SI released its NFL power rankings for week 9. The Patriots and 49ers remain at the top two spots but there was a change in the top 10 with the Vikings moving up three spots from No. 8 to No. 5. Sports Illustrated’s Amy Campbell gives praise to Vikings QB Kirk Cousins who has led the Vikings to four straight victories and seemingly repaired any friction that existed between he and the Vikings receivers.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
