained hamstring against the Cowboys that caused him to miss the following week.Late in a blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Daniels suffered a significant elbow injury that sidelined him for an additional three games.Daniels will turn his focus toward supporting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/55285" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/55285">Marcus Mariota</a> in Washington's final three contests.The Commanders sported a 2-5 record with Daniels as a starter this season. He passed for 1,262 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions with a 61% completion rate. He also rushed for 278 yards and two scores.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks to pass during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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Nebraska quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/198414" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/198414">Dylan Raiola</a> intends to enter the transfer portal, sources told <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2000630171733557273?s=20">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>. Raiola will have two years of eligibility remaining after spending two seasons with the Cornhuskers. He passed for 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns and completed 72.4% of his passes in 2025.Raiola has started 22 consecutive games since his freshman campaign in 2024. The 20-year-old passer is recovering from a broken fibula sustained in a 21-17 loss to USC on Nov. 1. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>A five-star member of the Cornhuskers' 2024 recruiting class, Raiola broke Nebraska's single-season freshman passing record with 2,819 yards to go along with 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule fired the quarterback's uncle, offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, on Dec. 6. Dylan is the son of legendary Nebraska center Dominic Raiola. Dylan's younger brother, Dayton Raiola, decommitted from Nebraska in November.Dylan Raiola joins <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/196653" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/196653">DJ Lagway</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171610" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171610">Brendan Sorsby</a> among quarterbacks with starting experience who are expected to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - OCTOBER 25: Dylan Raiola #15 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers walks off the field after the win against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Green Bay Packers star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos, reports <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2000626941137707233?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The four-time Pro Bowler is expected to face a recovery timeline of at least nine months after an MRI on Monday confirmed the injury, Rapoport added.Parsons went down in the third quarter while trying to rush Broncos quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a>. He was helped to the locker room and ruled out of the game in the fourth quarter.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I may be sidelined, but I am not defeated," Parsons posted Monday. "This injury is my greatest test - a moment God allowed to strengthen my testimony."<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
I may be sidelined, but I am not defeated. This injury is my greatest test—a moment God allowed to strengthen my testimony. I believe He walks with me through this storm and chose me for this fight because He knew my heart could carry it. I’m deeply grateful to the Packers… <a href="https://t.co/KZy6TZKJfs">pic.twitter.com/KZy6TZKJfs</a>— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href="https://twitter.com/MicahhParsons11/status/2000629769495581024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Parsons' debut campaign with Green Bay comes to an unceremonious end with the injury. The Packers traded two first-round picks plus defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/75148" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/75148">Kenny Clark</a> to acquire the All-Pro edge rusher from the Dallas Cowboys before the regular season.Green Bay rewarded Parsons with a four-year, $188-million contract the same day that he joined the team.The four-time Pro Bowler recorded 26 QB hits, 12.5 sacks, and 12 tackles for loss in 14 games for the Packers. Parsons entered Sunday with a league-leading 60 pressures, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47308768/packers-lose-micah-parsons-christian-watson-injuries">ESPN's Rob Demovsky</a>.

