Falcons sign K Jake Moody

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports the Jaguars plan to keep receiver Brian Thomas Jr. — barring a surprise.

Thomas has been rumored to be on the trade block largely due to his lack of production this season. He’s received just 22 targets in eight games, catching 10 passes for 117 yards with two touchdowns.

Related players: Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, Josh Cameron, Travis Hunter

Even the story suggested this could be one last effort to get a little more out of a WR-needy team before the deadline today. And what team has ever admitted they are trading someone? The Jags are obviously all-in on a Super Bowl run based on trades they made to bolster the defense, but as of now look like they will keep BTJ. It could very well be for insurance purposes in case of an injury, but BTJ hasn't really been part of the plan all season.

It’s quite clear they haven’t lost faith in Cam Ward despite the record.

Kuharsky was answering a mailbag question about Ward. He went on to say all indications privately match what the team is saying publicly. They love how Ward approaches and takes on the work, reacts to coaching and goes about his business. Kuharsky added the team likely wishes things were moving faster but they are sticking with this and feel like they are seeing progress. Kuharsky added after Wards's career-best performance in Cincinnati, they actually have more cause to feel good than they have in some time. He went on to say they will assess more long-term things with Ward after the season. Based on this, it doesn't seem like the Titans will spend any early picks on a QB next spring in the draft. Kuharsky seems to be in the know and has covered the NFL for a long time - it seems like Ward will be in the Titans longer term plans as long as the arrow points up rest of the season.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson is dealing with a knee tendon issue that is not expected to require surgery but could sideline him for a short period of time, per source.

Related players: TreVeyon Henderson, Corey Kiner, Lan Larison

With Henderson also sidelined with what is being called an illness, it could very well leave the running back duties to Kiner. Kiner has flashed at times that he may have been picked up off your wire, but he's also disappeared at times that he may be back on the wire. It's worth looking into even if it's just for the volume of work he could get with any games Stevenson misses. He only has two catches all season so may not be used in the passing game, but he's coming off an 8-55-1 rushing performance in Week 9.