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Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) speaks with Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) and quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) after the game during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley lead MVP finalists

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen got the better of Baltimore Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson last Sunday when their respective teams battled in the AFC divisional round in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Named finalists for the Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award, Allen will hope to get the better of Jackson, fellow signal-callers Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) and Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) and running back Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles) when the award is presented at the NFL Honors show on Feb. 6.

A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL completed voting before the beginning of the playoffs.

Allen, 28, threw for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns this season and rushed for 531 yards and 12 scores.

Jackson, 28, is vying for his third MVP award (2019, 2023). He threw for 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns this season and rushed for 915 yards and four scores.

Burrow, 28, threw for NFL-best totals in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43).

Goff, 30, threw for 4,629 yards and 37 touchdowns this season.

Barkley, 27, rushed for a league-best 2,005 yards to go along with 13 touchdowns.

Barkley, Burrow and Jackson also joined Ravens running back Derrick Henry and Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase as finalists for the Offensive Player of the Year award.

Burrow also is a finalist for Comeback Player of the Year, joining Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, Bills safety Damar Hamlin and Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins.

Finalists for all eight postseason awards are:

Most Valuable Player
–Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback
–Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles running back
–Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
–Jared Goff, Detroit Lions quarterback
–Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback

Offensive Player of the Year
–Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles running back
–Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
–Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
–Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens running back
–Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback

Offensive Rookie of the Year
–Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders tight end
–Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders quarterback
–Malik Nabers, New York Giants wide receiver
–Bo Nix, Denver Broncos quarterback
–Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver

Defensive Player of the Year
–Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker
–Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns defensive end
–Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end
–Pat Surtain II, Denver Broncos cornerback
–T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker

Defensive Rookie of the Year
–Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback
–Braden Fiske, Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman
–Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback
–Chop Robinson, Miami Dolphins linebacker
–Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams linebacker

Comeback Player of the Year
–Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
–Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings quarterback
–J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers running back
–Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots cornerback
–Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills safety

Coach of the Year
–Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
–Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
–Sean Payton, Denver Broncos
–Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders
–Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs.

Assistant Coach of the Year
–Joe Brady, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator
–Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator
–Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator
–Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator
–Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator

–Field Level Media

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) talks with quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson off injury report; TE Isaiah Likely out

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is off the injury report for Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but tight end Isaiah Likely has been ruled out.

Jackson was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and does not carry a game status.

Likely (hamstring) did not practice all week and was ruled out along with defensive end Brent Urban (concussion). Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (knee) is doubtful and RB Keaton Mitchell, who returned to practice this week, is listed as questionable. Mitchell (knee) would have to be activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday in order to play.

Jackson missed practice Tuesday, listed with a knee injury, but coach John Harbaugh said then that the two-time MVP would play against the Bengals (4-5) without getting into specifics of him missing practice.

Behind Jackson, the Ravens (6-3) lead the league in total yards and rank second in scoring.

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Jan 7, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) runs onto the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Bengals open practice window for DE Myles Murphy

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy and defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson were cleared to return to practice Wednesday.

The Bengals opened the 21-day practice window for both players, who began the season on injured reserve.

Murphy landed on IR on Aug. 27 with a knee sprain. Jackson joined him two days later, also with a knee injury.

Murphy, 22, was the Bengals’ first-round pick in 2023 and Jackson, also 22, was their third-round selection in 2024.

Murphy appeared in all 17 games (no starts) in 2023 and contributed three sacks and 20 tackles.

Cincinnati (1-3) hosts the Baltimore Ravens (2-2) in an AFC North contest on Sunday.

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November 5, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs the football against New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Giants CBs Adoree’ Jackson, Dru Phillips out vs. Cowboys

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The New York Giants will be shorthanded in the secondary entering their game against Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.

The Giants (1-2) ruled out cornerbacks Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips on Wednesday. Neither player participated in the team’s walk-through sessions this week due to their respective calf injuries.

Jackson, 29, has just three tackles in three games this season while Phillips, 22, has recorded 17 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

New York also listed wide receiver Darius Slayton as questionable due to a thumb injury. Slayton, 27, has seven catches for 66 yards in three games this season.

