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Bears, D'Andre Swift Agree to 3-Year, $33.75M Extension
D'Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension featuring $27.5 million in guaranteed money.

Cooper Rush to Start for Falcons vs. Steelers With Tua Tagovailoa Ruled Out
The Atlanta Falcons have ruled out quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Sunday's opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to an oblique injury, elevating Cooper Rush to the starting role.

Patriots Place WR A.J. Brown on Injured Reserve Following High Ankle Sprain
Wide receiver A.J. Brown will miss a minimum of four games for the New England Patriots after an MRI confirmed a high ankle sprain.

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love Expected to Play Sunday vs. Chargers
Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is expected to make his NFL debut Sunday at SoFi Stadium after missing three weeks of practice with an ankle injury.

Patriots WR A.J. Brown Likely Out at Least 4 Weeks With High Ankle Sprain
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain during the team's season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Brock Purdy Throws Three Touchdowns as 49ers Rout Rams in Australia
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, marking the first regular-season NFL game held in Australia.

Myles Garrett Cites Knee Injury After Scoreless Rams Debut Against 49ers
Myles Garrett finished with zero tackles during the Los Angeles Rams' 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday in Melbourne.

De'Zhaun Stribling Exits 49ers Debut With Left Ankle Injury
San Francisco 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling left Thursday's 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams after injuring his left ankle in the second quarter.

San Francisco 49ers Secure 27-7 Victory Over Rams in Australia Season Opener
Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne.

Malik Nabers to Make Final Call on Status for Giants Opener Against Cowboys
Wide receiver Malik Nabers said Thursday the New York Giants are leaving the decision on whether he plays Sunday night up to him.

49ers and Rams Set for NFL Regular-Season Debut in Melbourne
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 8:35 p.m. ET.

Tua Tagovailoa Limited in Practice With Oblique Injury; Cooper Rush Takes First-Team Reps
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice after sustaining an oblique injury during a passing drill.

Sam Darnold Expected to Miss Week 2 Following Muscular Hip Injury
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss the Sept. 20 game at Arizona after sustaining a hip injury on the fifth play of Wednesday's 13-10 victory.

Patrick Mahomes Expected to Start Week 1 Following ACL Rehab
Patrick Mahomes is scheduled to return to the field Monday night against the Denver Broncos after recovering from a torn ACL suffered late last season.

A.J. Brown Exits Patriots Debut Early With Right Ankle Injury
Wide receiver A.J. Brown recorded three catches for 26 yards before suffering a right ankle injury during the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Drake Maye Faults Self for Three Interceptions in 13-10 Loss to Seahawks
Drake Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards but threw three fourth-quarter interceptions in a 13-10 loss to Seattle.

Sam Darnold Set for MRI After Sustaining Hip Injury in Season Opener
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out of Wednesday's 13-10 win over the Patriots after injuring his hip on the opening drive.

Seahawks Defeat Patriots 13-10 as Sam Darnold Exits with Hip Injury
Seattle quarterback Drew Lock threw a 45-yard touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba to help secure a 13-10 victory over New England.

Aaron Donald Ruled Out for Rams' Season Opener in Australia
Defensive tackle Aaron Donald will be inactive for the Los Angeles Rams' Thursday night game against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne.

NFL Executives Select Joe Burrow as 2026 MVP Favorite
NFL personnel evaluators favor Joe Burrow for MVP and Will Anderson Jr. for Defensive Player of the Year in a survey of 2026 award candidates.

Garrett Wilson Labels Jets Postseason Return a Very Realistic Goal
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson stated that ending the Jets' 15-year playoff drought is a very realistic objective for the 2026 season.

Patrick Mahomes Expected to Start Chiefs Opener vs. Broncos Following Knee Surgery
Patrick Mahomes is slated to start Monday Night Football for the Kansas City Chiefs despite undergoing surgery to repair torn ACL and LCL ligaments in December.

Jerry Jones: Cowboys Have 'Serious' Financial Room for In-Season Trade
The Dallas Cowboys currently possess $33.6 million in salary cap space following the restructuring of three veteran contracts.

Christian Gonzalez Lands Record $135 Million Deal with Patriots
Christian Gonzalez agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with the Patriots, featuring a position-record $33 million signing bonus.