Jaguars Agree to Trade for Jessie Bates III
The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to acquire safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons, a significant move ahead of the trade deadline. The deal includes a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, according to ESPN. NFL.com reported the agreement; the trade has been described as an agreement, not a completed transaction.
Nick Sirianni Leaves Door Open to Eagles Staff Changes
Nick Sirianni has not ruled out changes to his coaching staff during the bye week as the Philadelphia Eagles search for answers after a seventh consecutive loss. The Eagles are 2-7, according to reports from ESPN and NFL.com. Sirianni has not announced any staff moves.
Will McDonald Reportedly Requests Trade from Jets
Edge rusher Will McDonald has requested a trade away from the New York Jets, according to ProFootballTalk. The report describes a request, not an agreed trade, and provides no details about the circumstances or the Jets’ response.
Justin Herbert to Have Finger Examined
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will undergo testing on the middle finger of his left hand. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said it “could be a fracture” and that testing would determine the extent of the injury, according to ESPN. No further diagnosis or timetable was provided.
Bears Win Despite Turnovers; Luther Burden Enters Concussion Protocol
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 despite committing five turnovers. Quarterback Caleb Williams threw four interceptions, but said he would not become hesitant as a result, according to NFL.com. The Bears also lost wide receiver Luther Burden to a concussion during Sunday night’s game, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed, as reported by NFL.com.
Rams Expect Terrance Ferguson to Miss More Time
The Los Angeles Rams expect tight end Terrance Ferguson to miss “another couple weeks” because of a hamstring injury, according to ProFootballTalk. The report did not provide a more specific return date.
Titans Acknowledge Calvin Ridley Airport Incident
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley was involved in an incident at Nashville International Airport over the weekend, according to ProFootballTalk. The team has acknowledged the situation, but the report supplied no further details about what occurred.