NFL NEWS
Headline Stack
- Darnold (hip) expected to miss 'Hawks' Wk 2 game vs. Cards
- Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy strategy for Week 1
- Tua (oblique) limited at practice; Rush takes first-team reps
- Packers' Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor charges
- NFLN: Patriots WR Brown believed to have high ankle sprain
- What does Cam Lewis bring to Bears' secondary? 'He's our Swiss Army Knife'
- Ranking all 32 QB1s entering Week 1: Stafford No. 2
- Why Cowboys are so confident in their new DC Christian Parker entering Week 1
- Fantasy sleepers: 10 sneaky-good lineup plays for Wk 1
- News roundup: Latest signings, cuts, injury updates
ALL NEWS
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Tua (oblique) limited at Falcons practice; Rush takes first-team QB reps
Tua Tagovailoa appeared to aggravate his oblique during the Falcons' Thursday practice session, leading to a limited participation status on the team's practice report.
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Roundup: Bain, Flowers full-go; WAS Pro Bowler expects '26 to be final season
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Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor charges, remains on exempt list
Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his girlfriend.
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Darnold (hip) expected to miss 'Hawks' Wk 2 game vs. Cards, but avoids major injury
The Seahawks will be without Sam Darnold for at least a game, but the quarterback appears to have avoided a long-term issue.
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Anderson: Texans-Bills season opener is 'AFC Championship matchup'
The 2026 Week 1 slate features a heavyweight matchup between Super Bowl hopefuls, Houston and Buffalo, each favored to win its division and make a deep postseason run.
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Patriots QB Maye throws 3 INTs in loss: My impatience 'cost us the game'
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions that led to a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 season opener.
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NFLN: Patriots WR Brown believed to have suffered high ankle sprain in loss
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle) was ruled out of Wednesday's Kickoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks.
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'Great news' for Seahawks with Darnold hip fracture ruled out, but MRI to come
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on Seattle's first drive Wednesday night against the Patriots and was ruled out and replaced by Drew Lock.
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Patriots-Seahawks inactives: Players ruled out for Kickoff Game
The official inactives for the 2026 NFL Kickoff Game: New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks
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NFLN: Raiders TE Bowers out at least Week 1 after undergoing knee procedure
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to miss a game or two after undergoing a meniscus trim this week, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday.
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Wentz to back up Murray in Vikings' opener vs. Packers; McCarthy is QB3
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday that Carson Wentz will be the team's primary backup QB to Kyler Murray in Week 1's game against the Packers.
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Roundup: Garrett good to go for Rams; Kittle has no injury designation
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Niners vs. Rams: 3 must-know storylines for NFL's first-ever game in Australia
NFL.com's Jeremy Bergman breaks down three must-know storylines in Thursday night's game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
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Aaron Rodgers: I came back because Steelers are Super Bowl contenders
Aaron Rodgers returned to Pittsburgh this spring for a 22nd NFL season, convinced he can cap off a Hall of Fame career with a second Super Bowl victory.
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WR Wilson says playoffs 'very realistic' for '26 Jets: 'I think it should happen'
The New York Jets haven't made the playoffs since the 2010 NFL season.
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Lions RB Gibbs would 'for sure' take himself No. 1 in fantasy football
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is coming off a career high in snaps played and touches, figures that appear to be on the rise in 2026.
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Surprise signing! Buccaneers, Mayfield come to terms on 3-year, $165M extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
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Week 1 injury report: Kittle, Bosa cleared to play vs. Rams
NFL.com is tracking player statuses for all 16 games in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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Rams rule out Donald for Week 1 game vs. 49ers in Australia
Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Tuesday that Aaron Donald will not play in Los Angeles' regular-season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
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Reid says Mahomes 'most likely' to start Week 1 vs. Broncos barring setbacks
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Tuesday that star quarterback Patrick Mahomes "most likely" will start Kansas City's Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos.
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Roundup: Niners DT out for season with torn patellar tendon; No. 1 pick listed as QB2
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5 must-know storylines for NE-SEA Kickoff Game: Can Pats protect Maye in SB rematch?
