NFL Preseason Articles - Page 8

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is trying to give his quarterback Aaron Rodgers plenty of space and weapons to work with this season. Two of Pittsburgh’s pass catchers are battling injuries, though, and will be out for awhile longer. Steelers wideout Calvin Austin and tight end Jonnu Smith are day-to-day, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. […]

Time keeps moving, and the NFL is constantly evolving — and Aaron Rodgers is one of the active veterans still witnessing it firsthand. Now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the four-time NFL MVP delivered a memorable remark during the 2025 preseason. Before last weekend’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the veteran quarterback told reporters he “pulled […]

The New Orleans Saints got banged up during their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, but they finally got some good news on one of the injuries. Former first-round pick Trevor Penning was carted off during the game, leading many to assume the worst, but he got a positive diagnosis on […]

It’s the old NFL next-man-up scenario, and the injury to Jordan Watkins of the San Francisco 49ers provided an opportunity at the receiver position. And that’s where one of two roster hopefuls improved their stock after the loss to the Broncos. Rookie wide receiver Junior Bergen took a step forward, according to Sports Illustrated. His […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star cornerback Jalen Ramsey is making it clear where he stands in the team’s defensive back hierarchy. Speaking on a recent episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ramsey detailed the dynamic between himself, veteran Darius Slay, and emerging talent Joey Porter Jr. as the Steelers navigate their revamped secondary. “They know who is going […]

New York Giants rookie linebacker Abdul Carter has made a name for himself in practices and training camp this season. While the Giants personnel know quite well what Carter can do, he is now getting some flowers from rival coaches too. One of those rival coaches is New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. Glenn […]

The New York Jets are getting some injury updates on important role players as the preseason schedule continues. New York quarterback Tyrod Taylor and wide receiver Allen Lazard are getting some key updates, per SNY TV. “Tyrod Taylor had a procedure. The Jets will “see where he is” in a few weeks. He had a […]

The Houston Texans are placing veteran tight end Brevin Jordan on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered during Monday’s practice, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The news was reported on X, formerly known as Twitter. Jordan injured the same knee he hurt last September against the Chicago Bears, when he tore his […]

The plot thickens in the competition to be the starting quarterback this season of the New York Giants. At a joint practice of the Giants and New York Jets on Tuesday, Russell Wilson struggled out of the gate to lead the Giants offense. “Just a terrible day so far for the Giants first-team offense against […]

A lot of what the Detroit Lions do on defense will revolve around a star’s recovery from last year’s injury. But a newcomer to the defense, linebacker Grant Stuard, is already in full boast mode. He threw shade at the Dolphins ahead of the teams’ joint practices, according to Sports Illustrated. “I don’t know if […]

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has put together some impressive performances for the team this preseason. He is continuing to show some promising play, as he performed well Tuesday against the New York Giants in a joint practice. “Justin Fields is having a *very* good start today. His only incompletion a great pass on […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said veteran running back Alexander Mattison’s neck injury will not end his career, calling the update “great news” in comments to Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post. Mattison, 27, was injured in the Dolphins’ preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, which ended in a 24-24 tie. […]

The New Orleans Saints are bringing in a lot of new faces this campaign, to try and turn around the franchise. New Orleans is going to have to play this season though without a key offensive lineman. Center Will Clapp is out for the year with a foot injury, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Clapp […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their preseason in style, delivering a dominant 29-7 win over the Tennessee Titans. For a game that saw most of the starters take the night off, Tampa Bay’s depth rose to the occasion. They made big plays on both sides of the ball and gave the coaching staff a lot […]

The Buffalo Bills didn’t leave their preseason opener with a win, but they left with some answers. Their 34-25 loss to the New York Giants was more entertaining than the scoreline suggested. It featured a Ray Davis extra point, explosive plays on offense, and the kind of competitive energy coaches want to see in August. […]

The Cleveland Browns couldn’t have asked for a better way to open their 2025 preseason. Under the lights at Bank of America Stadium, the Browns rolled to a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. Their performance that showcased both polish and promise from a roster still taking shape. For head coach Kevin Stefanski, it was […]

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for a pivotal 2025 season, and quarterback Brock Purdy is entering it with the same mentality that has defined his career. Known for his underdog story, the former last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft continues to emphasize leadership over outside opinions. In an appearance on the Richard Sherman […]

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2025 preseason looking for answers at linebacker, but Isaiah Simmons’ debut against the New York Jets left more questions than clarity. The 2019 Butkus Award winner with the Clemson Tigers, signed on a one-year deal this offseason, played extensively in the opener and raised concerns about his fit in […]

When the Baltimore Ravens made Malaki Starks the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, fans around the league openly wondered how the Georgia rusher would fit into Zach Orr’s scheme alongside Swiss-Army Knife safety Kyle Hamilton. So far, that prospect remains firmly incomplete, as the Ravens have just one preseason game under their […]

The Los Angeles Chargers witnessed multiple big plays in their 27-13 home win over the New Orleans Saints. Including watching some roster hopefuls turn heads inside SoFi Stadium in the NFL Preseason home opener for LAC. Their performances puts general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh in a tougher position. Both men just […]

