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Giants' John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline

Before the Giants released veteran Najee Harris this week, Harbaugh made it clear that he wanted a back to "do something" to receive the bulk of the team's carries during games.

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

Giants' John Harbaugh has one thing going for him despite recent slump

Giants part ways with RB Najee Harris amid trade whispers regarding Colts' Jonathan Taylor

The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / October 22

Jets' Glenn given strong Dolphins warning about job security

Jets' Aaron Glenn given strong Dolphins warning about job security amid Mike Tomlin chatter

The Jets fell to 2-4 for the current campaign back on Oct. 18, and Glenn's overall record with the club is now 5-18.

Three prominent NFL coaches facing $250,000 fines for 'conduct toward game officials'

The '2024 rushing touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 22

What J.J. McCarthy needs to do to challenge Jaxson Dart for the Giants' QB1 job in 2027

What does McCarthy need to do to create a quarterback controversy in New York?

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB

Giants' Jameis Winston knows why he was benched for J.J. McCarthy

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Giants part ways with RB Najee Harris amid trade whispers regarding Colts' Jonathan Taylor

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Chiefs' Tranquill warns Seahawks about 'chip' on shoulder of Walker

Chiefs' Drue Tranquill warns Seahawks about 'chip' on shoulder of Kenneth Walker III

Walker will see some familiar faces when the 5-0 Chiefs play the 3-3 Seattle Seahawks, Walker's former club, this coming Sunday night.

NFL executives think Seahawks' Sam Darnold is missing Klint Kubiak, Kenneth Walker III

NFL Week 7 prime-time predictions: Bears QB Caleb Williams sizzles; Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III keeps rolling in Seattle return

How Drew Lock reportedly could cause Seahawks to make shocking Sam Darnold decision

The 'Most 300-yard, 4 touchdown NFL games' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 22

Texans' Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back

Texans' Tank Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back since December 2024

Dell suffered a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, a torn MCL, a torn LCL and meniscus damage that left him needing multiple surgeries on Dec. 21, 2024.

Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision

The top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft have excelled in Year 4

Why Giants reportedly are starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 22

Giants' Winston knows why he was benched for McCarthy

Giants' Jameis Winston knows why he was benched for J.J. McCarthy

Giants HC John Harbaugh benched Winston in favor of McCarthy during what became the Giants' 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 18.

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Why Giants reportedly are starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Giants part ways with RB Najee Harris amid trade whispers regarding Colts' Jonathan Taylor

The 'Har-Bowl Super Bowl starting lineups' quiz

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / October 22

Rams' Stafford doesn't care how Adams injury impacts fantasy football

Rams' Matthew Stafford doesn't care how Davante Adams injury impacts fantasy football

Adams suffered a ruptured hamstring in the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals that dropped Los Angeles to 2-4 on the season.

Matthew Stafford is one loss from tying an NFL record no quarterback wants

The 'Passing leaders in a Conference Title loss' quiz

Josh Jacobs News / Yardbarker / October 22

Packers' Josh Jacobs vows to 'learn from this mistake' amid NFL investigation

Jacobs addressed the media for the first time since his arrest.

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

The return of Josh Jacobs to the Packers offense

The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / October 22

Titans' JC Latham addresses 'unfortunate situation' involving release of Jordan Elliott

On Wednesday, Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that the club had released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott after Elliott retrieved a gun from his car following a practice field altercation with right tackle JC Latham last Thursday.

Titans HC Robert Saleh addresses Jordan Elliott's release

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 22

Daniel Jones sends message to Colts teammates about uncertain futures after firing of Chris Ballard

Jones sent a message to his teammates while speaking about uncertainty regarding his status with the Colts.

Daniel Jones receives fresh warnings about future with Colts after firing of Chris Ballard

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon releases statement on Chris Ballard move

Colts' trade-deadline moves could be beginning of the end for Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 22

Cowboys' Jones addresses recent conversations with Schottenheimer

Cowboys' Jerry Jones addresses recent conversations with Brian Schottenheimer amid hot-seat rumors

Dallas dropped to 2-4 on Oct. 18.

Jerry Jones reveals scenario in which Cowboys could move impact player ahead of trade deadline

ESPN analyst suggests Cowboys could sell George Pickens ahead of trade deadline

Cowboys reportedly may make one more major trade after Stephen Jones tease

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / October 22

Browns' Jerry Jeudy mum on trade desire amid modest start to season

Jeudy was asked about his uncertain future, but he didn't seem interested in discussing it.