Has New England solved its pass-protection woes? Will free-agent losses and injuries undermine Seattle? In advance of Wednesday's 2026 NFL Kickoff Game between the Patriots and Seahawks, Dan Parr provides five storylines you need to know.
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NFL Films celebrates 50th anniversary of 'Inside the NFL'
NFL Films is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Inside the NFL and its second season on X as an X Original, premiering Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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Former SB champion Agholor, former NFL QB Kessler join NFL Media
Former Super Bowl champion wide receiver Nelson Agholor and former NFL quarterback Cody Kessler have joined NFL Media as studio analysts.
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Cage The Elephant to headline halftime show at Patriots-Lions Munich game
Cage The Elephant will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL Munich Game between the Patriots and Lions on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
LATEST ANALYSIS
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Fantasy sleepers: 10 sneaky-good lineup plays for Week 1
Raza Umerani highlights 10 sleepers to consider for your fantasy football lineup in Week 1, including a pair of young receivers with eerily similar draft pedigrees and two running backs with high upside on Sunday.
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Seahawks put away Patriots: Top 5 takeaways from Seattle's Kickoff Game win
The Seahawks started the 2026 season as they ended the last one -- by beating the Patriots.
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Week 1 picks: 49ers or Rams in Australia? Bills or Texans in scintillating Sunday bout?
Will the 49ers or Rams prevail in the league's first game in Australia? Can Josh Allen and the Bills flip the script on the Texans' ferocious defense? Check out the Week 1 game picks!
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Ranking all 32 QB1s entering Week 1: Caleb cracks top 10; who's No. 1?
With the 2026 NFL season upon us, Nick Shook ranks each team's quarterback, from 1 to 32, heading into Week 1. Who ranks above reigning MVP Matthew Stafford? Is Caleb Williams ready to build on his breakout campaign?
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Power Rankings: Who's rising/falling entering Week 1? Defending champs at No. 3
Are the Cowboys poised to make serious noise with a remade defense under a hot new coordinator? Is the injury bug already devouring some would-be contenders? Before the 2026 season kicks off, Nick Shook provides the full league hierarchy, 1-32, in his Week 1 NFL Power Rankings.
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Next Gen Stats: New advanced metrics you NEED to know for 2026 season
The Next Gen Stats analytics team explains new advanced metrics for the 2026 NFL season, including run scheme classification and a run blocking matchups model.
NEWS ROUNDUP
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Roundup: Bain, Flowers full-go; WAS Pro Bowler expects '26 to be final season
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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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Roundup: Cardinals' Sweat activated off PUP; HOFer joins NFL Competition Committee
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Roundup: Trade! 49ers send RB to Saints; Seahawks second-rounder breaks ankle
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Roundup: ATL’s Penix cleared for 11-on-11 work; Niners WR day to day
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Roundup: Texans add two WRs after Higgins goes on IR; SEA WR injures knee
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Roundup: Niners OL suffers knee injury Thurs; Raiders won't name starting QB
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Roundup: Colts star TE suffers groin injury; Commanders RB tweaked hammy
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Roundup: Ex-Cowboys All-Pro CB tries out for Seahawks; Saints RB (knee) leaves prax
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Roundup: CMC not holding in; Bears RB (knee) expected to miss multiple weeks
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TRAINING CAMP
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Headline Stack
- Darnold (hip) expected to miss 'Hawks' Wk 2 game vs. Cards
- Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy strategy for Week 1
- Tua (oblique) limited at practice; Rush takes first-team reps
- Packers' Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor charges
- NFLN: Patriots WR Brown believed to have high ankle sprain
- What does Cam Lewis bring to Bears' secondary? 'He's our Swiss Army Knife'
- Ranking all 32 QB1s entering Week 1: Stafford No. 2
- Why Cowboys are so confident in their new DC Christian Parker entering Week 1
- Fantasy sleepers: 10 sneaky-good lineup plays for Wk 1
- News roundup: Latest signings, cuts, injury updates