Player News Today — October 5, 2026
Campbell, players back DC Sheppard after Lions defensive woes continue and more — today's player signal.
The NFL season is heating up and teams are feeling the pressure as they head into the final stretch. For the Detroit Lions, that pressure is being felt on the defensive side of the ball, where woes continue to pile up. Despite the struggles, it seems that players and coaches are rallying around defensive coordinator Sheppard, showing support for the man at the helm. Meanwhile, on the other side of the league, the Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a tough loss in Rio, with special teams coordinator Schottenheimer taking ownership of mistakes and looking to make adjustments moving forward.
As the NFL season chugs along, the eyes of fans and scouts are already turning towards the offseason, and the NFL draft is shaping up to be an exciting one. Saturday's college games saw some players make big moves up the boards, with Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith making a strong case for himself as a potential number one pick in April. We'll be keeping a close eye on these storylines and more as the season winds down and the draft draws near. Stay tuned for all the latest news and updates from around the sports world!
Today's signal:
• Campbell, players back DC Sheppard after Lions defensive woes continue (espn.com)
• NFL draft risers, notes off Saturday's college games: Could Jeremiah Smith go No. 1 in April? (espn.com)
• Schottenheimer owned up to Rio mistakes in meeting with Cowboys players (espn.com)