The Cowboys (1-2) listed two defensive backs as doubtful: safety Markquese Bell (ankle) and rookie cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder). Neither has practiced all week.

Bell, 25, has recorded two tackles in three games in his third season with Dallas. Carson, 22, has posted 15 tackles and two passes defensed in three starts.

–Field Level Media

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner (27) makes the tackle during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

QB Lamar Jackson back at practice, Ravens want him to run

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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said he wasn’t injured but “took a day off” when he wasn’t available for Monday’s practice.

Jackson practiced Wednesday six days after the NFL season kickoff loss at Kansas City and said he wasn’t feeling any worse for wear after carrying the ball 16 times against the Chiefs.

“Playing football,” he said of his mindset delivering first contact to defenders in his path. “I’m just playing football. I’d rather hit you before you hit me.”

Jackson might be less-equipped to protect himself this season because he intentionally dropped weight. He said he doesn’t have a target weight, but trimmed pounds to get faster and improve as a runner.

Head coach John Harbaugh and Jackson both said they’re ready to lean on running back Derrick Henry more often. Asked if his current pace as a runner seeking contact was sustainable, Jackson said, “I’m not trying to find out.”

Harbaugh said he doesn’t want Jackson to pull back as a runner.

“I’m comfortable with a physical football team across the board, whatever it takes in a given situation to try to find a way to make a play and win the game,” Harbaugh said.

–Field Level Media

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) makes a catch against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Michael Jackson (30) during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Jan. 7, 2024.

Panthers acquire CB Michael Jackson from Seahawks

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The Carolina Panthers acquired cornerback Michael Jackson from the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday for rookie linebacker Michael Barrett.

Jackson, 27, appeared in all 34 games for Seattle over the past two seasons, starting 21 of them.

He has 112 tackles, 19 passes defensed and one interception in 38 games (21 starts) with the Detroit Lions (2019), New England Patriots (2020) and Seahawks. He originally was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round in 2019.

The Panthers needed depth at cornerback after recent injuries to starter Dane Jackson (hamstring) and backup Lamar Jackson (knee).

Barrett, 24, was a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan. He recorded 65 tackles, three sacks and three forced fumbles in 15 games for the national champion Wolverines in 2023.

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Dec 3, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (29) reacts after his play against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots release CB J.C. Jackson, clear $14.375M in cap space

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The New England Patriots released cornerback J.C. Jackson Friday.

The move frees up $14.375 million of salary cap space, according to spotrac.com.

Jackson, 28, was acquired from the Los Angeles Chargers in October for his second stint with the Patriots. He played in eight games (six starts) and didn’t intercept a pass.

Jackson had one pick in two games with the Chargers before the trade.

Jackson intercepted 25 passes in his first NFL four seasons with New England before becoming a free agent and signing a five-year, $82.5 million deal with the Chargers prior to the 2022 season.

Jackson had a career-high nine interceptions in 2020 and eight in 2021 when he made his lone Pro Bowl. Overall, he has 26 career interceptions in 77 NFL games (52 starts).

Jackson entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Maryland.

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Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) enters the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on 20-day layoff, ‘antsy’ for playoffs

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Lamar Jackson ends a 20-day layoff and the Ravens open the playoffs in their divisional round matchup with the Houston Texans on Saturday in Baltimore.

Baltimore and Jackson served a statement victory on New Year’s Eve, whipping the Miami Dolphins, 56-19.

Jackson was rested during the Week 18 loss to the Steelers, followed by a bye week, and spent down time looking at the first matchup with the Texans, a 25-9 win for the Ravens in Week 1.

Houston “didn’t give me a chance to run” and sacked Jackson four times in the opener. The Ravens had only 265 yards total offense, 18 first downs and averaged 3.4 yards per carry on 32 rushing attempts. That was all part of a first effort under new coordinator Todd Monken, and the lack of cohesiveness showed in the form of 13 penalties.

What did Jackson see when he reviewed recent footage of the Texans?

“They are playing lights out ball right now,” he said.

Jackson described his energy as “antsy” on Tuesday, and isn’t thinking about past postseason shortcomings.

