It’s another night in the NFL universe where drama doesn’t sleep and neither do Steelers fans scrolling through their timelines. Welcome to Depot After Dark, your nightly shot of gridiron gossip, lighthearted chaos, and the occasional reminder that football really is the world’s best soap opera.
Ravens Patch Up the Defense (Again)
The Baltimore Ravens, currently sitting at 1–4, have been collecting injuries like Pokémon cards. But instead of catching ’em all, they’re signing ’em all — or at least trying to. Their latest pickup? Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, a well-traveled defensive back who’s played for just about everyone short of the Harlem Globetrotters.
He’s joining Baltimore’s practice squad, presumably to help stop the bleeding on defense. Whether he’s the fix the Ravens need or just another name on a very long list of “we’ll see” signings remains to be seen.
The Watt Family Thanksgiving Just Got Louder
Meanwhile, over on CBS’s YouTube channel, J.J. Watt reminded everyone that retirement hasn’t mellowed him out one bit. When asked who’d win in an Oklahoma drill between him and little brother T.J., the elder Watt didn’t hesitate — “I’d win,” he said, basically citing “big bro energy” and superior size as reasons.
T.J. might want to start working on his comeback speech now, because you just know this is turning into a full-blown holiday showdown. There’s going to be turkey, stuffing, and probably a tackling dummy involved.
Lions Bounce Back (Literally)
And in Detroit, there’s finally a sigh of relief — cornerback Terrion Arnold is reportedly healing faster than expected. After his scary-looking injury, the young Lion is now expected back sooner, possibly even this month.
Looks like Arnold’s “second opinion” was a good one — maybe the first doctor was just a Bears fan. Either way, Lions fans can relax… at least until the next practice session.
And That’s a Wrap
So, to sum up your Tuesday night: the Ravens are recruiting like a fantasy league gone wrong, J.J. Watt is talking smack from the broadcast booth, and the Lions’ injury report finally contains some good news.
Just another day — or night — in the wonderfully weird world of the NFL.