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The 30-second version
- NFLKeenan Allen is adjusting to Shanahan's offense as the 49ers prepare to face the Cowboys Sunday.
- NFLJoey Porter Jr. missed Cowboys practice Wednesday with an ankle injury, while George Pickens was limited.
- NFL49ers announce Keenan Allen trade with the Colts and bring back cornerback Jack Jones to practice squad.
The 5-minute version
W at Colts · Sun, Nov 8 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | 3 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| IND | 7 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 23 |
Record4–5
2nd in the NFC East
Sun, Nov 15 4:25 PM ET vs 49ers
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Keenan Allen is adjusting to Shanahan's offense as the 49ers prepare to face the Cowboys Sunday.
Allen, traded from the Colts, said the concepts were familiar but the terminology is new, and Shanahan said Allen's head was probably spinning. Per Niners Nation, Nate Hobbs is a full participant in practice, and with both starting cornerbacks not practicing, the 49ers added Jack Jones to the practice squad.
Source: Niners Nation
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Joey Porter Jr. missed Cowboys practice Wednesday with an ankle injury, while George Pickens was limited.
According to Blogging The Boys, Dallas plays the 49ers on Sunday, and San Francisco has beaten the Cowboys in the last four meetings, including two playoff games. ProFootballTalk says Donovan Ezeiruaku, Jake Ferguson and Jonathan Mingo also missed practice, and DeMarvion Overshown was limited.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · Blogging The Boys
No. 3 in the 30-second version
49ers announce Keenan Allen trade with the Colts and bring back cornerback Jack Jones to practice squad.
Niners Nation reports Jones was released October 28 after seven games and joins Brandon Codrington on the practice squad, with starters Renardo Green and Deommodore Lenoir day-to-day. Blogging the Boys says Dallas is adding running back Kendre Miller, released by New Orleans, to its practice squad after Tyler Goodson was expected to miss time with a knee sprain.
Sources: Niners Nation · Blogging The Boys
NFC East standings
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 5 | 2 | 1 | .688 |
| Cowboys | 4 | 5 | 0 | .444 |
| Commanders | 2 | 5 | 1 | .313 |
| Eagles | 2 | 7 | 0 | .222 |
Around the NFL
Broncos and Chargers call off trade sending Daiyan Henley to Denver, and he stays with Los Angeles.
The deal, agreed at Tuesday's trade deadline for a 2027 fourth-round and 2028 fifth-round pick, was canceled late Wednesday, and neither team gave a reason. The trade was reportedly pending a physical, and ESPN reported Henley took one at the Broncos' facility Wednesday. Henley, who leads the 0-8 Chargers with 51 tackles, is in the final year of his rookie deal and is slated to become a free agent in March.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · LA Times · ESPN
The Bengals and Eagles called off a trade that would have sent edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to Cincinnati.
NBC Sports Philadelphia reported the deal would have canceled out a 2027 third-round compensatory pick the Bengals are due after losing Trey Hendrickson, since Ebiketie was signed by Philadelphia as a compensatory free agent. Bengals coach Zac Taylor apologized and said it was on Cincinnati's end. Ebiketie, 27, has played in all nine Eagles games with 25 tackles, two quarterback hits and no sacks.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · ESPN · CBS Sports · Cincy Jungle
Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.
It looks like teams rally have been calling the Chargers about Justin Herbert’s availability during this tumultuous 0-8 season. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Vikings made a number of calls around the league while searching for an available quarterback. That group apparently included Herbert, Geno Smith, and Daniel Jones.
Sources: CBS Sports · Field Gulls · Revenge of the Birds · Bolts From The Blue
Drew Lock will start at quarterback for Seattle against the Raiders while Sam Darnold is ruled out.
Lock was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice with right elbow and quadriceps injuries, according to ProFootballTalk. Darnold, who has rib and quad injuries, did not practice and could return in Week 12 after the bye. Lock threw for 175 yards and a touchdown on 19 of 28 passes in the 17-3 win over the Cardinals.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk
The Eagles traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Davis signed a three-year, $78 million extension eight months ago and had half a sack in the first eight weeks of this season, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Athletic's Daniel Popper gave the Eagles an A+ and the Jaguars a D-, while CBS Sports' Garrett Podell gave the Eagles an A and the Jaguars a B-. The trade clears room to keep Moro Ojomo, and NBC Sports Philadelphia argues the Eagles should extend him.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · Bleeding Green Nation · Big Cat Country
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