Late-December/early-January football offers myriad playoff scenarios, but incentives also play a key part during this sector of the NFL season. Here are a handful of incentive storylines to follow as the regular season winds down: Sam Darnold, QB (Seahawks). As we touched on in March, Darnold’s three-year, $100.5MM deal includes $5MM per year in incentives. He can earn $500K … [Read more...] about Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Bradley Chubb Among Those Chasing Incentives
Chargers To Sit Justin Herbert In Week 18, Trey Lance To Start
Justin Herbert‘s regular season has come to an end. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters today that his starting QB will not play in Week 18. Trey Lance will earn the start, with practice squad QB DJ Uiagalelei garnering an elevation to serve as the QB2. The Chargers’ loss to the Texans on Saturday officially knocked them out of contention for the AFC West title and … [Read more...] about Chargers To Sit Justin Herbert In Week 18, Trey Lance To Start
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/29/25
Today’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Promoted: WR Chris Blair, EDGE Khalid Kareem Green Bay Packers Claimed off waivers from Bears: DT Jonathan Ford Houston Texans Activated from IR: WR Justin Watson Waived: DE Solomon Byrd Los Angeles Rams Promoted: OL AJ Arcuri, S Tanner Ingle Activated from IR: CB Roger McCreary Minnesota Vikings Signed from practice squad: CB … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 12/29/25
Rams Likely To Open Quentin Lake’s Practice Window In Week 18
When Rams safety Quentin Lake underwent elbow surgery on Nov. 19, the hope was he’d be ready to come off injured reserve in time for the postseason. With the 11-4 Rams having clinched a spot since then, it appears Lake is on track for a playoff return. Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team will “most likely” open Lake’s 21-day practice window next week (via Sarah Barshop of … [Read more...] about Rams Likely To Open Quentin Lake’s Practice Window In Week 18
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/26/25
Today’s few taxi squad transactions: Los Angeles Chargers Signed: TE Tanner McLachlan New York Giants Signed: S Patrick McMorris After spending the summer with the team that drafted him in Miami and failing to make the Dolphins’ initial 53-man roster, McMorris spent nearly three weeks with New York’s practice squad. Since then, the second-year Cal product has been off and … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/26/25