Caleb Williams is one game from tying the franchise record for multiple TD passes
The Bears have still never had a quarterback with 4,000 passing yards in a single season. They also have had only one quarterback with multiple passing touchdowns in eight straight games. By Sunday evening, they could have two. Via NBC Sports research, Caleb Williams is one game from tying Sid
Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons career may be over before he starts a game
The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team’s starting quarterback over first-choice option Tua Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday’s Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tagovailoa suffered a reported oblique injury on Thursday, which led to Rush
Baker Mayfield hopes to extend starting record against Joe Burrow to 4-0
Sunday’s game between the Buccaneers and Bengals has an intriguing subplot. Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield has never lost to Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow. Mayfield is 3-0 against Burrow as a starter. All three matchups happened in 2020 and 2021, when Mayfield played for the Browns. And, yes, Mayfield faced
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers entered free agency with nearly $100MM in cap space, but the team revealed a conservative free agency blueprint will be the norm this year. After low-cost outside investments populated the first two Charger payrolls under Jim Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz, the organization did not bolster its roster
Free agent LB Xavier Thomas suspended three games
The NFL has suspended free agent linebacker Xavier Thomas for the first three weeks of the season, according to the league’s personnel notice. It is unclear why the NFL suspended Thomas. Thomas, 26, was waived from injured reserve by the 49ers on Aug. 26. He spent time in the offseason
The ‘Rookie yards-from-scrimmage leaders’ quiz
The Las Vegas Raiders got some tough injury news about star tight end Brock Bowers ahead of their Week 1 clash against the Miami Dolphins. Without Bowers, even more of a load could fall on the shoulders of second-year running back Ashton Jeanty, who is expected to be good to
A.J. Brown’s Fantasy Outlook, Top Waiver-Wire WRs After Patriots Reportedly Place WR on IR
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a high-ankle sprain last Wednesday against the Seattle Seahawks, meaning he will miss at least the next four games. From a fantasy football perspective, here’s a look at some potential waiver wire additions for players
Patriots To Place WR A.J. Brown On IR
A.J. Brown’s high ankle sprain will indeed result in a notable stretch on the sidelines. The Patriots are placing their No. 1 receiver on injured reserve, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Brown will now miss at least New England’s next four contests (against the Steelers, Jaguars, Bills and Raiders) as a
Packers DC Jonathan Gannon: Kyler Murray can wreck games if you’re not coordinated
The Jonathan Gannon-Kyler Murray partnership in Arizona ended with both men moving on after the 2025 season, but they’ll be back together for the first game of their new starts. Gannon is now the Packers’ defensive coordinator, which means he’ll be charged with slowing Murray down in his debut as
Sean McVay addresses travel narrative about Rams’ blowout loss to 49ers
Even before the final seconds of the Los Angeles Rams’ 27-7 Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, ticked off the clock, NFL fans posting on social media started roasting Rams head coach Sean McVay for his team’s travel schedule. While the 49ers arrived in Australia a week before the game to fully adjust to the
Myles Garrett Gives Honest Quote After Rough Rams Debut, Talks Knee Injury
Myles Garrett had a concerning debut for the Los Angeles Rams as the star defensive end had no sacks, tackles or pressures. After the 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, he admitted that he isn’t 100 percent following knee issues during training camp. “This was the worst version of
Patriots A.J. Brown Suffers High Ankle Sprain
Leading 10-0 early in the third quarter, the Patriots were on their way to pulling an upset in Wednesday’s season-opening Super Bowl LX rematch with the Seahawks. The wheels came off in the fourth quarter during a 13-10 defeat, though, and now New England will go without its top receiver
49ers lead Rams 10-7 at halftime in Australia
Matthew Stafford hasn’t looked like the MVP he was last year. Yet. The Rams quarterback completed only 4 of 11 passes for 65 yards and an interception in the first half. Forty-one of those yards came on one throw to Puka Nacua that set up their only touchdown. Stafford’s passer
Steelers fans get more bad news about Joey Porter Jr. contract saga
A Wednesday report indicated that the status of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. for the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ Week 1 home game against the Atlanta Falcons is “up in the air” amid Porter’s desire for a contract extension. During a Thursday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shared a new update on the
A.J. Brown Injured, Latest Updates on Patriots WR’s Status After Exiting vs. Seahawks in Opener
New England Patriots star wide receiver A.J. Brown has reportedly suffered a high-ankle sprain in team’s season-opening 13-10 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL network reported the update on Brown, noting he will under go an MRI to determine a timeline for his return:
Falcons Could Start QB Cooper Rush In Week 1
The Falcons could be forced to start Cooper Rush at quarterback on Sunday against the Steelers following an injury to starter Tua Tagovailoa. He appeared to hurt his back early in Thursday’s practice, per ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, giving Rush all of the first-team reps with just three days until Atlanta’s
Jets OC Frank Reich on Breece Hall: My mindset is if he’s healthy, just play ball
Jets running back Breece Hall was listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, which puts him on track to play against the Titans in Week 1 after missing a chunk of time this summer with a groin injury. Given Hall’s missed time, it makes sense that offensive coordinator Frank
