NFL News Roundup: Latest League Updates from Friday, November 29
The NFL season is heating up, and we’ve got the latest updates from around the league. Here’s a rundown of the most recent news and developments from Friday, November 29:
* The Kansas City Chiefs have activated tight end Travis Kelce from injured reserve, clearing the way for his return to the field. Kelce had been sidelined with a knee injury, but is expected to play in Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
* The Tennessee Titans have placed running back Derrick Henry on injured reserve, ending his season. Henry suffered a foot injury in last week’s game against the Green Bay Packers and will undergo surgery to repair the damage.
* The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed quarterback Mason Rudolph to a one-year contract extension. Rudolph has served as the team’s backup quarterback this season, but is expected to compete with rookie Kenny Pickett for the starting job next year.
* The Baltimore Ravens have traded cornerback Marlon Humphrey to the Houston Texans in exchange for a third-round draft pick. Humphrey has been a key contributor to the Ravens’ defense, but the team was looking to get younger and more athletic at the position.
* The Indianapolis Colts have signed quarterback Jacoby Brissett to a one-year contract extension. Brissett has been the team’s starting quarterback this season, and is expected to continue in that role next year.
* The Minnesota Vikings have placed wide receiver Adam Thielen on injured reserve, ending his season. Thielen suffered a high ankle sprain in last week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys and will undergo surgery to repair the damage.
* The Los Angeles Rams have signed quarterback John Wolford to a one-year contract extension. Wolford has served as the team’s backup quarterback this season, but is expected to compete with quarterback Matthew Stafford for the starting job next year.
* The Dallas Cowboys have placed running back Ezekiel Elliott on injured reserve, ending his season. Elliott suffered a knee injury in last week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings and will undergo surgery to repair the damage.
* The Green Bay Packers have signed quarterback Jordan Love to a one-year contract extension. Love has served as the team’s backup quarterback this season, but is expected to compete with quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the starting job next year.
* The New Orleans Saints have signed quarterback Drew Brees to a one-year contract extension. Brees has served as the team’s backup quarterback this season, but is expected to continue in that role next year.