Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer announces that linebacker Dee Winters returns for individual drills after missing time with an Achilles strain, while tight end Luke Schoonmaker eases back into practice. Rookie OLB Malachi Lawrence faces a few‑week layoff after re‑injuring his ankle in the 33‑30 OT loss to Arizona. Other updates: cornerback Joey Porter Jr. plays through an ankle issue, safeties Caleb Downs (30 tackles) and P.J. Locke remain in concussion protocol, and safety Jalen Thompson stays on IR with a hamstring. The Cowboys, who sacked the Cardinals five times, host the 2‑6 Indianapolis Colts Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride trash‑talked rookie Dallas Cowboys first‑round pick Caleb Downs during a Week 8 showdown at AT&T Stadium, mocking the Ohio State All‑American’s draft status. McBride’s taunt was captured on broadcast audio as he caught a 3rd‑and‑6 pass. The Cardinals later rallied, thanks to quarterback Gardner Minshew and a 14‑yard TD catch by McBride that cut the lead to three, ultimately winning 33‑30 in overtime after Dallas squandered a 14‑point fourth‑quarter lead. Downs, a Jim Thorpe Award winner, left the game with an injury.
The Ravens are trading for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, a move Dan Orlovsky says gives Baltimore a chance to stay competitive after Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley went down in the Week 8 loss to Buffalo. Brissett could start as soon as Week 10, but Orlovsky cautions the addition won’t magically turn the Ravens into a contender, especially in a division with Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Cleveland. In 2026, Brissett posted 1,719 yards, 10 TDs, seven picks and a 63.3% completion rate.
Wednesday’s NFL roster moves see several teams activating players from IR and bolstering practice squads. The 49ers bring back DB Nate Hobbs and WR Demarcus Robinson, while the Rams activate TE Terrance Ferguson, LB Myles Garrett and RB Ronnie Rivers. The Patriots and Cardinals each designate two players to return from injured reserve. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers claim G Trevor Keegan and waive Luke Haggard, and the Vikings add RB DeeJay Dallas and T Corey Robinson. Multiple clubs—Bears, Browns, Lions, and others—sign a dozen players to practice squads, including RB Hassan Haskins (Browns) and LB Joe Bachie (Lions). These moves shape depth charts ahead of the weekend’s games.
The Arizona Cardinals activate guard Isaiah Adams off injured reserve on Wednesday, marking his return after three games and three starts this season. The team also adds running back Jermar Jefferson and wide receiver James Proche to the practice squad. Adams, a 26‑year‑old third‑round pick (71st overall, 2024), is in the third year of a four‑year, $5.93 million contract and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2028.
The Detroit Lions sign former Cardinals linebacker Owen Pappoe to their practice squad as Brad Holmes addresses injuries to Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder.
Stay ready, my friends: Gardner Minshew is bringing Minshew Mania to the desert, Dan Bickley writes.
The Phoenix Suns stumble to a 1‑4 start as analysts blame a flawed starting five built around Devin Booker. Coach Jordan Ott and pundits Gerald Bourguet and Eliav Gabay argue Booker is forced into a facilitator role, the team lacks spacing, and defensive fundamentals like boxing out and three‑point coverage are among the league’s worst. They suggest swapping Jalen Green for Collin Gillespie, while the bench—highlighted by Gillespie and rookie big Oso Ighodaro—offers a brighter spark. The podcast and video clips dive into the Suns’ growing‑pain adjustments and potential lineup fixes.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is already reshaping the franchise, averaging 21.5 points, 7 rebounds and 3.9 assists while posting a 37‑point outburst against the Clippers, prompting owner Joe Lacob to hail the pick as a draft success. Meanwhile, the Suns sit 1‑4 and could revamp their lineup, with suggestions to insert Oso Ighodaro at center. Luka Doncic’s technical foul against Miami is overturned, leaving him with just one tech this season. Clippers guard Kobe Sanders, now on a standard contract, posts 11 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists, emphasizing adaptability. Max Strus returns from a plantar fascia injury, adds 11 points and six assists in a loss to Toronto, staying calm amid the Clippers’ sixth straight defeat.
Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, publicly criticizes the NFL’s schedule that leaves Los Angeles with essentially no true bye week. The Rams play on Thanksgiving Eve against the Packers after a Week 10 game on Nov. 25, then face the Chiefs on Thursday night, totaling 10 days of consecutive play. With a 4‑4 record and a grueling travel load of 34,847 miles, the team eyes upcoming matchups versus Washington and Arizona. Stafford’s Instagram rant highlights broader league moves to add Black‑Friday games for higher viewership.
The Ravens trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett receives a provisional B+ grade, as Baltimore (4‑4) scrambles for stability after injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Brissett brings 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and familiarity with coach Israel Woolfork, but will likely back up rookie Joe Fagnano before seeing action. The Cardinals also earn a B+ by moving Brissett, who was demoted to third‑string after naming Gardner Minshew the starter, to recoup value despite unknown compensation. Both teams address roster needs, but the final verdict hinges on the trade price.
NBA legend Eddie Johnson fires another shot at Draymond Green after the Warriors’ 116-113 win over the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 2, 2026. Johnson ridicules Green—calling him the “ultimate groin kicker”—in response to Suns rookie Charles Bassey’s criticism of Phoenix’s physical play. The game saw Green ejected after two technical fouls and multiple scuffles with Suns’ Khaman Maluach and Dillon Brooks. Johnson’s jab continues a months‑long feud that began with Green’s remarks about Jordan Poole and Charles Barkley, sparking back‑and‑forth exchanges on X. The latest spat highlights Green’s storied history of on‑court confrontations.
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a historic 24-10 fourth‑quarter collapse, losing 33‑30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals and falling to 3‑5. Despite pouring five of seven 2026 draft picks into a revamped defense anchored by safety Caleb Downs, the unit remains near the league bottom, allowing 26.6 points and 385.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, head coach Brian Schottenheimer draws criticism for his $5 million salary—about one‑quarter of top coaches—sparking debate as owner Jerry Jones, whose franchise is valued at $15.5 billion, dismisses any link between pay and wins. The Cowboys now travel to Indianapolis to face a 2‑6 Colts.
The Buffalo Bills, sitting 6-1 and boasting the league’s highest‑scoring offense, still rank 24th in points allowed, with a passing defense that concedes the third‑most yards in the NFL. Ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline, GM Brandon Beane is reportedly eyeing a fix in the secondary, targeting two‑time First‑Team All‑Pro safety Budda Baker of the 3‑5 Arizona Cardinals. Analyst Jeremy Fowler notes the Cardinals might entertain a move despite Baker’s contract through 2027, offering Buffalo a potential short‑term upgrade that could become a long‑term solution.
The Baltimore Ravens are set to acquire Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, with the trade expected to be completed by the weekend ahead of the Ravens' Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 16. Brissett, who started eight games for the Cardinals and posted a 63.3% completion rate, 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and 7 INTs, is being brought in after Lamar Jackson (thumb surgery) and backup Tyler Huntley (toe injury) are both out, leaving the Ravens with a fourth QB this season. Brissett, now a free agent after a trade request, could become a realistic QB2/QB1 option for fantasy managers, while the trade deadline looms on Nov. 10.
The Cardinals have dealt with a banged up offensive line all season, but one of their starters is on the path to returning.
After a decade and 1,662 plate appearances, the Pavin Smith era with the Arizona Diamondbacks ends. Drafted seventh overall in 2017, Smith never secured a full-time role, posting a modest 0.2 bWAR and 0.9 fWAR. He peaked with a Rookie of the Year nod in 2021 and a three‑homer game on Sept. 8, 2024, but his OPS slumped to .188 in 2023 and his playing time dwindled. Despite solid performances in Triple‑A Reno, he couldn’t translate that success to the majors. The article reviews his inconsistent tenure, injuries, and the brief resurgence in early 2025 before his departure.
