Harrison Jr. trade talks
NFL.com reported Oct. 10 that the Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade that will send WR Marvin Harrison Jr. out of Arizona; he was listed inactive for Sunday while the deal is completed. The acquiring team wasn’t identified, though the Texans were linked; Indianapolis was said not to be involved. Through four games Harrison has five receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown.
Source: NFL.com
Jets activate Tim Patrick
Fox Sports (AP) reported Oct. 10 that the New York Jets activated veteran WR Tim Patrick from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the Browns. To make room the club waived WR Jamaal Pritchett and elevated LB Jaden Keller from the practice squad. Patrick’s 21-day practice window had opened after a season-opening groin issue; he provides depth to the receiver group.
Source: Fox Sports (AP)
OBJ could debut for Vikings
CBS Rotowire reported Oct. 10 that the Minnesota Vikings elevated Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday’s game at New Orleans. With Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) listed questionable, Beckham — who joined the team midweek — and Jeshaun Jones give Minnesota additional receiving options if starters miss the game.
Source: CBS Sports / Rotowire
Turpin’s costly fumble
CBS RotoWire noted Oct. 10 that KaVontae Turpin’s kickoff fumble played a notable role in the Dallas Cowboys’ 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Turpin totaled 127 kickoff-return yards, but the strip led to a Buccaneers field goal that increased their advantage. The turnover and ensuing score are recorded in the Thursday night final box score.
Source: CBS Sports / RotoWire
Philly bar a London hit
Fox Sports ran an Oct. 10 feature on a Philadelphia-style dive bar named Passyunk Avenue in London that has become a gathering spot for Eagles fans ahead of Philadelphia’s London trip to play Jacksonville at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The article highlights traveling supporters and local curiosity, giving a sense of the city’s match-week atmosphere.
Source: Fox Sports / Associated Press
Noah Sewell activated
CBS Rotowire reported Oct. 10 that Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell was activated from the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list and cleared to play Sunday at Green Bay. Sewell’s questionable tag was removed after consecutive full practices; his availability bolsters the Bears’ depth at linebacker behind D’Marco Jackson, T.J. Edwards and Devin Bush.
Source: CBS Sports / RotoWire