The ‘NFL head coach all-time wins leaders’ quiz
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The ‘NFL head coach all-time wins leaders’ quiz

August 7, 2025
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After a year away from coaching, Pete Carroll is returning to an NFL sideline in Seattle. This time, it’s as the visiting head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. When asked about returning to Seattle for his first game – even a preseason one – Carroll acknowledged his decade and

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Matt LaFleur: We’ll “do our best” to get all four QBs meaningful reps this weekend
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Matt LaFleur: We’ll “do our best” to get all four QBs meaningful reps this weekend

August 7, 2025
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The Jets will be playing quarterback Justin Fields in Saturday’s game against the Packers and it looks like Jordan Love will also get some action in the preseason opener. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t lay out a detailed plan for how he will be using Love or any other

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Jaguars DT Arik Armstead’s Week 1 Availability Unclear
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Jaguars DT Arik Armstead’s Week 1 Availability Unclear

August 7, 2025
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The 2025 season will see Arik Armstead return to his familiar defensive tackle spot after his trial phase along the edge with the Jaguars last year. It remains to be seen, however, if he will be on the field for Week 1. Armstead has been dealing with a back injury throughout

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Taulia Tagovailoa lands in the Indoor Football League
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Taulia Tagovailoa lands in the Indoor Football League

August 7, 2025
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Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, is persistent. With no opportunity in the NFL and with the CFL releasing him in May 2025, Taulia found an opportunity in something called the Indoor Football League. And he took it. Taulia Tagovailoa signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of

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Mike Tomlin furthers optimism surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ potential with Steelers 
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Mike Tomlin furthers optimism surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ potential with Steelers 

August 7, 2025
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LATROBE, PA – After another day of work at training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin offered his latest assessment of his new starting quarterback. And it’s clear Tomlin is comfortable with how Aaron Rodgers looked on the practice field and confident he will be successful once the backdrop changes

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Bills had a blah Hard Knocks debut
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Bills had a blah Hard Knocks debut

August 7, 2025
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To no surprise, Buffalo’s Hard Knocks debut was blah. Nothing significant or memorable or remotely viral happened during the first episode of the training camp edition of the show. It was so basic that it could have been created by AI — and for all anyone knows it was. It’s

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Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
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Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

August 7, 2025
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell noted earlier this week that Ennis Rakestraw was likely facing a lengthy absence. The latest update regarding the second-year corner further indicates that will be the case. A post from Rakestraw’s Instagram account (h/t MLive’s Kory Woods) demonstrates he is set to undergo surgery. A shoulder injury suffered during

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Archie Manning says Arch Manning won’t leave Texas after the 2025 season
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Archie Manning says Arch Manning won’t leave Texas after the 2025 season

August 7, 2025
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It’s always a good bet that the first pick of the NFL Draft will be a quarterback, but putting any money on Arch Manning being that pick in 2026 isn’t looking like a wise move. Manning is set for his first full season as the starting quarterback at Texas, so

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How Malik Nabers has grown while working with Russell Wilson
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How Malik Nabers has grown while working with Russell Wilson

August 7, 2025
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On Tuesday, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll shared that veteran Russell Wilson has “had a very positive impact on” second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers since the start of springtime workouts.  On Wednesday, Nabers spoke with reporters about how he’s working on being more vocal as a leader following

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Josh Allen will not play in Bills preseason opener
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Josh Allen will not play in Bills preseason opener

August 7, 2025
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Quarterback Josh Allen will not be on the field when the Bills open their preseason slate against the Giants. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters in his Thursday press conference that Allen will rest on Saturday, with Mitchell Trubisky getting the start at quarterback. But other healthy starters will play

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Rodgers addresses connection with key teammate after alarming report
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Rodgers addresses connection with key teammate after alarming report

August 7, 2025
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be silencing concerns related to a recent report that questioned his working relationships with his wide receivers.  It was previously learned that Rodgers’ “connection” with 2024 third-round draft pick Roman Wilson “took a step in the right direction” during Tuesday’s practice. According to Brooke Pryor of ESPN, Rodgers then

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A.J. Brown: Treylon Burks is a good kid, sad it went down like that
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A.J. Brown: Treylon Burks is a good kid, sad it went down like that

August 7, 2025
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The 2022 trade that sent A.J. Brown to the Eagles in exchange for a first-round pick that the Titans used on Treylon Burks has been a clear win for Brown and the Eagles for some time and the gap won’t close anytime soon. Brown has caught 261 passes to help

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Agent reveals if James Cook still wants to play for Bills amid contract saga
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Agent reveals if James Cook still wants to play for Bills amid contract saga

