4:39 PM ET Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end David Irving has been conditionally reinstated by the NFL, a source told ESPN’s Field Yates on Friday. Irving is a free agent and can sign with a team at any time. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported earlier this month that Irving had drawn interest from at least six
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5:04 PM ET FRISCO, Texas — As he prepares for his first start as the Dallas Cowboys‘ quarterback on Monday against the Arizona Cardinals, filling in for the injured Dak Prescott, Andy Dalton has high standards. “We don’t see things changing much. I feel like we can just run this offense. I’ve been in a
4:29 PM ET ESPN News Services After playing just one half of the last three games because of a hamstring injury, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones practiced in limited capacity on Friday and is expected to play in Sunday’s game at Minnesota. Jones did not have an injury designation on Atlanta’s final injury report
4:34 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — How does getting a pair of starters back in time for a showdown against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday sound to the Green Bay Packers? Pretty good considering those two players are Pro Bowl receiver Davante Adams and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
4:26 PM ET ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is expected to start Sunday against the New England Patriots, while running back Melvin Gordon remains a significant question mark. “[Lock] is trending the right way,” coach Vic Fangio said after Friday’s practice. Patriots center James Ferentz was expected to be placed on the
2:29 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians on Friday said he thinks Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin will play against the Green Bay Packers after missing two games with a hamstring injury. “I think Godwin’s gonna go,” Arians said. “Chris practiced the majority of the week and it’s the best he’s
2:04 PM ET BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said Friday that he’s gotten over last year’s incident against the Steelers in which he ripped the helmet off Mason Rudolph and slugged the Pittsburgh quarterback in the head with it. Garrett, who received a season-ending suspension for the incident, said he’s expecting
3:03 PM ET PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-0) will be without two starters, receiver Diontae Johnson (back) and veteran right guard David DeCastro for Sunday’s AFC North game against the Cleveland Browns (4-1). With Johnson out, rookie Chase Claypool, who scored four touchdowns against the Eagles, is slotted for an increased role — as
1:54 PM ET The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out running back Dalvin Cook for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons with a groin injury. Cook was injured on the first play of Minnesota’s opening drive in the second half of last Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Alexander Mattison is set to start at running
2:08 PM ET New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson was the victim of an attempted car theft last Saturday afternoon but was unharmed, Saints spokesman Greg Bensel confirmed. “I can confirm that an incident did occur in Orleans Parish involving Mrs. Benson while she was in her vehicle,” Bensel said in a statement.