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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 8h

Wheels up: The #Packers plane is in the air. Finally.

Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 10h

The #Packers have yet to depart for Arizona because of mechanical issues with the team plane, per sources.

The delay is now approaching 5 hours, and they’re still on the tarmac. Kickoff against the #Cardinals is at 1:25 p.m. Mountain time Sunday.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 10h

The #Packers have yet to depart for Arizona because of mechanical issues with the team plane, per sources.

The delay is now approaching 5 hours, and they’re still on the tarmac. Kickoff against the #Cardinals is at 1:25 p.m. Mountain time Sunday.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 1d

#Raiders TE Brock Bowers, who returned to practice today, is officially doubtful for Sunday vs. Kansas City.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 1d

Quentin Johnston is back, while Joe Alt appears poised to miss another week.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 1d

#Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell says Carson Wentz will start Sunday vs. the #Eagles.

Max Brosmer will back him up and J.J. McCarthy, who is listed as questionable, will serve as the emergency No. 3 QB as he continues to work his way back from a high ankle sprain.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 2d

The #Patriots are signing former #Titans TE Thomas Odukoya to their practice squad, per source.

A reunion for the Dutch tight end with Mike Vrabel ahead of Sunday's visit to Tennessee.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 6d

The #Titans ruled out WR Calvin Ridley with a hamstring injury.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 6d

Down 14 with less than a quarter to play and staring at a 1-5 start, the #Ravens have benched Cooper Rush and inserted Snoop Huntley at QB against the #Rams.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 8d

The NFL initiated a review of the application of the concussion protocol involving Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart during last night’s game against the Eagles. That review will be conducted jointly with the NFLPA under the parties’ collective bargaining agreement.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 10d

Jacksonville also gets a 2026 6th-round pick and Cleveland gets a 2026 7th in the deal, which gives two highly drafted corners a change of scenery.

Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 10d

Trade! The #Jaguars are sending CB Tyson Campbell to the #Browns for CB Greg Newsome, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 10d

Trade! The #Jaguars are sending CB Tyson Campbell to the #Browns for CB Greg Newsome, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 11d

Jerry Jones is appealing his $250,000 fine.

Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 11d

The NFL fined #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for giving the middle finger to fans on Sunday.

www.nfl.com/news/cowboys...

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apologizes for obscene gesture toward fans he says was 'inadvertent'

Dallas owner Jerry Jones says his obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium late in a 37-22 victory over the New York Jets was inadvertent and that he intended a “thumbs up” for celebrating Cowbo...

www.nfl.com

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 11d

The NFL fined #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for giving the middle finger to fans on Sunday.

www.nfl.com/news/cowboys...

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apologizes for obscene gesture toward fans he says was 'inadvertent'

Dallas owner Jerry Jones says his obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium late in a 37-22 victory over the New York Jets was inadvertent and that he intended a “thumbs up” for celebrating Cowbo...

www.nfl.com

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 11d

The #Titans have now officially waived WR Treylon Burks from injured reserve.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 11d

The #Jaguars placed TE Brenton Strange on injured reserve. He's out at least four games.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 11d

The fallout from today's surprise trade:

#Bengals get a veteran QB in Joe Flacco, giving them options amidst Jake Browning's struggles

#Browns get a higher draft pick, while opening the door for an all-rookie depth chart with Shedeur Sanders backing up Dillon Gabriel

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 11d

It's a 5/6 pick swap in 2026 sending Joe Flacco within the division from Cleveland to Cincinnati. A wild turn of events.

Ian Rapoport @rapsheet.bsky.social · 11d

The Bengals are trading for Joe Flacco, per me and
@tompelissero.bsky.social

Just a wild turn of events. Cincy has been calling around for 48 hours. Now turn to Joe Flacco to keep their playoff hopes alive. A stunner.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 12d

#Jaguars TE Brenton Strange has been ruled out with a hip injury.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 12d

The #Eagles listed RB Saquon Barkley as a non-participant on their estimated injury report because of a knee injury.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 12d

Authorities in Indianapolis have announced at a press conference that former NFL quarterback and Fox analyst Mark Sanchez now also faces a Level 5 felony battery charge, which carries a 1- to 6- year sentence.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 13d

#Lions LT Taylor Decker is officially inactive. S Kerby Joseph (knee) is active.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 14d

The #Vikings also activated FB C.J. Ham for injured reserve and released QB Desmond Ridder.

Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 14d

The #Vikings are placing center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve as he recovers from his second concussion in three weeks, per sources.

Kelly will miss at least four games. Another blow to Minnesota’s offensive line, which will be down two other starters Sunday vs. Cleveland.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 14d

The #Vikings are placing center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve as he recovers from his second concussion in three weeks, per sources.

Kelly will miss at least four games. Another blow to Minnesota’s offensive line, which will be down two other starters Sunday vs. Cleveland.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 14d

#Raiders TE Brock Bowers hasn’t been himself since injuring the knee in Week 1. The hope was a couple days off this week would calm it down, but sounds like he won’t make it for Sunday.

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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 14d

The #Texans elevated CB Damon Arnette and S Jalen Mills from the practice squad for Sunday's game vs. Baltimore.

It'll be the first regular-season NFL action since Oct. 4, 2021 -- four years ago today -- for Arnette, the onetime #Raiders first-round pick.

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