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The 30-second version
- NFLBills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after a one-game suspension for spitting toward a Raiders player.
- NFLRavens QB Tyler Huntley reportedly out for season with turf toe injury; Lamar Jackson on injured reserve.
- NFLGiants agree to three-year, $46 million extension with cornerback Greg Newsome II.
The 5-minute version
NFL 2nd in the NFC North
Record6–2
Last · Mon, Nov 2 · Final
W 34–17 at Seahawks
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | 7 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 34 |
| SEA | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 17 |
Sun, Nov 8 8:20 PM ET vs Buccaneers
Sam Darnold is struggling under pressure as the Seahawks preach patience with a reshuffled offensive line.
Seattle traded for Quenton Nelson last week, shuffling the offensive line before its decisive loss to the Bears. ESPN asks whether pass protection will improve.
Source: ESPN
Around the leagues
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after a one-game suspension for spitting toward a Raiders player.
NFL Network reported that the release was driven more by inconsistency in Gardner-Johnson's play than by the spitting incident. In six games with Buffalo he recorded 26 tackles, two passes defensed and one interception. Damar Hamlin is in line to start at safety.
Sources: ESPN · BBC · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley reportedly out for season with turf toe injury; Lamar Jackson on injured reserve.
ESPN reported that Huntley's turf toe injury is season-ending, after he replaced Jackson against the Bills. Jackson was placed on injured reserve after a thumb injury on his throwing hand and needs surgery on his right thumb. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is expected to start, and Baltimore signed Austin Reed and Kedon Slovis. The Ravens are 4-4 after three straight losses.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Yahoo Sports
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Giants agree to three-year, $46 million extension with cornerback Greg Newsome II.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the deal includes $32 million guaranteed. Newsome had signed a one-year deal with New York in March and has 25 tackles, an interception and six passes defensed in six games this season.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk
Commanders DT Javon Kinlaw out for season after MCL surgery on his knee.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the surgery. It is the second veteran defensive tackle Washington has lost for the season in recent weeks, following Daron Payne's foot injury. Kinlaw started six games and had 13 tackles and a sack before his injury.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN
Patriots WR Mack Hollins expected to return to practice Wednesday after four weeks on injured reserve.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Hollins, out with a calf injury, will open a 21-day window to practice before he must be activated or shut down for the season. Before getting hurt he had 15 catches for 209 yards in the first four games. A.J. Brown missed Week 8 with a knee injury, and Romeo Doubs is on injured reserve.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · SB Nation
How this is made: Summaries are written with AI from the linked reporting. For the full account, read the sources.