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Falcons CB A.J. Terrell Ruled Out

September 20th, 2025 at 9:22am CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Falcons have ruled out star cornerback A.J. Terrell for Sunday’s matchup with the Panthers, per D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Terrell left the game in Week 2 with a hamstring injury and did not practice this week. Head coach Raheem Morris described him as week-to-week on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Fifth-year cornerback Dee Alford is expected to replace Terrell in the starting lineup after finishing the game in his stead last week. He has primarily lined up in the slot in his career with 16 starts across the 2023 and 2024 seasons, but will have to play on the boundary during the Falcons’ visit to the Panthers on Sunday.

Terrell, a 2020 first-round pick, broke out as a second-team All-Pro in his second year with 4.8 yards and a 61.0 passer rating when targeted. He’s been solid in coverage since, but has not returned to the heights of his 2021 campaign. Still, he’s a major loss to a Falcons defense that has been middling against the pass so far this year.

Wide receivers Jamal Agnew (groin) and Casey Washington (concussion) were both ruled out for Sunday’s game as well. Rookie edge rusher James Pearce (groin) is questionable, but should have a good chance at taking the field after practicing all week, albeit as a limited participant. Starting wideouts Drake London and Darnell Mooney have no injury designations and will be full-go against the Panthers.

Falcons Promote John Parker Romo, Release Younghoe Koo

September 19th, 2025 at 10:41pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Falcons have made their Week 2 kicking change permanent by signing John Parker Romo to the active roster and releasing Younghoe Koo, per Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Koo missed a game-tying field goal as time expired in Week 1, leading Atlanta to explore other kicking options last week. Romo earned a spot on the practice squad with a tryout and was elevated to start in Week 2. He delivered with a perfect 5-for-5 performance on field goals with a long of 54 yards. Along with an extra point, Romo scored 16 of Atlanta’s 22 points in their victory over the Vikings.

It seemed clear after the game that Romo had earned another start, but the Falcons seem to believe they’ve found a long-term starter. Not only did they replace Koo with Romo on the active roster – solidifying his starting status for the rest of the season – they also handed him a two-year contract to prevent another kicker-needy team from scooping him up next offseason.

Romo is now up to 16 makes on 17 attempts in his career after going 11-for-12 in four games for the Vikings last season. Koo, meanwhile, will leave Atlanta after six seasons and 93 appearances for the Falcons. Despite a down year in 2024, which included a 73.5% field goal conversion rate and six misses inside 50 yards, the team did not bring in any veteran competition for training camp.

That changed quickly after Koo faltered in Week 1, and he will now hit free agency with the hopes of catching onto with another team that is looking for a new kicker, either due to injury or poor performance. Koo still owns a solid 85.8% conversion rate in his career, though he will have to convince a new suitor that his last year-and-a-half was an aberration.

This release will create more than $2MM in Falcons dead money, stemming from the four-year, $24.25MM extension Koo had signed. That contract ran through 2026. Koo, who caught on with the Falcons after washing out quickly with the Chargers, will look for a third chance in his age-31 season.

HC Brian Daboll, DC Shane Bowen On Hot Seats?

September 19th, 2025 at 10:23pm CST by Ely Allen

Coming into the season, rumors were already hinting that Giants head coach Brian Daboll‘s seat was starting to heat up with pressure to win. An 0-2 start to the year has done nothing to cool things off, and according to Tony Pauline of sportskeeda, defensive coordinator Shane Bowen may be starting to feel the heat, as well. Pauline’s sources claim that both coaches are “hanging on by a thread.”

Daboll started his career as a head coach on a strong note, going 9-7-1 in 2022 — good for 3rd in the NFC East and a wild card spot in the playoffs, where his team defeated a 13-4 Vikings squad before falling to the Eagles. The next year, a season-ending injury to Daniel Jones derailed New York’s offense, while the defense, despite a high efficiency on third downs, struggled as the sixth-worst unit in the NFL. The resulting 6-11 record led the Giants and then-defensive coordinator Wink Martindale to part ways.

Bowen came in to replace Martindale, fresh off three seasons in the same role in Tennessee. In his first season with Big Blue last year, Bowen’s defense showed improvement, ranking 21st in scoring allowed and eighth in passing yards allowed. In 2025 so far, no defense has given up more yards through their first two games. If things don’t change soon, both Bowen and Daboll could find themselves in danger of becoming the first coaching casualties of the young season.

So, how might things change? Pauline’s sources point to the quarterback position. Unfortunately for starting passer Russell Wilson, despite his 450-yard Week 2 performance, the fate of his starting role could be tied to the security of Daboll and Bowen’s jobs.

Per Pauline, if an expected rout by the Chiefs takes place this weekend at the Meadowlands, rookie first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart may find himself running on the first-team offense as soon as next weekend, when the Chargers come to town. If the presumed bad result against the Chiefs doesn’t boost Dart to the starting role in time for Los Angeles, Pauline’s sources claim Dart should be starting in time for a Week 5 trip to New Orleans at the latest.

