Report: Chiefs made Steelers a trade offer for Melvin Ingram

The Chiefs need to bolster their defense. Steelers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram wants to go to a team that will give him more playing time. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a deal is coming. The Chiefs made the Steelers an offer for Ingram but the Steelers would prefer not to trade him to another AFC [more]

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In 1974, Fran Tarkenton definitely engaged in taunting

With so much talk this season about the NFL’s renewed emphasis on taunting, a clip posted Wednesday on social media provided an example of a clear violation of the rules regarding celebrations directed at an opponent. On October 27, 1974, Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton literally directed a celebration at an opponent. The account @QuirkyResearch shared [more]

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Lions ST coordinator Dave Fipp tested positive for COVID-19

Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp may not be with the team for this Sunday’s game against the Eagles. Fipp held his weekly press conference with reporters on a video stream because he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is not at the team’s facility. Fipp said he has not felt sick since receiving the [more]

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Jarvis Landry “for sure” will play on Sunday against Steelers

It’s still unclear whether Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will be able to play against the Steelers on Sunday. But whether it’s Mayfield or Case Keenum behind center, Cleveland’s quarterback should have a solid complement of talent around him on Sunday. Right tackle Jack Conklin said he’s ready to roll after missing the Week Seven win [more]

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Dak Prescott had “good response” to Wednesday’s practice

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott practiced on Wednesday and the plan is for him to be back on the field Thursday. Head coach Mike McCarthy said that Prescott’s injured calf had a “good response” to Wednesday’s work and that the team plans for him to do more rehab and individual work on Thursday. McCarthy said there [more]

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PFT’s NFL Week Eight 2021 picks

The lead is now three. I picked up a game on MDS last week, with our one disagreement going my way. (Thank you, Colts.) For Week Seven, I went 10-3. MDS finished 9-4. For the year, I’m at 70-37. MDS is now 67-40. This week, we disagree on four games. Check out all of our [more]

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“High chance” Mark Ingram plays for Saints this weekend

Running back Mark Ingram won’t practice with the Saints until Friday, but it doesn’t sound like that’s going to keep head coach Sean Payton from putting him on the field against the Buccaneers this Sunday. The Saints agreed to a deal with the Texans to bring Ingram back to the team that made him a [more]

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