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Troy Aikman accused of 'pre-tampering' with Kyle Shanahan

Troy Aikman accused of 'pre-tampering' with 49ers' Kyle Shanahan amid ESPN, Cowboys rumors

On Friday morning, NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk pointed out that Troy Aikman's comments about Kyle Shanahan could be viewed as "potential pre-tampering."

Aikman turns heads with 'money' comment amid 'MNF' call with Joe Buck

Bruce Arians has 'itch' to return to coaching amid Todd Bowles uncertainty

Ravens' Lamar Jackson recovering from broken and dislocated thumb

Where will Hollywood Brown land after being waived by Eagles?

Commanders player chosen to be next star of 'The Bachelor'

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Kenneth Walker injury gives Chiefs rookie Emmett Johnson chance to earn larger role down the stretch

Johnson has made the most out of limited opportunities this season. He's about to receive an uptick in Week 10.

Chiefs' Kenneth Walker listed as questionable against Falcons after late injury report addition

Chiefs, 49ers 'were interested' in possibly acquiring Jets' Garrett Wilson ahead of trade deadline

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes 'in a great spot' for Falcons game after injury scare

The 'Rushing-TD champions by season' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / November 14

Kings in the North: Bears won the NFL trade deadline — and their bye week

Deadlines are when contenders act like contenders. The Bears did, and they did it while everybody else was playing and they were home watching.

Troy Aikman accused of 'pre-tampering' with 49ers' Kyle Shanahan amid ESPN, Cowboys rumors

Troy Aikman turns heads with ‘money’ comment amid 'MNF' call with Joe Buck

Kyler Murray's former backup explains why Minnesota experiment never truly clicked

Former safety Donte Whitner: 'I'd cut Jameis Winston' after unique cadence in Giants' loss to Commanders

The '2025 sack-leaders by NFL team' quiz

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / November 14

Saints offense gets a lift with Travis Etienne set to be activated

New Orleans will enter Week 10 tied for first place with the Carolina Panthers, and it is getting a major boost to its offense for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Panthers, Saints fight for first place in battle of teams with losing records

Carl Granderson says Saints felt Browns' Shedeur Sanders was 'disrespectful' with comments before Week 9 game

Tyler Shough's 15-yard touchdown pass in OT lifts Saints over Browns

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the QB's with at least 35 touchdown passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL QB start-leaders' quiz

The '4-INT wins by NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Justin Jefferson has 'no expectations' with Kirk Cousins

Vikings' Justin Jefferson has 'no expectations' about Kirk Cousins reunion after trade with Raiders

On paper, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the Minnesota Vikings player who has the most to gain after his club brought veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Cousins stands out in Jefferson's production with 10 different Vikings QBs

Cousins gets his old jersey number back after Vikings rookie gives up No. 8

Raiders' 'hope' for Cousins, Fernando Mendoza didn't come true

Kurt Warner shares expectation levels for Mendoza, Carson Beck

Kyler Murray's ex-backup explains why Vikings experiment never truly clicked

Kenneth Walker listed as questionable after late injury report addition

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / November 14

Dianna Russini confronts Mike Vrabel situation in first appearance back

Dianna Russini is happy to be once again talking about the world of NFL football, and that makes sense. One could almost sense relief in watching Russini's debut on BetUs for her new show named "The Russini Report." Again, that makes sense.

Dianna Russini's new show got very awkward after a Mike Vrabel mention

Drew Brees wants to replace Troy Aikman on ESPN's 'Monday Night Football'

Troy Aikman accused of 'pre-tampering' with 49ers' Kyle Shanahan amid ESPN, Cowboys rumors

Former safety Donte Whitner: 'I'd cut Jameis Winston' after unique cadence in Giants' loss to Commanders

Mike Tomlin doesn't close the door on possibly returning to coaching as Panthers rumor surfaces

The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 14

Whitner: 'I'd cut' Winston after unique cadence in Giants' loss

Former safety Donte Whitner: 'I'd cut Jameis Winston' after unique cadence in Giants' loss to Commanders

Winston went viral during Thursday night's home game versus the Washington Commanders when he yelled lyrics to the well-known "Who Let the Dogs Out" song in an attempt to get a Washington defensive player to jump offside on a fourth-and-1 from the Giants' 11-yard line when New York held a 21-17 lead with under four minutes remaining in regulation.