August 7, 2025
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Running back James Cook seemingly surprised the Buffalo Bills when he changed course regarding his desire for a multi-year contract extension and stopped participating in training-camp practices as part of a hold-in.  For an article published on Wednesday night, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic spoke with Zac Hiller, one of Cook’s agents, about the 25-year-old’s

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Jordan Love wants to use his legs more in 2025
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Jordan Love wants to use his legs more in 2025

August 7, 2025
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No one would confuse Jordan Love for Lamar Jackson when it comes to running the ball, but the Packers quarterback has his eyes on using his legs more often in 2025. Love ran 50 times for 247 yards and four touchdowns during the 2023 season, but he only carried the

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Travis Kelce: I threw the Super Bowl loss in the trash and moved on
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Travis Kelce: I threw the Super Bowl loss in the trash and moved on

August 7, 2025
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said recently that the team’s loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl gives him “a little bit more motivation” heading into the 2025 season, but tight end Travis Kelce took a different approach to dealing with the loss. Kelce said in a press conference from

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Trevor Lawrence on Travis Hunter: “Selfishly, I definitely want him on offense more”
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Trevor Lawrence on Travis Hunter: “Selfishly, I definitely want him on offense more”

August 7, 2025
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The big question surrounding Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is whether he’ll play more at wide receiver or more at cornerback. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has a strong preference. Lawrence said on NFL Network that he has quickly become a big fan of Hunter’s skill set and wants to be able to

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ESPN-NFL Media deal may not close until late 2026
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ESPN-NFL Media deal may not close until late 2026

August 7, 2025
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The non-binding agreement between the NFL and ESPN may not become binding for a while. According to Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, the deal possibly won’t close until the end of 2026, given the expected timetable for regulatory approval. Disney Head of Corporate Development Justin Warbrooke told Karp that

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Browns standout WR might be Shedeur Sanders’ top target
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Browns standout WR might be Shedeur Sanders’ top target

August 7, 2025
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Shedeur Sanders isn’t being given any chances to gain chemistry with the Cleveland Browns’ first-team offense, so his best bet is to target this veteran wide receiver who is turning heads at training camp.  On Friday, Sanders is set to make his debut as the starter for the Browns in

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Kevin O’Connell: Foundation is set, next step is Vikings becoming championship-worthy
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Kevin O’Connell: Foundation is set, next step is Vikings becoming championship-worthy

August 7, 2025
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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says last year’s 14-3 season was a big step toward getting the franchise where it wants to go. Now it’s time to take the next step. “As I told our team when we came back to training camp, I think the foundation has been set,” O’Connell

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Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers situation appears to be improving after alarming report
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Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers situation appears to be improving after alarming report

August 7, 2025
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A recent report indicated that the working relationships between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his wide receivers were sparking concerns among those who cover the team.  For a piece published on Wednesday morning, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic noted that Rodgers’ “connection” with 2024 third-round draft pick Roman Wilson

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CBS makes Lions-Packers, Bills-Jets, Bengals-Vikings its top games for Weeks 1-3
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CBS makes Lions-Packers, Bills-Jets, Bengals-Vikings its top games for Weeks 1-3

August 7, 2025
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CBS has announced its broadcast lineups for the first three weeks of the regular season, which provides an early look at some of the top Sunday afternoon games for the start of 2025. In Week One, the top broadcasting crew of Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson will call

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‘Clearly separated himself’: Why one QB is winning Browns’ competition
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‘Clearly separated himself’: Why one QB is winning Browns’ competition

August 7, 2025
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Recent reports have indicated that veteran Joe Flacco holds a significant lead in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition over Kenny Pickett, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders.  For an article published on Wednesday, Lance Reisland of the Cleveland Plain Dealer explained why Flacco “has clearly

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Drake Maye on Mike Vrabel breaking up fight: We’re trying to build that intensity
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Drake Maye on Mike Vrabel breaking up fight: We’re trying to build that intensity

August 7, 2025
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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel threw himself into a pile to break up a fight during Wednesday’s joint practice between the Patriots and Commanders and wound up with a bloody cheek before everything calmed down. It also earned a positive review from his quarterback. Drake Maye was asked at a

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Chiefs star is feeling ‘soreness’ in training camp
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Chiefs star is feeling ‘soreness’ in training camp

August 7, 2025
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Travis Kelce is back to going through the same NFL grind during Kansas City Chiefs training camp that had him thinking about retirement before the Super Bowl in February. Per Nate Taylor of ESPN, Kelce told reporters on Wednesday that he’s enjoying training camp but is feeling “soreness” from workouts

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Lions haven’t had “any intense talks” with Aidan Hutchinson yet
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Lions haven’t had “any intense talks” with Aidan Hutchinson yet

August 7, 2025
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The Lions want to sign star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a contract extension, but they have not had any “intense talks” yet. “Look, we’ll definitely get some dialogue going soon here, but those things take time, especially the larger the deal is,” General Manager Brad Holmes said Wednesday on

