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The Dallas Cowboys rested most of their starters in their preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, but that didn’t mean that they were safe from possibly still getting hurt. During the game, CeeDee Lamb was celebrating a play on the white portion of the sideline, and in the same breath, the referee ran into […]

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 […]

Recently, the New England Patriots opened up their preseason slate with a dominant 48-18 home win over the Washington Commanders. It was a solid showing in limited minutes from quarterback Drake Maye, the player the Patriots are hoping will take another step forward after a mixed bag of a rookie season. One key question for […]

When the Dallas Cowboys acquired 2024 preseason star Joe Milton III to be Dak Prescott’s new backup, fans were delighted. However, much of that excitement diminished when the second-year quarterback struggled in his unofficial Cowboys debut. Milton started the Cowboys’ preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams and went 17-for-29, throwing 143 passing yards, one […]

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to get quarterback JJ McCarthy up to speed this preseason, but more than that they are trying to avoid significant injury losses like all other teams before the regular season gets underway. Unfortunately, they lost two players for what looks like significant time in the preseason opener against the Houston […]

The Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons seem to have reached an impasse, especially after the pass rusher requested a trade because contract discussions have not gone anywhere. Jerry Jones told fans not to worry about the trade request, but he hasn’t done anything to make people feel as if things will get better anytime time. […]

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 […]

The Green Bay Packers had a horrific preseason opener as a team, but it was to no fault of rookie receiver Matthew Golden. On paper, Golden did not do much more than his teammates in the Packers’ 30-10 loss to the New York Jets. The rookie caught just one pass for seven yards. However, Golden […]

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 […]

One year after suffering a torn meniscus that ended his rookie season before it even started, J.J. McCarthy returned to the field against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback only played one series in the preseason opener, but it was more than enough to impress head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings played […]

The NFL Preseason has started, and players are getting their first snaps back on the gridiron. Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J, McCarthy played in his first game in 364 days on Saturday against the Houston Texans, and was honest about the emotions surrounding his return. “It was just the journey that any injured player goes on […]

The New York Jets got the preseason started on the right foot Saturday, when they defeated the Green Bay Packers. Jets quarterback Justin Fields ran for a touchdown in the first quarter, to set the stage for the rest of the game. Following the contest, Jets coach Aaron Glenn complimented his play caller. “I’ve told […]

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 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ first-team got some reps in their first preseason game, but there were also some rookies who showed some promise. One of them was left tackle Josh Simmons, who had some good reps during his time on the field with Patrick Mahomes, according to ESPN’s Nate Taylor. “In 11 snaps against the […]

The first week of the preseason always brings a handful of highly-anticipated rookie debuts, and perhaps none were more hyped up than Travis Hunter’s first game in a Jacksonville Jaguars uniform. The Jags and their new No. 2 overall pick took on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first game of the preseason on Saturday night. […]

The Houston Texans are adding much-needed reinforcements to their defense. With safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Jimmie Ward out of the lineup, the team signed nine-year veteran Jalen Mills. Mills, 31, signed with Houston as a free agent on Sunday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The LSU alum has spent most of his career with the […]

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 […]

The New Orleans Saints are under no pressure to be good this season. Undoing past mistakes will take at least a year, maybe even longer since the guy who made them is still calling the shots. Fans have begrudgingly watched the team lumber through a four-year playoffs drought and will tough it out for another […]

The Green Bay Packers are hopeful they’ll have wide receiver Jayden Reed available for their Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions, despite the second-year standout being sidelined with a sprained foot. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters after Saturday’s 30-10 preseason loss to the New York Jets that the team is “hopeful” Reed will […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders made his NFL preseason debut on Saturday in a commanding 29-7 home victory over the Tennessee Titans. Sanders, an undrafted free agent out of Colorado, logged one solo tackle and a quarterback hit during the game, showcasing his potential as he looks to secure a spot on the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason opener came with a costly blow, as veteran safety Deon Bush suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in Saturday night’s 20-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed after the game that Bush’s injury would require surgery, ending his 10th NFL season before it truly began. “We’ll […]

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears hit a major setback in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The medical team carted Spears off in the second quarter after he limped off the field following a 13-yard reception from backup quarterback Brandon Allen on a third-and-15 play. ESPN insider Turron Davenport has confirmed the […]

