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The 30-second version
- NFLJared Goff was limited at Lions practice with a chest injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
- NFLDolphins center Aaron Brewer is in the concussion protocol and missed Wednesday's practice.
- NFLJets sent safety Andre Cisco to Detroit for a future sixth-round pick and otherwise stayed quiet at the trade deadline.
The 5-minute version
W at Dolphins · Sun, Nov 8 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 19 |
| MIA | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Record6–2
T-2nd in the NFC North
Sun, Nov 15 9:30 AM ET vs Patriots
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Jared Goff was limited at Lions practice with a chest injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
ProFootballTalk reports there has been no indication Goff is at risk of missing the game in Germany. According to SB Nation, Cade Mays, D.J. Reed and Sione Vaki did not practice, and linebacker Jack Campbell, on injured reserve, is reportedly determined to play again.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · Pride Of Detroit
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Dolphins center Aaron Brewer is in the concussion protocol and missed Wednesday's practice.
According to SB Nation and The Phinsider, Brewer was concussed against Detroit, and Miami will watch practice reports to see if he clears protocol before the Week 10 game at Indianapolis. The same reports say defensive tackle Zach Sieler is out for the season with a torn biceps and quarterback Malik Willis was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.
Source: The Phinsider
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Jets sent safety Andre Cisco to Detroit for a future sixth-round pick and otherwise stayed quiet at the trade deadline.
According to Gang Green Nation, the Jets did not trade defensive end Will McDonald despite his request for a deal and reported interest from other teams, and the organization still believes in his talent. The site says the 2-7 Jets were not buyers at the deadline. Pats Pulpit, another fan site, reports the Patriots made no deadline moves and previews their Week 10 game at Detroit.
Sources: Pats Pulpit · Gang Green Nation
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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