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Saints’ Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis Viewed As Trade Candidates

October 20th, 2025 at 11:05pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Saints sit at 1-6 on the year after yesterday’s loss. That should point the team further in the direction of a seller’s position in advance of the trade deadline.

A number of New Orleans players have been named as ones to watch on the trade front. The likes of running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Chris Olave hope to stay in place, but other moves could be made shortly. One or more of the franchise’s most well-known defenders could find themselves changing teams in the near future.

Sources contacted by CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones “could see” Cameron Jordan and/or Demario Davis being traded prior to the deadline. Other defensive ends (such as Carl Granderson) and linebackers (including Pete Werner) are known to be on the radar of interested teams. Those positions could see changes shortly as a result, although it would certainly come as a surprise to see either of Jordan or Davis playing elsewhere to close out their decorated careers.

Jordan has spent his entire NFL tenure in New Orleans, and he is the franchise’s all-time leader in games played. The eight-time Pro Bowler remained with the Saints this offseason on a restructured deal. His base salary for 2025 is just $1.26MM as a result, although the inclusion of void years would lead to dead money hits for the team in the event of a trade (or the lack of a re-signing prior to the new league year, for that matter). Jordan, 36, has posted 2.5 sacks this season while logging a 66% snap share.

Davis began his career with the Jets and Browns before arriving in New Orleans in 2018. Since then, he has established himself as one of the league’s best defensive players and recorded a first- or second-team All-Pro nod during a run of five straight years. Davis has recorded triple-digit tackles every season since 2017 and he is comfortably on track to do so again in 2025. The 36-year-old is attached to a $6.5MM base salary for this season, and he too is a pending free agent.

Jones adds, to no surprise, any trade involving Jordan or Davis would see them moved to a contending team. He names the 49ers as a logical landing spot in both cases based on the injuries suffered by Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. San Francisco has not been linked to any of New Orleans’ trade chips, but it will be interesting to see if that happens between now and November 4.

Panthers QB Bryce Young Dealing With High Ankle Sprain, Expected To Miss Time

October 20th, 2025 at 11:04pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Panthers won their third straight game on Sunday, but quarterback Bryce Young was unable to finish the game. Further missed time is likely in store.

Young suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday. X-rays taken yesterday on the injury were negative, per Joe Person of The Athletic. That still left an MRI for today, though, and it provided more clarity on the ailment. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Young is expected to miss Week 8 given the results of today’s imaging.

A precise timeline is not in place at this point. As Pelissero notes, however, injuries such as this generally carry a recovery timeframe of two to four weeks. That could put Young in line to miss more than one contest, but for now the Panthers hope that only one week on the sidelines will be needed. In any case, Andy Dalton is now in position to handle QB1 duties for a period.

Young’s third season in the NFL (and second under head coach Dave Canales) has been inconsistent. The former No. 1 pick has managed to essentially duplicate his performances from 2024 in terms of completion percentage and passer rating. He has thrown 11 touchdown passes but also five interceptions, and a true breakthrough as a franchise quarterback has proven to be elusive. Still, being shorthanded under center will be an unwanted development for Carolina in advance of a matchup against the Bills.

Thanks to their winning streak, the Panthers sit at 4-3 on the year. That puts them in second in the NFC South for now. Remaining in postseason contention would be key for the team as stability on the sidelines and under center is sought out. It is still uncertain at this point if Young will be tasked with handling starting duties for the long term, but he will be extension-eligible after this season. A decision will need to be made on the former Heisman winner’s fifth-option during the spring as a result, with a long-term commitment also being possible.

Part of how the Panthers proceed with Young will depend on his availability. The 24-year-old has avoided significant missed time through injury to date, and continuing in that regard will be important as he aims to develop further under Canales and Co (although his rookie season resulted one game sidelined due to the same injury). As such, it will be interesting to see how quickly Young manages to return to action.

Dalton has been in Carolina since 2023. The soon-to-be 38-year-old has made six starts as a Panther, and that figure is now set to increase. Dalton is under contract through 2026 after re-signing on an $8MM pact this offseason. That investment on the part of the Panthers was aimed at keeping a high-floor backup in the fold with Young continuing to be evaluated as a potential long-term answer under center. The decision to keep Dalton in the mix saw him handle the close stages of yesterday’s win, and he will be tasked with maintaining Carolina’s momentum against a Bills team coming off its bye.

Falcons LB Divine Deablo To Miss Time

October 20th, 2025 at 10:59pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo was off to an exciting start this season, but his potential breakout was interrupted by a broken forearm suffered in Sunday’s loss to the 49ers.

Head coach Raheem Morris said (via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) that Deablo would “miss some time,” but added that the fifth-year linebacker is expected to return this season. 2024 fifth-rounder JD Bertrand replaced Deablo after he went down on Sunday night and will likely fill Deablo’s role moving forward.

