Nick Shook Profile

In their first practice of the week, 49ers QB Brock Purdy (shoulder soreness) will be limited, while TE George Kittle (hamstring) said he'll be playing vs. the Packers after missing Week 11. 

Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is trending toward returning for Tampa Bay's Week 12 date with the Giants, coach Todd Bowles told reporters Wednesday.

Snapping a two-game skid, the Texans won the Battle of Texas on Monday night, defeating the host Cowboys. 

Ravens star kicker Justin Tucker's rough season continued on Sunday with two more missed kicks. Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh on Monday backed the struggling veteran.

Tyreek Hill's wrist injury is serious enough for the receiver to consider surgery, but not until after the end of the 2024 season. The Dolphins WR will play against the Raiders despite the ailment.

Connor Williams is moving on from football. The seven-year veteran offensive lineman is retiring from the NFL, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Friday.

How high does Joe Burrow rise in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Mike McDaniel's Dolphins have been called plenty of things in 2024, but they encountered a new one this week: soft.

Browns tackle Dawand Jones replaced Jedrick Wills in Week 8 and received the start in Week 9. Cleveland seems set to maintain the status quo going forward, but not without some clarity.

Veteran receiver Keenan Allen offered some insight Wednesday into what went wrong with Shane Waldron serving as the director of the Bears offense.

First-year Pittsburgh LB Patrick Queen said Wednesday that Baltimore, which drafted him in the 2020 first round, didn't want him back this past offseason. 

The Indianapolis Colts named second-year QB Anthony Richardson the starter for the rest of the season, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters on Wednesday. 

Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins edged Matthew Stafford and the Rams, 23-15, on "Monday Night Football." 

New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave is expected to be placed on injured reserve after suffering his second concussion of the 2024 season,  NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.

Titans QB Will Levis (right shoulder) will resume his duties under center Sunday when Tennessee takes on the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Brian Callahan announced Friday.

Will Justin Herbert's resurgence continue? He's the biggest riser in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

New Steelers LB Preston Smith revealed on Wednesday that he requested a trade from the Packers due to their 4-3 defensive system.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is considered unlikely to play in Sunday's road matchup versus the Minnesota Vikings due to a left shoulder injury, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday, per sources.

Running back Chuba Hubbard has agreed to terms on a four-year, $33.2 million extension with the Panthers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams recounts how he was woken up by the phone call that informed him that he was traded by the New York Jets at the trade deadline. 

Tight end Cade Otton is making the most of his opportunity as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' No. 1 targer following key injuries to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry met with the media following Tuesday's trade deadline and said that the team will address Deshaun Watson's future "at a later moment."

Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdowns, with two going to DeAndre Hopkins, and drove the Kansas City Chiefs to a game-winning Kareem Hunt touchdown for a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "Monday Night Football."

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is well aware of their current reality at 3-4, describing the start as "a rougher go than I anticipated," but remains optimistic as Dallas approaches the midway point of the season.

The leading candidate for NFL Most Valuable Player has missed a second straight day of practice. Lamar Jackson (back/knee) did not participate in Thursday's session, offensive coordinator Todd Monken confirmed.

There is major movement in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season, with Matthew Stafford making the biggest jump of any passer. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Doug Pederson returns to Philadelphia this weekend when his Jaguars take on the Eagles. He's looking forward to taking the trip back to the City of Brotherly Love, where he'll face a coach under similar pressure.

The Bears took a gut punch in the form of a Hail Mary that could send lesser teams to the mat. They're out to prove they're tougher than that in Week 9.

Diontae Johnson's move to Baltimore via trade may have felt like an example of the richer getting richer, but the Ravens had a need for him. Specifically, they'd like to add some juice to their return game and think Johnson might be the answer.

Bryce Young will start a second straight game this Sunday. The Panthers are planning to start the No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft in Carolina's Week 9 matchup with the New Orleans Saints, head coach Dave Canales announced on Wednesday.

Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen explained to reporters on Wednesday his decision to start veteran Joe Flacco over second-year QB Anthony Richardson.

Calvin Austin raced 73 yards for a score on a punt return and added a touchdown catch to propel the Pittsburgh Steelers past the New York Giants on Monday night. 

Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw suffered a knee injury in Thursday night's loss to the Rams that will require season-ending surgery, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Upon review, the NFL determined Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith performed a hip-drop tackle on Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin in Monday night's game in Tampa and has fined the linebacker approximately $16,000.

DeAndre Hopkins is officially a member of the Chiefs, going from an afterthought in Tennessee to the only remaining undefeated team in the NFL.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy told reporters that the team has a plan for kicker Brandon Aubrey, who currently is serving on a jury in Texas.

A new player enters the top five in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

The Houston Texas sit atop the AFC South at 5-2, but their hold of first place could be tenuous if they don't fix their issues pass protecting star quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Davante Adams' Jets debut wasn't exactly magical, and he didn't mince words regarding his displeasure after their Week 7 loss. Adams let loose in a locker room filled with new teammates after Pittsburgh dismantled New York.

The Rams are optimistic that wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) will play Thursday night against the Vikings, making his return from injured reserve after five games sidelined, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill couldn't hold in his excitement after practicing with QB Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday, adding a message to fantasy owners ahead of the quarterback's potential return.

An off-field incident involving Andy Dalton will lead to change at quarterback for the Panthers. Bryce Young will start for Carolina in their Sunday Week 8 game in Denver against the Broncos after Dalton was involved in a car crash on Tuesday that resulted in a sprained right thumb, head coach Dave Canales announced on Wednesday.

