Nate Bouda
Founder and managing editor of NFL Trade Rumors.
NFL News & Rumors: Monday 9/23
49ers
OLB Aldon Smith's leave of absence will be for "at least a few weeks," according to Adam Schefter.
HCÂ Jim Harbaugh said there's a chance they...
Lions Place DL Jason Jones On IR, Sign DL Andre Fluellen
The Detroit Lions officially placed DL Jason Jones on season-ending injured reserve after it was determined that he has a torn patellar tendon.
The Lions...
Report: Panthers Will Not Fire HC Ron Rivera During The Season
According to Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer reports that a source has informed him that the Panthers have no plans to replace HC Ron Rivera during the season.
Carolina...
Report: Dolphins Extend GM Jeff Ireland’s Contract
Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins have quietly extended the contract of GMÂ Jeff Ireland following a 3-0 start to the...
Cardinals Place LBs Sam Acho & Lorenzo Alexander On Injured Reserve
Cardinals HC Bruce Arians told reporters on Monday that linebackers Sam Acho and Lorenzo Alexander were both placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Alexander signed a three-year contract...
Speculative Trade Options For Browns WR Josh Gordon
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that the Cleveland Browns are fielding in trade offers for both WRs Josh Gordon and Greg Little.
"At least one team has made a quality...
Report: Bears DT Henry Melton Out For The Season
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Bears DT Henry Melton is out for the year after an MRI revealed that he does in fact have a torn...
Report: Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell Will Return For Week 4
Update:
Jay Glazer reports that Steelers expect to have rookie RB Le'Veon Bell back for Week 4's game against the Vikings.
According to Glazer, Pittsburgh considered holding Bell...
C.J. Spiller Just Dealing With A Thigh Injury, Expects To Play In Week 4
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Bills RB C.J. Spiller did not hurt his knee on Sunday, and instead suffered a thigh injury.
Spiller mentioned that he's feeling a...
NFL Draft Prospects To Watch: Week 4
Boise State vs. Fresno State
Derek Carr (6’3, 205)
Derek Carr is better known as the brother of former No. 1 overall pick QB David Carr,...
49ers Expect Aldon Smith To Play In Week 3 Despite Friday’s Arrest
Update:
49ers HC Jim Harbaugh told reporters on Friday that he expects OLB Aldon Smith to play against the Colts on Sunday, despite his arrest...
Report: Seahawks LT Russell Okung Likely Headed IR With Designation To Return
Update:
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Seahawks LT Russell Okung is "likely" headed to injured reserve with a designation to return.
Okung got a second opinion on his injured...
New Browns RB Willis McGahee Will Play Sunday
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Browns RB Willis McGahee will play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Schefter also notes that the Browns system similar to one he...
Patriots Work Out Former Bills WR David Nelson
Aaron Wilson reports that the New England Patriots worked out a group of wide receivers and defensive backs on Friday. Among the receivers was former...
