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Tight end Irv Smith Jr. could be back in the Vikings lineup before their season is over. Smith was designated for return from injured reserve on Wednesday. He can be activated at any point in the next three weeks, so he could join the team in the playoffs even if he doesn’t get on the [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings designate Irv Smith Jr. for return from IR

The Cardinals will go back to quarterback Colt McCoy on Sunday. Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said today that McCoy has been cleared to return from a concussion and should be good to go this week against the Falcons. “He’s doing well. Looks like he’ll start this week. He cleared the concussion protocol and looks good,” [more] … [Read more...] about Colt McCoy clears concussion protocol, likely will start for Cardinals on Sunday

The signs were there in the last few days. But now the news has become official. The Raiders have benched Derek Carr. Head coach Josh McDaniels made the announcement at his Wednesday press conference. Jarrett Stidham will serve as the starting quarterback for the last two games with Chase Garbers coming up to be the [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders bench Derek Carr

The Panthers running game is coming off a massive day and two of the players responsible for it are getting some extra rest on Wednesday. Running back D'Onta Foreman and tight tackle Taylor Moton each got the day off for Carolina. Foreman was named the NFC’s offensive player of the week after running 21 times [more] … [Read more...] about D’Onta Foreman gets rest day, Jaycee Horn out this week

The Chargers have turned in a practice report on Wednesday, but it is not based on what happened during an actual practice. It’s an estimation because the Chargers will not be getting on the field a couple of days after beating the Colts in Indianapolis. They’ll presumably get back to work on Thursday before facing [more] … [Read more...] about Austin Ekeler listed as limited, Derwin James out of practice