The Browns will start Jameis Winston at quarterback against the Ravens in Week 8, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Wednesday. In another change, offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey will call plays.

The Baltimore Ravens extended their win streak to five on Monday with a 41-31 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

An MRI confirmed San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday.

The Raiders will place quarterback Aidan O'Connell on injured reserve after tests confirmed that he suffered a fractured thumb in Sunday's loss to the Rams, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

The San Francisco 49ers will activate rookie WR Ricky Pearsall for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Friday.

Cooper Kupp (ankle) returned to Rams practice this week as a limited participant and will be questionable for Los Angeles' Week 7 date with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will make his return to the field after a two-game absence with an oblique injury. Richardson has been cleared to play Sunday and will start against the Dolphins, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters.

Jordan Love is knocking on the door of the top 10 in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Steelers quarterback Justin Fields' potential demotion in favor of Russell Wilson comes as a surprise to most everyone -- except Fields. The quarterback was brutally honest in his self-assessment Thursday when speaking with reporters.

Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has had a slow start to his career, leading head coach Jerod Mayo to say he needs to get over a mental hump, but the rookie wide receiver has all the confidence in himself and plans to keep pushing to improve.

Two receiver trades made for a busy Tuesday in the NFL. It's not quite an arms race, but we could call it a hands race. Just don't expect Patrick Mahomes to lobby Chiefs general manager Brett Veach to join in on the action.

A former All-Pro is headed to free agency in mid-October. The Titans are releasing safety Jamal Adams, who played just three games for Tennessee in 2024, his first season with the team.

The receiver market got busy this week, with two big names heading to the AFC East. Naturally, Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill was asked for his input on the headline-making players joining his team's division.

Davante Adams on Wednesday talked to reporters about his trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Jets.

One day after the Browns traded their top receiver, Amari Cooper, to the Bills, their leadership group was left to answer for the move. Their explanation, unsurprisingly, was succinct: It's just business.

In a game rife with missed field goals, penalties and amazing heaves from Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen, the Bills prevailed over the Jets on Monday night.

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen is feared to have suffered a significant pectoral injury that will require season-ending surgery, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.

Dolphins head coach MIke McDaniel told reporters on Monday that he expectes Tua Tagovailoa to play again this season. Tagovailoa has not played since suffering a concussion in Week 2.

Jordan Mason isn't expected to miss time with his shoulder injury. Mason is believed to have suffered a minor AC joint sprain during the 49ers' Thursday night win over the Seahawks and is considered day to day.

After missing the last seven quarters of Colts football, Anthony Richardson could return to an NFL field this weekend. Richardson (oblique) will be a game-time decision for the Colts' Week 6 date with the Titans.

There are seven players on the move in the top 10 of Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season, including rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens saw his snaps limited during a Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Pickens discussed the matter with reporters on Thursday.

Jeff Ulbrich is mere days into his new role as Jets interim head coach, but he's already made a significant change. Todd Downing will take over play-calling duties for New York's offense, Ulbrich told reporters Thursday, while Nathaniel Hackett will remain offensive coordinator.

After suffering a shoulder injury in Tennessee's Week 4 win, Will Levis had an entire week off to rest his shoulder and wasn't forced to watch his team from the sideline. Now, he feels as if he's nearing a return following the team's Week 5 bye.

Buffalo's late-game miscues in Sunday's loss to Houston were widely criticized, but a closer look suggests it wasn't a matter of poor decision making as much as it was a lack of execution. Josh Allen agreed.

Caleb Williams is starting to get comfortable. With such comfort comes newfound confidence, and after throwing for 300-plus yards in two of the Bears' last three games, the rookie quarterback isn't shying from it.

Colts receiver Michael Pittman is expected to miss multiple weeks with a back injury and is a candidate for injured reserve, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. 

Rookie QB Spencer Rattler will start for New Orleans in their meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Saints coach Dennis Allen announced Wednesday.

Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell will start Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers instead of veteran Gardner Minshew, head coach Anthony Pierce announced on Wednesday.

Aaron Rodgers made one point explicitly clear during his Wednesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show: He had nothing to do with Robert Saleh's firing as Jets head coach

The Texans announced on Wednesday that Nico Collins has been placed on injured reserve, which will sideline the league's leading wide receiver for at least four games.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs stayed perfect on the season, improving to 5-0 with their win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. 

Nick Chubb cleared a significant checkpoint on his road back to an NFL field this week when he returned to practice this week. It was the first time Chubb had taken a practice field since Week 2 of the 2023 season. Understandably, the moment was magical for the Cleveland Browns' four-time Pro Bowl running back.

There is a change at No. 1 and three new members of the top 10 in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Patrick Mahomes' 2024 season hasn't yet produced the gaudy numbers most have come to expect from the superstar quarterback. But to the Chiefs QB, it's all about the process.

The NFL's schedule makers never fail to disappoint when it comes to storylines, and we're getting a juicy one in Week 5: Texans WR Stefon Diggs' first game against his former team, the Bills.

Some might expect a 1-3 team to make a change at quarterback, but not these Patriots. New England spent the No. 3 overall pick on Drake Maye in April with its sights set on the long road, not October.

Quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals are looking to dig out of a 1-3 hole against a Ravens team on the rise. Burrow believes he'll have to be at his best for Cincy to pull out a victory.