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Detroit tight end Sam LaPorta says he feels the Lions have not shown him the love he wants in extension discussions
Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy against Texans, Fowler reports
New York is planning to turn to J.J. McCarthy for Sunday's game against Houston after leaving its quarterback decision unresolved earlier in the week
Reports detail firearm incident preceding Titans' Jordan Elliott release
New reporting says an altercation involving Jordan Elliott and JC Latham preceded Elliott's release; John Franklin-Myers intervened after Elliott went to his car for a gun
Commanders' Terry McLaurin out for season with torn patellar tendon
Washington's Pro Bowl wide receiver will miss the rest of the 2026 season after an MRI confirmed a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, an injury he suffered in Monday night's loss to the 49ers
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Commanders fear Terry McLaurin's knee injury is season-ending; MRI set for Tuesday
The Commanders are bracing for the worst on Terry McLaurin. Washington's top receiver left Monday night's loss to the San Francisco 49ers on a cart with his leg immobilized in an air cast, and the initial medical read is that the knee inju…
49ers hold off Commanders 23-17 after McCaffrey’s two-touchdown first half
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night, building a 20-3 halftime lead behind two Christian McCaffrey rushing touchdowns and then surviving a fourth-quarter push. San Francisco improved to 6-0; Washingt…
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin carted off with knee injury, ruled out vs. 49ers
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted to the locker room with an apparent knee injury during Monday night's game against the 49ers and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The team did not immedi…
Brock Purdy owns highest career passer rating in NFL history
Purdy, the final pick of the 2022 draft, now tops the all-time career passer rating list among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 attempts
Giants' Harbaugh says QB decision between Winston and McCarthy being worked through
John Harbaugh said Monday the Giants are working through the quarterback decision between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy and are not ready to name a starter for Sunday against the Texans
Stephen Jones says Cowboys ownership has no doubt about Brian Schottenheimer
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones delivered a strong vote of confidence for Brian Schottenheimer on Monday, saying there is no doubt in ownership's mind about the head coach. Speaking to 105.3 The Fan, Jones said h…
Rams lose Davante Adams for 6-10 weeks, Poona Ford out for season, Kobie Turner 4-6 weeks in injury cascade
The Rams exited Week 6 with an 18-16 loss to the Cardinals. The Monday-after casualty report may be worse than the loss itself. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that wide receiver Davante Adams ruptured his hamstring in Sunda…
Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended one game for spitting at Raiders' Brock Bowers
The NFL suspended Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson one game without pay after video showed him spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers during Sunday's win in Las Vegas
Patrick Mahomes ties Tom Brady for fewest games to reach 100 QB wins
Mahomes won his 100th regular-season start in his 131st game, matching Brady's mark for the fastest to that milestone in NFL history
Eagles' Jalen Hurts expected to miss rest of season after clots found in lungs
A joint statement from the Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn confirms deep vein thrombosis and clots in both lungs. Hurts is on blood thinners with a reported three-month timeline, leaving Tanner McKee as the starter
Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after 10 seasons; Steichen remains as coach
The Indianapolis Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard, ending a 10-year run that produced just one playoff appearance and no AFC South titles. The move lands with the Colts at 2-4 and coming off a home loss to the previously winl…
Giants unsettled at QB and RB after Saints loss; McCarthy's time called 'coming'
The New York Giants are unsettled at both quarterback and running back after Sunday's home loss to the Saints, with coach John Harbaugh not yet ready to name a Week 7 starter. Ian Rapoport said on Good Morning Football that whether it's th…
Kyler Gordon makes dominant return with 3 sacks in 17 snaps for Bears
Kyler Gordon made his return to the Chicago Bears lineup a memorable one Sunday, finishing with three sacks and two forced fumbles despite playing only 17 snaps in the win over Atlanta. The efficiency was startling — Ian Rapopo…
Chiefs' Kenneth Walker on pace to break NFL rushing records
Walker has 665 rushing yards and 760 yards from scrimmage through six games, putting him on pace to challenge single-season records in both categories
Packers pick off Prescott twice, beat Cowboys 23-13 for third straight win
Jordan Love threw for 276 yards, Matthew Golden topped 100 and Green Bay led 17-0 at halftime on the way to 4-2
Rodgers reaches 539 touchdown passes as Steelers rally past Buccaneers in OT
A 26-19 overtime win in Tampa Bay brought Rodgers level with Peyton Manning for third on the NFL career passing-TD list
Bills withstand Raiders’ late answer to win 33-30 in Las Vegas
James Cook’s fourth-quarter touchdown put Buffalo ahead for good before the Bills secured a late onside kick
Chargers fall to 0-6 as Chiefs keep them out of the end zone
Kansas City beat Los Angeles 22-6, leaving the Chargers with their first 0-6 start since 2000
Cardinals stun Rams 18-16 on Chad Ryland’s walk-off field goal
Ryland’s 43-yarder at the final gun answered a late Rams touchdown and sent Los Angeles to 2-4
A.J. Brown owns rough Patriots return despite win over Jets
Brown acknowledged an off-timing day after three drops in New England’s 26-19 win in his return from injury
Bills DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected after apparent spitting incident vs. Raiders
Buffalo lost safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson late in the first half after he was tossed for what appears to have been spitting toward a Raiders player. The NFL's zero-tolerance policy on spitting could bring an additional suspension
Caleb Williams opens Bears return with sharp first half against Falcons
Caleb Williams wasted no time looking comfortable in his return from a torn hamstring. The Chicago Bears quarterback completed all six passes on the opening drive at Atlanta for 64 yards and a touchdown, setting the tone for a 21-7 lead at…
Derrick Henry becomes fourth player to rush for 4,000 yards with two teams
The Ravens running back crossed 4,000 career rushing yards with Baltimore, joining an exclusive list of players who reached that mark with multiple franchises
Texans beat Jaguars 34-31 in London on Fairbairn’s last-second field goal
The Houston Texans got the last word in London. Ka'imi Fairbairn hit a 49-yard field goal as time expired Sunday, beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 after a frantic finish in which both teams had a chance to take the lead. Houston was…
Giants set to give Najee Harris larger RB role after Skattebo's fumbles
Najee Harris is expected to take on a larger role — and start — in the Giants backfield after Cam Skattebo's costly fumbles, though all four running backs should be active
Eagles place Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after blood clot consultations
The Philadelphia Eagles placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve Saturday after further consultations over a blood clot in his calf. The decision reverses Friday and Saturday morning's expectation that the quarterback would remain off IR, Ada…
Josh Jacobs will immediately return as Packers starting running back next week at Detroit
After missing three games while on the Commissioner's Exempt List, Jacobs is set to reclaim his role atop Green Bay's backfield
NFL removes Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper from Commissioner's Exempt List
The NFL has removed Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the Commissioner's Exempt List. Cooper is now eligible to play in Denver's next game on Oct. 25 after missing the first six games of the season. The league placed him on p…
Broncos outlast Seahawks 17-14 in overtime after McMillian pick, Lutz kick
The Denver Broncos let a 14-3 lead slip away Thursday night, then recovered in overtime to beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-14. Ja'Quan McMillian picked off Sam Darnold, and Wil Lutz finished it with a 53-yard field goal. The finish followed a…
Caleb Williams confirms torn hamstring, says reporting on his injury has been wrong
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams confirmed Thursday that he tore his hamstring but declined to disclose the severity, saying the reporting around his injury has been wrong and that his status for Sunday's game against the Falcons remains u…
Broncos CB Riley Moss active for Thursday night's game at Seattle
Broncos cornerback Riley Moss is active for Thursday night's game against the Seahawks after being listed as questionable, giving Denver an important piece in the secondary for the trip to Seattle
Jayden Daniels addresses Commanders teammates after OT gaffe: 'It'll never happen again'
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels said he addressed the team and accepted blame for the clock management debacle that ended Sunday's overtime loss to the Giants, vowing it will not happen again
Eagles rule out Jalen Hurts vs. Panthers after blood clot moves
UPDATE (Oct. 15): Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely while the Eagles treat his blood clot. The Eagles ruled Hurts out for Sunday after a follow-up ultrasound showed movement in the small, superficial blood clot in his calf. The team hasn't a…
Former Browns WR David Bell sues Jefferson Health System for $300 million over career-ending surgery
Former Browns wide receiver David Bell has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $300 million in damages against Jefferson Health System and 14 other defendants, alleging that an unnecessary surgery nearly killed him and ended his NFL career.…
Bills' Bradley Chubb reveals what he told Alaric Jackson before the punch
Buffalo's outside linebacker says he warned Los Angeles' left tackle that a chip block "ain't gonna save you" — the exchange that ended with Jackson punching him after Monday night's overtime thriller
Schottenheimer on the Parsons trade: 'I like the picks that we got for Micah'
Dallas' head coach made clear he has no regrets about dealing the star pass rusher, pointing to the draft capital and roster additions the franchise landed in return
