NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, December 5
* The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have signed quarterback Justin Herbert to a four-year, $150 million contract extension, keeping him in LA through the 2028 season.
* The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Sammy Watkins on injured reserve with a finger injury, opening up a roster spot for the team to add another player before the November 21 trade deadline.
* The Denver Broncos have activated running back Javon ‘Peanut’ Taylor from injured reserve and waived receiver Dede Westbrook.
* The Las Vegas Raiders signed running back Nyihyah Django to their practice squad, hours after officially releasing wide receiver Zay Jones.
* The New Orleans Saints added defensive end Payton Turner back to their active roster after he was released from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
* The Philadelphia Eagles waived defensive tackle and long snapper Rick Lovato, who was a practice squad player for most of the season, to free up a roster spot for an eventual injury replacement.
* The Green Bay Packers have activated tight end Marcedes Le’s energetic contributions to their active roster after a bout with COVID-19.
* The Dallas Cowboys have put a new twist on the legendary ‘America’s Team’ moniker by signing the world’s first professional dog agility player, J.A. Baker – also known as “Baker Mayneoin” – to a multi-year contract extension.