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State of Texas, 3 South Florida HSs produce most NFL players on '26 roster

The state of Texas, with 192 players, produced the most players of any state on NFL Kickoff Weekend Rosters, followed by Florida (185), California (159) and Georgia (148).

Vikings rule out Murray (concussion) vs. Bears; Wentz to start at quarterback

The Vikings will be without their QB1 on Sunday against the Bears. Kyler Murray will miss the divisional matchup due to his concussion suffered in Week 1, said head coach Kevin O'Connell, who added Carson Wentz will get the start.

Falcons to start Rush at QB again with Penix Jr. ruled out; Strand is backup

Michael Penix Jr. still isn’t ready to make his 2026 debut for the Atlanta Falcons. Cooper Rush will start at quarterback in Sunday's Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers.

Bengals' Burrow (back) full participant at practice, set to start Sunday vs. Texans

Joe Burrow, hampered by back tightness throughout the practice week, has no Week 2 injury designation and is good to go for Sunday’s matchup with the Texans.

Roundup: Chargers’ McConkey (rib) questionable to play; Giants place CB on IR

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'Dash Bros': Kittle suggests nickname for himself, Juszczyk, inspired by 49ers' motion

San Francisco tight end George Kittle suggested a nickname for himself and fullback Kyle Juszczyk in their effort to improve the rushing attack for Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black.

Ravens DC: Saints QB Shough reminds me of 'a poor man's Josh Allen'

Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver thinks highly of the quarterback he faces Sunday, Saints starter Tyler Shough.

Josh Allen opens Bills' new stadium with 5 TDs in dominant win over Lions

The Buffalo Bills got off to a 21-0 first half lead and never looked back in their first game at the new Highmark Stadium.

What We Learned: Five takeaways from Bills' TNF win over Lions

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills opened the new Highmark Stadium with a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.

Bills WR Moore exits TNF win with shoulder injury; status for WK 3 TBD

DJ Moore’s second game with the Bills ended before halftime. Now, his Week 3 availability is in jeopardy.

Week 2 Thursday night inactives: Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills

The official inactives for Lions-Bills on "Thursday Night Football."

NFL: Teams can't sign Harris, Wright after they attempted to play for LSU

Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright are ineligible to join any NFL teams this season after they attempted to return to college and play for LSU, the league said in a memo sent to each NFL team.

Kickoff Weekend rosters: OSU has most players; Dolphins are youngest team

A look at 2026 NFL Kickoff Weekend rosters, including most represented colleges, quarterback information, a team-by-team player dimensions breakdown and the height, weight and age averages among Week 1 rosters.

Bucs asst. on Mayfield's past with Browns: 'They had the guy and they gave him up'

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, marking the second time Mayfield will face his former team since he was traded in 2022.

Roundup: Burrow (back) limited again; Bills DT (hip) ruled out after pregame injury

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HOFer Smith believes Ravens' Henry can break his all-time rushing record

Common logic suggests running backs usually age out of peak effectiveness by their 30th birthday. Common logic doesn't apply to Derrick Henry, says Emmitt Smith.

Williams, Bears prepare for 'mental war' vs. Flores, Vikings: 'Bad things' will happen

Fresh off a fantastic season debut and a 59-point explosion, the Bears return home to host the Vikings. The challenge ahead includes countering one of the NFL's most aggressive and exotic defenses.

Burna Boy to headline Steelers-Saints halftime show in 2026 NFL Paris Game

Burna Boy will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL Paris Game between the Steelers and Saints on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m. ET at Stade de France.

Cowboys' Schottenheimer on Pickens' drops: 'I don't worry about George'

During the Cowboys' season-opening 28-20 loss to the Giants, George Pickens had a pair of drops. He's not worried about them, and neither is his head coach.

Burrow dealing with back soreness, expects to play Week 2 vs. Texans

Bengals QB Joe Burrow told reporters Wednesday he's dealing with back tightness following Cincinnati's Week 1 win over Tampa Bay, but he expects to play Sunday versus the Houston Texans.

