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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.
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.
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.
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.
Titans LB Cedric Gray Placed in Concussion Protocol Following UTV Crash
Linebacker Cedric Gray entered the NFL's concussion protocol after sustaining minor injuries and a concussion during a UTV accident in Tennessee.
Cardinals Expect Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love to Play in Season Opener
Coach Mike LaFleur expressed optimism that first-round pick Jeremiyah Love will be available for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Cowboys Guard Tyler Smith Sidelined for at least Four Games Following Thumb Surgery
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament tear in his left thumb and will be placed on injured reserve.
Cam Skattebo Details Retirement Thoughts After Open Ankle Fracture
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo considered retiring one month into his recovery from an open fracture of his right ankle.
Bengals DE Shemar Stewart Returns to Practice After Training Camp Knee Injury
Shemar Stewart practiced for the first time on Wednesday since suffering a hyperextended left knee during the Bengals' first training camp session in July.
Nick Bosa Returns to Full Practice for First Time Since Week 3 ACL Tear
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa participated in team drills Wednesday, marking his first full session since his right ACL injury last season.
2026 Fantasy Football: Lamar Jackson Eyes Top 5 Finish and James Cook III Leads NFL
Lamar Jackson averaged 27.6 FPPG before his Week 4 injury last season, while James Cook III led the NFL with 1,612 rushing yards.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Misses Two Practices Due to Soreness
Jonathon Brooks sat out the first two practices following the NFL cut-down deadline, though coach Dave Canales expects him available for Week 1.
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.
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.
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.
Browns Keep 3 QBs on 53-Man Roster as Dillon Gabriel Moves to IR
Cleveland will carry Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Taylen Green while Dillon Gabriel recovers from a back injury suffered in the preseason finale.
Cowboys LB Marist Liufau Slated for Surgery After Forearm Fracture in 27-24 Loss
Marist Liufau suffered a fractured left forearm during the first quarter of the Dallas Cowboys' 27-24 preseason finale loss to the New Orleans Saints.
J.J. McCarthy Ruled Out of Vikings Preseason Finale Following Ankle Injury
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy will not participate in the Minnesota Vikings' final preseason game against the Denver Broncos after sustaining an ankle injury against Baltimore.
Jets RB Chip Trayanum Hospitalized with Neck Injury After Scoring TD vs. Giants
Rookie Chip Trayanum was transported to a local medical facility following a neck injury sustained on the final play of the first half against the Giants.
Packers Sign Jonnu Smith to One-Year Deal Following 222-Yard Steelers Season
The Green Bay Packers signed veteran tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract to bolster a depth chart impacted by Luke Musgrave's neck injury.
Wan'Dale Robinson Evaluated for Concussion After Xavier Woods Hit
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is undergoing a concussion evaluation following a collision with Chicago Bears safety Xavier Woods.