Bucs signing Drew Stanton to practice squad

The Buccaneers are signing quarterback Drew Stanton to their practice squad, agent Mike McCartney tweeted. Stanton played for Bucs coach Bruce Arians in Indianapolis and Arizona. The Buccaneers needed a practice squad quarterback to replace Josh Rosen, who signed with the 49ers’ 53-player roster. Stanton, 36, entered the league as a second-round choice of the [more]

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Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson declares for draft

Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson will forgo his final season of eligibility. The junior announced Thursday he will make himself available for the 2021 draft. Jefferson rushed for 2,923 yards and 27 touchdowns in three seasons for the Beavers. He also caught 43 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns. “Through much discussion and [more]

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Vikings promote Jake Bargas, Eddie Yarbrough

The Vikings promoted two players from the practice squad for Friday’s game against the Saints. Fullback Jake Bargas and defensive end Eddie Yarbrough are available to play. Bargas, a rookie, played tight end at North Carolina. The Vikings converted him to fullback. He has not played in an NFL game, but he could get that [more]

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Seahawks place Phil Haynes on injured reserve

The Seahaws placed backup offensive guard Phil Haynes on injured reserve, ending his season. A player can come back from injured reserve only once this season. Haynes began the season on injured reserve with a hip injury, returning Nov. 18. He now is on season-ending injured reserve with a groin injury. Haynes played two games [more]

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49ers rule out Richard Sherman

The 49ers ruled out cornerback Richard Sherman for Saturday’s game against the Cardinals. That means Sherman may have played his final game with the team. Sherman is scheduled for free agency in March and recently said it’s unlikely he returns to the 49ers. Sherman missed nine games this season with a calf injury before returning [more]

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Daniel Jones remains limited at Thursday’s practice

Giants coach Joe Judge said before practice he was “really encouraged” with the progress Daniel Jones has made this week. The quarterback, though, officially remained limited in Thursday’s practice. Jones has missed two of the past three games with hamstring and ankle injuries. The Giants scored a season-low six points in Sunday’s loss to the [more]

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Keenan Allen did not practice Thursday, likely a game-time decision on Sunday

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen sat out his second consecutive practice with a hamstring injury. Allen played only 24 snaps and received just three targets in last week’s game against the Raiders with the same injury. He caught one pass for 17 yards in the contest. Head coach Anthony Lynn said in his Thursday press [more]

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