The ‘Most catches in an NFL season’ quiz
Early in the fourth quarter of the NFL’s season opener, the Seattle Seahawks had scored just three points and were without starting quarterback Sam Darnold. Then, Drew Lock hit reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a short completion on a fourth-and-one from the Patriots 46. JSN did
George Kittle, Nick Bosa Injury Updates Provided by 49ers, Latest on Status for Week 1
The San Francisco 49ers will have two of their biggest superstars available for their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. George Kittle and Nick Bosa were not included in the team’s injury report for the Week 1 divisional matchup: Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters last week that Bosa
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Rams
Well, that was eventful. Somehow, the Rams acquired a two-time All-Pro cornerback — Trent McDuffie — in a blockbuster trade and he became their fourth-most notable addition. In terms of player acquisitions, few modern NFL offseasons can match this one for firepower. After playing it safer from 2023-25, the Rams
Report: Deshaun Watson was cited for speeding on August 26
The eventful month for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson included a speeding ticket, two days after he was named the starter. Via Fox 8 in Cleveland, Watson was cited for driving 86 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone on Wednesday, August 26. Watson entered a plea of not guilty
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald shares Sam Darnold injury update
The Seattle Seahawks proved why they must be considered the team to beat in the NFC. Even without their starting quarterback, Mike Macdonald’s team rallied to score 13 unanswered points and seal a 13-10 win over the New England Patriots. Drew Lock did a solid job in the second half after
Joey Porter Jr. is “up in the air” for Sunday
With Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon and Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez getting their new contracts, another 2023 draft pick at the same position is still waiting for his reward. Per a source with knowledge of the negotiations, nothing is imminent. However, the two sides have been talking. Porter, the first pick
Jamaal Williams Still Hoping For NFL Opportunity
Jamaal Williams didn’t see the field during the 2025 campaign and remains unsigned ahead of the 2026 season. While that would seem to indicate that the running back’s NFL career has come to abrupt end, Williams made it clear that he still wants to play. During an appearance on The
Brock Bowers Injury Update, Timeline to Return to Raiders After Reported Knee Surgery
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is likely to miss “a game or two” after having a meniscus trim procedure on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Per that report, “Bowers got banged up ‘a little in camp’ and the injury was diagnosed last
Russini’s projected next move spells trouble for Vrabel’s Pats
It’s been months since New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel made the headlines for non-football reasons. Outlets leaked photos of Vrabel and NFL insider Dianna Russini on a seemingly romantic getaway. While both insisted their relationship was platonic, the evidence kept suggesting otherwise. Ultimately, Russini resigned from her position at
Report: Dianna Russini will tell her side of the story after taking next job
As the Patriots prepare to play their first game after an offseason that presented an unexpected distraction, the issue will have at least one more development, eventually. The New York Post, which pulled the first pin on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel grenade five months and two days ago, reports that
Vikings Add Jihad Ward To Practice Squad
Previously a Viking in 2024, outside linebacker Jihad Ward is headed back to Minnesota. Ward will join the Vikings’ practice squad, the team announced. The well-traveled Ward has played for seven teams since the Raiders took him in the second round of the 2016 draft. During his first stop in
Elly De La Cruz Makes History with 105.3 MPH Throw to Stop Inside-the-Park HR in Reds vs. Dodgers
It appeared as if Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernández was going to have an inside-the-park home run during Tuesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. And then Elly De La Cruz unleashed a throw fast enough to make most roller coasters blush. The Cincinnati Reds shortstop took the relay
Bucs Sign QB Baker Mayfield To Extension
11:55pm: Mayfield’s deal includes $110MM in new guarantees, ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports. With $40MM already guaranteed for 2026, a $150MM total guarantee number is in place on the quarterback’s third Bucs pact — one that is now official. The full guarantee figure and future vesting dates are not yet known,
49ers DT Alfred Collins out for season with knee injury
49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon in practice this week, according to coach Kyle Shanahan. Collins is out for the season. The 49ers had listed Collins as a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice. (The 49ers are in Australia, so it was Wednesday in Australia.) The 49ers have
The ‘NFL’s active passing-leaders’ quiz
For the first time in his nine year NFL career, Sam Darnold will begin a Super Bowl defense when the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots to open the 2026 NFL regular season. The Seahawks rushing attack will look different with Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in
Garrett Wilson Calls Jets Playoff Chances ‘Very Realistic’ for 2026 NFL Season Amid 15-Year Drought
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson believes that the team’s playoff chances are “very realistic” with Week 1 drawing closer, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “I mean, I think it should happen, I’ll say that,” Wilson said Tuesday, per Cimini. “It’s our job to go play ball and do
