Around the NFL ~ Week 07

The #Chiefs, when they have a health situation that requires more context, send out head trainer Rick Burkholder to explain it to the media.

He did that today with LT Josh Simmons.

Here’s his full explanation: https://t.co/pYCEWuZHtE pic.twitter.com/FHNcMQRh5n

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 22, 2026

Mark Sanchez's change-of-plea hearing, which had been set for November 8 after being scheduled four times, has been canceled. It's currently not clear what that means. https://t.co/LumRFl0PLu

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 22, 2026

In September, former NFL quarterback and former Fox broadcaster Mark Sanchez agreed to resolve multiple pending criminal charges with a guilty plea. Since then, nothing else has happened as to the criminal case.

Via Fox 59, Sanchez’s change-of-plea hearing was canceled. It had been set for November 9, after being rescheduled four times.

Per the report, the official docketing system doesn’t explain the move. The entry says only that, “by agreement of the parties, change of plea hearing was vacated at this time.”

When the plea deal was reached, Sanchez’s lawyers requested a sentencing hearing on November 9 or November 16.

It could be as simple as the change-of-plea process being handled on paper, without a hearing. Still, there will need to be a sentencing hearing, at some point.

It’s also possible that the plea deal has fallen apart. Now that Sanchez has settled Perry Tole’s civil, the victim could be less motivated to tell the kind of compelling story that could lead to a conviction. Sanchez could be emboldened to rescind his agreement and fight.

Whatever the reason, it’s strange. Reaching a deal is the hard part. Reducing it to writing and finalizing it is the easy part.

In the legal system, nothing is done until it’s done. And Sanchez’s criminal case currently shows no signs of being done, or of a foreseeable moment in court when it will get done.

As if the #Rams needed more bad injury news… https://t.co/UQDLE6ven0

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2026

#Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez was downgraded to questionable for tonight's game vs the #Bears with an illness.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2026

The #Seahawks have activated RB Zach Charbonnet from the PUP list, a significant move.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2026

Patriots placed G Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2026

Eagles’ roster moves:

🏈Signed RB Jaydon Blue, G Evan Neal and LB Anfernee Orji to their practice squad.
🏈Waived TE E.J. Jenkins.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2026

Lamar Jackson listed as limited in practice for second straight day. https://t.co/bjseAZrbrK

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 22, 2026

Falcons waive DB Malcolm DeWalt IV. https://t.co/TCMe4Vsd0S

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 22, 2026

Bucky Irving returns to Bucs practice, Emeka Egbuka is still out. https://t.co/2ba8DCk0qn

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 22, 2026

Bears elevate RB Zavier Scott, LB Buddy Johnson. https://t.co/HpmHjj4ph3

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 22, 2026

Lions sign WR DeAndre Carter to 53-man roster. https://t.co/JvnTilvO7W

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 22, 2026

Steelers rule out CB Brandin Echols, WR Ben Skowronek for Paris trip. https://t.co/KKGbONs1kV

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 22, 2026

Roger Goodell: NFL views the Australia game as a tremendous success on every level. https://t.co/YWk8pd6bV4

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 22, 2026

MaroonBells wrote:

Jake LePorta getting ornery. Can't remember the last time I heard something like this coming from a Viking player.
"You know, like last year, whatever it was, Week 9, Week 10, you know, I break my fucking back for the team and then I'm going out there this year and I'm balling and maybe they're just not showing the love ... And in three months, if I don't get to wear the Honolulu blue and play for the Lions anymore, it's going to be all good. I'll go get paid somewhere else."

Might have a spot for him next year.

NFL Week 7 picks: Majority of our analysts predict Titans to upset Brownshttps://t.co/kdmmhn5FBU pic.twitter.com/Px2feY6bRA

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 22, 2026

Ravens and Niners 😂 https://t.co/A6IAXzseTi

— Dustin (@Dust_Vikings) October 22, 2026

J.J. McCarthy’s first start with the #Giants will come against Danielle Hunter, Will Anderson, and the Texans defense

Good luck kid https://t.co/2cSiUefbhk

— Adam Patrick (@adampatrickNFL) October 21, 2026

Report: Jaguars OT Anton Harrison out for year with a torn ACL. https://t.co/SFEAdJGfoR

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 23, 2026

Steelers don't expect T.J. Watt's calf injury to affect Sunday availability. https://t.co/W9mg6uiRca

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 23, 2026