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Game day · Sun, Nov 8
1:00 PM ET
vs Rams
Northwest Stadium, Landover · Fox
Record2–4–1
3rd in the NFC East
W 27–10 vs Eagles · Sun, Nov 1
No. 1 in the 30-second version
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
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Commanders activate defensive tackle Johnny Newton from injured reserve.
Newton tore a pectoral muscle in the preseason and spent the season on injured reserve, according to ProFootballTalk, citing Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. He returned to practice Oct. 28, opening a 21-day window, and was listed as questionable this week after returning to full participation.
Source: ProFootballTalk
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Commanders host Rams today at 1 PM ET; DT Jer'Zhan Newton activated, WR Dyami Brown placed on IR.
SB Nation and Hogs Haven, both fan blogs, report Newton was activated from injured reserve after practicing in full all week, and that he is expected to play. Brown suffered a calf injury in Thursday's practice, and coach Dan Quinn called it concerning. Brown cannot return until Week 13.
Source: Hogs Haven
Around the NFL
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
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
Colts have held trade talks with multiple teams about QB Daniel Jones, according to ESPN and NFL Network.
ProFootballTalk reported that ESPN's account names only the Ravens as a team that checked in on Jones, and the Ravens later acquired Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals. Minnesota was mentioned only as speculation. According to Stampede Blue, citing Tom Pelissero, the Colts have told interested teams they are not trading Jones ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · Stampede Blue
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