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/8/26
By Ely Allen | at September 8, 2026 6:51 pm Here are Tuesday’s NFL practice squad transactions: Carolina Panthers Cleveland Browns Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts New Orleans Saints View Comments (0) Post a Comment This content was brought to you by: Pro Football Rumors
Report: Kyler Gordon away from the Bears as he works to recover from calf injury
Bears General Manager Ryan Poles said recently that he doesn’t know if cornerback Kyler Gordon will play for the team again and Gordon reportedly isn’t with the team as he tries to work his way back from a calf injury. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Gordon has been
The ’18-sack NFL seasons’ quiz
Nick Bosa played in just three games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025, but it sounds like he’ll be ready to take the field once again when the Niners face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday. “He’s going out there,” said defensive coordinator Raheem Morris ahead of the
Steelers’ DK Metcalf Explains Belief in Conspiracy Theory That Antarctica is ‘Another World’
Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has always been known for his outlandish beliefs, but it now appears that he’s not the biggest conspiracy theorist on his team. Steelers star receiver DK Metcalf told The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones that the title belongs to him. “Yeah, I’m a big conspiracy theorist,”
Patriots, CB Christian Gonzalez Agree On Record-Breaking Extension
The Patriots finally have a deal in place with Christian Gonzalez. The All-Pro cornerback, who had been in talks with the defending AFC champs for most of the offseason, agreed to terms on a four-year extension early Tuesday morning. Gonzalez and the Pats agreed on a four-year, $135MM pact that
Seahawks pick different captains for each game, including Sam Darnold for Week 1
When the Seahawks open the season on Wednesday night against the Patriots, quarterback Sam Darnold will be one of their captains. But that won’t be the case every week. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald believes in picking new captains for each game, rather than the season-long captains with a ‘C’
The ‘2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs’ quiz
With less than a week remaining before their Week 1 clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Atlanta Falcons had yet to name their starting quarterback. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has finally made a decision , with the team announcing that newcomer Tua Tagovailoa will take the team’s first snaps in Pittsburgh.
Aaron Donald Gives Update on Week 1 Status vs. 49ers amid Return from Retirement
The NFL world is waiting to see whether Aaron Donald will play in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, but the Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle — fresh off his return from retirement — isn’t ready to give an answer yet. The Rams are set to
Minor NFL Transactions: 9/7/26
The NFL’s transaction wire was quiet on Labor Day, with only one team making a minor roster move: Detroit Lions Signed from practice squad: LB Joe Bachie This content was brought to you by: Pro Football Rumors
Jacoby Brissett among Cardinals’ team captains
Jacoby Brissett who is in his first season as a starter for the Cardinals, was named one of five captains for the team this season. On Monday, the Cardinals announced results of the players’ captainship vote from Thursday. Center Hjalte Froholdt was the other offensive captain. Safety Budda Baker and
Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams
There are plenty of big games on the Week 1 schedule, but these three catch attention for a different reason. Each one has a question attached to it that could make the game mean a whole lot more than simply starting the season 1-0 or 0-1. Can Jayden Daniels remind
Bill Belichick Addresses UNC Relationship After Michael Lombardi’s Exit as CFB GM
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick briefly touched on the school’s ongoing investigation into the football program after general manager Michael Lombardi resigned as general manager last week. “I understand the importance of the work that’s being done by the investigative team,” Belichick told reporters Monday. “Obviously our high standard
49ers DE Sam Okuayinonu To Undergo Foot Surgery; 2026 Return Uncertain
Sam Okuayinonu was set to travel with the 49ers to Australia for the opening game of the season until a foot injury suffered in practice changed his and the team’s plans. The fifth-year defensive end now finds himself on injured reserve. Okuayinonu will miss at least the first four weeks of
Report: Giants to sign DL Dean Lowry to practice squad
The Giants are expected to make a veteran addition to their defensive line group ahead of their Week 1 game against the Cowboys. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that they plan to sign Dean Lowry to their practice squad. Once signed, Lowry would be available to be one of the
The ‘Last 1st-round QB by NFL team’ quiz
After throwing just two passes in 2025 and seeing Daniel Jones play his way into the MVP conversation last year, it seemed Anthony Richardson Sr.’s time in Indianapolis might have been over. But after a strong preseason, the former fourth-overall NFL Draft pick has kept himself in Indy’s plans (at
Toluca Top Monterrey to Win Leagues Cup Final Bracket 2026, 1st Non-MLS Team to Win Title Since 2021
Toluca FC overcame Club de Fútbol Monterrey Rayados A.C. to win the Leagues Cup final 2-0 at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, on Sunday. As the first non-MLS team to win the Cup since 2021, when León took home the honors, Toluca became the third Liga MX team to win
Roger Goodell Receives Four-Year Extension
As expected, Roger Goodell has received a new contract. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL commissioner secured a four-year extension that runs through the 2030 league year and expires on March 31, 2031. Goodell’s previous deal was set to expire in March 2027, but there was never any doubt that
















































