NFL news, injury updates: Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24

Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is ready to go to a number of NFL groups in hopes of signing for the second half of the season after being cleared to return to the sphere following spinal fusion surgical procedure. Samuel met with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, and the Minnesota Vikings on Friday. Samuel can even meet with San Francisco (Monday), Chicago (Tuesday), and Pittsburgh (Wednesday) subsequent week, in line with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Samuel was a second-round choose for the Chargers in 2021 and spent his first 4 years as a professional in LA. He final appeared for the Chargers in 2024, suiting up for 4 video games earlier than taking place along with his injury.

The Indianapolis Colts have dominated out defensive deal with DeForest Buckner and won’t journey with the crew to Germany for the Week 10 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Buckner is coping with a neck injury.

The Philadelphia Eagles have opened the 21-day follow window for guard/heart Willie Lampkin to return from injury. Lampkin was claimed by the Eagles off waivers in August then positioned on injured reserve a few days later.

Philly additionally signed edge rusher Patrick Johnson to the follow squad after releasing him earlier than Tuesday’s commerce deadline.

The Philadelphia Eagles received two massive names again in follow on Thursday. Running again Saquon Barkley was on the follow discipline Thursday after coping with a groin injury he suffered in opposition to the New York Giants in Week 8. Wide receiver A.J. Brown had been out as a consequence of a hamstring injury however each have returned to follow following the bye week.

Houston Texans operating again Nick Chubb was again at follow on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with a foot injury. In his first season with Houston, Chubb has performed in all eight video games to date, dashing for 355 yards, two touchdowns, and averaging slightly below 4 yards per carry.

Wilson has been out since Week 6 after struggling a hyperextended knee throughout their loss to the Broncos in London.

The vast receiver leads the Jets with 36 receptions for 395 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The Baltimore Ravens have signed defensive again Sanoussi Kane to the follow squad. Kane was a seventh-round choose for the Ravens in 2024 and has appeared in 21 profession video games.

Gano missed a month with a groin injury after suiting up for the primary three video games of the season. He returned in opposition to the Eagles in Week 8 and now seems to be like he might be out but once more.

Jude McAtamney kicked in 4 video games, going 2-for-2 on discipline targets, however 9-for-12 on further factors, which led to his launch.

Younghoe Koo, who was launched by the Falcons earlier this season, was signed to the Giants’ follow squad in September.

New Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner cleared concussion protocol, in line with ESPN’s Stephen Holder. Gardner missed final week’s recreation in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals whereas he was nonetheless with the New York Jets. Gardner was traded to the Colts on Tuesday for a 2026 and 2027 first-round choose and second-year receiver Adonai Mitchell. He suffered a concussion in Week 7’s recreation in opposition to the Carolina Panthers. Gardner will converse with the media at 11:30 a.m. ET, and he’s anticipated to make his Colts debut in Berlin this Sunday in opposition to the Falcons.

The Dallas Cowboys announced the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland on Thursday. He was 24.

The crew made the announcement in an announcement, which learn:

“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.”

The NFL launched an identical assertion Thursday, confirming Kneeland’s dying and including that it has “offered support and counseling resources” to the Cowboys.

Kneeland’s agent, Jon Perzley, additionally put out an announcement, saying he was “shattered” at the information. Perzley’s full assertion learn:

“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night. I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys. Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field. To lose someone with his talent, spirit, and goodness is a pain I can hardly put into words. My heart aches for his family, his teammates, and everyone who loved him, and I hope they feel the support of the entire football community during this unimaginable time. I ask that you please give his loved ones the privacy and compassion they need as they grieve this tremendous loss.”

Kneeland’s reason behind dying has not been introduced at this time.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight finish Darnell Washington didn’t follow on Wednesday as a consequence of a foot injury. In eight video games this season, Washington has 13 receptions for 127 yards and 1 touchdow

A rarity within the NFL, each participant was a full participant in Baltimore Ravens follow on Wednesday.

The New England Patriots had 5 gamers who didn’t take part in follow on Wednesday, together with vast receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), heart Garrett Bradbury (hip), linebacker Christian Elliss (hip), operating again Joshua Farmer (ankle), and operating again Rhamondre Stevenson (toe).

Cornerback Christian Gonzalez (gameday concussion protocol) and linebacker Marte Mapu (neck) have been each full members in follow on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay stated that vast receiver Puka Nacua must be good to go for Sunday’s matchup in opposition to division rival San Francisco regardless of coping with a rib injury.

Through seven video games this season, Nacua has 61 catches for 711 yards. He leads the NFL in targets (73) and receiving first downs (35).

The New York Jets traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday. On Wednesday, his older brother, Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, informed ESPN’s Rich Cimini that he is misplaced his beginning job.

“My coaches told me I was underperforming, that I’ve been underperforming since training camp,” Quincy Williams stated, via Cimini.

Cimini reported that the elder Williams stated he is “not thrilled” with the choice however is raring to win his job again.

Williams was a first-team All-Pro for the Jets in 2023. He’s tied for seventh on the crew with 22 whole tackles this season, though he is performed in solely 4 video games to this point. He hung out on IR with a shoulder injury earlier this fall.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner fully participated in his first follow with the crew. Gardner suffered a concussion in Week 7’s recreation in opposition to the Carolina Panthers and missed final weekend’s recreation in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals. He is just someday faraway from a commerce that despatched him from the Jets to the Colts.

Buffalo Bills operating again James Cook missed follow on Wednesday as a consequence of foot and ankle accidents, in line with ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Head coach Sean McDermott famous in Wednesday’s press convention that Cook suffered the injury throughout final Sunday’s victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Detroit Lions offensive deal with Penei Sewell didn’t take part in follow on Wednesday as a consequence of a shoulder injury.

Purdy has missed six video games this season whole as a consequence of injury, and head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed he will not be a full participant in follow Wednesday forward of Sunday’s key NFC West recreation in opposition to the Rams.

Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, in the meantime, nonetheless is not training with a knee injury he is battled since Week 4.

The Arizona Cardinals positioned quarterback Kyler Murray on injured reserve Wednesday, that means he’ll miss at least 4 extra video games with a sprained foot that is sidelined him since Week 5.

The Cardinals made the transfer a day after head coach Jonathan Gannon introduced that backup Jacoby Brissett would continue to play as Arizona’s beginning quarterback. Brissett has began Arizona’s three earlier video games in Murray’s absence and led the Cardinals to a 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys Monday evening.

Gannon introduced the transaction, telling reporters that Murray’s transfer to injured reserve is “the best thing for him and us.”

Gannon stated that he hopes that Murray can return this season.