Brissett explains McBride sideline exchange: 'It was about the double-team stuff'
Arizona's quarterback said his conversation with the frustrated star tight end was about coverage, and defended his decision not to force the ball into a double team
Marvin Harrison Jr. will make Texans debut Sunday in London vs. Jaguars, per DeMeco Ryans
The newly-acquired wide receiver will see his first action for Houston this weekend across the pond after being acquired from Arizona in a blockbuster trade
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders signs with agent Adie von Gontard of Young Money APAA
Shedeur Sanders, who went through the draft and the start of his NFL career without representation, has signed with Adie von Gontard, CEO of Young Money APAA Sports
Sean McVay: Rams sticking with Bubba Ventrone at special teams coordinator
Sean McVay backed special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone on Tuesday, saying no changes are coming at that spot after a rough week for the Rams' special teams
Bills HC Joe Brady puts RB James Cook on notice over fumbling issues
Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady put running back James Cook on notice Tuesday over his fumbling issues, saying in the nicest and kindest way possible that there will be consequences if they continue — including a reduction in carries. {…
Rams' McVay says he will 'evaluate everything' about kicking unit after OT loss
Sean McVay said the Rams will evaluate everything about their kicking operation after Monday night's overtime loss to the Bills, owning the decision to kick on third down
Cardinals' LaFleur: No playcalling changes planned, but Carson Beck could be activated
The Cardinals are looking for answers to a 1-4 start, but Mike LaFleur said they will not come by shifting roles. The head coach told reporters there are no changes planned for now in playcalling or players, offensively or defensively
Steelers HC Mike McCarthy: Jaylen Warren is 'our featured player right now'
Mike McCarthy made clear Monday that running back Jaylen Warren is the focal point of the Steelers' ground game, praising his production and saying the offense will continue putting him in position to make plays even as Rico Dowdle nears a return
Titans HC Robert Saleh: No thoughts to benching QB Cam Ward
Robert Saleh said the Titans are giving quarterback Cam Ward every opportunity despite his early-season struggles
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw ejected for headbutting Seahawks' Ernest Jones
Greenlaw's late hit on Sam Darnold followed by a headbutt on a helmetless Ernest Jones IV drew an ejection in Sunday's game vs. Seattle
Texans agree to acquire Marvin Harrison Jr. from Cardinals in 2027 pick swap
The Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a trade sending wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston, with Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirming the move Sunday. Harrison will reunite in Houston with former Ohio State quarte…
Bears bench Tyson Bagent for Case Keenum as Packers lead 31-7
The Bears turned to veteran Case Keenum in the fourth quarter after benching Tyson Bagent, who was starting in place of the injured Caleb Williams, with Chicago down 31-7 to Green Bay
Drake Maye totals four touchdowns as Patriots build big lead over Raiders
Drake Maye is having one of those days, completing 20 of 26 passes for 289 yards with four total touchdowns and no interceptions as the Patriots built a big lead over the Raiders. Maye's passer rating sat at 151.0 — a near-perf…
Joe Burrow throws three first-half TDs; Jordan Battle picks off Malik Willis twice
The Bengals' offense exploded in the first half against Miami, with Joe Burrow throwing three touchdown passes while the defense grabbed two interceptions off Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis. Burrow spread the ball around in…
Aaron Rodgers' 580th career TD pass moves him past Peyton Manning for third all-time
Aaron Rodgers threw the 580th touchdown pass of his career, counting playoffs, to pass Peyton Manning for third on the NFL's all-time list
Nick Sirianni's poor decision late as Jaguars stun Eagles 19-17 in London
Jacksonville pulled off one of the wildest finishes of the NFL season in London, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 when Cam Little drilled a field goal as time expired. The winning kick came after a long kickoff return put the Jaguars…
Giants go with J.J. McCarthy as primary backup to Jameis Winston
The Giants decided to carry two active quarterbacks for Sunday, installing J.J. McCarthy as the No. 2 behind Jameis Winston with Jake Haener inactive as the third QB
Commanders' Terry McLaurin active for Sunday vs. Giants despite hamstring issue
Washington's No. 1 receiver will play New York despite a hamstring strain that made him questionable for Week 5
Eagles to keep Lane Johnson on 53-man roster for rest of season to manage cap hit
Philadelphia will keep retired RT Lane Johnson on the 53-man roster through the season, effectively operating with 52 active players, to avoid accelerating his cap charges to 2027
Brock Purdy's historic start: 89.6 QBR, 10 TDs, zero sacks through four games
Brock Purdy's 89.6 Total QBR through four weeks is the highest mark from any quarterback since Aaron Rodgers in 2020. He is also the first QB with 10-plus touchdown passes and zero sacks taken in the first four games since Dan Marino in 1984
Vikings elevating WR Odell Beckham Jr. from practice squad vs. Saints
The Minnesota Vikings are elevating wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, providing insurance with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison both questionable
NFL fines season-high 10 players for major fouls in Week 4
The NFL fined 10 players for major fouls in Week 4, a season high, including fines for hip-drop tackles, horse-collar tackles, and unsportsmanlike conduct
Eagles rule out Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith and three more for London vs. Jaguars
Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith, the Eagles' two most explosive playmakers, are officially out for Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars in London — two of five Philadelphia players ruled out for the game. The full list also in…
Vikings to evaluate Jefferson, Addison before deciding on Odell Beckham rise
Kevin O'Connell says the team will gauge Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison over the next day before deciding whether to elevate Odell Beckham from the practice squad
Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson for Sunday night vs. Falcons; Tyler Huntley to start
The Baltimore Ravens will head into Sunday night's meeting with the Atlanta Falcons without their two-time MVP quarterback. Head coach Jesse Minter ruled Lamar Jackson out for the game, citing the ankle sprain that kept him out of practice…
Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end who became the head coach of the Super Bowl-champion 1985 Bears and remained a towering, unmistakable figure in Chicago and across the NFL for decades, has died at 86, his family announced Friday morn…
Buccaneers beat Cowboys 24-16 for first win of season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned their first win of the season, 24-16 over Dallas, with rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels. The victory lifts Tampa Bay to 1-4 and drops the Cowboys to 2-3. Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and a…
Saints DC Brandon Staley pushes back on Aikman's defense criticism: 'They're not true'
Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley said Troy Aikman's criticism of New Orleans' defense bothered him because the comments weren't true, and noted no one defended Bijan Robinson better last year
Undersized Willie Lampkin set for first career start on Eagles' reshuffled line
The Eagles' rebuilt offensive line appears to have its latest starter, and it is one of the smallest linemen in the NFL. Lampkin, who has played in all four games this season mostly on special teams, worked at left guard with the starting…
Ravens' Derrick Henry: Bijan Robinson is 'the best in the game right now'
Ahead of Sunday night's Ravens-Falcons matchup, Baltimore's Derrick Henry didn't hesitate to label Atlanta's Bijan Robinson the best running back in the NFL right now
Kenneth Walker's 537-yard start is the best first-four-game rushing mark in 15 years
The Chiefs running back's league-leading start topped DeMarco Murray's 2014 pace — and Murray is now his position coach
Broncos' Sean Payton to take more active role in offensive play-calling
The Denver Broncos are tweaking how their offense is run this week, with head coach Sean Payton taking a more active hand in the play-calling process as the club looks to jump-start a unit that has struggled out of the gate this season
Commanders' Jayden Daniels full go for Sunday vs. Giants
Jayden Daniels is full go for the Washington Commanders' Sunday matchup with the New York Giants, with offensive coordinator David Blough confirming the starting quarterback has no limitations as he returns from a left elbow injury
Sauce Gardner acknowledges effort lapses in London, vows they won’t recur
The Colts cornerback said several plays in London fell short of his standards and vowed to make sure they do not happen again
Ravens set to acquire C Cam Jurgens from Eagles in trade for future picks
The Baltimore Ravens are acquiring Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, Adam Schefter reports. The deal is complete as Jurgens has…
NFL rescinds Jake Ferguson's fine for 'shotgunning a beer'
The league withdrew the $13,611 penalty after the Cowboys tight end said it was a Gatorade celebration he had done in practice
NFL rescinds Juszczyk fine after celebration ruled a juice box, not beer
The league withdrew the $14,926 fine it hit the 49ers fullback with, saying his touchdown celebration was simulating drinking juice, not beer
Commanders work out QB Jack Plummer; Mariota not going on IR
Washington hosted the former Panthers/UFL MVP signal-caller for a workout this morning, but Marcus Mariota isn't headed to injured reserve, so the Commanders keep rolling with their four in-house quarterbacks
Eagles OT Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons
The Philadelphia Eagles are losing right tackle Lane Johnson immediately: the two-time Super Bowl Champion. six-time Pro Bowler is retiring after 14 seasons, all in Philadelphia. Johnson's announcement turns the personal absence that kept…
49ers' Dre Greenlaw on Sean Payton: 'I told him to get the f*** off the field'
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw said he told Sean Payton to "get the f off the field" during Sunday's win over the Broncos, and that the Denver coach's treatment of him fueled the moment. Greenlaw said Payton hadn't spoken to him since Novem…
Titans' Robert Saleh backs Cam Ward: 'The kid's gonna be a damn good quarterback'
Titans head coach Robert Saleh voiced full confidence in quarterback Cam Ward, urging patience and pointing to his improvement from Week 1 last year to Week 4 this year
Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton dislocated ankle, out indefinitely
Thornton dislocated his ankle during Sunday's win and is out indefinitely, Ian Rapoport reported; doctors put the joint back in place and he traveled with the team
Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton carted off with serious ankle injury
Thornton left Sunday's game on a cart after suffering a serious ankle injury, Ian Rapoport reported; he had 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns before exiting
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson dealing with ankle injury, believed day-to-day
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left today's game against the Titans with an ankle injury and later the stadium in a protective boot, with the team viewing the issue as day-to-day
Rams rally past Eagles 24-20, giving McVay his first win over Sirianni
Los Angeles erased a 10-point deficit to beat Philadelphia 24-20, delivering Sean McVay his first career victory over Nick Sirianni and snapping a frustrating personal skid
Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper carted off, ruled out with Achilles injury
Green Bay's defense took a potentially devastating blow when star linebacker Edgerrin Cooper went down with an injury and was carted off the field at Raymond James Stadium. The Packers wasted no time ruling him out for the remainder of tod…
Minkah Fitzpatrick ends Jets' interception drought with pick of Tyson Bagent
Fitzpatrick intercepted Bagent to snap New York's 20-game run without a defensive pick, ending the longest interception drought in NFL history
Rams don't intend to limit Puka Nacua's workload in return vs. Eagles
The Rams do not plan to limit Puka Nacua's workload in his return against the Eagles, per sources, as the star receiver is set to play Sunday
Chargers-Seahawks features father-son matchup: Jim Harbaugh vs. Jay Harbaugh
Sunday's Chargers-Seahawks game pits Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh against his son Jay, Seattle's special teams coordinator, in a rare father-son coaching matchup
JSN on verge of tying Randy Moss' record with another 100-yard, TD game
Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 100-plus receiving yards and a touchdown in each of Seattle's first three games; another such day vs. the Chargers would tie Randy Moss' record
Eagles list OT Lane Johnson as questionable vs. Rams for personal reasons
Philadelphia added right tackle Lane Johnson to the injury report Sunday morning, listing him as questionable for the Eagles' game against the Rams due to personal reasons
Commanders down to third-string QB as Mariota exits with knee injury vs. Colts
The Washington Commanders' quarterback situation went from bad to worse in London on Sunday, as Marcus Mariota exited the game against the Colts with a knee injury and did not return, leaving the offense in the hands of rookie seventh-roun…
Lions, Sam LaPorta break off contract extension talks
Detroit and its star tight end ended extension negotiations after several weeks of discussions, leaving LaPorta on track to hit free agency in 2027
Ravens first-round pick Vega Ioane to make first NFL start at center vs. Titans
Baltimore's rookie guard is sliding to center for Sunday's game against Tennessee after the Ravens lost four centers to injury or free agency
McVay seeks first career win over Sirianni as Rams visit Eagles
Sean McVay is 0-4 all-time against Nick Sirianni, and the 1-2 Rams head to Philadelphia on Sunday needing a win to avoid a 1-3 start
Joey Porter Jr. poised to make Cowboys debut Sunday vs. Texans
New Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against Houston after practicing the last two days without issue, making his Dallas debut look imminent
49ers owner Jed York suspended six games, fined $500,000 for conduct policy violation
The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers principal owner Jed York for six regular-season games and fined him $500,000 for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy, the league announced Friday morning. York has stayed away fr…
Travis Kelce on verge of passing Tim Brown for No. 7 on all-time receptions list
With one catch Sunday against the Raiders, the Chiefs tight end will move past Tim Brown and into seventh place in NFL history, with a shot at the top five this season
NFL announces September player of the month awards: Purdy, Walker III lead honors
The NFL's September honors are out, spotlighting the top performers from the season's opening month across offense, defense and special teams in both conferences
Steelers trading CB Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys after contract impasse
The Steelers and Cowboys are finalizing a deal that sends cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas, per Tom Pelissero. Compensation: Dallas Receives - Joey Porter Jr. Pittsburgh Receives - 2028 2nd-round pick - 2027 6th-round pick…
Bears know their Week 4 QB 'direction' but Ben Johnson won't name a starter
The Bears appear to have already decided who starts at quarterback against the Jets this week — they just are not sharing it. Head coach Ben Johnson said the team knows the "direction" it will go for Week 4 but would not publicly name the…
Titans QB Cam Ward on fan threats to his family: 'People are weird'
Tennessee's second-year signal-caller addressed harassment and threats directed at his family during a season of struggles, a day after the team's latest loss
McVay: NFL told Rams the pass interference on Josh Wallace was a bad call
The Rams coach said the league office confirmed the game-changing penalty that negated a would-be game-clinching interception should not have been flagged
Sirianni noncommittal on Eagles' No. 2 QB job after Dalton's red-zone interception
Nick Sirianni declined to commit to Andy Dalton as the backup quarterback this week, two days after Dalton threw a red-zone interception while Jalen Hurts was in concussion protocol
Lions WR Jameson Williams won't be charged following assault investigation
Oakland County prosecutors declined to file charges against Williams after a woman accused him of assault, ending a police investigation into an alleged incident
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel dismisses report of tension with Drake Maye
Vrabel pushed back on a local report of an issue between him and the quarterback, saying he chose to coach in New England specifically because of Maye
Jaguars leaning on Travis Hunter's defense; offense barely used in Week 3
Travis Hunter played 45 defensive snaps in Jacksonville's Week 3 win while seeing just five on offense — a clear trend toward full-time cornerback for the two-way rookie
Sirianni regrets emotional outburst after flagged hit on Jalen Hurts
Nick Sirianni's emotions got the better of him Monday night — and he acknowledged as much afterward. After a hit on Jalen Hurts that drew an unnecessary-roughness flag and sent the quarterback to the sideline for a concussion evaluation, t…
Bears 27, Eagles 7: Case Keenum leads upset win without Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears rolled to a statement 27-7 win over the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, powered by a vintage Case Keenum performance with Caleb Williams sidelined. Keenum, pressed into the start amid Chicago's qu…
BREAKING: Giants acquire QB J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick
The New York Giants have made a major move at quarterback, acquiring former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. The trade lands days after the Giants lost rookie st…
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield dislocates thumb, out at least three weeks
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without quarterback Baker Mayfield for at least three weeks after he dislocated his right thumb in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. There is some good news in the diagnosis: Mayfield's MR…
Panthers CB Jaycee Horn tears quad, out indefinitely
The Carolina Panthers have lost one of the game's best cornerbacks for the foreseeable future. Pro Bowl corner Jaycee Horn suffered a torn quad in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns and is out indefinitely. Horn is seeking a second opin…
BREAKING: Dolphins RB De'Von Achane tears ACL, out for season
The Miami Dolphins have lost their top offensive weapon for the season. Star running back De'Von Achane suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and will miss the rest of the 2026 season. The injury is…
Giants OLB Brian Burns tears ACL, out for season
The New York Giants' injury nightmare continues. All-Pro outside linebacker Brian Burns is believed to have suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans and will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Burns play…
Giants in market for another QB while Jameis Winston starts vs. Titans
New York will start Jameis Winston on Sunday but remains in the market for another quarterback, a day after signing Jake Haener as the backup
Seahawks riding franchise-record 12 straight wins into Washington
Seattle has won 12 consecutive games dating back to last season, the longest streak in franchise history, and is 16-2 on the road under Mike Macdonald
Steelers to debut new right side of O-line; rookie OT Max Iheanachor starts
Pittsburgh shakes up its offensive line with first-round rookie Max Iheanachor making his starting debut at right tackle and Brock Hoffman at right guard
Week 3 actives and inactives: Coker up, Legette out; Porter Jr., AD Mitchell inactive
A roundup of Sunday's key availability decisions, headlined by Panthers receiver Jalen Coker playing and Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. sitting out again
BREAKING: 49ers DE Nick Bosa out a few weeks with pulled calf; IR decision pending
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Nick Bosa pulled his calf during Thursday's practice and is expected to miss a few weeks, including Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on Steve McNair: 'The only one that I've truly looked up to'
Hurts said it was emotional playing the Titans in Tennessee last week because he grew up idolizing the late Steve McNair
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels avoids IR, considered week-to-week
Jayden Daniels will not be placed on injured reserve, sources say; after imaging was reviewed and specialists consulted, the quarterback is considered week-to-week and is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks
Packers' Tucker Kraft on Lambeau boos: 'It's pretty disappointing'
After a 35-14 home-opening loss to the Falcons, Packers tight end Tucker Kraft said the Lambeau Field boos were disappointing and won't help the team win, while coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged the offense's struggles
Falcons roll past Packers 35-14 as Penix shines in season debut, Robinson runs wild
