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Texans RT Braden Smith Avoids Major Foot Injury After Being Carted Off Practice
Braden Smith avoided a long-term foot injury after being carted off the field Wednesday, though the veteran tackle faces a multi-week absence.
Browns Release WR Cedric Tillman Following 2026 Draft Additions
The Cleveland Browns have moved on from wide receiver Cedric Tillman three days before the NFL's 53-man roster deadline.
Seahawks Sign Leonard Williams to $90M Extension with $56M Guaranteed
The Seattle Seahawks and Leonard Williams agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension following his second-team All-Pro honors in 2025.
Colts Activate Alec Pierce Off PUP Following 1,003-Yard 2025 Season
Wide receiver Alec Pierce was activated off the physically unable to perform list Thursday as he recovers from March ankle surgery.
Odell Beckham Jr. Scores Twice in Practice as Giants Face Sunday Cut Deadline
Odell Beckham Jr. caught touchdown passes from Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston during Wednesday's practice ahead of the Sunday 6 p.m. ET roster deadline.
NFL Memo Bars College Returnees; Wright and Harris Join LSU Roster
The NFL issued a memo Wednesday stating that players returning to college, including Dae'Quan Wright, cannot sign with pro teams this season.
NFL Eliminates Pro Bowl Games; 88 Players to Be Honored in Los Angeles
The NFL is axing the Pro Bowl Games starting with the 2026 season, replacing the event with an in-person celebration for 88 selected players in Los Angeles.
NFL and NFLPA Mandate One-Game Suspensions for Three Safety Fouls Starting in 2026
A new disciplinary framework announced by the NFL and NFLPA will trigger automatic one-game suspensions for players accumulating three specific safety violations in a single season.
Lamar Jackson Records Career-Low 67 Carries Following 2025 Injury Struggles
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finished the 2025 season with a career-low 67 rush attempts after missing six games due to various ailments.
2027 NFL Mock Draft: Browns Trade Up for Dante Moore as QBs Sweep Top Three
In a projected blockbuster trade, the Cleveland Browns move to No. 1 to select Oregon quarterback Dante Moore in the 2027 NFL mock draft.
Calvin Austin III Out for Season After Tearing ACL at Giants Training Camp
Wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the entire 2026 campaign following a torn ACL sustained during a non-contact drill at Tuesday's practice.
Jahmyr Gibbs Goes No. 1 in Fantasy Football Marathon Mock Draft
Running backs dominated the early rounds of the 10-team mock draft, occupying 13 of the first 20 selections, while Josh Allen was the first QB off the board at pick 40.
Giants Trade Josh Ezeudu to Chiefs for 2028 Seventh-Round Draft Pick
The New York Giants have traded offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round selection.
Canales Backs Bryce Young for 2026 After 23-Touchdown NFC South Title Run
Coach Dave Canales confirmed Bryce Young remains the Panthers' starter for 2026 following a career-high 3,011 passing yards and an 8-9 record.
Klint Kubiak Says Ashton Jeanty 'On the Mend' After Sunday Practice Injury
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is recovering from a suspected ankle sprain suffered during a Sunday practice session.
Ja'Marr Chase Avoids Serious Injury After Left Knee Scare at Bengals Practice
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase described his left knee injury as a hyperextension following a practice incident on Tuesday.
Christian Gonzalez Frustrated by Stalled Patriots Contract Extension Talks
Cornerback Christian Gonzalez expressed disappointment regarding ongoing negotiations as the New England Patriots prepare for their September 9 opener.
Fantasy Sleepers: Ja'Kobi Lane Nets 38 Yards and TD in Preseason Debut
Ja'Kobi Lane caught all three targets for 38 yards and a touchdown as late-round rookie picks emerge for the 2026 fantasy football season.
Calvin Austin III Carted Off Giants Practice Following Serious Knee Injury
Giants receiver Calvin Austin III suffered a serious right knee injury during a 1-on-1 drill against cornerback Deonte Banks on Tuesday.
Patrick Mahomes Targets Week 1 Start After December ACL and LCL Surgery
Patrick Mahomes has participated in every training camp practice since late July and expects to start for the Chiefs against Denver on Sept. 14.
Big Ten to Bar NFL Players from Return Following LSU Roster Additions
The Big Ten is set to pass a rule Tuesday prohibiting athletes who signed pro contracts or appeared on NFL rosters from returning to school.
New Study Finds 25% of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE Between 2016-2021
A study published by the British Medical Journal found that at least 219 of 878 NFL players who died over a six-year period had CTE.
Commanders Release Safety Will Harris; Drake Jackson Placed on Injured Reserve
The Washington Commanders released veteran safety Will Harris on Tuesday and moved linebacker Drake Jackson to injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
Bears and Broncos Lead Five NFL Teams Predicted to Decline in 2026
After the 2025 Chicago Bears posted a league-high plus-22 turnover margin, analyst Bill Barnwell projects a significant win total drop for the 11-6 squad.