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  1. NFLSteelers are reportedly among teams in on Brian Thomas Jr. and Josh Downs before Tuesday's deadline.
  2. NFLBroncos activate WR Pat Bryant from injured reserve for Sunday's game against Carolina.
  3. NFLBuccaneers' A'Shawn Robinson fined $17,500 for late hit on Michael Penix Jr. in Week 8.
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No. 1 in the 30-second version

Steelers are reportedly among teams in on Brian Thomas Jr. and Josh Downs before Tuesday's deadline.

Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, as quoted by Behind the Steel Curtain, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and San Francisco are among the teams in the receiver market, and Fowler expects one or both Colts receivers to be moved. The fan blog notes Michael Pittman and Roman Wilson are on IR, and that DK Metcalf has had a disappointing season. Calvin Ridley is considered a backup option for teams.

Source: Behind the Steel Curtain

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Buccaneers' A'Shawn Robinson fined $17,500 for late hit on Michael Penix Jr. in Week 8.

The NFL confirmed the fine on Saturday, after Robinson was penalized 15 yards for the hit in Tampa Bay's 16-0 win over Atlanta. According to fan site Behind the Steel Curtain, Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker was fined $17,911 for roughing the passer on Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Brisker disputed the call after the game.

Sources: Bucs Nation · Behind the Steel Curtain

Six national mock drafts project the Steelers' 2027 first-round pick, with quarterback and cornerback options.

Behind the Steel Curtain uses Pittsburgh's bye week as the occasion to look at early draft targets, with picks listed from No. 22 to No. 28. Fox Sports' Rob Rang doesn't expect a first-round quarterback given the investment in Drew Allar, though he says Dante Moore could change that if he falls to No. 27. CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson argues the Steelers need a quarterback and asks whether they would roll with Allar.

Source: Behind the Steel Curtain

AFC North standings

TeamWLTPCT
Steelers620.750
Bengals520.714
Browns530.625
Ravens450.444

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No. 2 in the 30-second version

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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