Michael Penix Jr. threw for 256 yards and a touchdown in his first start of the season, Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards and two scores, and Atlanta pulled away from Green Bay at Lambeau Field
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.: 'Definitely' playing this season, exact return date still TBD
Porter says he will play in 2026 and downplays any concern about a lost season, though he stopped short of pinning down when he'll be back on the field
Nick Chubb returning to Cleveland to retire as a Brown on Friday
The four-time Pro Bowl running back will sign a one-day contract and officially retire Friday, with the Browns honoring him during Sunday's home opener against the Panthers
Falcons to start Michael Penix Jr. at Green Bay; Tua Tagovailoa will back up
The Atlanta Falcons will start Michael Penix Jr. under center for Thursday night's game at Green Bay, with Tua Tagovailoa listed as the backup. It marks the third starting quarterback in three games for the Falcons, still winless at 0-2 as…
Jake Haener to serve as Giants' backup QB this week; Garoppolo among options discussed
Jake Haener will back up Jameis Winston this week against the Titans, with Jimmy Garoppolo among the options the Giants are discussing, per Mike Garafolo
Colts work out veteran DEs Carl Lawson, David Ojabo and Preston Smith
The Colts brought in three veteran pass rushers for workouts Wednesday, per Mike Garafolo
Colts officially place Alec Pierce on injured reserve; receiver to miss at least four games
Indianapolis confirmed the heel injury that slowed Pierce this week, with head coach Shane Steichen saying the move locks in a minimum four-game absence
Panthers place Jonathon Brooks on IR; running back to have core muscle surgery today
Brooks will undergo surgery to repair the core muscle injury that ended his Sunday early and land on injured reserve, sidelining him six-plus weeks
Giants QB Jaxson Dart to have season-ending knee surgery; ACL intact, full recovery expected
The rookie quarterback's damaged meniscus and MCL will be repaired surgically, ending his 2026 season but clearing the way for a full recovery
Panthers to work out veteran RB Austin Ekeler with Brooks sidelined by surgery
Carolina is kicking the tires on the free-agent running back as a fill-in while lead back Jonathon Brooks is on IR recovering from core muscle surgery
Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas to miss 4-6 weeks after thumb surgery
Cincinnati is expected to lose the wide receiver for up to six weeks after thumb surgery Wednesday, likely landing him on short-term injured reserve
Bears QB Caleb Williams ruled out with hamstring injury; Tyson Bagent in
The Bears' worst-case scenario is playing out on Sunday. Chicago has ruled out quarterback Caleb Williams with a hamstring injury, per Adam Schefter, with the franchise signal-caller carted to the locker room in the first half. …
Jaguars' Cam Little could threaten NFL field-goal record day in Denver
Jaguars kicker Cam Little, who already owns the NFL's longest kick, could make it another record-setting day in the altitude at Denver
Steelers planning for Joey Porter Jr. to make season debut next Sunday vs. Bengals
Pittsburgh is planning for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to make his 2026 season debut next Sunday against the Bengals, though Porter also has other medical plans, per ESPN
BREAKING: Colts WR Keenan Allen facing minimum three-game suspension
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen is facing a minimum three-game suspension tied to his drunk driving arrest in downtown Indianapolis last month, per ESPN sources
BREAKING: Aaron Donald set to make Rams debut Monday night vs. Giants
Aaron Donald is ready. The Rams' star defensive tackle told reporters Friday that the plan is for him to play Monday night against the New York Giants, confirming he will make his long-awaited return to the field on Monday Night Football i…
Ravens work out veteran WR Brandin Cooks with receiver room thinned
Baltimore brought the well-traveled veteran in for a Thursday workout, but no signing is imminent as the team looks for help behind an injured Zay Flowers
Power Index Week 2: Jaguars Surge to No. 1 as the Rams Tumble
The first week of the NFL season is in the books, and with it our Power Index is back. One caveat before we dive in: the index grades how each team is performing right now and how that projects toward making the playoffs — which means the…
Aaron Rodgers on Roman Wilson's targets: 'Nobody in the locker room talks about their targets'
The Steelers quarterback dismissed a question about target counts after a reporter noted Roman Wilson was tied for second on the team in Week 1
Caleb Williams says scoring every drive is the Bears' 'internal expectation'
Chicago scored on nine of its 14 drives in the opener. Its quarterback says the standard inside the building is higher than that
Falcons haven't settled on a Week 2 quarterback as Penix ramps up
The Falcons have not named a Week 2 starter, with Tua Tagovailoa out, Michael Penix Jr. ramping up, and Cooper Rush the likely choice again
Deshaun Watson calls QB1 narrative media-driven: not about 400 yards and 5 TDs
Deshaun Watson is not buying the premise. Asked Wednesday whether he needs a big game to keep the Browns' starting job into the Week 3 home opener, the quarterback said that framing comes from the outside, not the building. Wat…
BREAKING: Eagles place Landon Dickerson on IR; Pro Bowl guard out at least four games
The Philadelphia Eagles are placing Landon Dickerson on injured reserve, and their three-time Pro Bowl guard will be out at least a month as a result. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer had the decision first, and Adam Schefter confi…
Jim Harbaugh second-guesses preseason workload after Week 1 loss
Jim Harbaugh's week-after self-scout produced a pointed admission: the Chargers head coach says he should have played his starters more in the preseason, believing the additional reps could have helped after watching Los Angeles fall to Ar…
Browns commit to Watson for Week 2: Monken 'anticipates' another start at Tampa Bay
Todd Monken said he anticipates Deshaun Watson starting Sunday at Tampa Bay, citing 'really good things on film' — closing the door, for now, on a quarterback change after the opener
Aaron Donald's Week 2 status 'TBD' — McVay noncommittal on Giants matchup
Sean McVay is in no hurry to reveal whether Aaron Donald's comeback game comes Monday night. The Rams coach said Monday that the team hasn't decided whether Donald will play against the Giants in Week 2. "We haven't decided tha…
Maxx Crosby will play for Raiders after telling teams he didn't want a trade
The Raiders' star edge rusher is on the field for the season opener, and Ian Rapoport reports he made clear to interested teams that he wanted to stay in Las Vegas
Browns rookie Austin Barber in line to start at right guard with Jenkins sidelined
The Browns are preparing rookie Austin Barber to start at right guard in Sunday's opener against the Jaguars, with veteran Teven Jenkins still sidelined by a back injury. Jenkins left Wednesday's practice early and has not been…
Jets turn to practice-squad kicker Jason Sanders for Week 1
The Jets will open the season with Jason Sanders handling kicking duties Sunday at Tennessee, ending a competition that had run through the final week of practice. Sanders is technically on the practice squad, so the Jets will…
Purdy throws three TDs as 49ers pull away from Rams in Melbourne opener
The 49ers have won the NFL's historic season opener in Melbourne, dominating the Rams 27-7 in the fourth quarter on the strength of three Brock Purdy touchdown passes. Purdy's third scoring throw — a 15-yarder to Deebo Samuel — capped a 99…
49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling carted off with foot/ankle injury in debut vs. Rams
The 49ers' rookie wideout is dealing with an injury scare in his first NFL game. De'Zhaun Stribling was carted to the locker room late in the first half of San Francisco's opener against the Rams after limping through the early part of the…
Ashton Jeanty says ankle feels 'really good,' expects to play Raiders' opener
The Raiders running back says he never worried about missing Week 1 and is excited to go in Sunday's opener against the Dolphins
Rams name Stetson Bennett backup QB for opener vs. 49ers; Ty Simpson emergency QB3
Los Angeles will go with Stetson Bennett behind Matthew Stafford for tonight's season opener in Melbourne, with rookie Ty Simpson as the emergency third quarterback
Nabers won't declare himself in for Sunday: 'They're leaving the decision up with me'
Malik Nabers practiced in full for a second consecutive day Thursday, but he is not ready to say he will play when the Giants open the season Sunday night against the Cowboys. "That's a possibility. Like Harbs said, they're lea…
Mahomes heads into the opener no longer thinking about the knee: 'I'm going to go out and be myself'
Patrick Mahomes will start the Chiefs' opener nine months after surgery to repair a December ACL tear, and the part he keeps returning to is that he has stopped measuring every step. Speaking Thursday, Mahomes said being ready for Week 1 w…
BREAKING: Josh Jacobs legal case resolved; NFL suspension decision forthcoming
Josh Jacobs' legal case in Green Bay has reached a resolution, clearing the way for the NFL to decide whether the Packers' running back will be suspended. The Brown County (Wis.) District Attorney is seeking a conviction on the misdemeanor…
Seahawks storm back to stun Patriots 13-10 as Jobe's end-zone pick caps wild opener
Seattle ripped the opener away from New England on Wednesday night, 13-10, in a game neither team survived intact. Josh Jobe picked off Drake Maye in the end zone in the final seconds with the tying kick in range. Sam Darnold lasted five s…
A.J. Brown OUT to return after ankle injury in Patriots opener
Updated: Brown has been ruled OUT for the rest of the game vs the Seahawks. He finishes the night with 3 catches for 26 yards. The Patriots have lost their top receiver on opening night at least for the moment. A.J. Brown went down with an…
Sam Darnold questionable to return after hip injury five snaps into Seahawks opener
Sam Darnold's season opener lasted all of five snaps. The Seahawks quarterback went into the injury tent and then to the locker room with a leg/hip issue on the opening drive of the season, and Drew Lock took over under center while Darnol…
Raiders TE Brock Bowers to miss opener after meniscus trim surgery
The Raiders will open the season without their most dynamic offensive weapon. All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas with Dr. Daniel Cooper and is expected to miss "a game or two," per a joint report fro…
Joe Burrow excited to bring back his legs after toe-surgery recovery
The Bengals quarterback says he's eager to restore the scrambling and movement ability that a toe surgery recovery took away last season: 'My legs are a big part of my game.'
