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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Malik Nabers Sheds No-Contact Jersey for Live Drills Ahead of Week 1
Giants receiver Malik Nabers took three reps in 11-on-11 drills Monday as he recovers from a torn ACL and meniscus.

Makai Lemon Returns to Full Practice Ahead of Sept. 13 Season Opener
Rookie receiver Makai Lemon participated fully in Monday's practice after missing eight sessions with a hamstring injury sustained on Aug. 3.

Steelers at 'Impasse' With CB Joey Porter Jr. Amid Back Injury and Contract Talks
Coach Mike McCarthy confirmed the Pittsburgh Steelers are at an impasse with Joey Porter Jr. as the cornerback remains on the PUP list.

Bud Clark Breaks Ankle in Seahawks' 19-16 Preseason Loss to Titans
Rookie safety Bud Clark suffered a broken right ankle on the first defensive play of Seattle's 19-16 preseason defeat against Tennessee.

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Suffers Ankle Sprain During Sunday Practice Session
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was helped off the field Sunday with a sprained ankle after diving for a Kirk Cousins pass.

Ashton Jeanty Leaves Practice With Right Knee Injury After 2025 First-Round Pick
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty suffered an apparent right knee injury during a team period at training camp in Henderson, Nevada.

Chargers Place Tyler Biadasz on Season-Ending IR After ACL Damage
Tyler Biadasz will miss the 2026 season after suffering a left knee injury during an 11-on-11 drill against the San Francisco 49ers.

Browns Lose DE Alex Wright to Achilles Rupture; Sign Derek Barnett for $5.5M
Defensive end Alex Wright is out for the season with a ruptured Achilles, prompting the Cleveland Browns to sign veteran Derek Barnett to a one-year contract.

Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson Hospitalized After Opening Kickoff Collision
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson was transported to a local hospital via ambulance following a collision on the opening kickoff against the New England Patriots.

Seahawks WR Jake Bobo Out for 2026 After Serious Knee Injury in Nashville
The Seattle Seahawks placed wide receiver Jake Bobo on season-ending injured reserve Saturday following a serious knee injury sustained during a joint practice.

J.J. McCarthy Exits 13-3 Loss to Ravens After 18 Snaps and 81 Passing Yards
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy finished with 81 passing yards on 18 snaps before a first-quarter injury cut his night short in the Vikings' 13-3 loss to Baltimore.

Bo Nix Returns from Ankle Injury with TD Pass in Broncos' 33-13 Loss to Packers
Quarterback Bo Nix completed 6-of-9 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown in his first preseason appearance since undergoing two offseason ankle surgeries.

Jake Bobo Suffers Serious Knee Injury During Seahawks-Titans Joint Practice
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off the field with a serious right knee injury during a Friday practice session against the Tennessee Titans.

Sam LaPorta Sidelined by Hip Injury Ahead of Lions Season Opener
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is missing practice time due to a hip flare-up, putting his availability for the September 13 matchup against New Orleans in question.

Jer'Zhan Newton Undergoes Surgery for Torn Pec Following 20-7 Preseason Win
Washington Commanders defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn pectoral muscle sustained during a 20-7 victory against Miami.

Colts TE Tyler Warren Exits Joint Practice With Groin Injury After 76-Catch Season
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren, the No. 14 pick in 2025, sustained a groin injury during a joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons.