NFL Preseason Articles - Page 2

The Dallas Cowboys received disappointing injury news on Saturday, announcing that cornerback DaRon Bland will undergo surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot, sidelining him for the next six to eigth weeks and presenting a considerable challenge for new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. However, don’t expect team owner and general manager Jerry Jones […]

Not every position battle can be exciting for everyone. Take, for example, the lingering Green Bay Packers kicker competition between Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph, which is one of many concerns that has head coach Matt LaFleur stumped. Carlson, a second-year player out of Auburn, may be most known for missing a kick that could […]

After a close preseason loss, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson seemed confident in his responses to the media about the quarterback battle between him and Justin Fields soon coming to a close. When a reporter mentioned that head coach Mike Tomlin would name a starter after the upcoming week of practices, Wilson delivered a firm […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their NFL preseason schedule this afternoon with a 24-17 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. However, it was an injury to defensive back Ryan Watts that left his teammates and Steelers fans holding their breath. As the clock wound down in the 4th quarter, Watts appeared to hit […]

Baltimore Ravens second-year running back Owen Wright was carted off the field on Saturday due to a broken foot during the team’s preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers, a 30-7 loss. The team is already dealing with serious injuries at the position. The Ravens signed Wright in 2023 as an undrafted free agent. He […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a tough offseason. Kirk Cousins left the Vikings in free agency, leaving Minnesota without a known quantity at QB for the first time in several seasons. They replaced Cousins with veteran Sam Darnold and first-round rookie J.J. McCarthy. Unfortunately, McCarthy’s rookie season is already over due to injury. The Vikings […]

The Cleveland Browns are concluding their NFL Preseason schedule tonight with a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, but the latest report indicates that quarterback Deshaun Watson will be unable to play. This means he will have missed all of Cleveland’s preseason and hasn’t played a single down since November 2023. In Watson’s […]

The final play of the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders was nothing short of chaotic — a true spectacle that encapsulated the unpredictable nature of football. With the game tied at 24 and just three seconds remaining, fourth-string quarterback Tanner Mordecai lined up at the 49ers’ own 45-yard line for […]

With the talk of position battles within the Miami Dolphins, there is one that has been brewing of the backup quarterback between Skylar Thompson and Mike White to be behind star Tua Tagovailoa. In the Dolphins’ 24-14 loss in the preseason finale to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team saw both quarterbacks play as head […]

The Atlanta Falcons have seriously revamped their roster this offseason. They brought in Kirk Cousins as their new franchise QB. Atlanta also drafted his eventual successor in Michael Penix Jr. in the 2024 NFL Draft. That does not leave much room for a QB3 like Taylor Heinicke. “I would love to be a part of […]

The Chicago Bears have actively sought to strengthen their defensive line, marking their commitment with back-to-back acquisitions. Following their recent trade to secure defensive lineman Darrell Taylor from the Seahawks, the Bears executed another strategic move on Saturday. This time, they brought in Chris Williams, a defensive tackle, along with a 2025 seventh-round draft pick […]

The San Francisco 49ers are ready for revenge in 2024. San Francisco suffered another Super Bowl defeat to Kansas City, fueling their hunger to right the wrongs of future seasons this year. Unfortunately, the team was dealt some discouraging injury news during their final preseason game of the year. The 49ers sustained multiple injuries on […]

The Denver Broncos are starting to come into shape under head coach Sean Payton. The short-lived Russell Wilson era is over and new Payton and rookie QB Bo Nix will be the team’s new future. Denver’s head coach recently revealed his plans for QB snaps ahead of the team’s final preseason game of the year. […]

The Denver Broncos only have one more game remaining in the NFL Preseason. Currently, big decisions have been made by Sean Payton like Bo Nix’s appointment as the squad’s QB1. Before their final game against the Arizona Cardinals, it looks like their offense will also be promisingly stronger come the start of the season. All […]

While it’s hard enough to carve out a long and noteworthy career in the NFL regardless of the position you play or where you were drafted, there’s a special fraternity of quarterbacks who were selected first overall who were immediately thrust into that spotlight, with the oldest in the NFL being Los Angeles Rams starter […]

The New York Giants are wrapping up their preseason on Saturday, August 24, with a matchup against their inter-city rivals, the Jets. It will be the last opportunity for Giants’ reserve quarterback Tommy DeVito to deliver for his team this preseason and potentially beat out Drew Lock, this year’s free agent arrival, for the No. […]

The Buffalo Bills are trying to keep it light in the final days of the preseason, with the NFL’s regular season fast approaching. Their social media team set up a camera and asked their players to name the most random NBA player they could think of. The laughs and their competitive spirit soon took over Bills’ […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Cam Akers looked like the Los Angeles Rams’ new runningback of the future. A second-round pick out of Florida State, Akers immediately found success as a rookie right out of the gate, rushing for 625 yards on 145 carries and two touchdowns in 2020 while adding […]

The Miami Dolphins look like a totally different team under head coach Mike McDaniel. He boasts a unique offensive scheme that focuses on speed, which has proved very difficult for opposing NFL defenses to handle. The Dolphins will try an intriguing coaching plan in the team’s final preseason game against the Buccaneers. Mike McDaniel will […]