Two weeks into the 2026‑27 NBA season, rival front offices are already eyeing Nikola Jokić (Nuggets 3‑3), Bam Adebayo (Heat 2‑5) and Devin Booker (Suns 1‑4), according to The Ringer’s Howard Beck. The report notes Kyrie Irving also makes the watch list, and executives are monitoring the struggling Pelicans (3‑4) and Kings (1‑6). Jokić, still averaging a near‑triple‑double, rebuffed booing fans and hints at a contract decision next summer, while Adebayo, now paired with Giannis Antetokounmpo, averages 16.3 points as Miami tries to shed a 0‑4 start. Trades could surface before the Feb. 11 deadline or next off‑season.
The Baltimore Ravens acquire veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals amid looming season‑ending injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Fans and analysts weigh in: some praise Brissett as a solid bridge starter who can keep the offense watchable, while others doubt the move given the team’s broader roster issues and question the low‑round draft pick cost. The trade, likely a 5th‑ or 6th‑round pick, positions Brissett to debut against the Chargers, offering a chance to spark a struggling playoff push.
The trade deadline heats up with the 49ers eyeing a major addition, according to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. On the Cardinals’ side, edge rusher Josh Sweat may need a salary sweetener, while safety Budda Baker becomes a potential target for the Bills or Jaguars, says Jeremy Fowler. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who restructured his deal for a midseason move, is headed to Baltimore, with the deal set to finalize after Thursday night. The Rams, meanwhile, sit out the market after reacquiring Myles Garrett and awaiting Davante Adams’ return from IR.
Four days after warming up for the Dallas Cowboys, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is traded to the Baltimore Ravens, who lost starters Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to injury. The move, announced by Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort, makes Brissett a likely rental for Baltimore’s 4-4 season as they hunt a playoff spot. Arizona promoted veteran Gardner Minshew to starter for the upcoming Seattle game, bumping rookie Carson Beck to backup, while Brissett drops to QB3. The trade details remain pending, but the veteran’s low salary and AFC North experience could boost the Ravens.
Rival NBA executives are zeroing in on the early struggles of the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns, according to Howard Beck of The Ringer. Despite the Nuggets sitting at 3‑3, the Heat at 2‑5 after pairing Bam Adebayo with Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Suns at 1‑4 following a 17‑point collapse against the Warriors, the focus is on star players Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo and Devin Booker. Beck notes the quick interest in established talent when teams underperform, though no trade rumors are confirmed yet.
The Arizona Cardinals are set to trade veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, with a deal expected to close by the weekend. Brissett, benched after starting 20 consecutive games for Arizona, could become Baltimore's starter amid a quarterback crisis—Lamar Jackson faces season‑ending thumb surgery and backup Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is out with turf toe. Rookie Joe Fagnano will start Thursday against Jacksonville, but Brissett may take the helm by Week 10 against the Chargers. The Ravens sit 4‑4, last in the AFC North, and this move signals they still aim for a playoff push.
Out of the blue, the Seahawks will have to prepare on a short week for a must-win NFC West rematch with the Cardinals minus their starting quarterback, who suffered multiple injuries in Monday’s loss to the Bears.
The Vikings’ brief pursuit of veteran QB Jacoby Brissett collapses as the Baltimore Ravens acquire him from the Arizona Cardinals, per Jordan Schultz and Adam Schefter. With Kyler Murray nursing a hamstring and only backup Max Brosmer available, Minnesota’s QB woes deepen. The trade, expected to finalize after Week 9, leaves the Vikings scrambling for alternatives before the Nov. 10 deadline, eyeing possible moves for Kirk Cousins or other options amid mounting pressure ahead of their Monday Night Football clash with the Bills.