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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday that his starters will take the field in Chicago’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Appearing on FanDuel TV’s Up and Adams with Kay Adams, Johnson said he wants his top players to get another chance to prepare before Week 1. “We’ll go […]

Mitchell Trubisky’s return to Halas Hall last week brought back plenty of memories, but it also offered a reminder of the quarterback’s long-term goal. The Buffalo Bills backup and former Chicago Bears starter still wants another chance to be a franchise quarterback. Trubisky, the No. 2 overall pick in 2017, shared reps with Mike White […]

New York Jets tight end Stone Smartt had one of the most talked-about moments of the preseason when he leveled New York Giants rookie pass rusher Abdul Carter during a run play. The highlight spread quickly across social media, but for Smartt, it was simply part of the assignment for the Jets. “It was just […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers came up short on the scoreboard Saturday night, falling 17-14 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their second preseason game at Acrisure Stadium. The result mattered less than the development of Pittsburgh first-round pick Derrick Harmon, who delivered the type of play the Steelers drafted him for. Late in the first quarter, […]

Teddy Bridgewater needed only 12 days with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make his case for a roster spot. What made his preseason breakout even more notable was his insistence that the credit belonged elsewhere. The veteran quarterback pointed to offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, who helped design a simplified game plan that Bridgewater could execute […]

The Miami Dolphins walked away with a 24-17 preseason win over the Detroit Lions, but the bigger story centered on the quarterback room. While rookie Quinn Ewers delivered a much-needed bounce-back performance for the Dolphins, longtime insider Joe Schad urged caution about drawing sweeping conclusions. Ewers, a seventh-round pick out of Texas, had stumbled in […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to suit up for Greece this summer, giving the national team a significant boost as it prepares for EuroBasket 2025. After weeks of uncertainty, Antetokounmpo joined Greece for full practices over the weekend once the Bucks granted written permission for him to participate. The clearance was required because […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy made it clear that Brandon Aiyuk’s absence due to the wideout’s injury is being felt. But Purdy’s confidence in the wide receiver’s eventual return has not wavered. Aiyuk is expected to begin the 2025 season on the physically unable to perform list as he continues his recovery from ACL […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye admitted he has room to grow after an uneven showing in New England’s 20-12 preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings. Despite this, Patriots coaches and teammates remain encouraged by his progress. Maye played two series against Minnesota’s second- and third-string defenders and finished 4 of 7 for 46 yards. […]

Heading into his eleventh NBA season and first with the Milwaukee Bucks, Myles Turner is feeling reflective. Sure, Turner is entering a new opportunity with a Bucks team that has the chance to win it all next year. However, Turner’s reflection isn’t about basketball. It’s about his driver’s license. Turner, who turned 29 in March, […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says a 2021 debate over the Milwaukee Bucks turned frightening when he and his family were targeted with death threats over his Bucks take. On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins recalled the 2021 NBA Finals between the Bucks and Phoenix Suns. At the time, he […]

The Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens will not hold their planned joint NFL practice next week, with both teams citing scheduling conflicts and the strain of a short turnaround between games. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn explained that the decision came after conversations with Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. “Sometimes schedules just do not sync […]

Kyle Dugger’s long hold on a starting role in the New England Patriots’ secondary is suddenly in jeopardy. The veteran safety, a starter since midway through his rookie year in 2020, has been taking second-team reps during recent training camp practices. Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson have joined Jabrill Peppers in the top safety […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams entered the 2024 NFL Draft as the consensus top prospect, but not every coach was convinced he would succeed at the professional level. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, widely regarded as one of the league’s top offensive minds, had significant reservations about Williams during the pre-draft process. According to […]

The Miami Dolphins made another change to their offensive line. The Dolphins have signed veteran tackle Yodny Cajuste and placed Germain Ifedi on injured reserve. The move comes as the Dolphins continue to navigate injuries along the offensive front. Starting right tackle Austin Jackson, guard Liam Eichenberg, and tackle Bayron Matos have all missed practice […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders injured his oblique during warmups before a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said. Stefanski revealed that Sanders began feeling discomfort before the session and was held out of all drills as a precaution. The rookie is considered day-to-day, will not practice, and is unlikely […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid sees Patrick Mahomes’ job much like one far from the football field. Instead, Reid sees Mahomes taking the game out to pasture. “It’s a little bit like being a farmer,” Reid said. “I’ve never been a farmer, but you always hear that there’s always work to be done. […]

Sean Payton has never been shy about his belief in the Denver Broncos. But when NFL reporter Kay Adams pressed him to compare this year’s team to his 2009 New Orleans Saints, who went on to win the Super Bowl, the veteran coach hesitated at first. “Eleven was special,” Payton said, referring to the 2011 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear they plan to build their future around Luka Doncic. But the organization’s ambitions may stretch even further. According to Lakers insider Dan Woike, the possibility of pairing Doncic with another generational talent such as Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic has been discussed. However, the odds of a […]

