Saquon Barkley

• The Eagles plan to rest starters in Week 18 against the Giants, including RB Saquon Barkley. 

• Barkley will finish the year 100 yards shy of the all-time single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards set by Eric Dickerson years ago. 

Buzz:

• There reportedly have been murmurs of potential front office changes in Miami, though nothing concrete yet about GM Chris Grier's status. (NFLTR)

• A look at the Panthers’ roster heading into the offseason. (NFLTR)

• Former Jaguars QB and Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich explained that he never turned down the Jacksonville HC job a few years ago when it was available, despite rumors. (NFLTR)

• The Chiefs will start QB Carson Wentz in Week 18. (NFLTR)

• The Dolphins are preparing to start QB Tyler Huntley once again in Week 18. (NFLTR)

• 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan has continued to stand behind K Jake Moody after missing two field goals and an extra point in Week 17's loss to the Lions. (NFLTR)

• The Patriots are expected to start QB Drake Maye in Week 18. (NFLTR)

• The 49ers QB Joshua Dobbs will start in Week 18. (NFLTR)

• Packers HC Matt LaFleur said that CB Jaire Alexander is likely out for the season after undergoing knee surgery. (NFLTR)

• Dolphins' impending free agent S Jevon Holland's agent has had conversations with Miami's front office about a possible extension. (NFLTR)

• Former Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott officially cleared waivers on Wednesday. (NFLTR)

• The Rams will start QB Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 18 while QB Matthew Stafford rests. (NFLTR)

Transactions:

• Commanders Designated RB Austin Ekeler To Return

• Eagles Designated TE Dallas Goedert To Return

• Cardinals Placed RB James Conner On Injured Reserve

• Lions Designated LB Alex Anzalone To Return

• Chargers Placed S Elijah Molden On IR

• Lions Released S Jamal Adams

• Full list: NFL Transactions: Wednesday 1/1