Jelani Scott Profile

With Super Bowl LVI just a day away, the Bengals announced their final two practice squad elevations of the season on Saturday, naming a receiver and a former Pro Bowl defensive tackle to the active roster.

The Saints played the entire 2021 season without star receiver Michael Thomas due to a string of nagging ankle injuries. Despite a slew of ongoing issues, the team fully expects the former All-Pro to return to the lineup in 2022.

Rams TE Tyler Higbee (MCL) remains sidelined heading into Super Bowl LVI. Coach Sean McVay provided an update on Higbee's condition on Monday.

The Packers' premature postseason exit forced the franchise to again face the future sooner than anticipated. Team president and CEO Mark Murphy addressed the road ahead on Saturday.

The Chicago Bears' search for a defensive coordinator has officially come to an end, with the club hiring former Colts assistant Alan Williams to fill the position.

Which 2022 NFL Draft prospects stood out against all-star competition in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl? Jelani Scott spotlights five takeaways from the game.

Practices for Saturday's NFLPA Collegiate Bowl are in full swing, giving prospects a chance to make an impression on NFL coaches and scouts ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. Here are five takeaways from Wednesday's action at the Rose Bowl.

The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott $25,000 on Thursday for comments the QB made following last Sunday's wild-card loss to the 49ers, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

The Houston Texans' continued search for a head coach has led them back to an intriguing candidate from last year's hiring cycle.

Following a wild-card win over Dallas on Sunday, 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo is dealing with a shoulder injury that could impact his status for the NFC Divisional Round.

The Cincinnati Bengals, owners of the NFL's longest active postseason-victory drought entering Super Wild Card Weekend, are finally on the right side of history after their 26-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Less than one day after dismissing David Culley, the Houston Texans have officially begun their search for a new leader. The candidate? Former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores.

Osi Umenyiora has been scoping out football talent in Nigeria -- but he wants to do more. The two-time Super Bowl champ talks to Jelani Scott about the kinds of opportunities he wants to help extend.

As part of a partnership with the Pantone Color Institute, Buccaneers QB Tom Brady has helped develop a custom color known as "Brady Blue" which will be implemented in his soon-to-debut signature clothing brand Brady.

NFL.com's Jelani Scott breaks down three things to watch for when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

For the second time in three weeks, the Ravens, trailing by one point with the game on the line, opted to go for a two-point conversion to win in regulation. They would fall short once again in a fashion eerily reminiscent to their loss to Pittsburgh in Week 13.

Amidst a trying stretch of positive COVID-19 cases within the Rams organization, the team has activated a key starter ahead of Week 15.

Minnesota released one of its starting CBs following an altercation during Saturday's practice.

Monday night's inner-division matchup against the Bears could mark the return of a key offensive weapon for the Vikings.

The storybook career of Tom Brady added a few more must-read chapters  - and noteworthy accolades -- on Sunday in a thrilling overtime win over the Bills.

The last thing Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs needed entering a showdown with a division rivalry is more bullentin board material. The Raiders made the mistake of providing them with just that.

A late-game TD positioned the Ravens for a shocking road win over the rival Steelers. But a failed two-point conversion spelled the end of Baltimore's exciting comeback bid.

The Eagles will be without their QB1 on Sunday. Gardner Minshew will start in Jalen Hurts' place, Mike Garafolo reports.

The 2017 draft class is well represented in the latest edition of Players of the Week, with Bengals RB Joe Mixon and Bucs RB Leonard Fournette among the players receiving recognition for their standout Week 12 performances.

Ahead of their Week 13 matchup with the red-hot Dolphins, the Giants are expected to be without their starting QB.

Who will start under center for the Saints on Thursday Night Football? According to Sean Payton, that answer remains unknown.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook did not return against the 49ers with a shoulder injury.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater returned against the Chargers after suffering a lower leg injury in the first quarter.

An-already thin Titans offense has lost another key piece entering Week 13.

The Ravens will attempt to bounce back from a bad loss without the services of Lamar Jackson.

Teddy Bridgewater's Week 10 business decision has drawn the ire of Broncos fans and media pundits alike. On Monday, Vic Fangio expressed his opinion on the QB's actions.

Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt exited Sunday's game against the Lions late in the third quarter with a hip injury and did not return.

NFL.com's Jelani Scott breaks down four things to watch for when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Chicago Bears on Monday night.

Von Miller's anticipated Rams debut will have to wait at least another week. The club listed the LB among its Week 9 in actives due to an ankle injury.

After not logging a single practice this past week, Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and WR DeAndre Hopkins will not play against the 49ers in Week 9.

The 49ers announced a slew of moves ahead of Sunday's rematch with the Cardinals. Chief among them was the return of a certain star TE.

After weeks of playing incomplete, the Panthers offense has taken a major step toward being whole for Week 9.

Almost a month after undergoing finger surgery, Russell Wilson announced on Monday an important step on his road to recovery.

NFL.com's Jelani Scott breaks down four things to watch for when the Seattle Seahawks host the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.

The Carolina Panthers benched quarterback Sam Darnold in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss the New York Giants. Head coach Matt Rhule told reporters after the game that Darnold will start next week against the Falcons.

