National Football League

Sources: Raiders' Bowers to IR, ending his year

The Raiders have placed starting tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn, on injured reserve, sources told ESPN.

Metcalf's ban upheld; fan's conduct under review

The NFL upheld DK Metcalf's two-game suspension for his altercation with a fan in Detroit on Sunday.

Perryman loses appeal, to miss Chargers' final 2

Denzel Perryman's two-game suspension for "repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players" was upheld by hearing officer Jordy Nelson on Tuesday.

QB Fields' season over with Jets future uncertain

The Jets are placing quarterback Justin Fields on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury that has sidelined him the past three games.

Bolts' Herbert: Haven't forgotten '24 playoff flop

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert acknowledged his four-interception performance in last season's playoff loss to the Texans has stayed with him, saying "you got to learn" from those losses.

Source: 49ers' Kittle has mid to low ankle sprain

San Francisco tight end George Kittle has indeed avoided a high ankle sprain, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

FSU's Castellanos drops appeal, enters NFL draft

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.

Packers QB Love practices, remains in protocol

Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love took the first steps toward returning from the concussion he sustained in Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Chicago Bears when he participated in meetings and a walk-through session with the Packers on Tuesday.

🏈 Playoff picture projections: The updated odds

We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.