NFL Trade Rumors

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Vikings are claiming QB Brett Rypien off waivers from the Colts. It’s worth noting Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has been ruled out with a hand injury and backup QB Max Brosmer will start. Rypien, 29, wound up going undrafted out of Boise State in 2019 before signing a three-year, $1.755 million contract with the Broncos. Denver waived Rypien … [Read more...] about Vikings Claiming QB Brett Rypien Off Waivers From Colts

Per his agency JL Sports, the Vikings are signing G Henry Byrd to a two-year contract extension. Minnesota is also elevating veteran LB Sione Takitaki to the active roster for Week 17. Byrd, 26, went undrafted out of Princeton in 2023 and caught on with the Broncos soon after. He was among Denver’s final roster cuts and was on their practice squad before having his first stint … [Read more...] about Vikings Signing G Henry Byrd To Two-Year Deal

Falcons Falcons RB Bijan Robinson surpassed 2,000 scrimmage yards in Week 16 in his home state of Arizona against the Cardinals. Atlanta HC Raheem Morris feels his running back has played at an elite level all season and made his case as the best player in football.  “It’s kind of looked like that all year,” Morris said, via Josh Kendall of The Athletic. “He must have a lot of … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Harrison Smith, Falcons, Lions, Vikings

Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell broke down the recent defensive breakdown during the team’s loss to the Steelers. “Look, as you guys know, the rush and coverage always go together, and we have not worked in unison for a number of plays. We’ve gotten hit on a number of plays. So, some of that is we play a certain style, right? And then, if you feel like you’re not executing there, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears Placed TE Qadir Ismail on the practice squad injured list. Signed TE Thomas Gordon to the practice squad. Bengals Designated C Matt Lee to return from injured reserve. Bills Signed T Richard Gouraige to the practice squad. Browns Declined to activate QB Deshaun Watson from the PUP list. Signed C Kendrick Green to the active roster from the Bills’ practice … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Wednesday 12/24