If a change at quarterback is as guaranteed as they seem to be implying, it may behoove the team to make the move sooner, rather than later. While the Saints would, perhaps, be a softer test for Dart, the stretch of games immediately following sees matchups with the Eagles (twice), Broncos, 49ers, Bears, Packers, and Lions, who all could make life tough for a first-year starter. With that in mind, it may be smart to get Dart incorporated into the starting lineup with as much time to get up to speed as possible.

Of course, this is all speculation at the moment. Currently, Daboll’s fate is in the hands of Wilson, who led the Steelers to a playoff appearance just last year. Things haven’t gone according to plan so far, but Daboll may view Wilson’s experience as his best chance at turning around the season. If things continue to go poorly, though, showing potential for improvement behind a younger arm may be his only chance at saving his job. As for Bowen, his job may be fully dependent on the defense’s ability to turn things around against a grueling upcoming slate of games.

Cowboys Open To Trade Acquisition

September 19th, 2025 at 10:10pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Micah Parsons trade resulted in Kenny Clark joining the Cowboys. The blockbuster deal also yielded a pair of first-round picks heading to Dallas, and owner Jerry Jones noted those selections could be used as part of a 2025 acquisition.

For now, the Cowboys are on course to have an extra Day 1 selection this year and next. Of course, that could change if the team used some of that capital for immediate help (particularly on the defensive side of the ball). Jones acknowledged on Friday an in-season deal is something Dallas is open to.

“Absolutely, I’m open for business period relative now that we have those extra picks,” said Jones (via The Athletic’s Jon Machota). “We should be.”

After just two weeks, it’s hard to say where Dallas needs the most help. Their defense allowed the third-most passing yards in the NFL through two weeks, but they seem to like their secondary talent and believe the unit will improve this year. As such, a cornerback addition feels unlikely. A more useful coverage upgrade might be at off-ball linebacker or safety; Cowboys at those positions have graded poorly to start the year, per Pro Football Focus (subscription required).

The Cowboys offense doesn’t seem to need any help. It’s a top-5 unit after two games, including a surprisingly-effective running game, and the amount of money Jones is already spending on that side of the ball may dissuade him from any other moves.

Nikhil Mehta contribute to this post.

AFC Injury Updates: Stewart, Worthy, Szmyt

September 19th, 2025 at 10:07pm CST by Ely Allen

Despite missing most of his first offseason because of a contract dispute, Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart has impressed with his early contributions in the first weeks of the season. Unfortunately, despite his hard work to be ready to contribute early, Stewart could be looking at a multi-week absence, according to what he told Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Per The Enquirer, Stewart is “dealing with a low ankle sprain and could be out a few weeks.” The first-round pick out of Texas A&M was just outpaced by starter Joseph Ossai across from Trey Hendrickson in Week 1, but Week 2 saw Stewart earn his first start and continue to work a strong snap share before getting sidelined with an injury in the fourth quarter. Now Myles Murphy will have to step up for a few games in Stewart’s absence.

While Stewart has been ruled out, cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is listed as doubtful for this weekend. Taylor-Britt seems to have tweaked a hamstring injury that had held him out for an extended portion of training camp. Cincinnati likely won’t risk anything with something as finicky as a hamstring injury.

Here are a couple other injury updates from across the AFC:

  • The Chiefs are desperately hoping to see some reinforcements at wide receiver arrive soon. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, wide receiver Xavier Worthy has been classified as “50-50” to return this weekend for the team’s trip to New York. Worthy was a limited participant in Thursday and Friday practices last week and has ramped up his workload as he attempts overcome an ailing shoulder. He’s still been limited and listed as questionable this week, but there appears to be some optimism that a return could come soon.
  • Per Zac Jackson of The Athletic, Browns kicker Andre Szmyt was sent to get an MRI performed today after he “felt something” during practice. No free agent kickers have been called for workouts or signed to the practice squad, though it only occurred earlier today, so it may just have been precautionary. The team’s efforts to bring in other kicking options tomorrow should tell us what we need to know about Szmyt’s health and availability for the weekend.

Mac Jones To Start Week 3; Brock Purdy Potentially Available In Case Of Emergency

September 19th, 2025 at 7:41pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Brock Purdy‘s return to practice this week inspired some hope that he could suit up for the 49ers in Week 3, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said (via Matt Barrows of The Athletic) that it is “highly unlikely” he starts on Sunday. Instead, it will be Mac Jones under center in San Francisco against the Cardinals.

Purdy missed Week 2 due to injuries to his toe and shoulder. The shoulder issue no longer seems to be preventing him from playing, but the fourth-year quarterback practiced in a limited capacity for the last three days as the toe continued to ail him. His comments on Thursday suggested that he could be a game-time decision, depending on how he feels on Sunday.

Instead, it appears that decision will be made on Saturday, when the team is required to make roster decisions like inactives and practice squad elevations. Shanahan indicated that Purdy could still be active as the team’s second- or third-string quarterback, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Pelissero’s partner at NFL Network, Ian Rapoport, expanded on that topic, explaining that, while a QB2 role may be a possibility, a QB3 role as a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option makes far more sense.