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Why Baker Mayfield has been predicted to be in MVP conversation
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Why Baker Mayfield has been predicted to be in MVP conversation

August 7, 2025
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A story produced by ESPN’s Jenna Laine that was published on Wednesday morning detailed how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe quarterback Baker Mayfield can guide the club to the Super Bowl even though he is working with his third offensive coordinator in three seasons. Later in the day, former NFL

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Aaron Rodgers “fully on board” to play in first preseason game if asked
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Aaron Rodgers “fully on board” to play in first preseason game if asked

August 7, 2025
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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has a history of playing starters in the preseason. At this stage of his career, Aaron Rodgers hasn’t often played in August. But the 41-year-old quarterback told reporters on Wednesday that he’s just fine with making an appearance in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener against Jacksonville if

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Commanders offense suffers in joint practice with Patriots
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Commanders offense suffers in joint practice with Patriots

August 7, 2025
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The Washington Commanders gave their coaching staff a glimpse of what could be if the front office’s negotiations with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin result in a trade. It wasn’t good.  Per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, McLaurin’s absence crushed the Commanders’ passing offense during their joint practice Wednesday with

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Malik Nabers on limited practice reps: I’m fine, it’s part of the plan
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Malik Nabers on limited practice reps: I’m fine, it’s part of the plan

August 7, 2025
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Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was cleared for a full workload after sitting out spring practices with a toe injury, but he wasn’t full participant on Wednesday. Reporters at the practice noted that Nabers did not take part in most of the team drills in the second half of the

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Browns play cruel joke on Shedeur Sanders before preseason opener
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Browns play cruel joke on Shedeur Sanders before preseason opener

August 7, 2025
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The Cleveland Browns aren’t setting fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders up for success before he makes his debut against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night.  Amid hamstring injuries to Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, the Browns are giving the start to Sanders, hoping to keep QB1 Joe Flacco healthy before the regular

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T.J. Hockenson to return to practice Wednesday
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T.J. Hockenson to return to practice Wednesday

August 7, 2025
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Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson’s absence from practice turned out to be a brief one. Hockenson exited Saturday’s workout and sat out of Monday’s practice with what head coach Kevin O’Connell said was to his “hip, leg, back — whatever you want to classify it at.” O’Connell didn’t get any

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Patriots stars react to Mike Vrabel getting bloodied at camp
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Patriots stars react to Mike Vrabel getting bloodied at camp

August 7, 2025
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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel likely won the respect of his team Wednesday. However, he may have needed a few stitches afterward.  The Patriots hosted a joint practice with the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. New England rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson took a Commanders

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Chargers waive TE McCallan Castles to make room for Keenan Allen
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Chargers waive TE McCallan Castles to make room for Keenan Allen

August 7, 2025
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The Chargers made Keenan Allen’s return official on Wednesday and the wide receiver’s return to Los Angeles means that another player’s time on the roster has to come to an end. Tight end McCallan Castles drew the short straw. The Chargers announced that Castles was placed on waivers after announcing

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Jones takes another jab at Parsons over contract stalemate
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Jones takes another jab at Parsons over contract stalemate

August 7, 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys have a big problem on their hands right now.  Micah Parsons has formally requested to be traded, and he took to social media to vent his concerns and frustration with his contract extension situation. However, team owner Jerry Jones isn’t ready to budge. If anything, the controversial

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Tua Tagovailoa is “not too sure” how he landed on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
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Tua Tagovailoa is “not too sure” how he landed on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

August 7, 2025
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Like Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was added to the President’s Council on Sports, Nutrition, and Fitness. Like Barkley, that development was news to Tua. Asked on Wednesday by reporters how it came to be, Tua said this: “I should ask you that question, too, brother.

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Trevor Lawrence opens up about team’s plans for Travis Hunter
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Trevor Lawrence opens up about team’s plans for Travis Hunter

August 7, 2025
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are letting Travis Hunter continue to play cornerback/wide receiver, but quarterback Trevor Lawrence wouldn’t mind throwing him more passes.  The Jaguars traded four picks to the Cleveland Browns during the 2025 NFL Draft to move up from No. 5 to No. 2 and take Hunter. Lawrence hinted

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Report: NFLPA tells players they can still use smelling salts
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Report: NFLPA tells players they can still use smelling salts

August 7, 2025
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The NFL’s ban on smelling salts and ammonia capsules comes with a massive asterisk. Players are still permitted to use them. Via Kalyn Kahler of ESPN.com, the NFLPA sent the following message to all players on Wednesday night: “The NFL Players Association is aware of the memo issued by the

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Minor NFL Transactions: 8/6/25
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Minor NFL Transactions: 8/6/25

