Colts HC Shane Steichen announced they are placing DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve after aggravating a neck injury, per Mike Chappell. Steichen added that Buckner will subsequently undergo surgery. It’s a rough break for Buckner, who was activated from injured reserve just four days ago ahead of Week 16’s Monday Night loss to the 49ers. He returned to the lineup after … [Read more...] about Colts Placing DT DeForest Buckner On IR After Aggravating Neck Injury
AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Jakobi Meyers, Colts, Jaguars, Titans
Colts Colts QB Philip Rivers performed well against the 49ers but the team came up short, leaving him in an interesting place. Rivers acknowledged he’s having a great time in his return after five years away, but it’s tough to balance that against the results not following. “There’s no prize for losing,” Rivers said, via The Associated Press. “I know this locker room is … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Jakobi Meyers, Colts, Jaguars, Titans
NFL Transactions: Wednesday 12/24
Bears Placed TE Qadir Ismail on the practice squad injured list. Signed TE Thomas Gordon to the practice squad. Bengals Designated C Matt Lee to return from injured reserve. Bills Signed T Richard Gouraige to the practice squad. Browns Declined to activate QB Deshaun Watson from the PUP list. Signed C Kendrick Green to the active roster from the Bills’ practice … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Wednesday 12/24
Vikings Claiming QB Brett Rypien Off Waivers From Colts
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Vikings are claiming QB Brett Rypien off waivers from the Colts. It’s worth noting Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has been ruled out with a hand injury and backup QB Max Brosmer will start. Rypien, 29, wound up going undrafted out of Boise State in 2019 before signing a three-year, $1.755 million contract with the Broncos. Denver waived Rypien … [Read more...] about Vikings Claiming QB Brett Rypien Off Waivers From Colts
AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Cam Ward, Colts, Jaguars, Titans
Colts Father Time has been kind to grandfather and Colts QB Philip Rivers, as he looked like he hadn’t changed much since he last played. However, the team’s defense wasn’t able to get stops, and DT DeForest Buckner regrets that the unretired Rivers had a vintage performance only for the team to lose. Meanwhile, Rivers himself felt bad for his teammates. “Shoot, I’ve been here … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Cam Ward, Colts, Jaguars, Titans