Titans keep it old school with three captains: Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons, Morgan Cox
Tennessee announced Cam Ward (offense), Jeffery Simmons (defense) and Morgan Cox (special teams) as its three 2026 captains, all returning to roles they held in 2025
Vikings go with Carson Wentz as backup QB for opener; J.J. McCarthy drops to No. 3
Kevin O'Connell settled the pecking order behind Kyler Murray on Wednesday: Carson Wentz will be the Vikings' No. 2 quarterback for Sunday's season opener against the Packers, with J.J. McCarthy opening the year as the third-stringer
Monken anticipates Shedeur Sanders as Browns' backup QB for opener vs. Jaguars
Todd Monken said Wednesday that he anticipates Shedeur Sanders being the Browns' No. 2 quarterback for Sunday's opener at Jacksonville, clarifying the backup pecking order behind Deshaun Watson. Earlier this week, Monken floate…
Cameron Heyward says 2026 or 2027 will be his final season with Steelers
Cameron Heyward is putting a clock on his career. The Steelers' 37-year-old defensive lineman said Tuesday that either this season or next will be his last, telling The Rich Eisen Show that he will not sign another contract beyond the one…
Bears settle on Braxton Jones at left tackle for opener against Panthers
Ben Johnson announced Tuesday that Braxton Jones will start at left tackle Sunday against Carolina, ending a summer-long competition on the Bears' offensive line
Cardinals list Tyler Allgeier as RB1, Jeremiyah Love as RB2 on opener depth chart
Arizona's first regular-season depth chart has Tyler Allgeier atop the running back room for Sunday's opener, with rookie Jeremiyah Love listed behind him
Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield agree to three-year, $165 million extension
Baker Mayfield isn't going anywhere. The Buccaneers and their quarterback agreed to a surprise three-year, $165 million contract extension on Tuesday, Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport reported — a deal that keeps the two-time Pro Bowl select…
Lions to split left-guard reps between Mahogany and Bartch; Campbell open to playing both vs. Saints
The one open spot on the Lions' offensive line will stay open through the week. Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch will split reps at left guard in practice this week, and Dan Campbell said he could use both linemen in Sunday's season opene…
Dolphins list Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, Malik Washington as starting receivers for opener at Raiders
The Dolphins' new-look receiver room is now official on paper. Miami's depth chart for Sunday's season opener at Las Vegas lists Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas and Malik Washington as the starting wide receivers — a trio assembled almost entire…
BREAKING: Patrick Mahomes set to start Chiefs' opener nine months after ACL surgery
Patrick Mahomes' return appears set for Week 1. Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters on Tuesday that the star quarterback is expected to start Monday night's season opener against the Broncos, roughly nine months after he underwent surger…
Jerry Jones says Cowboys have 'serious' cap room to make a trade — defense would be the target
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told Dallas radio that last week's contract restructures left the club with 'really viable serious room financially' to make a trade right now, and that any move would be aimed at the defense
Brandon Graham says his second retirement is the real one: 'Officially done'
Longtime Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham, the franchise leader in regular-season appearances and a hero of the team's first Super Bowl win, said Tuesday that he is 'officially done' playing football
BREAKING: Patriots, All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez agree to record 4-year, $135M extension
It's a good year to be a cornerback in the NFL. The New England Patriots and All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million extension with $102 million guaranteed, making Gonzalez the highest-paid c…
Cardinals name Jacoby Brissett among their team captains for 2026
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett joins safety Budda Baker, Hjalte Froholdt, Mack Wilson Sr. and Casey Kreiter as the Cardinals' captains for the 2026 season, per coach Mike LaFleur
Ravens name Jovaughn Gwyn starting center for Week 1 against Colts
The Ravens have settled on their starting center for the opener. Coach Jesse Minter announced Monday that Jovaughn Gwyn will handle the snapping against the Colts in Week 1, giving Gwyn the first regular-season start of his career
Packers name five season-long captains, welcoming Zaire Franklin to the group
New Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin is among the team's five captains for 2026, joining Jordan Love, Tucker Kraft, Xavier McKinney and Isaiah McDuffie
Deshaun Watson named Browns captain for Week 1 as Monken uses weekly format
Deshaun Watson will be one of five Browns captains for Sunday's opener at Jacksonville, with Todd Monken using a weekly format rather than season-long designations in his first season as Cleveland's head coach. Monken said Mond…
Browns' Taylen Green "could be" the active No. 2 QB, and there may be packages for him vs. Jacksonville
The Browns may be planning a role for their rookie quarterback on opening day. Head coach Todd Monken said Taylen Green "could be" the active No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson for the season opener against Jacksonville, and acknowled…
Falcons turn to Tua Tagovailoa for opener against Steelers
Tua Tagovailoa will take the first snap at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons when they open their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, according to Tom Pelissero. Michael Penix Jr. is still recovering from knee s…
Christian Gonzalez contract dispute rolls into game week with five days until Patriots' opener
The Christian Gonzalez contract standoff is following the Patriots straight into game week. With New England's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks five days away, there is still no resolution on the star cornerback's extension, and…
Rams plan to bring entire roster to Melbourne for season opener in Australia
Sean McVay confirmed Friday the Rams expect every player to make the trip for the Sept. 10 opener against the 49ers, including Aaron Donald, whose Week 1 status remains undecided as he ramps up after returning from retirement
Josh Jacobs' court appearance moved up more than two months to Sept. 10
The Packers running back's initial appearance on misdemeanor battery and criminal-destruction charges is now set for Sept. 10, more than two months earlier than the original Nov. 17 date
Former Titans QB Will Levis works out for Jets
Former Titans first-round pick Will Levis worked out for the Jets on Thursday, according to Tom Pelissero. The visit comes as New York continues to evaluate its quarterback options behind Aaron Rodgers
Colts settle quarterback order: Anthony Richardson will back up Daniel Jones
The Colts have their answer at backup quarterback — and it is a name nobody expected to be in that sentence three years ago. Head coach Shane Steichen announced that Anthony Richardson will open the season as Indianapolis' No. 2 quarterbac…
Vikings GM expects J.J. McCarthy on the Week 1 roster after two full practices
J.J. McCarthy is on track for the Vikings' Week 1 roster. GM Nolan Teasley says the quarterback has practiced fully the last two days, per Mike Garafolo. "Pleased that he's part of the present version of the Minnesota Vikings a…
Laquon Treadwell keeps No. 13, Keenan Allen switches to No. 10 with Colts
Keenan Allen is switching numbers in Indianapolis. Laquon Treadwell keeps No. 13, with Allen taking No. 10. Treadwell explained he's finally found momentum in the NFL wearing No. 13 and doesn't want to lose that. It's the first time in All…
Man arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with attempted break-in at Saquon Barkley's home
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with an attempted break-in at the home of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and two other burglaries. The ESPN report linked the suspect to a…
Patriots WR AJ Brown drawing rave reviews in camp; Drake Maye upgrade could unlock vintage season
AJ Brown has made plays this summer against elite cornerbacks, and a close observer says a vintage season is a realistic expectation with Drake Maye as the Patriots quarterback
Jets work out Justin Tucker, Michael Badgley and Josh Karty in ongoing kicker evaluation
The Jets have Blake Grupe on the roster and Jason Sanders on the practice squad, but per Jordan Schultz, Tuesday's workout of the eight-time All-Pro and two other veterans shows the position remains under active review
Kirk Cousins wins Raiders' opening day QB job; Fernando Mendoza streak will snap
The Raiders' quarterback competition is settled. Kirk Cousins will be Las Vegas' opening-day starter, with head coach Klint Kubiak making the call official on Wednesday — and tying the decision directly to the veteran's summer: "He played…
49ers head to Australia a full week before the Rams for Thursday night season opener
The NFL's Thursday night football opener of the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams is also the league's first game in Australia — and the two California rivals are treating the trip very differently. The San Francisco 49ers w…
Bills' Keon Coleman back at practice after foot injury
Buffalo wide receiver Keon Coleman returned to practice Tuesday, a positive sign after the foot/toe injury kept him out since the first preseason game
Texans put C.J. Stroud extension talks on hold during the season
The Houston Texans will not negotiate a new contract with quarterback C.J. Stroud during the regular season. General manager Nick Caserio said the team has had talks with the 2023 first-round pick about a new deal, but those discussions wi…
Tony Romo says back surgeries led to pain-medication dependence and alcohol reliance
CBS analyst and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo released a statement saying multiple back surgeries led to a dependence on pain medication, and his efforts to get off them led to an over-reliance on alcohol
Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper pleads not guilty, trial set for Nov. 10
Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty Monday in a Douglas County, Colorado courtroom to multiple domestic violence charges, per @AdamSchefter. A trial date was set for Nov. 10 with a jury. The latest development comes…
Jets plan to stick with Cade Klubnik as their backup QB, Aaron Glenn says
The Jets did not add a quarterback off waivers on Monday, and they are not planning to pursue another option through another avenue. Instead, Aaron Glenn told reporters that rookie Cade Klubnik will serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback be…