At the top of the depth chart, the Baltimore Ravens are more or less set when it comes to running back, with Derrick Henry and Justice Hill locked into the top-2 spots. But behind them? Well, things get much less clear with Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali both questionable with injuries. So, with a preseason […]

The Kansas City Chiefs opened their preseason on Saturday. Though they lost 20-17 to the Arizona Cardinals, Patrick Mahomes was still being Patrick Mahomes.  He threw his only touchdown pass of the game to Jason Brownlee in the first quarter. However, questions have arisen about Mahomes and if his glory days are behind him, despite […]

Cam Ward made his NFL debut in his first preseason game for the Tennessee Titans over the weekend. Although he didn’t play too much, the rookie quarterback certainly showed promise in the way he operated and conducted the offense. Since his preseason debut, one NFL Insider has compared Ward to Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan […]

Fresh off a 29-7 win over the Tennessee Titans in their preseason opener, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are full steam ahead towards the 2025 regular season. Two more contests against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills await to finish the preseason slate. According to Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, the plan for newly signed quarterback […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders silenced critics and grabbed eyeballs on Friday. Sanders took starting quarterback duties against the Carolina Panthers. And Sanders shredded the NFC West franchise in brief duty during his NFL Preseason debut. Sanders rose as a major topic of discussion three days after his stellar league debut. Including receiving a glowing […]

The Cleveland Browns won their first preseason game with a 30-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders played well in that contest, which has many wondering if he’ll climb the depth chart. However, despite his solid performance, it appears Sanders isn’t going anywhere for now. Reports indicate that Sanders is listed as the […]

The Tennessee Titans came up lacking in their preseason opener against the Buccaneers, but quarterback Cam Ward got off on a good foot. Plus, the rookie received nice words from head coach Brian Callahan. And here are two hot takes from Ward’s brief preseason debut with the Titans. Tampa Bay racked up a 29-7 win […]

The Chicago Bears ended their first preseason matchup with a 24-24 tie against the Miami Dolphins. With hype surrounding the organization since hiring Ben Johnson as head coach, many were hoping to catch a glimpse of quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday. Instead, the second-year pro never saw the field. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shares his belief […]

On Friday, the New England Patriots had a blowout preseason win over the Washington Commanders, 48-18. That early success should have naturally translated into Monday morning’s practice. However, that wasn’t the case. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, the Patriots’ offense had a less-than-productive practice. Volin’s reflection on how practice went was as […]

The Baltimore Ravens kicked off their NFL preseason slate with a home game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Ravens won, 24-16, in a run-heavy attack led by Keaton Mitchell and D’Ernest Johnson. The win was overshadowed by some brutal injuries, including a season-ending blow to sixth-round rookie Bilhal Kone and the Ravens also announced that […]

Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison will not suit up during the 2025-26 NFL campaign, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. He suffered a neck injury in Sunday’s preseason matchup versus the Chicago Bears, was transported to the hospital via ambulance and will now require surgery. Thankfully, the 27-year-old is expected to make a full recovery. […]

While a lot of the NFL preseason buzz is focused on the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback battle, the New Orleans Saints also have a quarterback battle going on. After Derek Carr’s retirement, the QB1 position is up for grabs and each of Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener and rookie Tyler Shough are battling it out. On Sunday, […]

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL preseason is in everyone’s rearview mirror now, but one performance from last week that continues to be the talk of the football world was that of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The former Colorado Buffaloes star signal-caller opened a lot of eyes with the way he performed on […]

The New Orleans Saints got their preseason underway on Sunday in a loss against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means fans got their first look at rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. Spencer Rattler got the start for the Saints in this one, but Shough got plenty of reps as the backup in the 27-13 loss. Shough […]

In his preseason debut, Shedeur Sanders didn’t disappoint. He completed on 14/23 pass attempts for 138 yards and had two touchdowns. In the process, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers 30-10. Afterward, he received the praises of Jamie Foxx and a blistering defense by Michael Irvin for handling the pressure. Ironically, Sanders got his […]

The Chicago Bears have a new sense of energy surrounding them, and maybe because of head coach Ben Johnson, who is looking to get the best out of all of his players. In their first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, the starters did not play, but that didn’t mean that the message was any […]

The Chicago Bears have a new feel about them coming into 2025 with Ben Johnson at the helm as the new head coach, and fans in the Windy City got their first sneak peek at this season’s Bears squad on Sunday in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately for Bears fans, they did […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is making it clear that the altercation between linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson during last week’s joint practice with the Chicago Bears isn’t cause for alarm. The heated exchange occurred two days before Miami’s preseason opener and quickly drew attention, but both players brushed it off as nothing […]

If there’s one guy who knows how to deal with pressure in the NFL, it’s former star wide receiver Michael Irvin. He knows exactly what Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders is going through as he continues to try to prove his critics wrong. Sanders was impressive in his first start for the Browns in their […]