NFL Preseason Articles - Page 9

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 […]

The Los Angeles Rams handed out a closet job audition Saturday. Sean McVay got a glimpse of who wants to join Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, Jared Verse and others on the final roster. McVay and the Rams witnessed breakout performers against the Dallas Cowboys — altering the 53-man roster projection moving forward. Blake Corum went […]

The Indianapolis Colts dropped their first assignment in the preseason after losing to the Baltimore Ravens, 24-16, on Thursday. Apart from the defeat, fans were concerned after quarterback Anthony Richardson injured his finger in the first quarter and did not return. Fortunately, Richardson did not have to miss an extended period. He will return to […]

Former second overall pick Zach Wilson is looking to revive his career after signing with the Miami Dolphins this offseason. With the way he performed in their preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, it looks like the 26-year-old quarterback needs to go back to the drawing board. The game ended on a 24-24 […]

The Miami Dolphins opened the preseason Sunday with a 24-24 tie against the Chicago Bears, and starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa opened the game by playing the first series for the visitors at Soldier Field. Tua said playing the preseason opener had nothing to do with Friday’s practice. “That was boss man’s decision,” Tua said, referring […]

The New York Giants rolled with Russell Wilson as the starter behind center. But rookie Jaxson Dart delivered the more impressive throws against the Buffalo Bills Saturday. Dart went 12-of-19 for 154 yards with one passing touchdown. The former Ole Miss starter even showed his legs: Adding three carries for 24 yards and averaged eight […]

The New Orleans Saints opened their 2025 preseason with a quarterback battle that has quickly gained clarity in their matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rookie Tyler Shough, the Saints’ second-round pick from Louisville, made a strong case for the starting job by throwing his first preseason touchdown and outperforming Spencer Rattler, who began the […]

The Washington Commanders witnessed the New England Patriots drop 48 points in front of them. The NFC East franchise addressed the defense two days after the NFL preseason debacle. With Dan Quinn and company now bringing in a former Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker. Quinn and the Commanders are adding Duke Riley, with ESPN NFL […]

The New Orleans Saints’ offensive line might have suffered a significant blow in the team’s preseason opener. After playing just one series against the Los Angeles Chargers, left guard Trevor Penning suffered an injury deemed significant enough to warrant the cart. Penning did not need any attention on the field and instead headed straight toward […]

The San Francisco 49ers gained a new gauge of what their 2025 roster looks like Saturday. Even after taking the 30-9 loss to the Denver Broncos in their NFL Preseason opener. Kyle Shanahan rested his veteran starters from Brock Purdy, to Nick Bosa, to George Kittle. All three won’t worry about their starting spots becoming […]

The Green Bay Packers have very high expectations coming into this season, but the preseason didn’t get off to a great start for Matt LaFleur and company. On Saturday night, the Packers took the field for the first time in 2025 but lost to the New York Jets in blowout fashion, 30-10. While most will […]

Jayden Daniels will not openly admit it, but the frustration of the offseason seems to be catching up with him. Two days after the Washington Commanders’ preseason opener, the second-year quarterback spoke honestly on how the process has been without disgruntled star Terry McLaurin. Daniels did not play in the Friday night game against the […]

Russell Wilson has been a part of a lot of winning teams, and now he joins a New York Giants team that hasn’t been able to do that in some time. They got things started on the right note in their preseason win against the Buffalo Bills, but the work doesn’t stop there. After the […]

The Miami Dolphins got their preseason underway on Sunday against the Chicago Bears at a very hot Soldier Field, but it was mostly a showcase to see what some of the backups and young players can produce. One player that got a chance to show what he’s got is quarterback Quinn Ewers, a household name […]

The Chicago Bears invested a lot of money in their offensive line in the offseason to help out Caleb Williams, but they didn’t do much to address the left tackle position. Incumbent Braxton Jones is facing off against rookie Ozzy Trapilo in a competition for the starting job. While Williams and most of the first-team […]

The New England Patriots have plenty to be excited for coming into 2025. Quarterback Drake Maye showed plenty of signs and flashes of potential greatness, and now the Pats have had a full offseason to start to build around him. With new head coach Mike Vrabel at the helm, the Patriots added a ton of […]

The New England Patriots made a shocking change to their defense during their latest practice. Two days after their first preseason game, a 48-18 win over the Washington Commanders, the Patriots shifted safety Kyle Dugger out of the starting lineup. Dugger was not injured, but took the field with the second team, according to Mark […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are revamping their offense for the third consecutive year after their offensive coordinator and play caller became a head coach elsewhere. This time, it was Liam Coen on his way out the door to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars, and now Josh Grizzard is at the helm. Unfortunately, Grizzard isn’t working with […]

The New York Jets have a new quarterback in Justin Fields, and a new head coach in Aaron Glenn. Glenn used to play for the Jets, and several of his former teammates have visited training camp this summer. Those guys are big supporters of Fields, after seeing what he can do in practice. “He can […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]