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Getty Images The Eagles were without star right tackle Lane Johnson for their Week 12 win over the Bills. But the All-Pro lineman expects to return from a groin injury against the 49ers on Sunday, he told the Philadelphia Inquirer. Johnson was abruptly downgraded to questionable, then ruled out ahead of the Bills game due to groin soreness that surfaced …

Free agent linebacker Shaquille Leonard completed his visit with the Cowboys on Tuesday and is headed to Philadelphia for a visit with the Eagles on Wednesday, per multiple reports. By all accounts, Leonard’s visit with the Cowboys went well, including the team’s satisfaction with Leonard’s health. Leonard, though, wants to check out his options before deciding on a new team. …

The Minnesota Vikings will activate wide receiver Justin Jefferson from the injured reserve list on Tuesday, the team announced. Jefferson, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Oct. 8, is expected to play following the team’s bye week against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14 (4:05 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), according to …

For an eighth straight year, Hines Ward has been tabbed as a modern-era semifinalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. One of his former coaches, Mike Tomlin, is hoping that Ward’s wait has ended this year when the committee selects up to five modern-era candidates for enshrinement in Canton, Ohio next summer.  Tomlin provided a unique perspective …

Getty Images The New Orleans Saints are looking to possibly add another kicker to their squad as Blake Grupe is dealing with a groin injury. The rookie received treatment for the muscle injury, per Saints Wire.  According to Nick Underhill, the Saints are keeping their options open, and working out kickers on Tuesday. One of those kickers is veteran Mason Crosby, who has …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter This was always going to be an up-and-down season for the Green Bay Packers. That’s not the first time I’ve said that. It probably won’t be the last. The ever-increasing expectation of instant gratification when it comes to teams re-tooling and transitioning is completely unrealistic. But that doesn’t prevent the NFL and its fans from …

The Bears accomplished a rare feat on Monday night, beating the Vikings 12-10 on the strength of just four field goals. Monday night’s game was the first time this season that a team won a game without scoring a touchdown. The last team to win without a touchdown was the Dolphins in Week 18 of last season, when they beat …

Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs bandwagon has been an easy one to jump on for the last handful of seasons. They are perennial Super Bowl contenders and have taken home the Lombardi Trophy twice since 2019, but that has not always been the case. Grammy Award-winning singer Melissa Etheridge pointed out in a little ditty about the Chiefs. Etheridge …

USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles will meet with Shaquille Leonard on Wednesday, according to CBS Sports HQ Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson. The team is hoping to sway the former Colts linebacker to come to Philadelphia after he left his visit with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday without signing a deal. The Eagles did reach out to Leonard’s camp to gauge his interest prior to …

The Buffalo Bills could have ended a winning streak for the Philadelphia Eagles, but Jalen Hurts battles back and took the win in overtime, stretching their season record to 10-1. Nick Wright gives the Bills credit for a well-fought game, but makes the case the head coach Sean McDermott has no faith in Josh Allen or his offense. Neither coach …

It looks like the Seahawks will be without running back Kenneth Walker again this week. Walker missed last Thursday’s loss to the 49ers with an oblique injury and he missed his second straight practice on Tuesday. Injury designations for the matchup with the Cowboys will come on Wednesday and the lack of work would make it a surprise to see …

Tyreek Hill has been on two good teams in his career, but he says his current squad is hands down the best. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver says despite winning Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs, this season he feels he is surrounded by the most talent. Hill spoke to CBS Sports about the current state of the Dolphins and …

Two major decisions shaped the Carolina Panthers’ 2023 season. In January, the Panthers hired former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich to spearhead their rebuild and guide the development of a franchise quarterback. In April, after trading up from the ninth to the first overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Panthers selected quarterback Bryce Young. The confluence of …

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay announced running back Jonathan Taylor will undergo thumb surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to The Athletic. Following the procedure, the Colts hope Taylor will be able to return in two or three weeks, as a decision has not yet been made about whether he will be put on the injured reserve list.  “Hopefully …

Getty Images Jason Pierre-Paul is officially a Miami Dolphin as the former All-Pro defensive end signed with the team Tuesday after being plucked off the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad. The 34-year-old veteran made his season debut during the Saints’ 24-15 loss to the Falcons this past Sunday. He made two tackles while playing in 27% of New Orleans’ defensive snaps.  …