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The 30-second version
- NFLRavens acquire center Ryan Neuzil from the Falcons for guard Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick.
- NFLGiants reportedly tried to trade for Falcons running back Bijan Robinson before the deadline, per CBS Sports.
- NFLFalcons DE James Pearce sat out practice Wednesday after a limited season debut due to back tightness.
The 5-minute version
L vs Bengals · Sun, Nov 8 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
| ATL | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Record3–6
T-3rd in the NFC South
Sun, Nov 15 1:00 PM ET vs Chiefs
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Ravens acquire center Ryan Neuzil from the Falcons for guard Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick.
Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reported the deadline deal, and Neuzil, who is in the final year of his contract, seems headed for a backup role behind Cam Jurgens. The pick going to Atlanta is conditional, according to the NFL's daily personnel notice, and the conditions have not been reported. The fan sites Baltimore Beatdown and The Falcoholic called it a low-cost upgrade over Kyle Hergel at backup, and Neuzil has started all nine Falcons games this season.
Sources: The Falcoholic · Baltimore Beatdown
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Giants reportedly tried to trade for Falcons running back Bijan Robinson before the deadline, per CBS Sports.
According to the report, New York first missed out on Jeffery Simmons and Jonathan Taylor, then made a run at Robinson, the league's leading rusher, before standing pat at the deadline.
Source: CBS Sports
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Falcons DE James Pearce sat out practice Wednesday after a limited season debut due to back tightness.
Pearce returned Sunday from an eight-game suspension and played only 15 snaps against Cincinnati with no stats. Wide receiver Zachariah Branch (hamstring), linebacker Josh Woods (ankle) and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (illness) also missed practice, and linebacker Divine Deablo was limited.
Source: ProFootballTalk
NFC South standings
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Saints | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 6 | 0 | .333 |
| Falcons | 3 | 6 | 0 | .333 |
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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