Around the NFL ~ Week 5

LB DeMarvion Overshown a "long shot" to play for Cowboys Thursday. https://t.co/4KDng8q0Ry

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

Bears re-signing Scotty Miller to practice squad. https://t.co/j557HW6pEY

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

Rankings are such BS ~ I don't think those who "rank" the teams can agree on the same rankings. LOL ~ For this week, I've seen us at #3, #6, #11 and this one has us at #8. About the only ones they all seem to agree on is #1 49ers & #2 Chiefs.

Raiders lost but moved up four spots. pic.twitter.com/Trn3wHqiYI

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

The NFL Referees Association will challenge the NFL's suspensions of referee Adrian Hill (pictured) and line judge Jeff Seeman as excessive. https://t.co/tsRNRnXf5F

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

NFL has most accepted penalties through four weeks since 1978. https://t.co/DHyWJSZDcN

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

As it turns out, the Seahawks decided not to sign veteran running back Joe Mixon to their practice squad after he underwent a physical for the team, per league source. Mixon will remain a free agent. pic.twitter.com/0blouVwvPU

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2026

The value of good QB play.

In the span of a month, the Falcons have gone from worst to first.

Plus, the best team nobody is talking about.

Cc: @tyschmit

🎧 https://t.co/dIh6v7gKHo pic.twitter.com/b7HAgEuvOA

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2026

Patriots release LB Jose Ramirez. https://t.co/pWcUsI0D2j

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

Eagles RT Lane Johnson announces retirement. https://t.co/AzYjfYpzse

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

ESPN's Matt Miller pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charge arising from June 2026 car accident. https://t.co/A7i8ZpegUe

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

Saints unsure if LB Kaden Elliss will return this week. https://t.co/h5oXMAaXpu

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

Ravens TE Durham Smythe out for season with torn Achilles. https://t.co/a0TDdgdjYx

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 6, 2026

Cricket wrote:

https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/2107550199610835441?s=20

He’s a key piece to their D.

One of the best ever to lineup at right tackle. I know he’s had some off field struggles with mental health hopefully that wasn’t the contributing factor to his retirement.

JustInTime wrote:

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/2107560731248062512One of the best ever to lineup at right tackle. I know he’s had some off field struggles with mental health hopefully that wasn’t the contributing factor to his retirement.

Their offensive woes just got worse. Or maybe that was contributing to his mental health problems.

Lane Johnson has been dealing with a personal matter involving loved ones. The #Eagles have been aware of the situation and kept informed throughout, so today’s retirement announcement did not come as a surprise to the organization.

Any theory involving the current offensive… https://t.co/couTIOlf1G pic.twitter.com/gEYNMRGvbI

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2026

The #Eagles’ OL, long viewed as their biggest strength, has now become a major concern:

• Lane Johnson is retiring
• Landon Dickerson is on IR after a rough Week 1
• Cam Jurgens is playing guard instead of center, and it hasn’t gone well

LT Jordan Mailata is the only sure… https://t.co/couTIOlMRe

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2026

The trend below shows that flags in the NFL went down meaningfully when Walt Anderson was in charge of the officiating department (2020-24). The frequency was higher before his tenure and has returned. This isn't a comment on quality/style. Just showing you what's truly happening https://t.co/7za4MMHZ6x

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) October 6, 2026

Cardinals to sign OT Jedrick Wills off Bills' practice squad with Paris Johnson Jr. headed to IR (via @RapSheet + @MikeGarafolo)https://t.co/gs2dJKGFqY

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 6, 2026