Seahawks' Darnold out for Week 2, but no plans for IR; Lock to start vs. Cardinals

Sam Darnold won't take the field in Week 2, but the outlook is promising. Darnold (glute) is not expected to land on injured reserve, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Wednesday.

Who's out? Who's questionable? Week 2 injury report for Sunday

NFL.com tracks player statuses for all 16 games in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. Fans can stream live local and primetime games on mobile with NFL+.

Falcons HC Stefanski 'not ruling anybody out' at QB for Week 2 vs. Panthers

Atlanta's quarterback situation remains murky at best. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski is leaving open every possibility at the position for Week 2's home-opener agianst the Carolina Panthers

Colts WR Allen formally charged in alleged drunken driving incident

Colts receiver Keenan Allen will face two misdemeanor charges in an alleged drunken driving incident, according to court records.

Players of the Week: Chiefs, Bears RBs net top honors; Watt gets 1st award since '24

Chicago running back D'Andre Swift and Kansas City running back Kenneth Walker earned Offensive Player of the Week accolades for the first week of the season.

Fantasy sleepers: 10 sneaky-good lineup plays for Week 2

Will the 49ers' Deebo Samuel and Kaelon Black deliver again after a strong opener? Raza Umerani highlights 10 sleepers to consider for your fantasy football lineup in Week 2.

Week 2 bold predictions: Career first for Travis Hunter; surprising fantasy WR1!

How does Travis Hunter make his mark in his return to Colorado? Which pass catchers are primed for historic performances? Who will be this week's fantasy WR1? Our analysts provide bold predictions for Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.

Week 2 picks: Can DEN, HOU bounce back in tough tilts? Will Bears light up aggressive D?

Can the Texans and Broncos bounce back from uncharacteristic performances in Week 1? Will the Bears and Ravens continue to score points in bunches? Who's on upset watch? Check out the Week 2 game picks!

Next Woman Up: Colts trailblazer Diaz living out dream

In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, Colts Harriet P. Irsay Fellow/Special Teams Assistant Izzy Diaz discusses the importance of special teams, her dreams of becoming a head coach and more.

QB rankings, 1-32: Top five features three new names; Maye plummets into bottom half

Movement abounds in Nick Shook's QB Index, with prolific passers like Trevor Lawrence flying up the rankings as scattershot signal-callers like Drake Maye plummet. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.

Three must-know storylines for Lions-Bills on TNF: Can Allen, Gibbs be stopped?

Can Josh Allen be stopped? Will Jahmyr Gibbs run wild? In advance of Thursday's game between the Lions and Bills, Dan Parr provides three storylines you need to know.

Roundup: Chargers’ McConkey (rib) questionable to play; Giants place CB on IR

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Roundup: Burrow (back) limited again; Bills DT (hip) ruled out after pregame injury

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Roundup: 3 Falcons quarterbacks on injury report; 2 Lions out for Thursday

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Roundup: Chargers sign 2 WRs; Texans ink 2020 1st-rounder to practice squad

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Roundup: Texans LB will be ‘out for some time’; Lions RB underwent back surgery

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Notable injuries, news from Sunday: Chargers’ McConkey injures chest vs. Cards

Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 1 Sunday.

Roundup: Eagles place TE on IR; Falcons’ Rush expected to start despite back spasms

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Roundup: Giants' Nabers questionable for SNF; Cowboys RB (hip) headed for surgery, IR

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Roundup: Cowboys TE signs 3-yr extension; 49ers' Stribling carted off

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Roundup: Garrett good to go for Rams; Kittle has no injury designation

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Roundup: Niners DT out for season with torn patellar tendon; No. 1 pick listed as QB2

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Roundup: Giants cut veteran Slayton; Colts WR (ankle) to play Week 1

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Roundup: Giants signing QB to extension; Rams’ Garrett returns to practice

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Roundup: Pats RB Henderson (ankle) sits out practice; Niners waive TE

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Roundup: Rams DL Aaron Donald’s Week 1 status TBD; Safety tries out for Broncos

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Roundup: Raiders sign 2022 No. 7 pick; 49ers touch down in Australia