Aaron Donald granted two-game roster exemption as Rams officially reinstate him
The NFL Commissioner granted Aaron Donald a two-game roster exemption upon his official reinstatement to the Rams' active roster Sunday, keeping him off the 53-man count until Sept. 11
Bears waive OT Kiran Amegadjie after exploring trade market
Chicago waived offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, a former third-round pick, after the club gauged trade interest but found no deal as it set the 53-man roster
Colts keep former first-round QB Anthony Richardson on initial 53-man roster
The Indianapolis Colts kept former first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson on their initial 53-man roster, resisting the offseason trade speculation that surrounded the 2023 No. 4 overall pick. Richardson requested a trade i…
Odell Beckham Jr. makes Giants 53-man roster in return to Big Blue
Odell Beckham Jr. is back with the Giants — and this time, he's made the team. The veteran wide receiver has officially secured a spot on New York's initial 53-man roster, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN, capping a comeback to the franchise wher…
Aaron Donald coming out of retirement, returns to Rams
He's back. Eight-time All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and returning to the Los Angeles Rams, per Adam Schefter of ESPN and multiple NFL sources, ending a two-year absence from the game and creating potenti…
Saints waive WR Brock Rechsteiner, who faces 6-game suspension to open season
New Orleans is waiving wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner, and per Ari Meirov the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner must serve a six-game suspension to start the 2026 season
Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper placed on commissioner exempt list
The NFL is placing Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper on the commissioner's exempt list, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, removing the pass-rusher from the field while the league continues to review his off-field case. …
Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list
The NFL is placing Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, as the league investigates his off-field situation. The move makes Jacobs ineligible to practice or play while the…
Colts WR Keenan Allen arrested on DUI charges in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Colts' veteran passing-game addition is facing legal trouble before he has even taken a regular-season snap in blue and white. Wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning in downtown Indianapolis and is fa…
Saints drawing trade interest in QB Spencer Rattler but plan to keep him
The New Orleans Saints have drawn trade inquiries on quarterback Spencer Rattler but intend to keep him on the roster heading into the season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Rattler, a former fifth-round pick, would remain…
Giants rookie kicker Dominic Zvada wins the job, per Jordan Raanan
The Giants' kicking competition is settled. Dominic Zvada has won the job, Jordan Raanan reported Saturday afternoon, a day after the rookie nailed a 53-yarder in the preseason finale against the Jets. Zvada's path was clear: h…
Patrick Mahomes on track for Week 1 after stellar Chiefs camp
Patrick Mahomes is on track to be under center when the Kansas City Chiefs open the regular season, Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. Rapoport said the franchise quarterback, after a stellar training camp, is on track for Week 1. …
Monken still wrestling with fates of Browns QBs Gabriel and Green
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken acknowledged Saturday that the club is still working through what to do with the two quarterbacks at the bottom of its depth chart, Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green, with the deadline to reach 53 play…
Giants' Harbaugh: Odell Beckham Jr. has 'done enough' to make the roster
First-year Giants coach John Harbaugh signaled that veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has earned a spot as the team approaches its 53-man cutdown deadline Sunday
LaFleur: 'Fully anticipate' Josh Jacobs being on Packers' roster amid charges
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said he expects running back Josh Jacobs to remain with Green Bay even as the team awaits resolution of the misdemeanor charges filed against him this week
Bucs GM Jason Licht 'very optimistic' about re-signing Baker Mayfield beyond 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Friday that he is "very optimistic" about keeping quarterback Baker Mayfield in a Bucs uniform beyond the 2026 season, despite a contentious offseason of contract negotiations
Cowboys' backup QB battle 'neck and neck' as cutdown decisions loom
Brian Schottenheimer and Jerry Jones both framed the Joe Milton-Sam Howell competition as too close to call after the preseason finale, with the staff set to make tough calls this weekend
Sirianni: Eagles will review 'every throw' from McKee and Dalton before backup QB call
With the preseason over, Philadelphia's No. 2 quarterback competition comes down to a full film review after a rocky final tuneup against Cincinnati
Rams still in limbo as Aaron Donald weighs comeback, McVay says 'everything is up in the air'
The Rams are running out of offseason and still do not know if the best defensive player of his generation is coming back. Aaron Donald, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year who retired after the 2023 season, has worked out with Los…
Wild Story: Two men arrested in scheme impersonating 49ers player, defrauding women of $1.3M
Federal authorities have arrested two men in connection with a scheme in which one of them repeatedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player to defraud women out of roughly $1.3 million, according to [ESPN's Nick Wagoner] (https://www.espn.…
Dolphins' Jeff Hafley: success 'not gonna be measured in wins and losses' this year
First-year Miami head coach Jeff Hafley told Stephen A. Smith the 2026 season is about development and building an identity, not the scoreboard
Steelers' Mike McCarthy says keeping all four quarterbacks on 53-man roster is "very accurate"
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear set to buck convention at the game's most scrutinized position. Head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters this week that it would be "very accurate" to expect the team to carry all four of its quarterbacks onto…
Raiders fall to 49ers 18-12, and Klint Kubiak still isn't naming his starting quarterback
The Las Vegas Raiders dropped their preseason finale 18-12 to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night, but the score was the least interesting part of the evening. The part that matters: head coach Klint Kubiak walked out of the building…
Justin Herbert 'ready for Week 1' after preseason tune-up TD
Justin Herbert is on track to be under center when the Chargers open the regular season. Adam Schefter reported Thursday night that the Los Angeles franchise quarterback is "ready for Week 1," a status check confirming Herbert will be heal…
Dillon Gabriel throws three first-half TDs as Browns QB battle heats up
Dillon Gabriel's case for a roster spot in Cleveland just got a lot louder. The second-year quarterback, a 2025 third-round pick, threw three touchdown passes in the first half of the Browns' preseason game against the New England Patriots…
Maxwell Hairston has won the job: Bills sweep preseason and hand rookie the CB2 reins
The Buffalo Bills wrapped up a perfect preseason Thursday night with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the cleanest takeaway from the evening had nothing to do with the scoreboard. When asked after the game whether there was still a…
Keion White makes immediate impact as 49ers close preseason with win over Raiders
The San Francisco 49ers closed out the preseason Thursday night in Las Vegas, and their newest defensive piece wasted no time making himself known. Keion White showed well in the opener against the Raiders, drawing early praise from the be…
Packers RB Josh Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors from May arrest
Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been formally charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to Wisconsin court records, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The charges stem from his May arrest in Brown…
Cedric Tillman is on waivers. Five teams that should put in a claim (plus one bonus)
The Browns cut their 2023 third-round receiver on Thursday, and because he's still inside his rookie deal, he goes on waivers, where all 31 other teams will get a chance to put in a claim. Every potential team will have to weigh his health…
Za'Darius Smith opens up on the family loss behind his surprise 2025 retirement
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith opened up publicly for the first time about the personal reasons behind his surprise retirement last season, and the family loss that pulled him away from the Eagles. The 32-year-old retur…
Brian Schottenheimer: Caleb Downs can line up 'anywhere,' even on CeeDee Lamb
Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer says rookie safety Caleb Downs' versatility lets Dallas deploy him all over the field, including on the team's top receiver up the seam
Vikings, Harrison Smith still at an impasse as KOC stays in touch
Longtime Vikings safety Harrison Smith remains undecided about his playing future, and coach Kevin O'Connell says the two sides are still talking as Minnesota weighs its safety depth
NFL, NFLPA overhaul on-field discipline: three strikes in five safety categories now triggers a one-game suspension
The NFL and the NFL Players Association have jointly rewritten the league's on-field discipline system, shifting the weight of punishment away from players who make isolated mistakes and onto those whose repeated technique choices endanger…
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. to sit preseason finale; coach says Week 1 remains the goal
Atlanta will hold Penix out of Friday's dress rehearsal against Miami after he just returned to team drills, but the second-year quarterback says he expects to be ready for the regular-season opener
Browns resting starters, including Deshaun Watson, in preseason finale vs. Patriots
The Browns will treat Thursday night's preseason finale against the Patriots as a true exhibition. Cleveland head coach Todd Monken said the team's starters, including quarterback Deshaun Watson, will sit out the final tune-up before the r…
Patriots' Christian Gonzalez frustrated as contract extension talks drag
The Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez still do not have a contract extension in place, and with the regular-season opener closing in, the 2023 first-round pick is openly frustrated by the lack of progress. In a Tuesday…
SEC follows Big Ten in barring former NFL players from returning to college football
