Colts Receive Calls About Daniel Jones as Trade Deadline Nears
The Indianapolis Colts have received calls from multiple teams about quarterback Daniel Jones and have engaged in trade discussions, according to ESPN. The conversations come as the NFL’s Tuesday trade deadline approaches. The reports do not indicate that Indianapolis has decided to move Jones or provide potential trade terms.
The Colts are among several teams weighing trade offers, ESPN reports. Running back Jonathan Taylor has also figured in deadline speculation, but the supplied reports provide no details about any potential offer for him.
Broncos Check on Trey McBride; Ravens Expected to Keep Derrick Henry
The Denver Broncos are looking for help at tight end and asked the Arizona Cardinals about Trey McBride, according to ProFootballTalk. Arizona rebuffed the inquiry and made clear it has no intention of trading the tight end. The report does not identify another target or say whether Denver has advanced talks elsewhere.
The Baltimore Ravens are not expected to trade running back Derrick Henry before the deadline, according to ESPN. That report puts a brake on speculation about a deal, though the deadline has not yet passed.
The Minnesota Vikings could consider a quarterback trade if they lose to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, ProFootballTalk reports. The possibility is conditional and speculative; the report does not identify a target or describe active negotiations.
Brandon Aiyuk Seeks Reinstatement After Meeting With 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk met with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday and says he is healthy and “looking to get reinstated,” according to NFL.com. The meeting did not produce a publicly announced resolution. Aiyuk’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, described the situation afterward as “to be continued.”
ESPN reported that the meeting also involved discussions about a path toward resolving the prolonged dispute between Aiyuk and the team. Those accounts leave his status unsettled: Aiyuk has said he wants reinstatement, while the sides have not announced an agreement on his future. Coach Kyle Shanahan said he “couldn’t care less” about the meeting, according to ProFootballTalk.
49ers Get Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey Back, Lose Three Receivers
San Francisco expects defensive end Nick Bosa and running back Christian McCaffrey to return Sunday after injuries to Bosa’s calf and McCaffrey’s hamstring, respectively, ESPN reports. The team ruled out wide receivers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk for the game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Evans will miss his second consecutive game because of Achilles tendinitis.
Quenton Nelson to Miss Seahawks Debut With Knee Injury
Newly acquired guard Quenton Nelson will not play for the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9 and is considered week-to-week with a knee injury. Coach Mike Macdonald said Nelson will undergo a minor procedure, according to NFL.com. Seattle is also down several starters for its game against the Cardinals, including receiver Rashid Shaheed, defensive tackle Leonard Williams and edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu.
Joe Milton Prepares for First Eagles Start
Joe Milton is preparing to make his first start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, NFL.com reports. Coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged that he misled reporters earlier in the week about the team’s quarterback situation. Philadelphia expects running back Saquon Barkley to play but will be without receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks.
Week 9 Injury Updates: Lions, Texans and Panthers Rule Out Players
The Detroit Lions listed receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown as questionable and ruled out safety Kerby Joseph among five players unavailable against the Miami Dolphins, according to NFL.com’s Week 9 injury report. The Houston Texans ruled out safety Reed Blankenship and running back David Montgomery for their game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Carolina Panthers ruled out four players against Denver, including edge rusher Jaelan Phillips. Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga is questionable for Sunday, while Giants running back Cam Skattebo is doubtful and receiver Malik Nabers has no injury designation, according to the league’s injury report and ProFootballTalk.
Patrick Mahomes Nears Peyton Manning’s First-Decade Touchdown Mark
Patrick Mahomes is two touchdown passes away from matching Peyton Manning for the most by a quarterback in his first 10 years, counting the playoffs. Manning’s mark is 327; Mahomes has 325 and could surpass it Sunday, according to ProFootballTalk.