5:34 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders didn’t have to make a quarterback decision after all. With Carson Wentz still not practicing, Taylor Heinicke will remain the starter. Washington coach Ron Rivera said while Wentz was cleared to start throwing, he has not yet been designated to return to practice. Because of that,

3:50 PM ET The New Orleans Saints are sticking with quarterback Andy Dalton, according to coach Dennis Allen. “We’re going to go with Andy. We discussed it as a staff. I got an opportunity to talk to both quarterbacks, and I feel like right now, Andy is the direction that we want to go,” Allen

9:06 PM ET HENDERSON, Nev. — Both Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and receiver Davante Adams expressed relief Wednesday at team owner Mark Davis giving his support to first-year coach Josh McDaniels in the wake of the Raiders’ disappointing 2-7 start to the season. Davis on Monday told ESPN that people want “instant gratification”

6:24 PM ET THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is still in the concussion protocol but is expected to play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. McVay said Stafford was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, which is a step in the process

4:50 PM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have ruled out multiple starters for Thursday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Starters ruled out Wednesday included center Ben Jones (concussion), safety Amani Hooker

6:35 PM ET TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray said Wednesday that his injured hamstring feels “a lot better” but he’s still unsure of his status for Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City. “I feel good,” Murray said. He revealed that he initially injured the hamstring on Oct. 30

5:23 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Baker Mayfield admits there have been times the past month when he has wondered whether he would get another chance to start for the Carolina Panthers and what that would mean for his future as a quarterback in the NFL. The first pick of the 2018 draft also insists

12:56 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Linval Joseph agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday. The Eagles also placed tight end Dallas Goedert on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury, meaning he will miss at least the next four games. A source had confirmed to ESPN

8:01 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke was minding his own business on the team plane, enjoying a beer — or two — on the ride home after beating the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. That’s when teammates approached him, borrowing a bit started by the Minnesota Vikings. 1 Related “The next

6:39 AM ET NFL Nation reporters The playoff compass in the AFC is pointing due East. The AFC East is winning at such a historic rate that all four teams — Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots — would qualify for the postseason if the regular season ended this week. That’s