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Roundup: Niners depart for first-ever game in Australia; SF DE (foot) questionable

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Roundup: Cowboys '23 1st-rounder inks with Fins; Giants, 49ers rooks change numbers

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Roundup: Donald DNP for Rams on Monday; Eagles add ex-Cowboys RB

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Roundup: Mr. Irrelevant among notable cuts; 2022 No. 7 overall pick released

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Roundup: Ravens send OT to Chiefs; Saints plan to keep QB despite trade interest

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Roundup: Broncos WR suffers foot bruise; Jets RB (neck) in hospital

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Roundup: WR reunites with Rams; Chargers kicker dealing with unspecified injury

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Roundup: Giants WR Austin out for '26 with torn ACL; Chase sits out prax

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Roundup: WAS signs former Pro Bowl LT; Giants trading guard to Chiefs

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CMC: Absence from 49ers practices was 'part of the plan from the jump'

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Sunday for the first time since Aug. 8.

94 early takeaways from camp: Who’s turning heads? Potential trouble spots?

Is Matthew Golden poised to break out in Year 2? How does Patrick Mahomes look in his return from knee surgery? Are DJ Moore and Josh Allen jelling? With training camps in full swing across the NFL, Kevin Patra spotlights the most interesting developments for all 32 teams.

Top training camp storylines: What to expect from all 32 NFL teams in '26

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Grant Gordon breaks down the top NFC West training camp storylines to monitor for the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.

NFC South camp storylines: QBs have a lot to prove; veteran coach on the hot seat?

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Nick Shook breaks down the top NFC South training camp storylines to monitor for the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFC North camp storylines: A real QB battle? Defensive questions across division

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Kevin Patra breaks down the top NFC North training camp storylines to monitor for the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.

NFC East camp storylines: New faces, schemes abound; NYG's roster health key

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Grant Gordon breaks down the top NFC East training camp storylines to monitor for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.

Top training camp storylines: What to expect from a wide-open AFC

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Bobby Kownack breaks down the top AFC West training camp storylines to monitor for the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.

AFC South camp storylines: QBs under pressure; who still has holes to fill?

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Kevin Patra breaks down the top AFC South training camp storylines to monitor for the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans.

AFC North camp storylines: New coaches abound! Will Ravens, Bengals bounce back?

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Nick Shook breaks down the top AFC North training camp storylines to monitor for the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers.

AFC East training camp preview: Three biggest storylines for each team

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL season, Jeremy Bergman breaks down the top AFC East training camp storylines to monitor for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets.

Camp position battles: Predicting winners for 10 notable competitions

With training camps opening across the NFL, which position battles demand your attention? Kevin Patra spotlights 10 intriguing competitions, including four quarterback derbies.

Training camp previews: Three biggest storylines for all 32 teams

With the start of NFL training camps just around the corner, Grant Gordon provides a refresher on the San Francisco 49ers' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC West team

With the start of NFL training camps just around the corner, Grant Grodon provides a refresher on the Los Angeles Rams' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC West team

With the start of NFL training camps just around the corner, Grant Gordon provides a refresher on the Seattle Seahawks' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC West team

With the start of NFL training camps just around the corner, Grant Gordon provides a refresher on the Arizona Cardinals' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC North team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Kevin Patra provides a refresher on the Minnesota Vikings' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC North team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Kevin Patra provides a refresher on the Green Bay Packers' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC North team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Kevin Patra provides a refresher on the Detroit Lions' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

NFC North training camp previews: Three biggest storylines for each team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Kevin Patra provides a refresher on the Chicago Bears' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC South team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Michael Baca provides a refresher on the New Orleans Saints' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

NFC South training camp previews: Three biggest storylines for each team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Michael Baca provides a refresher on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC South team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Michael Baca provides a refresher on the Carolina Panthers' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC South team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Michael Baca provides a refresher on the Atlanta Falcons' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC East team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Jeremy Bergman provides a refresher on the Philadelphia Eagles' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

3 biggest camp storylines for each NFC East team

With NFL training camp season upon us, Jeremy Bergman provides a refresher on the New York Giants' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.