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Cowboys CB DaRon Bland likely to have foot surgery again

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland likely will need another surgery on his left foot — the same one that sidelined him for 10 games last season, head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced Friday.

“These things happen sometimes when you get your foot fixed and things like that,” Schottenheimer said on 105.3 The Fan. “It’s just something where it kind of over time wore down. It’s unfortunate for DaRon, but he’s such a great competitor. He and I have had multiple conversations since we found out. He understands the journey that he has to go upon again, but he’s gonna do a great job and come back better than before.

“… It’s one of those situations where it comes and goes, and at the end of the day, when you go and look at it, you see there’s something we need to go in and fix surgically. That starts the process of a long rehab.”

Schottenheimer said he expects the All-Pro cornerback to be ready to contribute in training camp.

Signed to a four-year, $92 million extension that included a $22 million signing bonus, Bland recorded 73 tackles and one interception returned for a touchdown in 12 games (all starts) this season.

Bland, 26, was a first-team All-Pro in 2023 when he led the NFL with nine interceptions and returned five of them for touchdowns. He made 69 tackles and defended 15 passes in 17 games that season.

In four seasons since the Cowboys made him a fifth-round pick in 2022 NFL Draft out of Fresno State, Bland has appeared in 53 games (42 starts). He has 15 interceptions, 237 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 33 defended passes.

–Field Level Media

Report: Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson undergoes core muscle surgery

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery Tuesday morning and will miss the remainder of the regular season, NFL Network reported.

A traditional recovery time following this type of surgery is six weeks, per the report.

The Bengals (4-9) are three games behind the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) with four games left.

Hendrickson, who turned 31 on Friday, last played in a game on Oct. 26 against the New York Jets.

He recorded 16 tackles and four sacks in seven games this season.

Hendrickson spent the offseason in a standoff with the Bengals over the lack of a contract extension. He officially requested a trade, but the Bengals eventually coaxed him out of a holdout posture with a $14 million raise that pushed his 2025 salary to $30 million.

Hendrickson entered 2025 with an NFL-best 35 total sacks over the previous two seasons. The four-time Pro Bowler has 81 career sacks in 117 games with the New Orleans Saints (2017-20) and Bengals.

–Field Level Media

Lions TE Sam LaPorta (back) likely out for season

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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta underwent a surgical procedure on his back and is unlikely to return this season, head coach Dan Campbell announced Friday.

LaPorta missed three days of practice last week due to a back injury and did not play in Detroit’s 16-9 loss Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was placed on injured reserve, a guarantee of missing at least four weeks.

That was wishful thinking, apparently.

“He did have a procedure, and he’s gonna be out for a while. A while,” Campbell said. “I think we would be fortunate to have a chance to get him back for the rest of the season at some point. I think that’s very, very slim.

“The good news is the procedure went really well (for the) long term.”

LaPorta, 24, is a key part of the offense for the Lions (6-4). A second-team All-Pro as a rookie in 2023, he has 489 yards on 40 catches this season with three touchdowns.

In his brief career, LaPorta has 186 catches for 2,104 yards and 20 scores in 42 games (39 starts).

The Lions host the New York Giants (2-9) on Sunday, then will have a quick turnaround before their annual Thanksgiving Day home game. They will play the Green Bay Packers that day in a key NFC North showdown.

–Field Level Media

Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) throws a pass downfield against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

ASU QB Sam Leavitt (foot) to have season-ending surgery

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Arizona State starting quarterback Sam Leavitt will undergo season-ending knee surgery to fix an ongoing issue with his right foot.

Head coach Kenny Dillingham said Friday on “Bickley & Marotta Mornings” on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM radio Friday, that Leavitt would stay behind in Tempe when the Sun Devils (5-3, 3-2 Big 12) travel to Iowa State for their Saturday game. He already had been ruled out against the Cyclones.

Leavitt, voted Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, initially was injured in a 27-24 win against Baylor on Sept. 20. He has not played consistently since.

“It’s definitely something that’s been lingering all year,” Dillingham said earlier this week. “It’s definitely something that could definitely turn into that (long-term) for sure, just because it hasn’t progressed like we hoped. He’s been dealing with this for pretty much the whole year.”

