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Falcons' Jalon Walker out for season with torn ACL
Tests confirmed that Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Jalon Walker sustained a torn ACL and miss the upcoming season, the team announced on Wednesday.,Walker was carted off the field at training camp on Tuesday after suffering the injury during a two-minute simulation in a non-padded 11-on-11 practice.,T...
Report: 49ers reach deal with WR KhaDarel Hodge
The San Francisco 49ers addressed their ailing wide receiver position by coming to terms on a contract with KhaDarel Hodge, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The report comes on the heels of the 49ers losing Ricky Pearsall to a season-ending knee injury.,Pearsall, a 2...
Report: Falcons' Jalon Walker sustained torn ACL
Tests confirmed that Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Jalon Walker sustained a torn ACL and likely will miss the upcoming season, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The report confirmed initial fears by the Falcons after Walker was carted off the field at training camp on Tuesday. He suffered the injury during ...
Akron Football Reaches New Low Allowing Fans To Call Plays
Akron football is letting a season ticket holder call plays during its home opener, and the promotion has sparked plenty of debate....
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson: A 'dream' to stay with one team
Bijan Robinson is thrilled to remain with the Atlanta Falcons.,The star running back achieved one of his goals on Wednesday morning by signing a contract extension that spans through the 2030 season.,While financial terms were not disclosed by the team, multiple outlets reported the extension is val...
Jaguars OL Trystan Colon retires at age 28
The Jacksonville Jaguars placed veteran offensive lineman Trystan Colon on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday, marking his retirement after six NFL seasons.,Colon, 28, signed a one-year contract with the Jaguars in early June before the start of minicamp.,He played in 12 games at center with four s...
Bears, RT Darnell Wright agree on deal with reported $93M guaranteed
The Chicago Bears and right tackle Darnell Wright reached an agreement on a four-year contract extension on Tuesday.,Financial terms were not confirmed, but multiple reports said it was worth $116 million and included $93 million guaranteed -- the most guaranteed money for an offensive lineman in le...
Report: TE Zach Ertz (torn ACL) cleared for football activities
Free agent tight end Zach Ertz has officially been cleared for all football activities following a torn ACL last season, ESPN reported on Tuesday night.,A three-time Pro Bowl selection, the 35-year-old Ertz intends to play this season, which would be his 14th. ESPN reported that he was catching foot...
Cowboys TE Princeton Fant out for year with torn ACL
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will miss the season.,Fant had to be carted off the practice field on Monday after he was blocked backward into a teammate. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed the diagnosis Tuesday and said...
Reports: Bears, RT Darnell Wright agree on record-breaking deal
The Chicago Bears and right tackle Darnell Wright reached an agreement on a four-year, $116 million extension, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,The deal reportedly includes $93 million in guaranteed money, the most guaranteed money for an offensive lineman in league history, according to ES...
Falcons DE Jalon Walker carted off with leg injury
Atlanta Falcons pass-rusher Jalon Walker was carted off the field with a leg injury at training camp on Tuesday.,The 2025 first-round draft pick was injured during a two-minute simulation in a non-padded, 11-on-11 practice.,Teammates took a knee and surrounded Walker as he was being treated, bringin...
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross promotes son-in-law to run football ops
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross promoted his son-in-law, Daniel Sillman, to CEO of Ross Sports & Entertainment in place of president and CEO Tom Garfinkel.,Garfinkel stepped down after 13 seasons in the role as Sillman, 37, becomes a more prominent player in the Dolphins' front office. Head coach Jeff H...
Cardinals starting rookie QB Carson Beck for Hall of Fame game
The Arizona Cardinals will start rookie quarterback Carson Beck for Thursday's preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers in Canton, Ohio, head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters on Tuesday.,Beck, Arizona's third-round pick in this year's NFL Draft, was listed as the third-string QB on...
Texans place WR DJ Turner on injured reserve
The Houston Texans placed wide receiver DJ Turner on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.,It was the corresponding move after the signing of defensive end Jadeveon Clowney became official.,Turner, 29, signed with the Texans last Wednesday and practiced at the team's training camp on M...
Jets rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq has setback after hernia surgery
New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq had a setback in his recovery from hernia surgery, head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Tuesday.,Sadiq, drafted in the first round (16th overall) in April, had surgery in May and missed a sizable portion of the team's offseason program. He participated in the ...
WR Zay Flowers, Ravens agree to four-year, $140M extension
Two-time Pro-Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension on Tuesday that includes $108 million guaranteed with the Baltimore Ravens.,Flowers' representatives at WinSportsGroup released details of the deal to multiple media outlets before the Ravens made the move offi...
Bijan Robinson's Record Contract Means Jahmyr Gibbs Is About to Get Paid
Bijan Robinson's record-setting extension could pave the way for Jahmyr Gibbs to land a massive new contract with the Detroit Lions....
Commanders sign Fabian Moreau, put Ahkello Witherspoon on retired list
The Washington Commanders welcomed back cornerback Fabian Moreau on Tuesday, signing him to a contract.,Terms were not disclosed by the team for Moreau, who spent his first four seasons in Washington after the team selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.,While Moreau is being added to...
Falcons, RB Bijan Robinson agree to three-year, $75M extension
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson agreed to a contract extension valued at a maximum of $75 million over three years, according to multiple reports, with Atlanta anxious to end the "hold in" status of the All-Pro in training camp.,Robinson will become the highest-paid running back in NFL history w...
Panthers won't play Bryce Young in Hall of Fame Game
The preseason opener became a day off for Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.,Panthers coach Dave Canales said Monday he plans to give Kenny Pickett the start in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals in Canton, Ohio.,Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King cou...