NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 21, 2026, 6:50 PM ET

Quarterback Injuries & Medical Scrutiny

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs. The NFLPA has called for a full investigation into how the team handled his medical care, while reports indicate the league will not punish Philadelphia over the process. ESPN's medical breakdown explains what the diagnosis means for the quarterback Receivers Hit Hard

Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin suffered a torn patellar tendon that will end his season, a blow after he was carted off during Monday night's loss. The Rams lost Davante Adams to a ruptured hamstring for six to ten weeks, and 49ers receiver Mike Evans exited Monday's game with Achilles soreness. Pittsburgh responded by bringing back veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling amid its own receiver injury problems.

Roster Moves & Coaching Changes

The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard on Monday, prompting questions about whether a broader overhaul is coming in Indianapolis. The Giants released running back Najee Harris days after he managed just two yards as a starter, and the Titans abruptly cut defensive tackle Jordan Elliott over an undisclosed facility incident. Miami also released kicker Riley Patterson after kickoff issues, and the Rams signed Brandon McManus as their third kicker in three weeks. Cowboys ownership, meanwhile, has backed Brian Schottenheimer despite Dallas's 2-4 start.

Struggling Contenders & Power Rankings

The Rams have fallen well short of expectations at 2-4, while ESPN's latest Power Rankings lay out where every team stands heading into Week. Giants coach John Harbaugh faces a quarterback decision between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. Commanders coach Dan Quinn said he addressed a fourth-down throwaway with quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Week 7 Previews & Fantasy

ESPN's Week 7 preview weighs the Colts' coaching decisions and whether Philadelphia could trade stars. Packers running back Josh Jacobs is set to return to practice Wednesday and might play Sunday. For fantasy managers, Eric Karabell highlights the top free agent pickups for Week, and ESPN's early betting analysis flags three games with immediate value.

League Business & Entertainment

The NFL will boost security for the Steelers-Saints game in Paris following recent riots in the city. U2 will headline the first Thanksgiving Eve halftime show, joining a lineup that includes Beyonce. Elsewhere, a feature on the painstaking process of installing NFL fields in stadiums not built for them offers a look at the work behind game-day surfaces. Weekly trolling after Week 6 was led by the Panthers, whose jab at Philadelphia drew attention across the league.

Coming Up

Jacobs is expected to practice Wednesday and could play Sunday. The Steelers and Saints meet in Paris with heightened security in place. U2 performs at the Thanksgiving Eve halftime show later in the season.