The Cleveland Browns are reshaping their special teams unit with significant roster moves, including the recent trade of kicker Cade York to the Washington Commanders. Following York’s departure, the team announced Friday the signing of Lucas Havrisik, bolstering their depth at the kicker position ahead of their final preseason game. Lucas Havrisik, who played for […]

In the high-stakes world of NFL training camps, every snap, tackle, and touchdown can determine a player’s future. For the Indianapolis Colts, their recent victory over the Cincinnati Bengals was more than just a preseason win. It was also a showcase for several young players fighting to secure a spot on the final 53-man roster. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to return to their old selves in 2024. Cincinnati finished the 2023 season with a 9-8 record after losing Joe Burrow to a season-ending wrist injury in Week 11. Now they will try to make another deep playoff run with Burrow back in action. The superstar QB did not play […]

While the NFL preseason is important when determining position battles and accelerating the growth of young quarterbacks, it does not offer much in the way of team evaluation. Records are meaningless since starters are barely on the field. Though, considering the hype surrounding the Chicago Bears, a 4-0 showing in exhibition action is creating a […]

The Indianapolis Colts have had a respectable preseason, having won two of their three games. On Thursday, the Colts completed their exhibition campaign with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-14, a comfortable win heading to next season. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson went 8-14 during the game, with 86 passing yards, while throwing 1 touchdown […]

After a 14-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals have lost all three preseason games. These losses also included a 27-3 drubbing at the hands of the Chicago Bears. Despite these losses, Bengals running back Trayveon Williams has a nine-word explosive guarantee to fans heading into the new season. He made […]

Those watching Thursday night’s preseason matchup between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs were extremely concerned after seeing Douglas Coleman III carried off the field in a stretcher and taken to the hospital. Fortunately, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus did provide a greatly encouraging injury update regarding his defensive back. He says Coleman “was […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is the subject of much debate in football circles. His athleticism is undeniable, but his health and passing skills have given many fans justifiable reason to doubt his productivity in the 2024-25 season. Though, one former Green Bay Packers QB is taking his skepticism to the next level, and is […]

As the Denver Broncos marched off the field victorious after their preseason battle against the Green Bay Packers, the jubilant atmosphere wasn’t just a reflection of the scoreboard. It also reflected the individual performances that could tilt the scales in upcoming roster decisions. Preseason games, often dismissed as mere tune-ups, are lifelines for players on […]

The Indianapolis Colts feature one of the better quarterback-running back duos in the NFL with Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor. If both players can stay healthy in 2024, the Colts’ offense will have an opportunity to shine. Taylor recently addressed his team-up with Richardson during an interview, via the NFL. “I think it’s a lot […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is becoming known as a man of few words after his response to media members when asked about the still simmering quarterback battle between him and Russell Wilson. The long presumption out of Steelers training camp was that Wilson was the leader, and it was up to Fields to overtake […]

The final preseason game this year takes place on Sunday night between the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders. Both teams struggled last year, but they brought in the young pieces to help take them to the next level. These young pieces include number three pick Drake Maye on the Patriots and number two pick […]

Head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers continue to churn the team’s roster through training camp and into the preseason in search of answers at the tight end position. Their latest roster move was to sign tight end Isaac Rex, a 26-year-old rookie out of Brigham Young who began his career as an […]

The Miami Dolphins added to their identity in 2023 — for both good and bad. Miami emerged as one of the most unique offenses in the NFL. Their scheme is unlike anyone else’s and is tailored to their personnel in very inventive ways. The Dolphins boast one of the best rushing attacks in the league […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell recently had some interesting feedback for rookie Sione Vaki, though it wasn’t related to his gridiron prowess. Instead, Campbell was thoroughly impressed by Vaki’s vocal abilities, which were on full display during the team’s annual rookie talent show — a tradition that allows the youngest members of the squad […]

The Dallas Cowboys are America’s Team, and because of that, they have one of the biggest fan bases in the NFL. That means tons of fans are curious about who will actually be suiting up for the Cowboys during the 2024 season, and if you are one of those fans, then we have you covered. […]

While wide receiver Jahan Dotson was preparing for a breakout season, he has a new home with the Philadelphia Eagles as they have made a rare in-division trade with the Washington Commanders. They sent a 2025 third round pick and two seventh round selection for Dotson and a fifth round pick according to Adam Schefter. […]

While fans of the Arizona Cardinals this preseason have hopefully have seen the stock rise of some players, they are still wondering if star quarterback Kyler Murray will play or not in the finale before the Week 1 opener next Sunday. However, the true Cardinals quarterback battle of the backup spot between Clayton Tune and […]

There were a lot of changes once Antonio Pierce inherited the Las Vegas Raiders system. The squad got a better feel of their defensive schemes, and their offense started to look like it could gain momentum at any point of the game. With one more game in the NFL Preseason, a new decision had just […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten a taste of what their team will look like in 2024 in their first two NFL Preseason games. However, not everyone was able to suit up and contribute. Former Michigan football star and 2024 Steelers draft selectee Roman Wilson has endured an injury that has delayed his debut. He broke […]