Originally a Raiders third-round pick in 2021, Deablo did not emerge as an impact starter on his rookie contract. He signed a two-year, $14MM deal with the Falcons this offseason that quickly looked like a great deal through his first five games. The 27-year-old started alongside veteran inside linebacker Kaden Elliss as a crucial part of an impressive defense that ranks second in yards allowed and eighth in points allowed this year. Deablo’s team-high 86.0 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus (subscription required) ranks seventh among all inside linebackers this season, and he has been particularly impressive in coverage, allowing only a 79.6 passer rating when targeted with four pass break-ups.

Deablo will now be sidelined for multiple weeks and could even be placed on injured reserve depending on the severity of his injury. However, suffering a broken forearm – as opposed to a significant lower-body injury – will give him a good chance at coming back strong later this season.

Giants Not Considering Coaching Changes

October 20th, 2025 at 10:34pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen is under fire after his unit allowed 33 points in the fourth quarter to blow a 19-point lead in Sunday’s loss to the Broncos.

Star edge rusher Brian Burns expressed his frustration with Bowen’s late-game play-calling as he walked into the locker room (via Bleacher Report’s James Palmer), and New York’s defense as a whole has struggled in their first seven games this season. The Giants are among the bottom 10 teams in points, yards, and yards per play allowed, with plenty of trouble against the run and the pass.

However, head coach Brian Daboll said on Monday (via The Athletic’s Charlotte Carroll) that he is not considering any immediate changes to his coaching staff and plans to keep play-calling duties with his coordinators.

“We all got to do a better job,” Daboll said. “Starts with me, and there’s plenty of opportunities to finish that game the way we wanted to. We didn’t get the job done.”

Both Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen were thought to be on the hot seat entering the 2025 season, but the emergence of rookie Jaxson Dart as a potential franchise quarterback may give them a longer leash. The Giants’ ownership (and fans) may still demand accountability if they have a third-straight losing season, especially if their final record resembles last year’s 3-14 debacle. The offense has improved, but the defense seems to have regressed. If that continues, it could be Bowen who finds himself out of a job in 2026, but he is safe for now.

Panthers To Add QB Mike White To Practice Squad

October 20th, 2025 at 9:37pm CST by Ben Levine

As Bryce Young nurses a high ankle sprain that’s expected to sideline him for at least Week 8, the Panthers are adding some quarterback depth. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Panthers are signing Mike White to their practice squad.

[RELATED: Panthers QB Bryce Young Dealing With High Ankle Sprain]

After being drafted by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2018 draft, White embarked on a tour of the AFC East. He had a notable stop in New York, where he went 2-5 in seven starts with the Jets. That stint still represents the majority of his career tape, and he ended his stint with the team having completed 62.2 percent of his passes for 2,145 yards, eight touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.

He spent the 2023 campaign serving as the QB2 in Miami behind Tua Tagovailoa, but after getting leaped on the depth chart by Skylar Thompson, he was cut loose at the end of the 2024 preseason. He ended up catching on with the Bills practice squad, where he’d spend the majority of the 2024 campaign.

White was among Buffalo’s final cuts at the end of this past preseason. He had a brief stop on the Bengals practice squad following Joe Burrow‘s injury, but he was cut loose a few weeks after signing.

Now, he’ll resurface in Carolina, where Young’s injury carries a recovery timeframe of two to four weeks. Andy Dalton will be the stopgap, and the Panthers will be counting on the veteran to carry the momentum from their active three-game winning streak. White will be an option to serve as the temporary QB2, although the Panthers are also rostering Hendon Hooker on their practice squad.

Cowboys To Designate C Cooper Beebe, CB Shavon Revel For Return

October 20th, 2025 at 9:15pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Cowboys are designating center Cooper Beebe and cornerback Shavon Revel for return, per ESPN’s Todd Archer. Both players will participate in practice this week.

Beebe landed on injured reserve after Week 2 with an ankle sprain and a foot fracture. Coming back after five weeks with a three-week practice window aligns neatly with his original six- to eight-week return timeline. The 2024 third-rounder took over a starting job as a rookie and appeared in 16 games last year, though the Cowboys had one of the worst rushing attacks in the league.

Dallas’ offense has not skipped a beat without Beebe, averaging 32.4 points. per game over their last five contests. Backup Brock Hoffman has played well enough, but Dak Prescott will no doubt be glad to have his starting center back in the lineup.

Revel, a third-round pick in April’s draft, has been on the non-football injury list since July as he completes his recovery from last year’s ACL tear. The Cowboys were hoping that he would be ready by Week 5, but the rookie cornerback will miss that mark by at least three weeks.

Revel impressed during his time at Eastern Carolina and has the talent to contribute right away. However, coming back from a major injury after missing all of the preseason will likely require a multi-week ramp up and keep him from reinforcing the Cowboys’ bottom-ranked passing defense anytime soon.

