The Cleveland Browns are no strangers to tight, hard-fought divisional battles, but their latest clash with the Cincinnati Bengals ended in controversy. Following a narrow loss, the Browns have pointed fingers at the officiating crew, claiming a pivotal call late in the game shifted momentum and ultimately cost them the win. The disputed play occurred during the fourth quarter when the Browns were driving in a critical situation. A questionable penalty was called—or, from the Browns’ perspective, missed—on a play that could have extended their drive or significantly altered field position. Instead, the Bengals capitalized on the situation, sealing their…
Author: Terhide Dagi
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has declined head coaching opportunities in the past two hiring cycles, but his stock for 2024 remains high. He is once again considered one of the top candidates for a head coach position, though he is expected to be highly selective about where he chooses to go. The Chicago Bears, with significant salary cap space, talented skill players, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams on a cost-efficient contract, believe their head coach position will be one of the most desirable in the 2025 hiring cycle. Even Bill Belichick reportedly saw the role as attractive before making…
For the second week in a row, David Njoku’s availability is in doubt due to an injury—this time for Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Njoku participated in just one practice leading up to the game, a limited session on Friday. The team appears to be cautiously testing his hamstring to determine if it can handle game conditions. If Njoku is unable to play, it could spell trouble for quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Apart from Njoku, Shelby Harris is the only player officially ruled out for the Bengals game. Harris injured his elbow in Week 15 against the Chiefs and will…
Just over 24 hours ago, safety Brandon Joseph was preparing for the Detroit Lions’ matchup against the Chicago Bears this Sunday. However, following an early morning arrest, he will no longer be playing against the Bears—or for any other team. On Saturday, the Lions announced several roster changes ahead of the game. Joseph, along with wide receiver Maurice Alexander, was waived and will not go through waivers. Additionally, defensive lineman David Bada was waived from the reserve/injured list with a settlement. To fill Joseph’s spot, the team activated fan favorite Ifeatu Melifonwu from the reserve/injured list. Joseph was arrested around…
The Detroit Lions may need to adjust their offensive line for Sunday’s Week 16 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Starting left guard Graham Glasgow is listed as questionable with a knee injury, potentially leaving the Lions without a key player against their division rival. If Glasgow is unable to play, the team could rely on Kayode Awosika or Christian Mahogany. Awosika, who has started seven career games including two this season, has been inactive since Week 12, while Mahogany has been active in his place. Head coach Dan Campbell expressed confidence in both players, noting, “We’re working Mahogany and Kayode…
After the Denver Broncos took the largest dead cap hit in NFL history to part ways with quarterback Russell Wilson last March, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Wilson to a low-cost, team-friendly deal. Since then, Wilson has helped lead the Steelers to a 10-4 record and the top spot in the AFC North. In a piece published Thursday, Mike Sando of The Athletic explored how the Cleveland Browns might follow a similar path by pursuing current Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in the upcoming offseason. Sando highlighted the connection between Cousins and Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, who worked together with…
It wasn’t just a disappointing season for the Cleveland Browns—it was an outright disaster. Whether due to injuries or a lack of roster talent, everything seemed to go wrong. The team is on track to record its worst season since 2017, the infamous winless year. Unless they win every remaining game, this year’s record will mark a new low point. What makes this even more disheartening is the quality of their losses. Five of their 11 defeats came against teams with losing records, meaning they’re not even winning games they should. Worse still, seven losses were by two or more…
The Cleveland Browns’ running back saga took another devastating twist as Nick Chubb was placed on injured reserve with a broken foot, cutting short his remarkable comeback from last season’s severe knee injury. Chubb’s return in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals brought renewed optimism for Browns fans, but that hope quickly faded when he left the game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half due to this latest setback. Radio host Bruce Drennan voiced a somber perspective, speculating that fans might have witnessed Chubb’s final snap in a Browns uniform. “That was heartbreaking for me—he broke his…
At the start of the season, there was optimism in Cleveland that the Browns could compete for a playoff spot and challenge the Pittsburgh Steelers or Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North title. However, quarterback Deshaun Watson had a disastrous season before landing on the injured list (Achilles), and the team has fallen to the bottom of the division. The Browns head into their Week 16 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals with a 3-11 record. The team’s performance has been deeply disappointing, with head coach Kevin Stefanski and key players enduring a challenging year. Defensive end Myles Garrett, who has…
The Detroit Lions’ recent Wednesday practices have been light, often serving as rest days for veterans. While these early-week injury reports aren’t always indicative of player availability, Thursday reports typically provide a clearer picture, especially when new injuries appear. Thursday’s practice report brought both encouraging news and lingering concerns for the Lions as they prepare for Week 16. Several players who rested on Wednesday, including Taylor Decker, DJ Reader, Za’Darius Smith, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Kevin Zeitler, returned as full participants. Notable Injuries and Updates: Graham Glasgow (knee): Glasgow, injured during last week’s game, has now missed two practices. Head…