If it’s determined tomorrow that Purdy can’t go or that he can only suit up as an emergency quarterback, practice squad passer Adrian Martinez will, once again, be called on to back up Jones. How they do that will be determined by Purdy’s situation. If Purdy is unable to suit up, Martinez would simply need to be designated a standard gameday practice squad elevation as he was last week. If Purdy suits up with the intention to serve in an emergency role, Martinez would need to be signed to the 53-man roster, since emergency third quarterbacks need to be on the active roster.

In other injury news, two rookies were injured in practice yesterday, per Barrows. While seventh-round guard Connor Colby is only listed as questionable with a groin injury, fourth-round wide receiver Jordan Watkins is reportedly a candidate for injured reserve with a calf injury.

Ely Allen contributed to this post.

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/19/25

September 19th, 2025 at 6:54pm CST by Ely Allen

Here are today’s practice squad transactions in the NFL:

Chicago Bears

  • Released from practice squad/injured list (with injury settlement): DE Xavier Carlton

Seattle Seahawks

With White getting released from the 53-man roster today and brought back to the practice squad, the rookie out of Miami becomes a free agent. Martinez himself has been dropped and brought back to the practice squad in Seattle before, so he may be a candidate to return if things open up again.

NFL Minor Transactions: 9/19/25

September 19th, 2025 at 6:28pm CST by Ely Allen

Here is today’s only minor NFL transaction:

Seattle Seahawks

White appears to be a frequent flier back and forth on the Seahawks’ roster and practice squad. Shortly after working as a return man on kickoffs in Week 1, White was released and immediately signed to the practice squad to make room for another player on the 53-man roster. That player was released on Wednesday, allowing White to move back up to the active roster, but now White appears to be headed back to the practice squad, opening up a spot on Seattle’s roster for this weekend.

Dolphins Targeting Week 4 Return For TE Darren Waller, Week 6 For RT Austin Jackson

September 19th, 2025 at 5:44pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Early-season injuries to right guard James Daniels and right tackle Austin Jackson left the Dolphins offensive line shorthanded in their winless first three games of 2025.

Miami has also been without tight end Darren Waller to start the year. The veteran tight end suffered a hip injury before Week 1, delaying his return to the field after coming out of retirement in the offseason.

Daniels is on injured reserve with an unclear return timeline, but the Dolphins have gotten some clarity on the other two. The team is optimistic that Jackson will be ready to play when he’s eligible to come off IR in Week 6, per ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques. That will bolster the blind side of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has been pressured 28 times on 77 dropbacks in the last two weeks, according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required).

Waller, meanwhile, is expected to make his 2025 debut in Week 4, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Head coach Mike McDaniel said that he might have suited up had the Dolphins played on Sunday this week instead of Thursday, but added that Waller’s body “has to follow through.”

Since Waller has been out of the NFL since 2023, it’s less clear what he will add to Miami’s offense. McDaniel’s scheme doesn’t emphasize tight ends, so it’s not a major disappointment that Julian Hill and Tanner Conner have only combined for four catches and 37 yards in their first three games.

Still, the Dolphins would certainly like to get more from the position. After back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2019 and 2020, injuries hampered Waller over the next three years, but he still averaged 50.2 yards per game in that span. The former Pro Bowler may not have as many opportunities in Miami, but he could still be an upgrade over the team’s current options.

Commanders To Start Andrew Wylie At RG

September 19th, 2025 at 3:12pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

After remaking their offensive line this offseason, the Commanders are still figuring out their best five-man starting combination.

Washington traded for All-Pro LT Laremy Tunsil to replace Brandon Coleman, who flipped inside to left guard. Nick Allegretti switched from left to right guard with Sam Cosmi working his way back from a January ACL tear, and first-round pick Josh Conerly took over for Andrew Wylie at right tackle. Center Tyler Biadasz is the only starter returning to the same position.

That was the starting unit for the first two weeks, but the Commanders are planning to insert Wylie into the lineup at right guard, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The goal is to stabilize the right side of the O-line after Allegretti and Coleman struggled to start the year. Combined, the two allowed 17 pressures across the first tow games, with neither earning an overall grade above 50.0 or a pass-blocking grade above 40.0 from Pro Football Focus (subscription required).

Wylie, an eight-year veteran with 88 starts, has spent the last four seasons playing right tackle, but the first three years of his career included almost 2,000 snaps at right guard, per PFF. The Commanders are hoping he can be a more reliable blocker than Allegretti, which in turn may take some pressure off Conerly.

Of course, Washington would love to get Cosmi back at some point this season after he emerged as an solid right guard in 2023 and 2024. He started the year on the physically unable to perform list and is eligible to return after Week 4.

If Wylie can shore up the right side of Washington’s offensive line, it would be a major boost to a Commanders offense that is entering Week 3 without star quarterback Jayden Daniels. The move could also benefit Wylie, who took a pay cut entering the last year of his contract and lost his starting job to Conerly in training camp. Getting playing time this year will

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