John Harbaugh defends key 4th-down decision, Winston chant

Cam Skattebo calls Giants fans out, explains getting sick during loss

How J.J. McCarthy has 'blown away' Giants since trade with Vikings

Mike Macdonald explains why Nick Emmanwori is built to cover elite TEs

Browns coach reacts to Jared Verse meeting with team psychologist

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Kyler Murray's former backup explains why Minnesota experiment never clicked

Kyler Murray's former backup explains why Minnesota experiment never truly clicked

With Murray sidelined by a hamstring strain, the Vikings sent a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Kirk Cousins back.

Kirk Cousins stands out in Justin Jefferson’s production with 10 different Vikings QBs

49ers' Kyle Shanahan, Mac Jones react to Vikings rumors after Kirk Cousins trade

What Kevin O’Connell told Kyler Murray about Vikings trading for Kirk Cousins

The '200-TD, 200-INT NFL QBs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 14

Cam Skattebo calls Giants fans out, explains getting sick during loss to Commanders

Following the game, Skattebo sent a message to members of the Giants' fan base.

Giants' Cam Skattebo admits it 'sucks' he didn't get the ball in key moments of loss to Commanders

Former safety Donte Whitner: 'I'd cut Jameis Winston' after unique cadence in Giants' loss to Commanders

How J.J. McCarthy has 'blown away' Giants since trade with Vikings

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 12

Troy Aikman turns heads with ‘money’ comment amid 'MNF' call with Joe Buck

Joe Buck and Aikman continue to work together amid the drama between the two ESPN personalities.

Drew Brees wants to replace Troy Aikman on ESPN's 'Monday Night Football'

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

T.Y. Hilton News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the players from the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to record at least five seasons with at least 1,000-receiving yards in their NFL career can you name in seven minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / November 13

Jerry Jones 'would anticipate' 18-game NFL season, perhaps as soon as 2027

During a Friday morning appearance on Dallas sports radio station 105.3 The Fan, Jones suggested he hasn't yet given up on getting an 18-game calendar for 2027.

Jones still likes Brian Schottenheimer 'bet,' addresses Joey Porter Jr. saga

Cowboys star 'didn't know' rule for silly penalty in win over Colts

Dianna Russini confronts Mike Vrabel situation in first appearance back

How the Broncos have had the most regular-season wins since 2025

3 key matchups to watch in Week 10

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

How many of the college quarterbacks to throw at least 40 touchdowns in one season since the College Football Playoff era began in 2014 can you name in five minutes?

The 'No.1 NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

3 key matchups to watch in NFL Week 10 games

NFL games are not just matchups of two complete teams. They are also a series of individual one-on-one matchups that can ultimately help decide the outcome.

Christian Gonzalez responds to trainer seemingly criticizing Patriots coaches after loss to Packers

Joey Porter Jr. insists recent absence is not contract related

Cameron Heyward on Steelers' trade-deadline inaction: 'Trades are for Madden'

Mike Tomlin explains stepping down as Steelers head coach after playoff loss to Texans

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

How the Broncos have had the most regular-season wins since 2025

The Denver Broncos enter their bye week riding a five-game winning streak with another reason to feel confident about their direction. Their latest victory reinforced a distinction that stretches beyond this season's AFC West race.

Daiyan Henley reportedly failed physical, nixing Broncos-Chargers trade

Jim Harbaugh calls out Broncos, wants NFL to investigate 'loophole' after failed Daiyan Henley trade

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

Kenneth Walker News / Yardbarker / November 13

Chiefs' Kenneth Walker listed as questionable against Falcons after late injury report addition

A late addition to Friday's injury report for the Kansas City Chiefs could be worrisome come kickoff on Sunday.

