Pro Football Rumors

A neck injury forced Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to IR on Nov. 7. After a five-game absence, Buckner will return Monday against the 49ers, head coach Shane Steichen announced (via Adam Schefter of ESPN). The Colts were 7-2 and vying for the No. 1 seed in the AFC when Buckner went down. Major injuries to Buckner, quarterback Daniel Jones, and cornerbacks Sauce … [Read more...] about Colts To Activate DT DeForest Buckner

When the Browns added Joe Flacco late in the 2023 season, he began on the team’s practice squad before bumping up to the active roster. The journeyman also played for more than the prorated veteran minimum. Once signed from the Cleveland’s P-squad, Flacco was attached to a one-year, $2.2MM deal. Philip Rivers is on no special arrangement as an emergency starting quarterback. … [Read more...] about Philip Rivers Tied To Vet-Minimum Salary

Anthony Richardson may not play again in 2025, but he will at least see time on the practice field late in the year. The Colts have designated Richardson for return from injured reserve, Shane Steichen announced on Thursday. Steichen said (via Fox59’s Mike Chappell) the orbital bone fracture which left Richardson sidelined has now healed. However, the third-year quarterback … [Read more...] about Colts Open QB Anthony Richardson’s Practice Window

Today’s minor moves: Denver Broncos Waived: G Calvin Throckmorton Indianapolis Colts Designated for return from IR: S Daniel Scott Los Angeles Rams Promoted: LB Nick Hampton New Orleans Saints Signed from practice squad: WR Kevin Austin Waived: K Cade York Placed on IR: RB Devin Neal Pittsburgh Steelers Signed from Panthers practice squad: LB Jeremiah Moon Waived: DT … [Read more...] about NFL Minor Transactions: 12/18/25

As we head toward the playoffs, three NFL teams are carrying more than $100MM in dead money. That represents more than a third of the salary cap. The 49ers are also on track to make the playoffs with more than $100MM allocated to players no longer on their 53-man roster. Here is where the 32 teams stand for dead money (via OverTheCap) with three weeks left in the regular … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Dead Money, By Team