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart made his NFL preseason debut on Saturday, showing promising signs while remaining self-critical. Drafted 25th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dart completed 12 of 19 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown, helping lead the Giants to a 34-25 victory over the Buffalo Bills. Dart entered the […]

The Sanders family got off to a strong start this preseason. Shedeur Sanders impressed in his pro debut with the Cleveland Browns. And his brother Shilo Sanders had a big hit in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ preseason opener. The Bucs signed Shilo as an undrafted free agent over the offseason. While he’s fighting for a […]

Cam Little ensured the Jacksonville Jaguars’ preseason debut had a moment to remember — even if it won’t go down in the record books. The rookie kicker drilled a 70-yard field goal to close out the first half of Saturday night’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers at EverBank Stadium, igniting the crowd and sending his […]

Sean McVay rolled with Stetson Bennett to lead the Los Angeles Rams offense Saturday. Then McVay delivered a massive Matthew Stafford update after beating the Dallas Cowboys. As expected, Stafford didn’t play during the 31-21 home win at SoFi Stadium. Giving Stafford a breather is an annual norm for L.A. — as they prefer to […]

The preseason has already delivered its share of memorable moments. However, with questions still swirling about Micah Parsons’ future, the Dallas Cowboys’ first highlight of the year came from CeeDee Lamb — oddly enough, without a helmet or shoulder pads. And it wasn’t exactly the one the star receiver had in mind. During Saturday’s preseason […]

The New York Giants are looking to bounce back from last year’s 3-14 finish. The team revamped its quarterback room over the offseason and landed top defensive lineman Abdul Carter in the draft. And on Saturday fans got their first glimpse at the 2025 Giants as New York won its preseason opener against the Buffalo […]

Jameis Winston had some fun following his preseason debut with the New York Giants in their 34-25 win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday evening. Winston joined the Giants this offseason after a one-year stint with the Cleveland Browns. He was initially the team’s backup before taking over the starting job after Deshaun Watson tore […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed safety Shilo Sanders as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft, and he made an immediate impact in his debut, delivering a clean quarterback hit in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. On his first defensive series of the second half, Sanders blitzed untouched from the […]

The Dallas Cowboys watched Joe Milton III unleash bombs early. But then exited late against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday. The Cowboys’ starting quarterback for their NFL Preseason debut left with a right arm injury. He got spotted trying to throw through the discomfort. But eventually got ruled out with an apparent elbow injury. Milton […]

The main draw in Saturday night’s preseason game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers was offensive and defensive talent Travis Hunter, but Jags kicker Cam Little ended up stealing the show in EverBank Stadium. The 2024 sixth-round draft pick electrified everyone who was watching, nailing a 70-yard field goal as time expired in the […]

Sam Howell had an impressive preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings in their 20-10 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday evening. Howell has been on an adventure throughout his young NFL career. The Washington Commanders selected him with the 144th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, as he represented them for two seasons. They […]

During preseason action, James Cook found himself at the center of a situation with the Buffalo Bills during Saturday’s game at Highmark Stadium. The two-time Pro Bowl running back was in uniform and took part in warmups but chose not to play once the game began, prompting Bills head coach Sean McDermott to address the […]

The Los Angeles Rams paid Kyren Williams his big extension before scrimmaging the Dallas Cowboys. Blake Corum rose as the lead bell cow back on Saturday, however. The second-year running back handled RB1 duties at SoFi Stadium for the Rams’ NFL preseason opener. Corum gashed the Cowboys — looking like the back Sean McVay grabbed […]

The Kansas City Chiefs opened their 2025 preseason with a fast strike against the Arizona Cardinals, capitalizing on a turnover to score within moments of kickoff. After Harrison Butker’s opening kick, Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch fumbled the return when rookie Brashard Smith recovered the ball following a hit from Christian Roland-Wallace. A penalty on […]

The Tennessee Titans got some bad news amid the NFL preseason debut of quarterback Cam Ward, with running back Tyjae Spears reportedly suffering a concerning lower-body injury in the first half of Saturday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “Titans RB Tyjae Spears was carted to the locker room night due to an apparent […]