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www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM 'Mr. Eligible': The growing fraternity of NFL sixth offensive linemen       NFL teams are using sixth O-linemen in more plays this season, and we're highlighting, yep -- six of them.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM T.J. Watt practices for 1st time since lung injury       The Steelers' T.J. Watt, two weeks removed from sustaining a partially punctured lung during a dry needling treatment and having subsequent reparative surgery, returned to practice for the first time Wednesday.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM WR Rice among four Chiefs players placed on IR       Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice's 2025 season began with a suspension and now will end on injured reserve.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM Harbaugh denies rift, on 'A-plus' terms with Lamar       Responding to a column in The Baltimore Sun, Ravens coach John Harbaugh insisted on Wednesday that his relationship with quarterback Lamar Jackson is "A-plus."

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM Cards' Sweat irked by 'frustrating' Pro Bowl snub       Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat did not hold back his disappointment Wednesday in being named a Pro Bowl alternate this week.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM Commanders to start QB Johnson vs. Cowboys       The Commanders will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback for their Christmas Day home game against the Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM Vikes' Kelly to IR after 3rd concussion of season       The Vikings placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season and possibly his career after he suffered his third concussion of the year.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM Macdonald backs Hall, disagrees with suspension       Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald defended Derick Hall on Wednesday in the wake of his one-game suspension by the NFL.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM Metcalf's ban upheld; fan's conduct under review       The NFL upheld DK Metcalf's two-game suspension for his altercation with a fan in Detroit on Sunday.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM 🏈 Playoff picture projections: The updated odds       We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:22 AM Bah humbug: An NFL holiday story, featuring festive names from around the league       From Jaylin Noel to Julius Chestnut, the fictional Holiday Bowl is full of holiday cheer as told by Rich Cimini.

www.espn.com - NFL Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:31 AM What have teams done to slow down Colts RB Jonathan Taylor?       Jonathan Taylor's otherworldly production has tapered off, a by-product of Daniel Jones' injury.