#Raiders All-Pro and Pro Bowl TE Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas with Dr. Daniel Cooper and is expected to miss “a game or two”, league sources told me and @AdamSchefter.
Bowers got banged up “a little in camp” and the injury was diagnosed last week.
#Cowboys All-Pro LG Tyler Smith is set to have thumb surgery, coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters. He’s out at least four weeks and headed to Injured Reserve. TJ Bass will fill in for Smith.
Veteran fullback Alec Ingold is signing a two-year, $7.5 million deal with the Chargers, sources tell The Insiders.
Ingold gets $3.9M in Year 1 and his $3.75M APY puts him in a tie as the NFL’s highest-paid fullback on a deal negotiated by @KyleStrongin of @RangeSportsRMP.
#Patriots passing game coordinator Thomas Brown, who is a HC candidate with the #AZCardinals, is expected to interview for the #Chargers OC job, source said.
Brown had worked with Sean McVay and Mike Vrabel, helping NE be the third-ranked passing offense.
The #Eagles and special teams coach Michael Clay have agreed to terms on a new deal for him to return to Philly, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
One of the more coveted ST coaches around, Clay drew significant interest around the league. But he elected to remain home.
The Falcons are expected to move quickly to hire a president of football operations, who then will join the process to hire the new head coach and GM.
Matt Ryan has already been doing homework on candidates for weeks. Owner Arthur Blank, as always, will have the final say.
DK Metcalf’s $45 million in guarantees void as a result of his two-game suspension — but sources say the Steelers have already reaffirmed their commitment to Metcalf for 2026 and beyond. Both sides are moving forward together.
The San Antonio Spurs are trading guard Devonte Graham and a second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. The Hornets will waive Graham, allowing him to become a free agent.
Just in: Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee and is out indefinitely, sources tell @TheAthletic@Stadium.