Jamel Dean returned to practice this week, giving him the chance to suit up for Week 12. The veteran corner has indeed been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement.

A hamstring injury kept Dean out of the fold for each of the past four games. It was an encouraging sign when he resumed practicing at the first point at which he was eligible to do so, something which opened his 21-day activation window. With Dean back in place, Tampa Bay now has four IR return spots remaining.

“I’m ready now,” the 28-year-old said (via ESPN’s Jenna Laine)....

Four days after tempers flared between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, WR George Pickens and Cleveland Browns S Grant Delpit mixed it up Thursday night. Mid-way through the fourth quarter of the game, Delpit was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct, snatching and taking away Pickens’ mouth guard that dangled below his helmet. In the moment, […]

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In what has resulted in a terrible Pittsburgh Steelers blame game, the team’s Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns has taken a toll on players and fans alike.

While much discussion over who is more directly responsible for the 24-19 loss to Cleveland has resulted in several prominent names being thrown under the bus, such as HC Mike Tomlin, OC Arthur Smith, QB Russell Wilson, and P Corliss Waitman, former Steelers All-Pro RB Le’Veon Bell is sick of hearing it.

This blame game has recently turned into a Tomlin witch hunt, with fans calling for the head coach to...

It’s been a steep fall from grace for Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders. In March 2023, he signed a four-year, $25M contract with Carolina; in that time, he fell to third on the depth chart. The Panthers placed Sanders on injured reserve after he was carted off after injuring his ankle two weeks ago during the team’s 20-17 overtime win over the New York Giants, per an official team announcement.

In Sanders’ absence, the Panthers will finally kick the tires on rookie RB Jonathon Brooks, who will make his season debut against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Head...

Saturday’s minor moves, including gameday elevations for Week 12:

Arizona Cardinals

• Elevated: S Andre Chachere

Chicago Bears

• Elevated: DB Adrian Colbert

Denver Broncos

• Elevated: LB Zach Cunningham, OL Nick Gargiulo

Houston Texans

• Elevated: DL Tommy Togiai

Kansas City Chiefs

• Elevated: LB Cole Christiansen

Las Vegas Raiders

• Elevated: CB Kyu Blu Kelly, RB Sincere McCormick

Los Angeles Rams

• Elevated: DB Cam Lampkin, DE Jonah Williams

Miami Dolphins

• Elevated: LS Tucker Addington, T Jackson Carman

Minnesota Vikings

• Activated from IR: TE Nick Muse
• Elevated: LS Jake McQuaide

New England Patriots

• Elevated:...

The former Tennessee Titans offensive lineman has fit right in with the Miami Dolphins

Offensive lineman Aaron Brewer spent his first four seasons with the Tennessee Titans but needed just 10 games to fit in with the Miami Dolphins. He’s made an instant impact, allowing just two sacks and four quarterback hurries in 663 offensive snaps through 10 games.

Despite two sacks and two penalties in last week’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Tagovailoa praised Brewer during Wednesday’s media session.

“I would love to have ‘Brew’ here for a long time,” Tagovailoa said. “I mean, I love how he...

The Los Angeles Chargers overcame a late-game surge by the Cincinnati Bengals for an epic Week 11 win to improve to 7-3 on the season. The Chargers face another challenging NFC North foe in Week 12 as the Baltimore Ravens come to town. But Los Angeles should have some help on the defensive side of the ball as All-Pro pass rusher Khalil Mack expects to suit up for the Monday night matchup.

Mack told reporters he anticipates playing against the Ravens. “I’m not practicing for nothing,” he said, per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper on X. Mack was sidelined for the...

The NFL is apparently content with adding salt to the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ proverbial wound that was opened in the Week 12 loss on Thursday Night Football to the Cleveland Browns.

Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who has been the subject of recent discussion over his lack of splash plays in 2024, was fined $11,255 for his late hit on the Ravens in Week 11.

The fine is surprising, as it apparently stems from Fitzpatrick and Ravens’ Patrick Mekari’s scuffle following a Baltimore fumble.

Mekari was the only player flagged on the play, but Fitzpatrick is seemingly the only one being...

The Los Angeles Chargers face a crucial game when they host the Baltimore Ravens Monday night. The Chargers are a much-improved football team in 2024 and they have put together one of the best defenses in the NFL. That unit will be put to the test against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry of the Ravens.

The Chargers (7-3) appear to have plenty of firepower on defense as they rank first in scoring defense this season and and 11th in total defense. They are allowing an average of just 14.5 points per game.

If they are going to be competitive and...

Playing the Cowboys these days is all about embarrassing them so the whole world can see it.

Something I have come to realize is that if you are a Dallas Cowboys fan around the age of 40 (a little room for flexibility at the top) or younger, you have only gotten the bad in this. Your friends, family, co-workers, etc. all tease you and mock you when your team loses and for the majority of your life, for all of your adult life, that has been the case.

You get the treatment that fans of the Los Angeles Lakers or...

With our Miami Dolphins hosting the New England Patriots tomorrow afternoon, I asked the two customary prediction questions this past week. Below are the questions, with some of your answers to each.

A) What will be the final score in this week’s Miami Dolphins game against the New England Patriots?

B) What other predictions do you have for the upcoming game against the Patriots? (stars of the game, etc.)

Alley Gator sees the Phins win by reverting to their old ways.

I expect a big dose of Rhamonde Stevenson running and receiving, short passes to TE’s Hooper and Henry...