August 7, 2025
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Today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Waived/injured: TE Jordan Murray Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers Waived: TE McCallan Castles New Orleans Saints New York Jets Seattle Seahawks Bills LB Baylon Spector suffered a calf injury earlier this week that ultimately cost him his roster

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Players will get value for regular-season games given to ESPN, but not for ESPN equity
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Players will get value for regular-season games given to ESPN, but not for ESPN equity

August 7, 2025
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The new media deal between ESPN and NFL Media raises questions regarding the money (if any) the players will receive — given that the owners will receive a 10-percent stake in ESPN. As it relates to the games that will be transferred from NFL Network to ESPN, a source with

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Bo Nix speaks on meeting with future Hall of Famer
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Bo Nix speaks on meeting with future Hall of Famer

August 7, 2025
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Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix learned invaluable lessons from a future Hall of Famer this offseason.  At the start of training camp in July, Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Nix had sought advice from former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees. (He played for the coach from 2006-20.)

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Arik Armstead’s back injury has become a concern for Week 1
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Arik Armstead’s back injury has become a concern for Week 1

August 7, 2025
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Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead has yet to practice in training camp. Coach Liam Coen originally explained Armstead’s absence to “a little bit of a veteran start.” Two weeks later, Armstead still hasn’t taken a practice rep. Coen said this week that Armstead is out indefinitely with a back injury,

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Patriots Notes: Offensive Line, Wilson, Strange
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Patriots Notes: Offensive Line, Wilson, Strange

August 7, 2025
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The Patriots’ offensive line is starting to take shape, and it could end up leading to a relatively surprising cut. Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald recently observed that rookie third-round pick Jared Wilson appears to be penciled in as New England’s starting left guard. ESPN’s Mike Reiss echoed Kyed’s

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Mike Vrabel’s memory of QB Kliff Kingsbury: “He wasn’t better than Tom Brady”
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Mike Vrabel’s memory of QB Kliff Kingsbury: “He wasn’t better than Tom Brady”

August 7, 2025
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It was over 20 years ago, but Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury were teammates for one season together with New England. Vrabel was a veteran linebacker entering his third season with the club when the Patriots selected Kingsbury at No. 201 overall in the

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Steelers should think twice about critical preseason decision 
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Steelers should think twice about critical preseason decision 

August 7, 2025
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Playing quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the preseason could be far too risky for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Steelers in their first preseason game Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Rodgers, 41, typically hasn’t played in the preseason throughout his career but seems open to the idea.  “I

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Saints bring back QB Hunter Dekkers
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Saints bring back QB Hunter Dekkers

August 7, 2025
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Quarterback Hunter Dekkers is back with the Saints. The Saints waived Dekkers on July 31 so that they could sign punter Kai Kroeger, but they announced that Dekkers has re-signed with the team on Wednesday. The corresponding move this time also involves as a punter as the team waived Matthew

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Free Agent DB Tracy Walker Suspended 12 Games
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Free Agent DB Tracy Walker Suspended 12 Games

August 7, 2025
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Tracy Walker has been searching for a gig since getting cut from the 49ers practice squad last September. If he has any chance of playing in the NFL again, it would have to wait until late November. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the free agent safety has

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Tyreek Hill is on the team’s charter to Chicago
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Tyreek Hill is on the team’s charter to Chicago

August 7, 2025
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Tyreek Hill has had an interesting last few days. He was late for team stretch Sunday, and Wednesday, he missed practice with an undisclosed injury. The Dolphins receiver, though, is on the team charter to Chicago on Wednesday night. The team’s official X account posted a video and a photo

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Kelce’s attitude about Super Bowl loss won’t help Chiefs return to it
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Kelce’s attitude about Super Bowl loss won’t help Chiefs return to it

August 7, 2025
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How does a team move on from a crushing Super Bowl loss? According to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, forget about it immediately.  The Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans last season. While it was disappointing for the TE, Kelce said

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Klay Kubiak will call the offensive plays for the 49ers on Saturday
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Klay Kubiak will call the offensive plays for the 49ers on Saturday

August 7, 2025
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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan handles the offensive play-calling duties, but he will turn it over to offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak on Saturday. Shanahan said Wednesday that Kubiak will call the plays against the Broncos and perhaps through the entire preseason. “I haven’t decided for the whole time, but I

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Lions Still In Contact With Za’Darius Smith
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Lions Still In Contact With Za’Darius Smith

August 7, 2025
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Za’Darius Smith remains unsigned, but the veteran pass rusher has already made it clear that he hopes to continue his stay in Detroit. That sentiment appears to be mutual, although it doesn’t sound like any deal is imminent. [RELATED: Za’Darius Smith Wants To Return To Lions] While speaking with reporters,

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