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 14: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field with a knee injury during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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The New York Jets dismissed defensive coordinator Steve Wilks following Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Aaron Glenn announced Monday.Defensive backs coach and pass-game coordinator Chris Harris will serve as interim defensive coordinator. Glenn plans to help Harris throughout the week as the team prepares to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday."This decision that I made late last night, and I talked to (Wilks) this morning, and I felt like it was the best decision for the organization at this time," Glenn said. "And I've said this all along, that I'm evaluating players, I'm evaluating coaches, I'm evaluating myself, and I just felt like this was the best decision."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Coach Glenn announced he relieved DC Steve Wilks of his duties. Chris Harris will take over in the interim. <a href="https://t.co/WrkStpW3tH">pic.twitter.com/WrkStpW3tH</a>— New York Jets (@nyjets) <a href="https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/2000589980884775297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The Jets gave up a season-high 48 points to the Jaguars. New York has allowed an average of 28.4 points per game (30th in the NFL) and surrendered 337.4 yards per contest.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 16: Steve Wilks Defensive Coordinator of the New York Jets the preseason game against the New York Giants on August 16, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Florida quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/196653" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/196653">DJ Lagway</a> announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal Monday."After much prayer, reflection, and thoughtful consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal," Lagway said in a <a href="https://x.com/DerekLagway/status/2000581721926848579">statement</a>.The 20-year-old is coming off a sophomore season where he threw for 2,264 yards and completed 213 of 337 passing attempts.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Injuries plagued Lagway's 2025 campaign. He missed spring practice after undergoing core muscle surgery while also dealing with a shoulder issue. He was hampered by a calf injury in July that limited his participation in summer camp until mid-August.Turnovers also became a major concern: He thew 14 interceptions compared to 16 touchdowns in his first full season as a starter.Lagway is looking for a fresh start with a program that can capitalize on his talent, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47313664/sources-florida-qb-dj-lagway-intends-enter-transfer-portal">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>, hoping for something similar to the way <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199756" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199756">Jayden Daniels</a> transformed their careers by transferring schools.The 6-foot-3, 247-pound passer was a five-star signee in the Gators' 2024 recruiting class and was ranked as the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the nation, per the <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/250373/dj-lagway">ESPN 300</a>.Florida, which finished with a 4-8 record, experienced significant changes this year. The Gators fired head coach Billy Napier during his fourth season at the helm when the team was 3-4 and hired Jon Sumrall as his replacement at the end of November.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 01: DJ Lagway #2 of the Florida Gators warms up prior to playing the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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The Minnesota Twins agreed to terms with first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4609" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4609">Josh Bell</a> on a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2027, sources told <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/2000573653419708442?s=20">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a>.Bell's deal is worth $7 million in total value and will pay him a base salary of $5.5 million in 2026, according to <a href="https://x.com/nightengalejr/status/2000590884274864495">Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune</a>. The mutual option contains a $1.25-million buyout if it's not exercised, per <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/2000591592730845402">USA Today's Bob Nightengale</a>.Bell, 33, is expected to split time between first base and designated hitter in 2026. He was the Washington Nationals' primary DH last year, making 33 appearances in the field while slashing .237/.325/.417 with 22 home runs and 63 RBIs across 533 plate appearances.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Twins are hoping he'll add some pop to the middle of their order and can potentially flip him for prospects at the deadline if the team struggles again. Bell's presence also allows multi-positional players <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14500" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14500">Edouard Julien</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12651" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12651">Kody Clemens</a>, who split time at first base down the stretch last summer, to move around the diamond.Originally a second-round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011, Bell is a lifetime .256/.341/.443 hitter with 193 homers and 676 RBIs across parts of 10 big-league seasons with seven teams. Bell was an All-Star with the Pirates in 2019 and won a Silver Slugger in 2022.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Bell #19 of the Washington Nationals plays first base against the Chicago White Sox at Nationals Park on September 28, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Cleveland Cavaliers star Evan Mobley is expected to miss two-to-four weeks due to a left calf str...

Cleveland Cavaliers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96054" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96054">Evan Mobley</a> is expected to miss two-to-four weeks due to a left calf strain, the team announced Saturday.Mobley sustained the injury in the Cavaliers' 130-126 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Cleveland is already without starting center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53393" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53393">Jarrett Allen</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mobley was averaging a career-high 19.1 points, 9.3 boards, 4.1 assists, and 1.6 blocks across 25 appearances this season.The USC product was coming off a strong 2024-25 campaign in which he captured his first Defensive Player of the Year award along with an All-Star nod and an All-NBA selection.The Cavs sit seventh in the East with a 15-11 record.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 30: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 117-115.

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Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is among several candidates in consideration for the New York Giants' head coaching vacancy, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6885980/2025/12/13/nfl-rumors-news-joe-burrow-marcus-freeman-giants/">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a>.Freeman, 39, is also expected to garner interest from other NFL organizations.The Giants are looking for a new coach after firing Brian Daboll in November. Daboll was 10 games into his fourth season with the franchise. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was promoted to interim coach after Daboll's dismissal. The Giants are 0-3 with Kafka at the helm, and have four games remaining in the regular season.Freeman, meanwhile, has led Notre Dame to an impressive 43-12 record over the past four seasons. He helped guide the Fighting Irish to the CFP title game last season, finishing with a 14-2 mark. The Ohio native signed a four-year contract extension last December that runs through the 2030 campaign.Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua acknowledged that the school is aware of the growing interest surrounding its coach."Everybody has eyes on Marcus," Bevacqua said Tuesday, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47258216/notre-dame-ad-push-retain-freeman-amid-nfl-interest">ESPN's Adam Rittenberg</a>. "College has eyes on Marcus; NFL has eyes on Marcus. I bet Hollywood has eyes on Marcus. He's the absolute best coach in the country for Notre Dame, full stop, one of the greatest college coaches in the country."Bevacqua also shared that Notre Dame intends to re-evaluate Freeman's contract annually to ensure that he's among the highest-paid coaches in the country.

PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Head Coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish leads his team into the stadium to start the second half of a college football game against the Stanford Cardinal on November 29, 2025 at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, California.

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Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/185055" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/185055">LaNorris Sellers</a> is nearing a deal to return to South Carolina for the 2026 season, sources told <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1999857569498824899?s=20">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.Sellers has indicated to the staff that he'll be back next year, Thamel adds.His expected return provides the Gamecocks with an experienced passer who will be a redshirt junior in 2026.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 20-year-old entered the 2025 season with big expectations after glimpses of brilliance in his first full year as a starter.Considered one of the most gifted quarterbacks eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, Sellers' production dropped after his 2024 breakout campaign. He passed for 2,437 yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while completing 60.8% of his passes.He also rushed for 270 yards and five scores.The 6-foot-3, 245-pound quarterback will play under his third offensive coordinator in as many seasons next year after the arrival of Kendal Briles. The veteran play-caller is eager for the opportunity to work with Sellers."I'm not going to go out there and ask him to do something he's not great at, so we're going to build the offense around him, and the rest of the personnel, and do the things that he's really good at," Briles said Friday, according to <a href="https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article313646841.html">The State's Michael Sauls</a>. Sellers has thrown for 5,057 yards and 33 touchdowns while rushing for 995 yards and 13 scores in his career at South Carolina.

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 29: Lanorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks looks to pass the ball during the first half of a football game against the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina.

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San Antonio Spurs star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a> is likely to return from a 12-game absence for Saturday's NBA Cup semifinal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1999569968313036854?s=20">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>.Sidelined since Nov. 14 due to a calf strain, Wembanyama returned to practice this week and has taken part in multiple five-on-five sessions.The Spurs have posted a 9-3 record in the star's absence, including winning two NBA Cup group games and the team's quarterfinal matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Wembanyama is averaging 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, four assists, and a league-leading 3.6 blocks in 12 games this season.

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 10, 2025 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced that pass-rusher T.J. Watt will miss Monday'...

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced that pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74678" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74678">T.J. Watt </a>will miss Monday's game against the Miami Dolphins after undergoing lung surgery, according to <a href="https://x.com/Teresa_Varley/status/1999563225600348560?s=20">team reporter Teresa Varley</a>.Watt underwent a procedure Thursday to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung he suffered Wednesday following a dry needling treatment session at the Steelers' facility, according to his brother <a href="https://x.com/JJWatt/status/1999542373936689461?s=20">J.J. Watt</a>."He and his family are very appreciative of everyone's kind words and well wishes," J.J. Watt added.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Dry needling is a common practice to alleviate general soreness. Watt was sent to the hospital after experiencing extreme pain following a treatment, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1999546086722003439?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The Steelers standout was released from hospital Friday. His recovery timeline is still to be determined. The 2021 Defensive Player of the Year is expected to make a full recovery and play again this season, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1999545357240287394?s=20">Rapoport</a>.The NFLPA is aware of the situation and has contacted Watt and his representation. Watt leads the Steelers with 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks through 13 games. The four-time first-team All-Pro will likely miss his first regular-season contest since 2022. Pittsburgh is expected to rely on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104736" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104736">Alex Highsmith</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188286" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188286">Nick Herbig</a>, and rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210161" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210161">Jack Sawyer</a> to generate a pass rush if Watt's unavailable.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Cincinnati Bengals ruled out wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115870" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115870">Tee Higgins</a> for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens, head coach Zac Taylor announced Friday, according to <a href="https://x.com/Ben_Baby/status/1999530417989284080?s=20">ESPN's Ben Baby</a>.Higgins entered the league's concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms following the Bengals' loss to the Buffalo Bills last weekend. The 26-year-old was evaluated during the contest after making a spectacular catch and landing on his head but cleared the NFL's in-game concussion protocol and returned to play.The Clemson product finished with six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns against the Bills.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Bengals held Higgins out of practice Friday after he was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday.Higgins missed Cincinnati's first matchup against the Ravens after being diagnosed with a concussion following the team's game against the New England Patriots on Nov. 23.He leads the Bengals with nine touchdown catches to go along with 46 receptions for 667 yards in 12 outings this season. Cincinnati will also be without star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72083" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72083">Trey Hendrickson</a>, who opted to have core muscle surgery earlier this week. Taylor also said that rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209924" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209924">Shemar Stewart</a> is doubtful Sunday as he works through a knee injury.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 21: Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to the start of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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