Before Da Coach, Mike Ditka won two Super Bowls with Dallas
Ditka scored in the Cowboys’ first Super Bowl win, then helped Tom Landry win another as an assistant. His family announced his death Friday at 86.
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Payton takes the Broncos play sheet back from Davis Webb
Sean Payton told reporters Thursday he will call Denver's plays, starting Sunday against the Chargers. Davis Webb stays in the weekly game plan, but he will not be the voice in Bo Nix's helmet.
Daniels starts again in Dallas with Mayfield's thumb still out
Tampa Bay's undrafted rookie makes his second NFL start Thursday night at the Cowboys, and Baker Mayfield is ruled out. Dallas gets left guard Tyler Smith back from injured reserve for the 8:15 p.m. ET kick on Prime Video.
Swift and Monangai miss Bears practice before Sunday's game at Green Bay
Chicago's top two running backs sat out Wednesday after an 89-snap win over the Jets, and Ben Johnson calls Monangai's thumb no concern. Thursday's practice report is the next checkpoint before Friday's game designations.
Ryans takes over defensive calls as Texans try to stop late breakdowns
Houston’s head coach assumes the calls from Matt Burke after an 0-4 start, with communication at the center of his explanation.
Bortolini misses practice, putting Colts’ center depth in focus
Indianapolis lists its starter with an ankle issue; Van Pran-Granger is the next center on the depth chart.
Shough’s hand enters Saints report; Olave’s absence is a rest day
New Orleans estimated its Wednesday walkthrough participation, leaving Sunday decisions open.
Tank Dell returns to limited practice as Houston starts three activation decisions
Dell, Braden Smith and Kayden McDonald practiced Wednesday; the Texans still have to decide when they are ready to play.
Ravens add Jurgens to repair the line, with his debut expected next week
Baltimore’s center trade could send Vega Ioane back to guard, but concussion protocol leaves Sunday’s lineup unsettled.
McMillan’s first weekly award follows a bigger slot role against Detroit
Carolina’s receiver caught six of six slot targets for 94 yards and two scores. The Week 5 bye gives RSO owners time to assess that role without projecting the same result.
Beckham joins Vikings practice squad; a receiving role still has to follow
Minnesota adds a familiar veteran while Jefferson deals with an ankle injury. The signing establishes a place to work, rather than a Sunday target share.
Brady wants Kincaid involved after routes and targets fall against New England
Buffalo’s tight end ran routes on half of the team’s dropbacks; the coach’s response is an intention, not a Week 5 volume guarantee.
Bowles wants more Tucker reps, but Tampa Bay has not promised an equal split
Sean Tucker’s three-snap touchdown sequence gives RSO owners a workload question before Thursday’s Dallas game.
Titans change practice-squad depth at guard, linebacker and defensive back
Chandler Zavala arrives after Tennessee’s recent guard injuries; all six Tuesday moves concern the practice squad.
Cowboys rule Overshown out for Packers game
DeMarvion Overshown will miss Sunday night at Green Bay after Dallas downgraded him Saturday.
Steelers add Terell Smith to active roster in second cornerback move
Pittsburgh signs Smith from Washington’s practice squad after adding Sean Murphy-Bunting on Monday.
Rams add Eric Kendricks to practice squad before Bills game
The veteran linebacker joins Los Angeles after a limited 2025 stint with San Francisco; no game-day role has been announced.
Giants reportedly create $1.68 million in cap room through Golston restructure
The salary conversion shifts part of the charge into 2027 while the defensive lineman’s neck-injury status remains unresolved.
Steelers reportedly bring K.J. Henry back to practice squad
The familiar edge defender worked out Monday after an injury interrupted his summer with San Francisco.