He wasn’t available for the 2022 playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals due to a knee injury. That 24-17 defeat was started by Tyler Huntley.

And while the Ravens didn’t reach the postseason in 2021, Jackson’s two-game playoff run after the 2020 season wasn’t memorable. He had a 68.1 passer rating, zero touchdowns and two interceptions over two games: a 20-13 win at Tennessee over the Titans and a 17-3 loss to the Bills in Buffalo.

On the heels of a 14-2 regular season in 2019, Jackson threw for 365 yards but lost to the Titans (28-12) with Tennessee harassing Jackson with four sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble.

But Ravens coach John Harbaugh said there’s no player more prepared for these playoffs than Jackson.

“Lamar’s ready to go. The guys are ready to go,” Harbaugh said.

–Field Level Media

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar Jackson puts vice-grip on second MVP award

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh hasn’t decided if Lamar Jackson will play in Week 18, but it likely doesn’t matter when it comes to the NFL Most Valuable Player award.

Jackson all but locked up his second MVP in five years with his five-touchdown performance in Sunday’s 56-19 dismantling of the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Jackson, who assumed the lead in the MVP race following last week’s win at San Francisco, is now the -10000 favorite at BetMGM and -20000 favorite at DraftKings.

His closest competitors are Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott, who is +1800 at both books, and 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who is being offered at +2500 by BetMGM and +3000 by DraftKings.

Jackson’s main wart on his MVP resume had been modest passing stats, which included 19 touchdown passes through the first 15 games. He squashed that by throwing five against the Dolphins. That brings his total to 24, which would match the lowest total for an MVP-winning quarterback set by Tennessee’s Steve McNair.

Whether Jackson will have an opportunity to build on that total in the regular-season finale remains to be seen. The Ravens have clinched the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

For his part, Jackson wants to play. Baltimore has a bye week ahead of its first playoff game, and Jackson recalled last week that the Ravens were upset in their playoff opener in his first MVP season in 2019.

“I’ve given a lot of thought to it, and it was all hypothetical until just now,” Harbaugh said about Jackson’s status for Week 18 following the Dolphins’ game. “I’m sure I’ll talk to Lamar, and I’m sure he’s going to want to play. But, we’re going to have to talk about that and decide what we want to do. You can only take six players out of the equation. There’s going to be injuries anyway, so it’s not like the preseason. You’re playing your team except for whoever you end up taking out.

“We’re going to have to have the conversation. We have not made any decision there yet.”

In addition to 24 touchdown passes and 3,678 passing yards, Jackson has rushed for 821 yards and another five scores through 16 games.

Ironically, it was the Steelers that Jackson sat out against in the 2019 regular-season finale, only for the Ravens to struggle offensively in an AFC Divisional Round upset to Tennessee.

“We remember 2019. It’s not something we’re going to forget,” Harbaugh said. “You’re not going to take it for granted. Not that we ever would, but it’s one more thing that makes you who you are at this point in time. We haven’t forgotten that.”

–Field Level Media

Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is hit by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Broncos release CB Kareem Jackson

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The Denver Broncos released cornerback Kareem Jackson on Monday, according to multiple reports.

Jackson has served two suspensions for a total of six games this season due to hits deemed unnecessary roughness by the NFL.

Jackson’s second suspension just concluded and the Broncos didn’t activate him for Sunday night’s 26-23 loss to the New England Patriots.

If Jackson clears waivers, it is possible he will be signed to the Broncos’ practice squad.

Jackson drew a two-game suspension for a hit to the head of Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave on Oct. 22. He later was suspended for four games, one day after a high blow to Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Nov. 19.

Overall, Jackson has been fined a total of $89,670 this season for four illegal hits. He also has lost more than $838,000 in missed game checks.

Jackson, 35, has 51 tackles, two interceptions and three passes defensed in eight games (all starts) this season.

Jackson is in his 14th season in the NFL and his fifth with Denver after nine with the Houston Texans. He has 952 tackles and 22 career interceptions, returning three for touchdowns. He also has seven fumble recoveries, one returned for a score.

–Field Level Media