Todd Monken is pulling off a feat the Browns haven't seen in over a decade

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

Browns' Todd Monken sends strong Jerry Jeudy message to GM Andrew Berry amid trade rumors

The '1,400-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Three prominent NFL coaches facing massive fines

Three prominent NFL coaches facing $250,000 fines for 'conduct toward game officials'

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn are all facing potential $250,000 fines for conduct toward game officials, according to a report from Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer on Wednesday.

Why Eagles won't be punished by NFL for Jalen Hurts blood clot situation

Report addresses relationship between Eagles' Jalen Hurts, GM Howie Roseman amid blood clot situation

Patriots' Mike Vrabel has one Drake Maye hope for Bears game amid QB's season turnaround

Jets' Aaron Glenn reveals if he knew which team got possession to start second half of loss vs. Patriots

The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 22

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB

McCarthy revealed he had what he referred to as a "normal conversation" with Dart after Harbaugh made the quarterback switch official.

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Giants part ways with RB Najee Harris amid trade whispers regarding Colts' Jonathan Taylor

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

'Do something': John Harbaugh sends message to Cam Skattebo, Giants running backs

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 22

Broncos' Nix acknowledges 'mental aspect' of returning from injury

Broncos' Bo Nix acknowledges 'mental aspect' of returning from injury amid rumors about his future

Numerous stats show that Nix has seemingly regressed coming off the broken bone in his right ankle that he suffered this past January.

Bo Nix may be playing for future with Broncos through rest of 2026 season

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 22

Chargers' stadium saga could lead to Jim Harbaugh firing

Why Chargers' stadium situation could lead to them firing Jim Harbaugh

Factors beyond the team's poor play could play a role in Harbaugh's future.

Harbaugh's disastrous 2026 Chargers evoke his hapless 2000 Chargers

Three head coaches facing $250,000 fines for 'conduct toward game officials'

Joe Brady has Bills offense cooking, but one problem is holding him back

Saints GM Mickey Loomis responds to warning from team owner Gayle Benson

Colts' trade moves could be beginning of end for Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen

Five best candidates for new Colts GM

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Giants' Harbaugh explains starting McCarthy over Winston

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Winston had served as Harbaugh's first-choice option ever since Week 1 QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.

Todd Bowles reveals when he'll make Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels decision

Bo Nix may be playing for future with Broncos through rest of 2026 season

Mike Vrabel has one Drake Maye hope for Bears game amid QB's turnaround

Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision

What Dan Quinn told Jayden Daniels about viral blunder in loss to 49ers

Roger Goodell reacts to NFLPA call to investigate Eagles over Jalen Hurts

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott's foundation announces 'adventurous' news

Prescott established the Faith Fight Finish Foundation, a charity tributing his late mother, Peggy, who died after a battle with colon cancer in 2013.

Jerry Jones reveals scenario in which Cowboys could move impact player ahead of trade deadline

Cowboys reportedly may make one more major trade after Stephen Jones tease

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 21

Barber says Giants' Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

Skattebo committed four fumbles, one of which he lost, over the season's first five weeks and was made a nonfactor against the Saints.

'Do something': John Harbaugh sends message to Skattebo, Giants RBs

Concerning Jayden Daniels stat exposes Commanders' biggest weakness

Titans' Robert Saleh wants 'grace' for Cam Ward after calls for QB's benching

Matthew Stafford is one loss from tying an NFL record no quarterback wants

Todd Monken is pulling off a feat the Browns haven't seen in over a decade

Mike McCarthy has Steelers doing something fans haven't seen in years

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / October 21

Titans HC Robert Saleh addresses Jordan Elliott's release

Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh confirmed Wednesday that the team released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott after he pulled a gun in the parking lot of the team facility last week.

Lions star voices frustration over team 'not showing the love' in contract talks

Cowboys may make one more major trade after Stephen Jones tease

How Drew Lock could cause Seahawks to make shocking Sam Darnold decision

Steelers signing familiar face to reunite with Aaron Rodgers

A.J. Brown reacts to Jalen Hurts going through blood clot situation

NFL News / Trade Talk Sports / October 21