Football

Bears nose tackle Andrew Billings was placed on injured reserve Thursday after undergoing surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle.

The Panthers have agreed to a four-year extension with running back Chuba Hubbard, the team announced Thursday.

Don Bosseler, an All-American fullback at Miami and eight-year NFL player, has died at the age of 88.

Burns says he never requested a trade from Carolina but is happy with the situation he’s in with the Giants.

Carolina has cut ties with Brian Burns and Christian McCaffrey, among others, and Bryce Young is on thin ice.

Multiple sources told ESPN that Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is likely to need a longer recovery period than four weeks even if he is placed on IR.

Browns general manager Andrew Berry was noncommittal when asked Wednesday about quarterback Deshaun Watson’s standing with the franchise.

Saints receiver Chris Olave, who has had four confirmed concussions in his two-plus seasons in the NFL, will consult with specialists and is taking it “day by day.”

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will not be limited in practice after injuring his ankle on Monday night, saying “it’s a little bit sore” but “I’m able to move around.”