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The 30-second version
- NFLBears host the Buccaneers tonight at 8:20 PM ET, with Chicago looking to slow Tampa's running game.
- NFLBears plan to work out former Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott next week, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
- NFLBroncos activate WR Pat Bryant from injured reserve for Sunday's game against Carolina.
The 5-minute version
Game day · Sun, Nov 8
8:20 PM ET
vs Buccaneers
Soldier Field, Chicago · NBC
Record6–2
2nd in the NFC North
W 34–17 at Seahawks · Mon, Nov 2
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Bears plan to work out former Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott next week, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Windy City Gridiron reports Elliott was released by Tennessee on October 20 after an October 15 practice altercation with teammate JC Latham, in which he went to his car and grabbed a gun. Titans coach Robert Saleh described the incident as a small sign of a cry for help, and the league is investigating the gun being brought onto team property.
Source: Windy City Gridiron
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Bears host the Buccaneers tonight at 8:20 PM ET, with Chicago looking to slow Tampa's running game.
Plus, where to watch, what to know and a preview from an NFL expert
Source: CBS Sports
Bears (6-2) host Buccaneers (3-5) tonight at 8:20 PM ET on NBC, with Caleb Williams back from injury.
Williams missed three games with a hamstring injury, and according to Windy City Gridiron the Bears have not trailed in any of the three games since his return. Williams has completed 73.8% of his passes for 860 yards, 4 touchdowns and no turnovers. The fan blog notes his +800 MVP odds via FanDuel trail only Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence.
Source: Windy City Gridiron
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No. 3 in the 30-second version
Broncos activate WR Pat Bryant from injured reserve for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Denver also placed DL Eyioma Uwazurike on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, and PFT reports he is ruled out for Sunday. Bryant had nine catches for 133 yards and a touchdown in four games before his ankle injury, according to PFT. Separately, the Patriots activated WR Mack Hollins from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against Green Bay, with A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs still out.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Mile High Report · Pats Pulpit
Cardinals trade QB Jacoby Brissett to the Ravens for draft picks.
Baltimore receives Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick, while Arizona receives a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick, as reported by Adam Schefter and cited by Revenge of the Birds. The Cardinals covered $2.7 million of Brissett's salary to move him, according to Revenge of the Birds. Separately, the Broncos checked on Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, but ESPN reported Arizona told Denver it was not interested in trading him.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · CBS Sports · Mile High Report · Revenge of the Birds
Colts have told teams they received a fourth-round pick offer for WR Josh Downs, according to ESPN.
Downs has asked to be traded, and Indianapolis appears likely to grant it, since he is in the final year of his rookie contract and leads the Colts with 330 receiving yards. Keenan Allen, second on the team with 325 receiving yards, could also be moved as Indianapolis looks toward 2027. Stampede Blue, a Colts fan blog, reports citing NFL insider Ari Meirov that Indianapolis has been offered more for nose tackle Grover Stewart than it got for DeForest Buckner.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Stampede Blue
Rams activate Myles Garrett from injured reserve ahead of today's 1 PM ET game at Washington.
The Los Angeles Rams will activate pass rusher Myles Garrett in time to return this Sunday against the Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Sources: CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk · Hogs Haven · Turf Show Times
Ravens are not expected to trade RB Derrick Henry before the NFL trade deadline, league sources told ESPN.
CBS Sports reported Henry was frustrated after Baltimore's fourth straight loss and responded to the trade rumors. According to Big Blue View, citing Adam Schefter, the Ravens told Henry they have no intention of trading him, including to the Giants. Big Blue View also reported the Giants asked about veteran running back Justice Hill's availability.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Big Blue View
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