The Cleveland Browns could turn to rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders as their starter for Cleveland’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, it depends on the health of fellow Browns rookie Dillon Gabriel’s hamstring. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Gabriel is the planned starter if he is cleared to play. Gabriel, selected in the […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is entering his second season with lofty expectations from head coach Sean Payton. During a recent interview with Yahoo, Payton said he believes Nix can become one of the top five quarterbacks in the NFL within the next two years and described him as a future superstar. When Nix joined […]

With their wide receiver room battered by injuries, the Green Bay Packers claimed Kawaan Baker off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders. Baker is a familiar face to a position group in need of healthy bodies. The move is not yet official. However, the team waived cornerback Isaiah Dunn, who has been sidelined with a […]

Terry McLaurin continues to be the center of attention for the Washington Commanders both on and off the field. Chants of “Terry! Terry!” have been common from fans, but the cheers have yet to be matched by a new contract extension. McLaurin is entering the final season of the three-year deal he signed in 2022. […]

The New Orleans Saints finally got some positive news after a rough injury night in their NFL preseason opener. Offensive lineman Trevor Penning was carted off the field during New Orleans’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers with a foot injury. Thankfully, Penning is expected to miss only a few weeks. The initial scene sparked […]

The Tennessee Titans received clarity on the status of running back Tyjae Spears. The running back left Tennessee’s preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a high ankle sprain. Head coach Brian Callahan confirmed the diagnosis and provided an initial recovery timetable, offering optimism that Spears will return early in the regular season. Spears […]

The New England Patriots wrapped up their final practice before heading to Minnesota, with head coach Mike Vrabel offering injury updates on key players. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Vrabel confirmed Gonzalez will travel with the team for two joint practices and a preseason game against the Vikings. However, he will […]

Mecole Hardman’s Green Bay Packers debut could not have gone much worse. The veteran receiver and return specialist struggled in Green Bay’s 30-10 preseason loss to the New York Jets, making costly mistakes that may have hurt his chances of earning a roster spot in a crowded Packers receiving room. Signed to a one-year deal […]

Allen Lazard’s second season with the New York Jets was already shaping up to be a pivotal one. The veteran wideout, who restructured his contract this offseason to remain in New York despite speculation he might be released. Lazard entered training camp fighting to secure a meaningful role in new offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand’s system. […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ 31-21 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams was by most measures a typical August setback. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s squad stumbled early. The Cowboys gained just one yard in the opening quarter and committed 11 penalties. Backup quarterback Joe Milton showed flashes with 143 passing yards, a touchdown, and an […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have pulled the plug on their scheduled joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams, a move rooted in mounting injury concerns for Jim Harbaugh’s squad. The two teams had planned to face off on Wednesday, giving both sides a chance to work competitively before the regular season. But Rams head coach […]

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward took the field for the first time Saturday night. He offered fans a glimpse of what the No. 1 overall pick can bring to the franchise. Sure, the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended in a 29-7 loss. But for Ward, the night was about something bigger […]

Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons and the team remain locked in a contract standoff with owner Jerry Jones, but NFL insider Albert Breer believes a resolution is near. Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, Breer said he expects the Cowboys and Parsons to finalize a new deal just before the start of the […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love didn’t hesitate when asked who’s stood out most in training camp. Love’s answer? First-round rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden. In an interview with This is Football’s Kevin Clark, Love showered Golden with praise, calling him “polished,” “smooth,” and someone who’s made plays “since Day 1.” “Matthew Golden—man, I think […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott offered a much-needed dose of optimism, revealing that top wide receiver Khalil Shakir is “progressing nicely” from a high ankle sprain and is “on pace” to be ready for Week 1. It’s a significant development for the Bills’ offense that relied heavily on Shakir last season following the departure […]

With the start of the 2025 NFL season quickly approaching, the Houston Texans’ running back room is under the microscope and now facing fresh uncertainty. Veteran back Nick Chubb missed his second straight practice due to a head injury suffered earlier in the week. This injury casts doubt over his availability for Week 1 as […]

It’s been 20 years since Aaron Rodgers famously slid to the 24th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, and the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback still remembers every single player selected ahead of him. In a recent viral clip from the I Can Fly documentary, Rodgers rattles off the names of every first-round pick that preceded […]

With Jordan Addison suspended for the first three games of the 2025 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings are relying heavily on Justin Jefferson to anchor their receiving corps. Thankfully, the latest injury update on the All-Pro wideout brings cautious optimism. Jefferson has been sidelined since late July with a mild strain in his left hamstring. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t just re-sign a familiar face in Keenan Allen. They unknowingly completed one of the most fascinating full-circle storylines in recent NFL memory. After being traded to the Chicago Bears in 2024 due to salary cap constraints, Allen is back in powder blue on a one-year, $8.52 million deal. Allen’s return […]

Davante Adams is moving forward but not without looking back. Now a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, Adams is opening up about his messy split with the Las Vegas Raiders, offering rare insight into what ultimately pushed him to force a departure from a team that never quite met his expectations. “I see […]