Both power conferences adopted rules Tuesday blocking players who declared for the draft or appeared on an NFL roster from playing college football, hours after Dae'Quan Wright cleared waivers on his way from the Browns to LSU
Bears' Colston Loveland drawing superstar buzz heading into Year 2
Chicago's second-year tight end is being talked about as a mismatch weapon who runs routes like a receiver, with expectations inside and outside the building jumping sharply for 2026
Jets close camp with Geno Smith sharp; Dylan Parham's late sit-out worth watching
Training camp is officially over for the New York Jets, and their final practice Tuesday closed on the kind of quarterback note the staff wanted. Geno Smith finished the live periods 15-of-18 passing, spreading the ball to Garrett Wilson,…
Jalen Ramsey publicly calls on Steelers to pay Joey Porter Jr. amid contract impasse
Hours after Mike McCarthy labeled negotiations an impasse, Pittsburgh's star defensive back said the team has to compensate Porter and get him back on the field
Bryce Young finds his creative gear in Year 4, and it runs through Tetairoa McMillan
Bryce Young is entering a make-or-break fourth season in Carolina, and the Panthers' offense is beginning to look looser because of it. The former No. 1 overall pick has shown a more willing, creative streak in camp, spreading the ball to…
Dolphins rookie CB Chris Johnson turning heads as a potential building block
The undrafted corner keeps making plays in Miami's camp, drawing 'building block' praise from beat writers with cutdown week underway
Panthers starters likely to sit preseason finale if joint practice work goes well
Dave Canales said Carolina's starters will probably skip Friday's game against Houston if they get enough reps in Wednesday's joint practice
Bills' Josh Palmer shakes off wrist scare; Max Hairston has rough day in coverage
One play at Bills practice produced both the scariest moment and the loudest highlight of the day. Receiver Josh Palmer beat rookie cornerback Max Hairston deep on what looked like a sure touchdown in 11-on-11 work, only for Hairston to ha…
Jalen Ramsey returns to practice as Iheanachor gets his shot at the right tackle job
The Steelers got two pieces of good news to open their final week of training camp. Jalen Ramsey is back at practice, along with offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, per Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. Ramsey's return matters most. Th…
Browns name Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders
Jordan Schultz broke the news that Cleveland is going with Watson to open the season, with Sanders as the backup — and reporting indicates Watson will have to keep earning it once the games count
Monken will name the Browns' Week 1 starter Monday; Watson leads, Shedeur waits
Browns head coach Todd Monken said he plans to announce his Week 1 starting quarterback on Monday, and that Deshaun Watson's emotional postgame remarks about the fans will not factor into the call. Thursday's preseason finale is set for Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green
Cowboys roll to 2-0 in the preseason as Joe Milton arrives
Dallas dismantled Arizona behind a near-perfect first half from Joe Milton — three total touchdowns before halftime — with Jaydon Blue grinding out a roster-saving night and Sam Howell steering the second unit
Chiefs' preseason offense was all Butker — until Emmitt Johnson broke through
Kansas City's first touchdown of the preseason didn't come until late in the third quarter in Tampa, with Harrison Butker accounting for every point before rookie back Emmitt Johnson punched one in from a yard out
Eagles fall in New England as McKee outplays Dalton in the QB2 race
Philadelphia's reserves showed real fight in a 24-21 loss to the Patriots — a dominant backup offensive line, three preseason sacks from Ty Robinson — while the Tanner McKee-Andy Dalton competition may have tipped
Ravens backup QB battle: Fagnano impresses, but Huntley has the history
Every August produces a camp darling, and in Baltimore this summer it is a young quarterback making the most of limited opportunities. But The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec threw cold water on the growing consensus Saturday night, reminding Rave…
Harrison Butker drills a 69-yard field goal in the Chiefs' preseason win over the Buccaneers
The Kansas City kicker connected from 69 yards on the final play of the first half, a kick that would have broken the NFL record had it counted
Eliot Wolf: Patriots 'want Christian Gonzalez to be here' as extension talks continue
New England's top personnel executive reiterated the franchise wants its young cornerback locked up long term, though a deal is not yet imminent
Dolphins LB Stephen Dix signed in the morning, called the defense that night
Claimed Friday and in the building Saturday at dawn, the new linebacker ran Jeff Hafley's defense in a preseason game hours later — a whirlwind the Miami coach called a story in itself
Giants dominate Dolphins in a preseason game that was never competitive
New York rolled Miami behind a sharp first half from its receivers and a clean kicking night, while Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s fumble and special-teams duty stood out as the one blemish
Deshaun Watson doesn't know if he can overcome the Cleveland boos
The Browns quarterback opened up about the toll of being booed at home, saying he fights the mental battle every day, while Shedeur Sanders pushed back on the fans and Todd Monken weighed the quarterback decision
Browns TE Dae'Quan Wright enters the transfer portal while on the roster, and Todd Monken can barely process it
The Browns tight end dressed for Saturday's game despite entering the NCAA transfer portal, leaving Cleveland's head coach searching for words after the loss to Buffalo
Deshaun Watson booed in Cleveland return as Browns fall 31-7 to Bills
Deshaun Watson went 3-of-8 with an interception and heard it from the home crowd, while Todd Monken's quarterback decision now waits only on Sunday's staff review
Colts kicker battle flips: perfect Shrader outkicking camp-dominant Grupe
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Jayden Daniels' preseason ends after three snaps against the Lions
The Commanders quarterback played one series — an incompletion, a sack and a handoff — and will take no more game reps until Washington opens the regular season in Philadelphia
Shedeur Sanders throws TD, then a pick as Browns QB decision looms
Shedeur Sanders opened Saturday's preseason game against the Bills with a flawless touchdown drive before a tipped interception, and Cleveland's quarterback decision could come Monday
Browns turn to Shedeur Sanders first vs. Bills, with Watson and Gabriel to follow
The Cleveland Browns will open Saturday's preseason game against the Bills with rookie Shedeur Sanders under center, treating the outing as a pivotal evaluation in a wide-open quarterback competition. Sanders gets the first look, Deshaun W…
Nick Chubb announces retirement at 30 after eight NFL seasons
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL at age 30, closing an eight-season career that included 7,349 rushing yards and a celebrated comeback from a devastating 2023 knee injury
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces three charges from June incident
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is facing three charges stemming from a June 3 incident, according to Pro Football Talk on Friday. The specific charges were not detailed in the initial report. Bateman, the Ravens' 2021 first-…
Texans exploring receiver trade after Jayden Higgins injury, per report
The Houston Texans are already looking outside the building for help at wide receiver after losing Jayden Higgins for the season. Per Texans beat writer Jonathan Alexander, Houston has begun testing the trade market for a recei…
Brock Purdy: 49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling playing like a vet
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is turning heads in his first training camp, and the man throwing him the ball is taking notice. Brock Purdy singled out the second-round pick for the way he attacks the football…
49ers rout Chargers 41-17; Cowing's 83-yard punt-return TD, then an injury cluster
San Francisco dominated Los Angeles 41-17 in preseason play at SoFi. Jacob Cowing's 83-yard punt-return touchdown was the signature moment, while the 49ers also logged a slate of injuries including Austen Pleasants' knee and several hamstrings
Raiders rally past Texans 22-20; Mendoza's first NFL start a learning night
Las Vegas erased a deficit to beat Houston 22-20 in preseason action, with rookie QB Fernando Mendoza getting his first pro start and coach Klint Kubiak still declining to name a Week 1 starter
Vita Vea: 'The day he retires, I retire' -- Buccaneers DT backs Todd Bowles
Bucs DT Vita Vea publicly defended head coach Todd Bowles, saying he'll retire the day Bowles does and that last season's collapse was on the players, not the coaching staff
Raiders set for fourth straight season with a new head coach-quarterback pairing
Las Vegas opens 2026 with Klint Kubiak and Kirk Cousins, extending a franchise streak of four consecutive years with a fresh head coach and starting quarterback combination
Raiders' No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza expected to play roughly first half vs. Texans
Las Vegas will give its top draft choice his longest preseason look yet Thursday night, with Aidan O'Connell taking over after the break
Brock Purdy says he's prepared to use his mobility more in 2026 if needed
Brock Purdy is expected to play Thursday night, and the 49ers quarterback told ESPN's Jordan Fowler this week that he's prepared to lean on his legs more this season if the situation calls for it. Purdy was clear about his limi…
Lions to start Joshua Dobbs at QB on Saturday vs. Commanders
Detroit will give Joshua Dobbs the starting nod in its second preseason game against Washington, with Dobbs and rookie Luke Altmyer splitting reps and Jared Goff sitting out
Geno Smith confirmed as Jets' Week 1 starter against Steelers
A source confirmed to Brian Costello that Geno Smith will start at quarterback for the Jets in the opener against Pittsburgh, corroborating an earlier report
Joe Burrow: 'That's how I'm treating' this as a now-or-never year
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Najee Harris participates in live drills days after signing with Giants
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Jaguars activate OL Cole Van Lanen off PUP list after clearing physical
Jacksonville is getting healthier up front, with veteran offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen coming off the PUP list after a Week 18 knee injury
Steichen sees Keenan Allen as the 'cerebral' piece to elevate Daniel Jones and the Colts offense
Colts coach Shane Steichen believes newly signed receiver Keenan Allen's quarterback-like processing will make for a smooth fit with Daniel Jones, even as Allen ramps up after a late arrival in Indy
