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Vikings GM Nolan Teasley Expects J.J. McCarthy on Week 1 Roster
General manager Nolan Teasley confirmed Wednesday that J.J. McCarthy is expected to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the regular season opener.
Raiders Name Kirk Cousins Week 1 Starter Over Top Pick Fernando Mendoza
Kirk Cousins will start for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, making rookie Fernando Mendoza the first No. 1 pick to sit since 2018.
Jalen Hurts Confirms A.J. Brown Relationship Rift Following Patriots Trade
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts confirmed to GQ magazine that he and former teammate A.J. Brown 'clearly' grew apart last season.
Vikings Sign 13-Year Veteran Kyle Van Noy to Bolster Edge Rusher Depth
Minnesota agreed to terms with 35-year-old linebacker Kyle Van Noy, who owns 57 career sacks and two Super Bowl rings.
Lions Move Isiah Pacheco to IR with MCL Sprain and Back Injury
The Detroit Lions placed 27-year-old running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve Tuesday due to an MCL sprain and a training camp back injury.
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Uncertain for Week 1 After Ankle Sprain
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty is recovering from a sprained ankle as the team prepares for its season opener against the Miami Dolphins.
Joey Porter Jr. Noncommittal on Playing Week 1 Without Contract Extension
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. practiced Tuesday for the first time since Sunday's roster cutdown but remains uncertain about his Week 1 status.
Caleb Williams Eyes QB1 as Brock Bowers Targets 130-Catch NFL Record
Analysts predict Caleb Williams will finish as the top-scoring quarterback while Brock Bowers attempts to break the NFL tight end reception record with 130 catches.
Bears GM Ryan Poles Uncertain if CB Kyler Gordon Will Play Again
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon will miss at least the first four games of the season after being placed on the reserve/PUP list due to a calf injury.
Chargers Sign TE Patrick Herbert to Practice Squad, Reuniting Herbert Brothers
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed tight end Patrick Herbert to their practice squad, reuniting him with his brother, quarterback Justin Herbert.
Texans Set Week 1 Deadline for C.J. Stroud Extension After 28 Career Wins
General manager Nick Caserio established a Week 1 cutoff for a C.J. Stroud extension, noting the team will otherwise wait until the offseason to finalize a deal.
Cowboys Set RT Battle Between Terence Steele and Broderick Jones
Coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Broderick Jones will compete with Terence Steele for the starting right tackle job after a weekend trade with Pittsburgh.
NFL Rank Snubs: Mayfield’s 95 TDs and Walker’s MVP Title Miss Top 100
Baker Mayfield ranks second in touchdown passes since 2023, yet he is one of nine major NFL Rank snubs identified by league insiders.
Eagles Lead NFL Top 100 With 8 Players as QBs Claim 16 Spots
The Philadelphia Eagles lead the league with eight players in the 2026 NFL top 100, a list featuring 16 quarterbacks and 13 edge rushers.
Aaron Donald Misses Monday Practice; Week 1 Status Against 49ers Uncertain
Defensive tackle Aaron Donald sat out Monday's practice following his recent one-year, $20 million contract agreement with the Los Angeles Rams.
Ravens Add Jake Moody After Tyler Loop Misses Two Preseason Finale Kicks
Baltimore signed Jake Moody to the practice squad three days after Tyler Loop missed two kicks in the preseason finale at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cade Klubnik Wins Jets QB2 Job; Blake Grupe Claimed to Replace Jason Sanders
The New York Jets officially named fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik as the primary backup to starting quarterback Geno Smith for the upcoming season.
Malik Nabers Noncommittal for Week 1 Opener vs. Cowboys After Torn ACL
Wide receiver Malik Nabers is progressing toward the Giants' Sept. 13 season opener against Dallas following a torn ACL last year.
Cowboys Name Sam Howell QB2, Waive Joe Milton After 378-Yard Preseason
Sam Howell secured the backup role behind Dak Prescott as the Dallas Cowboys waived Joe Milton III to sign running back Emari Demercado.
Steelers Set Sept. 13 Deadline for Joey Porter Jr. Contract Extension
General manager Omar Khan confirmed the Pittsburgh Steelers will not negotiate a new deal for Joey Porter Jr. once the regular season begins on September 13.
Myles Garrett Brings 23-Sack Pedigree to Rams Following Offseason Trade
Following a June trade, reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett is transforming the Los Angeles Rams' culture despite missing 13 practices with knee swelling.
NFL Power Rankings: Stafford Chases 426 TDs as Rams Take No. 1 Spot
Matthew Stafford needs just three touchdown passes to eclipse Philip Rivers' career mark of 425 as the Los Angeles Rams top the 2026 NFL Power Rankings.
Steelers Retain 4 QBs as Drew Allar and Will Howard Make 53-Man Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their 53-man roster by keeping four quarterbacks, including rookie Drew Allar, who completed 9 of 18 passes for 88 yards in his final preseason outing.
Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants 53-Man Roster After 76-Yard Preseason
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. secured a spot on the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster after recording seven catches for 76 yards this summer.