Broncos-Chargers Trade for Daiyan Henley Will Not Be Finalized
The proposed deal sending linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers to the Denver Broncos has fallen through. Both teams announced that the trade, which was arranged just before Tuesday’s deadline, will not be finalized. Denver did not give a reason for withdrawing from the deal, and Henley is set to remain in Los Angeles, according to ESPN.
Rams’ Receiver Injuries Leave Puka Nacua Sidelined
The Los Angeles Rams will be without wide receiver Puka Nacua for an “extended period of time,” according to NFL.com. The team is also managing the absence of Davante Adams, but coach Sean McVay said a return after the Rams host Green Bay in Week 12 is a realistic timeline, putting Week 13 in view. McVay has also expressed optimism that cornerback Trent McDuffie will play Sunday against Arizona, per ProFootballTalk.
The receiver shortage prompted McVay to joke about asking assistant receivers coach Robert Woods to suit up. “I think that’d be a violation of the CBA,” he said, according to ProFootballTalk.
Vikings Still Have Not Named a Starter for Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings have not committed to Kirk Cousins starting against Green Bay on Sunday, though the team is working toward that possibility. Coach Kevin O’Connell said the club wants to make sure Cousins feels good about playing before making a decision, according to NFL.com. Cousins is eager to play for Minnesota again.
The Vikings have kept Carson Wentz on the roster since adding Cousins, leaving them with four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster for now. The available reports do not indicate whether the team plans to make a roster move before Sunday.
Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Leaves Staff Changes on the Table
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has not ruled out changes to his coaching staff during the team’s bye week, following its seventh consecutive loss. Sirianni’s comments leave open the possibility of a staff shake-up, but no changes have been announced, according to NFL.com.
Ravens Add Riley Patterson After Ryan Neuzil Trade
The Baltimore Ravens are signing kicker Riley Patterson, who is expected to handle kicking duties Monday against the Chargers, according to ESPN. The move follows reports that the team has been working through its kicking situation; Patterson is the club’s third kicker this season.
Baltimore is not planning to change its starting offensive line following the trade for center Ryan Neuzil, according to ProFootballTalk. No additional details about the trade were provided in the available report.
Practice Reports Raise Questions for Several Teams
Sam Darnold did not practice Wednesday, while Drew Lock was limited, according to ProFootballTalk. The report did not specify whether either quarterback’s practice status will affect his availability this weekend.
Mike Evans also missed practice and is considered week to week with an Achilles issue. Deebo Samuel was limited in his return to practice. In other Wednesday updates, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was a full participant, while Myles Garrett was limited; the available reports did not provide further details about the players’ conditions.
Mahomes Works With New Chiefs Receiver Josh Downs
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was a full participant at Wednesday’s practice after being listed with knee and right elbow issues. Mahomes was also impressed by new wide receiver Josh Downs on his first day with the team, according to NFL.com. The supplied report did not include further details about Downs’ acquisition or the specific aspects of his practice that stood out to Mahomes.