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Game day · Sun, Nov 8
1:00 PM ET
vs Browns
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans · CBS
Record2–5
4th in the NFC South
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Saints activate rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson and left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. from injured reserve before facing the Browns.
Banks has been out since an ankle injury in Week 2, and Tyson, a first-round pick, has not played this season due to a hamstring injury. Sunday's game will be Tyson's NFL debut. The Saints released running back Kendre Miller and tight end Treyton Welch, and elevated kicker Charlie Smyth and running back Zamir White from the practice squad.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk
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Saints waive running back Kendre Miller, who will now go to waivers.
Miller, a 2023 third-round pick out of TCU, has 184 career carries for 656 yards and 29 catches for 217 yards, per ProFootballTalk. Canal Street Chronicles, a fan blog, says he is the team's leading rusher this season with 159 yards. Audric Estime, claimed off waivers from Cleveland, and Travis Etienne, who is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, are the other backs mentioned.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · Canal Street Chronicles
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Browns visit Saints today at 1 PM ET as Cam Jordan reaches his 250th game with New Orleans.
When the Saints host the Browns on Sunday, New Orleans defensive end Cam Jordan will reach a rare milestone.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk
NFC South standings
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Falcons | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Saints | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
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
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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