Derek Carr will be without his top target against the Eagles. Tight end Darren Waller has been deemed inactive with knee and ankle injuries.

The Jets rookie QB suffered a knee injury early in the second quarter against the Patriots and will undergo an MRI on Monday. Mike White played the remainder of the game.

NFL.com's Jelani Scott breaks down four things to watch for when the Buffalo Bills host the Tennessee Titans on Monday night.

In preparation for Week 6, the Ravens have called up four players, including debuting rookie WR Rashod Bateman and veteran RB Le'Veon Bell.

A disastrous Week 5 has the Giants on the ropes. The team hopes the week ahead provides some much-needed relief in the wake of a rash of brutal injuries.

The Falcons announced Thursday that standout receiver Calvin Ridley will not accompany the team to its overseas matchup against the Jets due to a personal matter.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo did not return against the Seahawks after sustaining a calf injury in the first half. Rookie Trey Lance played the remainder of Sunday's game.

The Bears announced Saturday that rookie quarterback Justin Fields will start against the Lions in place of Andy Dalton, who was downgraded to doubtful with a knee injury.

After starting the season on IR, Patriots WR N'Keal Harry is set to make his first appearance of the 2021 regular season.

Packers' standout pass rusher Za'Darius Smith is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time after undergoing back surgery this week, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday.

As Joe Burrow and the Bengals squeezed out a dramatic win on Thursday night, running back Joe Mixon was noticeably absent for the game's exciting conclusion.

The Jacksonville Jaguars' offense will be without one of its brightest stars for the foreseeable future as wide receiver D.J. Chark is out indefinitely after fracturing his ankle against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.

The Indianapolis Colts are planning to start Wentz, who has been recovering from a pair of sprained ankles he sustained in Week 2, on Sunday against the Titans, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday night.

The 49ers' depleted running back room has added some much needed depth ahead of Week 3.

Carson Wentz's availability for Week 3 remains firmly in doubt with reports that the Colts QB was not spotted at practice Thursday.

With the Browns continuing to upgrade Odell Beckham's status, anticipation surrounding the star receiver's return has continued to build. The receiver is not ready, however, to declare he's back in action.

Monday Night Football is set to be a joyous occasion for the St. Brown family, with brothers Equanimeous and rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown active for the Week 2 showdown between the Packers and Lions.

After going down with injury on Sunday, T.J. Watt and Diontae Johnson are believed to be in good shape entering the Steelers' Week 3 game against the Bengals.

NFL.com's Jelani Scott breaks down four things to watch for when the Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions on Monday night.

In the midst of a contract year, Chandler Jones is out to prove his worth. Cardinals GM Steve Keim has certainly noticed the star edge rusher's hot start to the 2021 season.

The 49ers' running back room will be without a key piece for the foreseeable future. Raheem Mostert is headed to injured reserve after chipping cartilage in his knee during Sunday's win against the Lions.

Zach Wilson's debut didn't end with a win but the Jets should be encouraged by what they saw from the rookie QB.

For the first time in NFL opening weekend history, four afternoon games will be broadcast in all markets on Sunday, Sept. 12, setting the tone league-wide as teams usher in the NFL's biggest season yet.

The Buccaneers are welcoming an important piece back into the fold ahead of Thursday's season opener.

With the 2021 season opener just days away, the Cowboys have announced they'll be without one of their starters to begin the year.

With Ka'imi Fairbairn out due to injury, Texans safety Justin Reid was given the chance to be a unique dual-threat against the Bucs to close the preseason.

The Colts could be without receiver T.Y. Hilton to begin the regular season.

It's been a little over a year since the 49ers made their run to Super Bowl LIV, an achievement bolstered largely by their defense. Ahead of the 2021 season, the team seemingly has all the pieces in place to remind the world of what they can do when healthy.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season.

Ahead of the 2021 NFL season, the Las Vegas Raiders have become the first NFL team to announce a vaccine/no mask policy.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season.

New Ravens edge rusher Justin Houston revealed Saturday that he turned down a few better offers to sign with the perennial AFC contender. One of those overlooked clubs just so happens to be Baltimore's biggest rival.

Entering the 2021 season, Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks faces the uncomfortable reality that he will no longer be holding down that No. 1 spot.

In the midst of a busy Back Together Saturday, Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard faced questions about his interest in moving on from Miami.

A new era has begun in earnest for the Chargers, and it's brought with it a new set of responsibilities for star edge rusher Joey Bosa.

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are officially turning the page, agreeing to terms on a reworked deal ahead of the 2021 season.

Initial reports suggest Saints WR Michael Thomas is due for a mid-season return. But as general manager Mickey Loomis and coach Sean Payton shared on Wednesday, they believe the star receiver could've been looking at a different road to recovery had a few things been managed differently.

Interest in Xavien Howard is starting to take shape, with two playoff teams among the clubs interested in acquiring the All-Pro corner.

As teams continue to digest Thursday's NFLPA memo regarding unvaccinated players, Cowboys star Dak Prescott shared his thoughts on the matter amid intensifying discussions.

The Buccaneers' offseason-long celebration added yet another shining moment on Thursday night.