Bears Bears WR Rome Odunze recorded 54 receptions for 734 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie in 2024, which he’s already eclipsed this season with five touchdowns. Odunze said he didn’t let the critics from last year affect him. “I always feel like I’m in it for the long run,” Odunze said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “I realized my first year, regardless of if I was a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Vikings Expected To Activate RB Aaron Jones From IR For Thursday Night
According to Adam Schefter, the Vikings are expected to activate RB Aaron Jones from injured reserve in time for tonight’s Thursday Night game against the Chargers. Jones was designated to return from injured reserve earlier this week. Kevin Seifert notes that HC Kevin O’Connell expressed optimism about the veteran running back being able to play without practicing in a full … [Read more...] about Vikings Expected To Activate RB Aaron Jones From IR For Thursday Night
NFL Trade Deadline Buzz For 12 NFC Teams
49ers ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes if the Bengals change their mind about trading DE Trey Hendrickson, the 49ers have come up as a team that would be especially interested. He mentions Texans LB Christian Harris as another potential target, as he’s played in a similar scheme under Texans HC DeMeco Ryans and San Francisco might need reinforcements after losing LB Fred Warner for … [Read more...] about NFL Trade Deadline Buzz For 12 NFC Teams
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Not Ready For Week 8, Carson Wentz Will Start Again
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will not be ready to play Week 8 as he recovers from an ankle sprain, and QB Carson Wentz will get another start. Pelissero adds the team put McCarthy through an on-field workout on Tuesday morning and was encouraged, but they think “he’s just not there” for a short week with a game Thursday. Additionally, Pelissero … [Read more...] about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Not Ready For Week 8, Carson Wentz Will Start Again
NFC Notes: Matt LaFleur, Micah Parsons, Carson Wentz, Packers, Vikings
Packers Despite some recent glimpses from first-round WR Matthew Golden, Packers HC Matt LaFleur isn’t looking to force targets to any specific player and allowing him to make plays when the opportunities arise. “I don’t think it’s necessarily premeditated,” LaFleur said. “I think he’s got confidence in whoever’s in the right spot. I would tell you that he’s going to him based … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matt LaFleur, Micah Parsons, Carson Wentz, Packers, Vikings