Patrick Mahomes

• The Chiefs believe QB Patrick Mahomes suffered a high-ankle sprain during the team's win over the Browns. 

• With Kansas City on a short week, it’s possible Mahomes will miss Week 16’s game.

Micah Parsons

• Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones originally left the door open to the possibility of trading LB Micah Parsons this offseason. 

• However, Jones has since clarified that he “can't imagine there's a scenario where [Parsons] not wearing a star on his helmet."

Deshaun Watson

• The Browns are expected to bring back QB Deshaun Watson, HC Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry for the 2025 season.

• The Browns believe that Watson can still play at a high level and that the first seven games of the season were not a true reflection of his talent due to the offensive scheme and number of injuries on the offensive line.

Jets

• The Jets plan to interview former Titans GM Jon Robinson and ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for their GM vacancy. 

• New York’s GM search is expected for about a month and they're not committed to hiring a GM before hiring a head coach.

• The Jets were informed around two weeks ago that Bill Belichick had interest in their head-coaching vacancy.

Draft Order

• Here’s the updated 2025 NFL Draft Order following Week 15’s slate of games.

Buzz:

• The 49ers are still planning to extend QB Brock Purdy this offseason with a multi-year contract. (NFLTR)

• Commanders DT Jonathan Allen is hoping to return this season after surgeons discovered that he only suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle. (NFLTR)

• Raiders DE Maxx Crosby is expected to undergo season-ending arthroscopic ankle surgery. (NFLTR)

• Raiders interim OC Scott Turner has emerged as the top target for North Carolina HC Bill Belichick to join his staff as the offensive coordinator. (NFLTR)

• The 49ers are likely to suspend LB De'Vondre Campbell after he declined to enter the game on Thursday. (NFLTR)

• Browns HC Kevin Stefanski revealed that RB Nick Chubb suffered a broken foot in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. (NFLTR)

• The Patriots hope to re-sign QB Jacoby Brissett this offseason, but he will likely gauge his interest in free agency. (NFLTR)

• The Cardinals and veteran S Budda Baker are reportedly discussing a contract extension. (NFLTR)

• The Lions believe DT Alim McNeill and CB Carlton Davis suffered injuries that “could be season-ending.” (NFLTR)

• Titans HC Brian Callahan admitted he will have to weigh whether to stick with Will Levis at quarterback or go with Mason Rudolph. (NFLTR)