Steelers to start Will Howard at QB vs. Jets; Drew Allar to follow, Rodgers and Rudolph sit
Pittsburgh will lean on its young quarterbacks in Friday's second preseason game, with Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph watching from the sideline
Buccaneers' Vita Vea holding out of padded practice amid contract push
Tampa Bay defensive tackle Vita Vea will not practice in pads without a new deal, though the team says talks are ongoing
Multiple fights mar Cowboys-Saints joint practice; Saints WR breaks out a German suplex
A heated joint session between Dallas and New Orleans turned chippy Tuesday, capped by a wrestling-style German suplex from Saints receiver Brock Rechsteiner during a melee
Bo Nix set for first game with Davis Webb calling plays Friday
Denver's second-year QB will run the Broncos offense for the first time with new OC Davis Webb in his helmet, after sitting out the preseason opener
Browns HC Todd Monken abruptly ends practice after defenders 'cross the line'
The Cleveland Browns' physical practice Tuesday took an abrupt turn when head coach Todd Monken cut the session roughly 15 minutes short. According to Browns beat reporters on the scene, the early end came after several defende…
Broncos training camp boils over in scuffle involving Bo Nix, Nik Bonitto
Denver's training camp finally reached its boiling point. A team-period drill on Tuesday turned into a full-blown fracas, with quarterback Bo Nix getting knocked down, firing a ball at defensive tackle Malcolm Roach, and later pulling line…
Packers plan to play starters, including Jordan Love, in Friday's preseason game vs. Broncos
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Tuesday that his starters will play in Friday night's preseason game against the Denver Broncos, giving the first-team offense a longer look than it got a week ago. Quarterback Jordan Lov…
Free-agent RB Najee Harris visiting the Giants
With Devin Singletary gone and the backfield unsettled, New York is taking a look at the former first-round runner
Baker Mayfield to play in Buccaneers' second preseason game
Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield will see his first preseason action of 2026 this Saturday against the Chiefs, coach Todd Bowles said
Signs point to Colts keeping Anthony Richardson despite lingering trade request
With the preseason trade deadline passed, signs continue to point to Anthony Richardson remaining in Indianapolis. Assistant GM Ed Dodds framed the decision around quarterback depth: the Colts want three QBs who can play, and Richardson is one of them
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The Philadelphia Eagles have traded for Maxx Crosby in a blockbuster deal
Aaron Donald works out for Rams again, fueling comeback speculation
For the second time this summer, future Hall of Fame DT Aaron Donald was listed on the NFL's transaction wire as working out for the Los Angeles Rams
Veteran DE Marcus Davenport visits Bears as pass-rush need grows
Veteran edge rusher Marcus Davenport visited the Chicago Bears on Sunday, per Mike Garafolo, as the club scans the market for pass-rush help. Davenport, the No. 14 overall pick in the 2018 draft by New Orleans, has previously b…
Chiefs rookie class intriguing after preseason debut
Kansas City's rookies made a strong first impression in the preseason opener, with Cyrus Allen and Mason Thomas standing out while Peter Woods and Mansoor Delane work back from minor injuries
Eagles' 279-pound center Lampkin turns heads again in preseason opener
Willie Lampkin, the undersized center the Eagles claimed off waivers from the Rams last year, starred again in the preseason opener — punctuated by a block that carried a Ravens tackle well downfield
UDFA Camden Brown makes Cowboys roster case with two-TD night
Camden Brown caught all three of his targets for 62 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboys' preseason opener, capping a strong summer for the undrafted receiver
Randle El's play-calling fuels Bears' second-half surge in preseason opener
Chicago's wide receivers coach handled play-calling duties in the second half Saturday, and the Bears responded with 24 points and 235 yards in a 34-10 preseason win over the Browns
McVay: Donald has 'earned that right' to decide on 2026 at his own pace
Rams coach Sean McVay says he doesn't want to put any pressure on Aaron Donald as the defensive tackle weighs whether to play in 2026, but he hopes a decision comes sooner rather than later
Rookie QB class impresses in preseason debuts: 61-of-80, 684 yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs
The first wave of 2026 rookie quarterbacks combined to go 61-of-80 for 684 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions in their preseason debuts
Rams QB Ty Simpson shines in preseason debut: 21-of-25, 190 yards, 2 TDs
Rams first-round pick Ty Simpson completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in his first NFL preseason game against the Chiefs
Bryce Young, Panthers' offense go three-and-out on all three drives vs. Bills
Bryce Young completed 3 of 5 passes for 18 yards and the Panthers failed to pick up a single first down in his three preseason series against Buffalo
Shedeur Sanders throws for 79 yards, an interception in Browns preseason debut
Shedeur Sanders went 6-of-11 for 79 yards with a pick across three series against the Bears, and he's now slated to get the first reps next weekend against Buffalo
Josh Allen hits Keon Coleman for first TD at new Highmark Stadium
Buffalo's quarterback found his receiver for the first touchdown at the Bills' new home in Saturday's preseason opener against the Panthers
Witherspoon deal resets market for Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez
With Devon Witherspoon's record contract done, New England's cornerback is next in line for an extension — but the sides have made little progress so far
Aaron Donald wait continues; Rams giving him no timeline
The retired defensive tackle's decision deadline keeps shifting, and the Rams are content to let the process play out
Jaxson Dart leaves game after big hit, returns to find Malachi Fields for TD
The Giants quarterback went to the medical tent for a concussion evaluation after a big hit, then came back and delivered a 15-yard touchdown pass on his first play
Jayden Daniels reportedly asks LSU to return his Heisman Trophy
The fight between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his No. 5 reportedly now includes a request that the school return his 2023 Heisman Trophy
Bucs' Vita Vea draws trade inquiries from Bills, Bears, 49ers
Teams have checked on Vita Vea's availability — the Bills, Bears and 49ers among them — but the Buccaneers remain steadfast they're not trading him, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported
Macdonald: 'Timetable is being worked out' for Terrion Arnold's arrival
Former Lions first-round CB Terrion Arnold is expected to sign with the Seahawks on a one-year deal, Ian Rapoport reported
Parsons targeting mid-October return; Kraft tracking Week 1
Packers star edge rusher Micah Parsons expects to be on the field by the middle of October, while TE Tucker Kraft is tracking to be ready for Week 1, Ian Rapoport reported on NFL GameDay Kickoff
Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence says 2026 will be his final season
Seahawks DE and five-time Pro Bowler DeMarcus Lawrence told Jori Epstein that the 2026 NFL season will be his last, Ari Meirov reported
Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love has 14 touches, 73 yards in first half
Arizona's rookie running back Jeremiyah Love impressed in the first half of Thursday's preseason game, totaling 14 touches and 73 yards in his NFL debut
Anthony Richardson completes 11 of 14 in Colts' preseason opener
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson completed 11 of 14 passes in the first half of Thursday's preseason opener, an efficient start as he battles to hold his spot in the Indianapolis depth chart
Cam Ward has a tough night against 49ers backups
Titans quarterback Cam Ward went 5-of-12 for 57 yards across three series in Thursday's preseason opener against the 49ers, struggling against a backup defense
Joe Burrow plays two series in Bengals' preseason opener
Joe Burrow went 5-for-6 for 39 yards across two series in the Bengals' preseason opener, with a field goal capping his second drive before Joe Flacco took over
Kirk Cousins opens Raiders' preseason with TD pass to Michael Mayer
Kirk Cousins went 5-for-6 for 50 yards and threw a touchdown to Michael Mayer on the opening possession of the Raiders' preseason opener
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell drawing buzz as a 'steal' from the Colts
Once viewed as a throw-in in the Sauce Gardner trade, Adonai Mitchell has emerged as a real weapon in Jets camp, per Rich Cimini via MySportsUpdate
Deshaun Watson to start Browns' preseason opener Saturday
Jeremy Fowler reports the Browns will start Deshaun Watson in their preseason opener against the Bears, with Shedeur Sanders in line to start the following week
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Colts begin Vikings week without Tyler Warren at practice
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Falcons’ Kendal Daniels cleared for practice after Sunday neck scare
Atlanta says Kendal Daniels can practice and is not in the concussion protocol after leaving Sunday’s game on a stretcher
Panthers rule Jaelan Phillips out against Buccaneers after hamstring evaluation
Jaelan Phillips will miss Carolina’s game against Tampa Bay, with the Panthers treating his hamstring injury more intensively after imaging
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Patriots lose both starting guards for Bears game, rule out five
New England ruled out both starting guards and three cornerbacks for Thursday against Chicago; Walter Rouse and Matt Pryor are set to start at guard
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Mayfield practiced Wednesday while recovering from a right-thumb injury, and Todd Bowles called his work encouraging ahead of the Panthers game
Lamar Jackson absent as Ravens open practice for Bengals game
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Goodell says NFL welcomes NFLPA request to investigate Hurts medical care
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Saints WR Jordyn Tyson will miss Paris practice week
Mickey Loomis says New Orleans' Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week, delaying the first-round receiver's NFL debut beyond the Steelers game in Paris
Jay-Z reportedly tapped to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi
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Rams' Terrance Ferguson not expected back when IR window opens
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Eagles waive RB Jaydon Blue, waive/injure Carson Steele in backfield reshuffle
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