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Injury roundup: 49ers WR Deebo Samuel (ribs, knee) expected to play vs. Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ribs, knee) is expected to play in Sunday’s game versus the Cardinals, despite barely practicing this week, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. Running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) is not expected to play, Rapoport added. Samuel was listed as questionable after suffering a rib injury during…

Colts to open practice window for RB Jonathan Taylor; no recent trade talks

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports. The Colts plan to open the 21-day practice window Wednesday for star running back Jonathan Taylor, whose surgically repaired ankle is fully healthy after a stint on the physically unable to perform list against the backdrop of his…

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Thursday night loss to Lions: 'They whipped us. They manhandled us'

The negative buzz words spilled from Matt LaFleur’s mouth at the podium following the Green Bay Packers’ 34-20 loss to the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field: “Whooped,” “manhandled,” “ass kicked,” “whipped.” The Packers got steamrolled out of the gate, getting outgained 194-1 yards in the first quarter and 284-23 in the first half. Green Bay…

Dick Butkus, Hall of Fame linebacker and Bears legend, dies at age of 80

Dick Butkus, a Pro Football Hall of Famer widely regarded as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, has died at the age of 80, the Chicago Bears announced. Butkus passed away “peacefully in his sleep overnight” in his Malibu, California, home, according to the team. “Dick was the ultimate Bear, and one of…

Tom Brady, NFL community reacts to Patriots parting ways with Bill Belichick 

Belichick, Pats part ways Kraft explains decision Brady, others react Battista: End of an era Statements from Kraft, Belichick Patriots' succession plan The Patriots and Bill Belichick mutually agreed to part ways on Thursday. Belichick was the head coach in New England for 24 seasons, winning six Super Bowl championships and appearing in three others….

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, July 15

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, July 15

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: Free agency tracker READ: First-round pick signing tracker Baltimore Ravens INJURIES RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) was placed on the physically unable to perform…

NFL reinstating Lions WR Jameson Williams, Titans OL Nicholas Petit-Frere effective Monday due to gambling policy changes 

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to adjust the existing gambling policy as it relates to players, which will immediately reinstate a couple of suspended players. The league is reinstating Lions receiver Jameson Williams and Titans offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere, effective Monday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Williams and Petit-Frere still had two weeks…