Chiefs, 49ers 'were interested' in possibly acquiring Jets' Garrett Wilson ahead of trade deadline

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes 'in a great spot' for Falcons game after injury scare

WR Josh Downs 'screamed' after learning of trade from Colts to Chiefs

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Raiders' 'hope' was that Cousins would continue starting over Mendoza 'a few more weeks'

Raiders' 'hope' was that Kirk Cousins would continue starting over Fernando Mendoza 'a few more weeks'

For a piece published on Friday morning, ESPN's Dan Graziano revealed that the Raiders entered last weekend prepared to hold onto Cousins.

'Confident' Fernando Mendoza could use his mobility in first NFL start vs. Seahawks

Raiders players expand on 'rapid progress' of Fernando Mendoza after Kirk Cousins trade to Vikings

Raiders' new starting QB Fernando Mendoza to face Seahawks' top-ranked defense

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

Stefon Diggs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL active-TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Warner shares expectation levels on Mendoza, Beck making first starts

Kurt Warner shares expectation levels on rookie QBs Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck making their first career starts

Fernando Mendoza and Carson Beck are trading one high-profile stage for another.

Raiders' 'hope' was that Kirk Cousins would continue starting over Fernando Mendoza 'a few more weeks'

'Confident' Fernando Mendoza could use his mobility in first NFL start vs. Seahawks

Raiders players expand on 'rapid progress' of Fernando Mendoza after Kirk Cousins trade to Vikings

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / November 13

NC State confirms hiring of Philip Rivers as head coach

NC State confirms hiring of former NFL QB Philip Rivers as head coach

On Friday, NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan made it official when he announced that Rivers signed a five-year agreement.

Rivers' NC State head coach contract has been revealed

UCLA reportedly closing in on Bob Chesney extension

Baylor responds to Robert Griffin III's coaching interest

Wake Forest rewards HC Jake Dickert with contract extension amid stellar season

Dan Mullen complains about new-look CFP but also provides a sensible solution

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Seahawks' Macdonald explains why Emmanwori is built to cover elite TEs

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald explains why Nick Emmanwori is built to cover elite tight ends

Emmanwori continues to make his presence felt in the Seattle Seahawks secondary.

'Confident' Fernando Mendoza could use his mobility in first NFL start vs. Seahawks

Raiders' new starting QB Fernando Mendoza to face Seahawks' top-ranked defense

Seahawks could get Sam Darnold back for Week 12 after Drew Lock starts vs. Raiders

The 'NFL active-TD-catch leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Jones still likes 'bet' on Schottenheimer, addresses Porter absences

Jerry Jones still likes Cowboys' 'bet' on Brian Schottenheimer, addresses Joey Porter Jr. absences

During a Friday appearance on Dallas sports radio station 105.3 The Fan, Jones suggested he's not close to giving up on Schottenheimer.

Troy Aikman accused of 'pre-tampering' with 49ers' Kyle Shanahan amid ESPN, Cowboys rumors

Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown 'didn't know' rule for silly penalty in win over Colts

Niners have been rolling, while Cowboys seek consistency

The 'NFL active-TD-catch leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Ravens reveal Lamar Jackson out 'about 6-10 weeks'

Ravens reveal Lamar Jackson recovering from broken and dislocated thumb, out 'about 6-10 weeks'

On Friday morning, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter released an update on Jackson's condition via a message shared on the team's website.

Ravens seek fast start from Jacoby Brissett vs. winless Chargers

Jacoby Brissett acknowledges 'crash course' experience ahead of anticipated first start with Ravens

Giants 'called' Titans about Tony Pollard, 'looked into' Ravens' Justice Hill ahead of trade deadline

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

How J.J. McCarthy has 'blown away' Giants since trade with Vikings

While the New York Giants suffered a brutal home loss to the Washington Commanders Thursday night, New York QB J.J. McCarthy produced a third solid performance over four games with the club.

Giants' John Harbaugh defends key 4th-down decision, Jameis Winston chant in loss to Commanders

Giants' Cam Skattebo admits it 'sucks' he didn't get the ball in key moments of loss to Commanders

Commanders-Giants 'TNF' takeaways: Jayden Daniels, Stefon Diggs come up clutch in much-needed win

The '2-passing-TD NFL debuts' quiz