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Game day · Sun, Nov 8
4:25 PM ET
vs Cardinals
Lumen Field, Seattle · Fox
Record4–4
T-2nd in the NFC West
L 17–34 vs Bears · Mon, Nov 2
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Seahawks guard Quenton Nelson will have knee cartilage surgery and miss at least a few weeks, per sources.
According to Ian Rapoport's report, cited by Stampede Blue, Nelson will avoid injured reserve, and Seattle has two games before its Week 11 bye. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said the knee condition dates to Week 7 with the Colts and was aggravated in Seattle's 34-17 Monday loss to Chicago. Seattle acquired Nelson for a 2027 third-round and 2028 fifth-round pick.
Source: Stampede Blue
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Cardinals visit Seahawks today at 4:25 PM ET on FOX, with Sam Darnold ruled out for Seattle.
Fan site Revenge of the Birds reports that journeyman Drew Lock will replace Darnold, and that Jaxon Smith-Njigba is Seattle's main threat. Arizona is 3-5 and last in the NFC West, but only one game out of second place. Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma will call the game, with Megan Olivi on the sideline.
Sources: Field Gulls · Revenge of the Birds
Seahawks host Cardinals today at 4:25 PM ET; Arizona, 3-5, arrives after a 33-30 overtime win in Dallas.
The Seattle Seahawks had an open roster spot entering Saturday due to the release of running back Velus Jones Jr, who subsequently signed to the practice squad. Seattle opted to go into the defensive trenches to fill that vacant 53-man roster spot, signing rookie defensive tackle Deven Eastern.
Source: Field Gulls
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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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