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Cardinals to start QB Clayton Tune against Browns on Sunday if Kyler Murray is not ready to return

The Cardinals are changing course under center. Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters that rookie quarterback Clayton Tune — not Joshua Dobbs — will start in Arizona’s Week 9 tilt against the Browns should Kyler Murray not be ready to return from his torn ACL suffered last year. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that…

Rams QB Matthew Stafford day to day after suffering UCL sprain in right thumb

Matthew Stafford‘s thumb injury cost him nearly half of the Rams’  Week 8 loss. Whether his absence continues into Week 9 remains to be seen. Stafford suffered a sprained UCL in his right thumb and is considered day to day, Rams coach Sean McVay announced Monday. Stafford first appeared to sustain a thumb issue when…

Bears grant cornerback Jaylon Johnson permission to seek trade ahead of deadline

Jaylon Johnson would like a new home. The Chicago Bears have given the cornerback permission to seek a trade ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. Johnson is playing on the final year of his rookie contract and after days of discussions, Johnson’s agent, Chris Ellison, received permission around…

Vikings trade offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland to Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars are beefing up their offensive line for the stretch run. The Jags are acquiring guard Ezra Cleveland from the Minnesota Vikings, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday. The teams later officially announced the deal and that Minnesota would receive a 2024 sixth-round draft pick as…

Packers send CB Rasul Douglas, 2024 fifth-round pick to Bills in exchange for 2024 third-round selection

The Buffalo Bills are upgrading their secondary, landing cornerback Rasul Douglas in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are sending Douglas and a 2024 fifth-round pick to Buffalo for a 2024 third-rounder, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. With the Packers losing four straight games, Douglas suddenly became available. Green Bay recently…

Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke to start vs. Vikings, Desmond Ridder to serve as backup

There’s a new starter under center in Atlanta, at least for the time being.  Taylor Heinicke will be the Falcons’ starting quarterback in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings and Desmond Ridder will serve as the backup, head coach Arthur Smith announced Wednesday. “Just for this week, just with all the variables, just kind of…