San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is going to play against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. Kittle missed Week 11’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks with a hamstring injury that flared up after the 49ers’ win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in early November, but he’s not letting that injury keep him out of this one.

For interested fantasy football managers and 49ers fans alike, this is the type of soundbite that you can take to the bank with a player like Kittle.

“I will be playing on Sunday,” Kittle said on Wednesday afternoon, according to ESPN....

Which NFL team has the best secondary? Is it the Denver Broncos? Or maybe the New York Jets? How about the Detroit Lions?

Well, in the opinion of long-time backup quarterback-turned-ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, the answer is simple, really: it’s the Philadelphia Eagles.

That’s right, currently sitting pretty with the second-fewest passing yards allowed and the fourth-fewest passing touchdowns, the Eagles are Orlovsky’s pick largely because of the emerging play of Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate Quinyon Mitchell and his partner in crime, Cooper DeJean, as he broke down on NFL Live.

“Alright, I’m gonna make two comments about...

BOSTON — Drake Maye showed the New England Patriots that they succeeded in the most important area of their rebuild: They found their quarterback of the future.

Maye’s arm talent, mobility and emerging leadership intangibles made the rookie a beacon of hope for a New England squad. He’s done enough to catch the attention of a number of champions from the dynasty days for the Patriots, including Rob Gronkowski.

“I appreciated and supported them holding him out and doing that so he could develop and learn,” Gronkowski told reporters at “The Tradition” Wednesday night at TD Garden. “I feel like...

Former Heisman winner Johnny Manziel talked about Travis Hunter's future in the NFL and had some doubts about his two-way potential.

The Buccaneers have lost four games in a row, the last three without veteran wide receiver Mike Evans as he has dealt with a hamstring injury. According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, Evans has returned to practice this week and plans to play this weekend against the Giants.

Without Evans, the team’s offense has struggled. Baker Mayfield failed to surpass 200 passing yards in each of the teams last two contests. Though fellow veteran wideout Chris Godwin remains on injured reserve likely until the postseason, Evans’ return should provide a boost to the passing game.

Though Evans was able...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to battle another well-known AFC North opponent for the second time in four days. This time, the Steelers are hitting the road to take on the 2-8 Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. It’s a tight turnaround after an old-fashioned bar brawl Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, and many are […]

Bill Simmons discussed Zac Taylor's future with the Cincinnati Bengals and floated Bill Belichick's name as a potential candidate for the job.

NFL insider Adam Schefter reveals the team Jim Harbaugh could have signed with if the Los Angeles Chargers hadn't pursued him aggressively.

One four-time Super Bowl champ floated the name of a former NFL head coach who can get the best out of Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Najee Harris will take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 12 on Thursday at 8:15 PM ET. In his most recent game, Harris produced the following stats: 18 carries, 63 yards; 4 receptions, 30 yards.

Watch Najee Harris and the Steelers vs. Browns on Prime Video!

Will Najee Harris play this week?

• Harris makes an appearance on the injury report this week (full participation in practice, nir – rest). He does not have a game status listed right now.
• No other running back is listed on the injury report for the Steelers.

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A lot is going on in the New York Giants locker room right now that isn’t good. That’s what happens when you’re 2-8 and riding a five-game losing skid. Tempers get hot, frustrations boil over, and even in a professional setting like the NFL, sometimes things just start feeling weird. The Giants are a mess. They’re not quite at the level of the New York Jets — who have fired head coach Robert Saleh and now general manager Joe Douglas while the legacy of Aaron Rodgers continues to erode — but this losing skid hasn’t been great for culture in...

Today’s minor NFL moves:

Chicago Bears

• Signed to active roster: WR Collin Johnson

Denver Broncos

• Reverted to season-ending IR: S Delarrin Turner-Yell

Los Angeles Rams

• Practice window opened: G KT Leveston

Minnesota Vikings

• Designated to return from IR: TE Nick Muse

Philadelphia Eagles

• Designated to return from IR: WR Britain Covey

Seattle Seahawks

• Placed on IR: OLB Jamie Sheriff

Washington Commanders

• Designted to return from IR: DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste

Unfortunately for Turner-Yell, head coach Sean Payton told the media that it “became too much of a challenge to active” the young safety off...