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Seahawks LB DeMarcus Lawrence Confirms Retirement After 13th NFL Season
Outside linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence, a five-time Pro Bowler with 67.5 career sacks, announced his upcoming retirement following the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX win.
Fernando Mendoza Debuts with 97 Yards as Raiders Plan QB Rotation Changes
Rookie Fernando Mendoza finished 10-for-16 with 97 yards and a touchdown during his preseason debut in the Raiders' 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
NFL Imposes Troy Aikman Restrictions on Monday Night Football Broadcasts
ESPN analyst Troy Aikman will face broadcast limitations this season, including a ban on attending practices, following his consultant role with the Miami Dolphins.
Saints WR Jordyn Tyson Sidelined with Right Hamstring Injury
Rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is set to miss time after injuring his right hamstring during a joint practice session against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
NFL Preseason Week 1: Allar Scores Three TDs as Cardinals Beat Raiders 27-14
NFL preseason Week 1 kicked off with Drew Allar leading three scoring drives for the Steelers while Jeremiyah Love rushed for 58 yards in Arizona's 27-14 win.
Fernando Mendoza Throws TD in 27-14 Raiders Loss to Cardinals
Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown during his preseason debut against Arizona.
Allar Accounts for 3 TDs, Howard Leads Scoring Drive in Steelers 28-9 Win
Rookie Drew Allar completed 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and three total touchdowns in the Steelers' 28-9 preseason victory against the Packers.
Puka Nacua Expected to Return to Rams Practice Next Week After Psoas Injury
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is sidelined with psoas soreness but is projected to rejoin team drills next week.
Jerry Jones Likens Micah Parsons Trade to 1989 Herschel Walker Dynasty Builder
Jerry Jones reflects on the Micah Parsons trade that brought Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys defense.
DJ Pickett Retains No. 5 at LSU Despite NIL Dispute With Jayden Daniels
Sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett will continue wearing No. 5 for LSU after recording 37 tackles and three interceptions as a freshman All-American.
Bears to Keep Name in Potential Move to $1 Billion Hammond Site
Chairman George H. McCaskey confirmed the Chicago Bears will not rename the 107-year-old franchise if they relocate to Hammond, Indiana.
Carson Beck Sidelined for Raiders Clash Following 188-Yard Preseason Debut
Cardinals rookie Carson Beck will miss Thursday's game against the Raiders due to a rib injury sustained during a first-quarter run in the Hall of Fame Game.
Moro Ojomo and Fred Johnson Scuffle Halts 11th Day of Eagles Training Camp
A violent exchange between Moro Ojomo and Fred Johnson forced a mid-practice huddle and intervention from Howie Roseman during Thursday's session.
Josh Allen and Drake Maye Top Dan Orlovsky’s 2026 NFL QB Trait Rankings
Josh Allen leads the NFL in three of seven skill categories, while Drake Maye recorded a league-best 82.5 QBR inside the pocket.
Jayden Daniels Revokes NIL Rights After LSU Reassigns No. 5 Jersey
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has barred LSU from using his name, image, and likeness after the program gave his No. 5 jersey to DJ Pickett.
Steelers Sign Elandon Roberts to One-Year Deal After 90-Tackle Season
Linebacker Elandon Roberts returns to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year contract following a 2025 campaign where he started 16 games.
Panthers Sign Darren Waller to One-Year Deal Following 6-TD Season in Miami
Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller agreed to a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday after posting 283 yards in nine games last year.
Kyler Murray Named Vikings Starter; J.J. McCarthy Moves to No. 2 Role
Coach Kevin O'Connell named Kyler Murray the winner of the Vikings quarterback competition on Tuesday, relegating 2024 No. 10 pick J.J. McCarthy to the backup role.
Deshaun Watson to Start Browns Preseason Opener Against Chicago Bears
Coach Todd Monken announced Deshaun Watson will start Saturday's preseason opener in Chicago, marking his first appearance since an October 2024 Achilles injury.
Rodgers Misses Lambeau Return as Steelers Face Packers in Pittsburgh
Aaron Rodgers confirmed his desire to play at Lambeau Field one last time before his retirement following the 2026 season.
Jonathon Brooks to Make Preseason Debut Saturday Against Buffalo Bills
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is scheduled to play in Saturday's preseason game at Highmark Stadium following back-to-back ACL surgeries.
Tua Tagovailoa to Start Falcons Preseason Opener vs. Broncos Friday
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is scheduled to start the Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener against the Denver Broncos this Friday night.
NFL Rookie Spending: Jeremiyah Love Eyes $53.9M Savings as Peers Buy Homes
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love plans to save his $53.9 million guaranteed contract while other rookies purchase homes and exotic pets.
Matt Hasselbeck Joins Boston University Effort to Diagnose CTE in the Living
Three-time Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck completed two days of brain scans and mental tests to assist researchers in identifying CTE markers in living patients.