Leavitt ends his season with 1,628 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions.

Backup Jeff Sims will start against Iowa State.

Last season, Leavitt threw for 2,885 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions as he led the Sun Devils to the Big 12 title and their first College Football Playoff appearance.

He could have made his last appearance for the Sun Devils. As a redshirt sophomore, he is eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dillingham said Friday that he didn’t know what Leavitt’s future holds.

“?I wish I could answer that question,” Dillingham told the radio show. “I’m not even beginning to process what are his next steps. I haven’t even asked him that.

“I just feel bad for him that he has been dinged up all year and he’s been battling for our football team. It’s unfortunate that it just hasn’t gotten any better.”

–Field Level Media

August 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Broncos starting LG Ben Powers has surgery for torn bicep

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Denver Broncos left guard Ben Powers has surgery to repair a torn left bicep and is expected to miss at least two months, if not longer.

The injury occurred near the end of the Broncos’ 21-17 road win on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles while protecting quarterback Bo Nix as he completed a pass to tight end Adam Trautman.

Head coach Sean Payton confirmed the injury on Wednesday in England, where Denver (3-2) will meet the New York Jets (0-5) on Sunday.

“With a starting player … it’s never any good, but the next guy’s up and we’ll get ready to play him,” Payton told reporters after practice on Wednesday. Powers has been placed in injured reserves with hopes of him returning in December.

Payton did not say who will start at left guard, but it could be Matt Peart, a backup last season who got reps at left guard in training camp.

The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Powers spent his first four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He joined the Broncos prior to the 2023 season on a four-year, $51.5 million contract and has started all 39 regular-season games since.

Powers, 28, played 99 percent of the offensive snaps in 2024 and 100 percent in the other seasons.

Peart, 28, is a career backup who has appeared in 65 games (nine starts) with the New York Giants (2020-23) and Broncos.

–Field Level Media

Sep 29, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) is tended to by medical staff after injuring his leg against the New York Jets during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

Report: Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill tore ACL, other ligaments

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill remained in the hospital overnight and will undergo left knee surgery to address a dislocation, torn ACL and other ligament damage suffered in Monday’s 27-21 victory over the New York Jets, ESPN reported early Tuesday morning.

Hill’s injuries are expected to be season-ending.

Hill was injured when he caught a 10-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa near the New York sideline with 13:21 left in the third quarter. His leg twisted awkwardly as he was going out of bounds, and Hill immediately grabbed for the knee.

While being carted off with an air cast on his leg, Hill forcefully clapped his hands several times, smiled and laughed in response to the crowd.

“He was probably in the best spirits of any player that I’ve ever — it’s just such a terrible experience when you go out and see guys when they have issues like that,” Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said. “But he immediately had wide eyes and was talking, ‘I’m good. Just make sure the guys get this win.’ He was focused on the team.

“That’s what I know about it. Outside of that, I’m sure I’ll be given more information (on Tuesday).”

Hil, 31, had six receptions for 67 yards before exiting. Including the Monday output, he has 21 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown in four games this season.

The eight-time Pro Bowler is in his fourth season with the Dolphins after playing his first six campaigns with the Chiefs. Hill helped Kansas City win the Super Bowl after the 2019 season. He is a five-time first-team All-Pro who was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-2010s Team as a punt returner.

–Field Level Media

Aug 9, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) watches the ball after handing it off during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Packers coach on QB Jordan Love: ‘Surgery went well’

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was back on the practice field Thursday, casually wearing a red jersey draped over his head and a cast around his surgically repaired left thumb.

Sure, Love didn’t participate in the joint practice with the Colts in Indianapolis, but his presence served as a positive for head coach Matt LaFleur and the rest of the Packers.

“Surgery went well,” LaFleur said. “He’s in great spirits and he’s here with us. So, now it’s just about putting in the work to get the thumb rehabbed.”

LaFleur added that Love is expected to start throwing very soon.

“I wouldn’t say right away, but we anticipate there will be some sort of participation next week,” LaFleur said.