The Cowboys also designated linebacker DeMarvion Overshown for return on Monday, so they could have as many as three impact players return in the next month. All three will have 21 days to practice with the team before they must be activated to the 53-man roster or revert to season-ending IR.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/20/25

October 20th, 2025 at 6:14pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad moves:

Baltimore Ravens

Indianapolis Colts

San Francisco 49ers

David Long Jr. brings some experience to Indy’s practice squad, as the veteran defensive back has seen time in 79 career games. This included a 13-game showing with the Colts in 2024, although all but nine of his 117 snaps came on special teams. If he finds his way to the active roster, he’ll likely be eyeing a similar role this time around.

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/20/25

October 20th, 2025 at 6:11pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Detroit Lions

Houston Texans

New England Patriots

Seattle Seahawks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It didn’t take long for Arthur Maulet to earn a full-time spot on the Lions active roster. The veteran cornerback just joined the organization earlier this month, and he already had one promotion in Week 6. He’ll likely continue seeing a rotational role in Detroit’s secondary moving forward, although his addition is partly due to absences from Terrion Arnold and D.J. Reed.

The Patriots snagged a linebacker from the Chargers today. Caleb Murphy has some familiarity with Mike Vrabel, as the former Titans coach added the linebacker as an undrafted free agent back in 2023. Murphy has gotten into 14 games in stints with the Titans and Chargers, compiling 17 tackles and 0.5 sacks.

WR Tyler Lockett Granted Release By Titans

October 20th, 2025 at 5:51pm CST by Ben Levine

Tyler Lockett‘s stint in Tennessee has unceremoniously come to an end. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the veteran wideout asked for and was granted his release by the Titans today. The move allows Lockett to sign with another team after 4pmET on Wednesday.

After spending 10 seasons in Seattle to begin his career, Lockett was released by the Seahawks this past offseason. He quickly caught on with the Titans via a one-year, $4MM deal. The hope was that the receiver would provide another experienced target for Cam Ward, but the acquisition clearly wasn’t clicking with his new offense.

Through seven games, Lockett has hauled in 10 of his 21 targets for 70 yards. While he’s garnered the third-most snaps among Titans receivers, his role has been trending downwards in recent weeks. This seemed to culminate yesterday, when the 33-year-old was firmly playing as the WR4 despite Calvin Ridley being sidelined with a hamstring injury.

This move should now work out for both sides. The 1-6 Titans will get an opportunity to get a longer look at their younger wideouts, including Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, who hauled in his first-career touchdown during yesterday’s loss. Paul Kuharsky wonders if the Titans may also lean more into two tight end sets, which would presumably consist of Chig Okonkwo and Gunnar Helm.

For Lockett, the veteran will have an opportunity to catch on with a more competitive squad, although he may be hard pressed to find a significant role with a new team. Lockett’s numbers dropped a bit during his final seasons in Seattle, including a 2024 campaign where he finished with 49 receptions for 600 yards and two touchdowns.

This was a far cry from the four-straight 1,000-yard campaigns he put up between 2019 and 2022, and his recent role in Tennessee could indicate that he doesn’t have a whole lot left in the tank. At the very least, the veteran can now ride off into the sunset with a team that’s perhaps destined for the postseason.

Bills Designate CB Maxwell Hairston For Return

October 20th, 2025 at 4:57pm CST by Adam La Rose

Maxwell Hairston is moving closer to his NFL debut. The first-round rookie had his practice window opened by the Bills on Monday, per the transactions wire.

Last week, head coach Sean McDermott indicated a return to practice would be coming shortly. As such. today’s news comes as little surprise. The Bills now have 21 days to activate Hairston and avoid having him revert to season-ending injured reserve.

During roster cutdowns, Buffalo moved Hairston to IR with a return designation. That used up one of the team’s IR activations, meaning another will not be needed once the 22-year-old is officially brought back into the fold. More importantly, having Hairston available will provide a boost to Buffalo’s secondary – a unit which may be without fellow rookie Dorian Strong the rest of the way – as early as Week 8 as the team returns from its bye.

The Bills sit second in the NFL in pass defense, but their play against the run has been an issue so far. Buffalo has surrendered an average of 156 yards per game on the ground, the second-worst figure in the league. Adding Hairston to the mix is unlikely to make much of a different against the run, but the Kentucky product could certainly help a defense which has posted just two interceptions to date.

Over the course of his college career, Hairston posted six interceptions. Five of those came in 2023, although his lone pick from last season was returned for a touchdown. The 5-11, 183-pounder will look to add a playmaking element to Buffalo’s cornerback room early and often in his career. The Bills have Christian Benford and Tre’Davious White atop the depth chart for perimeter corners; Hairston will look to compete with the latter for playing time upon being activated.

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