Beckham Jr. cycles through Giants, Vikings in offseason moves
Beckham Jr. signed with Giants then Vikings practice squad after brief New York stint.
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Arizona Cardinals trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston Texans, marking significant roster move during the 2025-26 NFL season with implications for both teams' performance.
2026-10-06 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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On September 10, 2026, Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges. He was found guilty on the battery charge and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine plus court costs. For the criminal damage charge, he reached a deferred judgment agreement, requiring him to meet conditions for 12 months including avoiding contact with the victim, completing counseling, paying restitution, and remaining out of trouble. If he fulfills these terms, the property damage charge will be dismissed.
Josh Jacobs signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Green Bay Packers in 2024. He is owed $11.5 million for the 2026 season. In 2025, his first full season with Green Bay, he rushed for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns in 15 games, plus 36 receptions for 282 yards and one touchdown. He is a three-time Pro Bowler and one-time First Team All-Pro with career totals of 7,803 rushing yards and 74 touchdowns over 105 regular-season games.
The NFL's investigation into Josh Jacobs under the Personal Conduct Policy remains ongoing following his May 2026 arrest. The league has the right to impose further discipline if warranted. The games Jacobs missed while on the Commissioner Exempt List will count toward any potential future suspension. Standard suspensions for domestic violence cases are six games, but can be longer depending on severity.
On October 14, 2026, Josh Jacobs and his ex-girlfriend each filed separate injunctions against the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department to prevent the release of video evidence from the May 2026 incident. Jacobs sought a protective order to permanently seal all records, while his ex-girlfriend sought to restrict only the garage video and identifying information. The ex-girlfriend's attorneys argued that sealing evidence is protected under Marsy's Law, a Wisconsin constitutional amendment granting victims privacy rights.
Josh Jacobs missed the first six games of the 2026 NFL season while on the Commissioner Exempt List beginning August 30, 2026. During his absence, the Green Bay Packers compiled a 3-2 record. Running back MarShawn Lloyd filled in, scoring two touchdowns in a 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 5. The Packers ranked last in the NFL in rushing yards per game (60.4) and 31st in yards per carry (3.1) without Jacobs.
Josh Jacobs, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was arrested on May 26, 2026 following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend. Police responded to an incident at his home on May 23, 2026. The woman reported that Jacobs threw her to the ground and took her phone. Officers observed redness on her face and neck, and a bump on her head. Surveillance video corroborated the woman's account. Police referred five possible charges including strangulation and suffocation, but prosecutors filed only two misdemeanor charges: battery and criminal damage to property.
The NFL announced on October 16, 2026 that Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will be removed from the Commissioner Exempt List on October 19, 2026. Jacobs has been on the list since August 30, 2026, following his arrest in May 2026. The removal makes him eligible to play in the Packers' Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2026.
Brock Purdy and Mike Evans have developed notable chemistry in their first five weeks playing together for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2026-27 season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that despite limited training time together due to Evans' injuries during training camp, the two players have demonstrated natural rapport and understanding on the field.
Wide receiver Mike Evans was absent from Thursday's practice due to Achilles soreness and two broken ribs. The 49ers are scheduled to face the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football.
Wide receiver Mike Evans made an immediate impact in Week 1 of the 2026-27 NFL season, catching six passes for 49 yards and a touchdown in the San Francisco 49ers' game against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
During a Thursday practice, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explained to reporters how he instructed quarterback Brock Purdy to work with Mike Evans, emphasizing the importance of one-on-one time and direct communication between the two players rather than relying solely on coaching directives.
The New England Patriots defeated the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills in a road victory during Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season. This win came as part of the Patriots' recovery after starting the season 1-2.
The New England Patriots opened a 21-day practice window for wide receiver A.J. Brown on Wednesday, as announced by head coach Mike Vrabel. Brown has been sidelined since sustaining a high-ankle sprain during the second half of the Patriots' 13-10 season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks on September 9. He was placed on injured reserve two days later and missed the team's subsequent four games.
The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade completed in early June 2026. Brown, a three-time second-team All-Pro (2022, 2023, 2024), joined the Patriots as their marquee offseason receiving corps acquisition. He has 527 receptions for 8,055 yards and 56 touchdowns in 106 career games across three teams.
The New England Patriots played the Seattle Seahawks in a season-opening rematch of Super Bowl LX on September 9, 2026, with the Patriots losing 13-10. This game marked the beginning of the 2026 NFL season for both teams and resulted in the Patriots starting 0-1.
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez told reporters on Wednesday that he is ready to return to the field after missing two games due to a shoulder injury. Gonzalez, 24, had become the NFL's highest-paid cornerback when he signed a four-year, $135 million contract extension before Week 1. He has started all 37 career games in which he has played since being drafted 17th overall by the Patriots in 2023.
A.J. Brown, acquired by the New England Patriots from the Philadelphia Eagles in June, sustained a high-ankle sprain during the second half of the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on September 9, 2026. The injury occurred when Seahawks nickel cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett deflected a third-down pass intended for Brown and his knee landed on the outside of Brown's ankle, causing it to twist inward. Brown caught three of four targets for 26 yards in the first half before the injury.
The New England Patriots defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17 in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. Quarterback Drake Maye completed 26 of 34 passes for 374 yards and four touchdowns, distributing the ball to nine different receivers despite the absences of A.J. Brown and Mack Hollins.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton intercepted a pass from Tua Tagovailoa in overtime to seal Baltimore's 30-23 victory over the Falcons, his fifth career touchdown on an interception return.
Running back Derrick Henry rushed for 102 yards on 24 attempts and scored an 18-yard touchdown reception for the Baltimore Ravens in their win over the Falcons.
Beckham Jr. signed with Giants then Vikings practice squad after brief New York stint.
Bears defeat Jets 23-12, improving to 3-1 in NFC North standings.
Bears rule out Williams, name Bagent starting QB for Week 5 vs. Packers.