Love hit his hand on a helmet when he was sacked by Jay Tufele in the Packers’ 30-10 loss in their preseason opener against the New York Jets on Saturday.

Malik Willis will be under center in the interim for the Packers, who open their regular season on Sept. 7 at home against NFC North rival Detroit.

Love, 26, passed for 3,389 yards and 25 touchdowns against 11 interceptions in 15 games (all starts) last season.

He has completed 63.5 percent of his passes for 8,154 yards with 60 touchdowns and 25 picks in 42 career games (33 starts) since being selected by the Packers with the 26th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Love is 18-15 as a starter in his career.

–Field Level Media

Jul 25, 2025; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) speaks to the media during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Jets QB Tyrod Taylor (knee) out for preseason

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New York Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the preseason.

The procedure, which was termed a “minor scope” by Jets coach Aaron Glenn on Tuesday, was to correct an issue that had kept Taylor on the sidelines for more than a week.

“I don’t think he’ll be playing in the preseason,” Glenn said after a joint practice with the New York Giants. “But, hopefully, he’ll be ready for Week 1.”

The Jets open the regular season against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 7.

Taylor is the No. 2 QB behind Justin Fields. The Jets also have UFL standout Adrian Martinez in the mix, as well as undrafted rookie Brady Cook. Cook limped off the field Tuesday, but Glenn said his injured ankle is not believed to be serious.

Taylor, 36, began his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens and has played for the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, New York Giants and the Jets.

He went 17-for-22 for 119 yards with three touchdowns in two games last season with the Jets.

He has a career 28-28-1 record as a starter, and he was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 2015 season.

In 94 career games, Taylor has thrown for 12,254 yards and 68 touchdowns with 29 interceptions. He has a 61.9 percent completion rate.

–Field Level Media

Jun 10, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) throws a pass during minicamp at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Titans QB Will Levis set for shoulder surgery, out for 2025

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis will undergo surgery on his right throwing shoulder and miss the 2025 season.

The 26-year-old Levis participated in the team’s offseason workouts and seemed poised to compete with No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward for the starting job. Ward now becomes the de facto starter, with veterans Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle set to compete for the backup job.

The Titans confirmed on Monday that Levis elected to have the surgery to repair the injury to the AC joint he suffered in a game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 30.

“We support his decision to focus on his long-term health,” the Titans said in a statement. “He approached the offseason with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader. We remain confident in his full recovery.”

The surgery will be performed July 29.

The Titans selected Levis with the first pick of the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He started nine games as a rookie and 12 last season, tallying a 5-16 record as a starter. He has completed 61 percent of his passes for 3,899 yards with 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.

The Titans were 3-14 last season.

Ward, 23, passed for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns, both single-season school records for the University of Miami, en route to being selected the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year last fall.

The consensus All-American finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy balloting.

In becoming the Division I record-holder for career touchdown passes with 158, Ward played two seasons at FCS Incarnate Word before transferring to Washington State, where he played two more seasons ahead of his final season at Miami.

–Field Level Media

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) releases the ball as he is dragged down by Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (91) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 22, 2024.

Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike (ACL) to miss 2025 season

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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike will miss the 2025 season following surgery for an ACL injury.

Head coach Dan Campbell said Sunday that Onwuzurike underwent knee surgery during the offseason.

The team put Onwuzurike on the physically unable to perform list on Thursday without divulging details of his injury.

“Levi’s surgery was significant, but it needed to be done,” Campbell said. “Out of his control, but needed to be done, so he will miss the season.”

Onwuzurike, 27, started 10 of 16 games played last season and had 28 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 13 quarterback hits. He has 3.5 sacks in 42 games with Detroit since joining the club in 2021.

He missed the 2022 season with a major back injury.

Rookie Tyleik Williams is expected to play a prominent role in 2025. The Lions selected the Ohio State product with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2025 draft.

“You don’t like to lose anybody,” Campbell said. “Certainly, losing Levi, that hurts, but it helps that we’ve got Tyleik, so we’ve got a little bit of balance here.”

–Field Level Media