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Broncos' Sean Payton: 'Lot of positives' from all three QBs
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said some of the decisions regarding his starters are "easy" and have already been made, but the quarterback battle will continue for at least another week.,Veteran Jarrett Stidham started the preseason opener at Indianapolis, but his two possessions were thwarted by...
Reports: Patriots trading LB Matthew Judon to Falcons
The New England Patriots are trading linebacker Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night. ,NFL Network reported that the pick will be for the 2025 draft. ,Judon was entering the final season of a four-year, $54.5 million contr...
Rams QB Matthew Stafford (hamstring) exits practice
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford exited practice on Wednesday because of hamstring tightness.,Stafford participated in the first half of Wednesday's joint practice session with the Dallas Cowboys in Thousand Oaks, Calif., but he sat out most of the second half.,The Rams already were not...
WR Brandon Aiyuk attends but sits out 49ers practice
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk attended San Francisco 49ers practice on Wednesday but did not work out with the team, according to multiple media reports.,Aiyuk, 26, is continuing a hold-in with his presence at 49ers training camp but without participation. Under terms of the collective bargaining agre...
Vikings WR Jordan Addison carted off practice field
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury during Wednesday's joint practice session with the host Cleveland Browns.,Addison sustained his injury while leaping for a contested pass. The severity of the injury was not immediately known.,Addison...
Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) out for season
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent a full meniscus repair on Wednesday, knocking the rookie out for the entire 2024 NFL season, head coach Kevin O'Connell said.,Tests revealed the meniscus injury, but the severity -- and the recovery timetable -- wasn't known until Dr. Chris Larso...
Chiefs RT Jawaan Taylor (shoulder) leaves practice on cart
Kansas City Chiefs stalwart right tackle Jawaan Taylor left Wednesday's practice on a cart with a shoulder injury, however ESPN reported the team is "not overly concerned.",It's unclear how Taylor was injured or how much time he'll miss. Lucas Niang took over for Taylor for the remainder of the prac...
Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah lands extension
The Cleveland Browns signed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to a three-year extension.,The team announced the agreement Wednesday but not the financial terms. Multiple outlets reported the deal is worth $39 million and includes $25 million guaranteed for the fourth-year player coming off his firs...
Ravens TE Mark Andrews uninjured after car accident
Baltimore Ravens All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews did not "sustain any apparent injuries" after an early morning car accident on his way to the team's training facility on Wednesday.,In a statement, the Ravens said Andrews was evaluated by their medical staff and "later joined the team for morning mee...
QB Andy Dalton (quad) back at practice with Panthers
Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton returned to practice Wednesday with the Carolina Panthers.,Dalton, expected to serve as the backup to second-year quarterback Bryce Young, suffered a quad injury two weeks ago. Undrafted rookie Jack Plummer, who spent his final college season at Louisville in 2023, mo...
Colts sign WR Greg Ward and DE Derek Rivers
The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Greg Ward and defensive end Derek Rivers on Wednesday.,To make room on the roster, the team waived safety Kendell Brooks and waived/injured wideout Ethan Fernea.,Ward, 29, appeared in 40 games (13 starts) with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2019-21. Undrafte...
Report: Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah lands extension
The Cleveland Browns are signing linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to a three-year extension worth $39 million, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The deal includes $25 million guaranteed for the fourth-year player coming off his first selection to the Pro Bowl in 2023.,Owusu-Koramoah, 24, was a ...
Dolphins not pushing WR Odell Beckham Jr. to practice
Odell Beckham Jr. is not ready to practice with the Miami Dolphins, but head coach Mike McDaniel tamped down any concern about the 31-year-old being ready for the regular season.,Beckham was placed on the physically unable to perform list with an undisclosed injury at the start of training camp. Las...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is 'gonna be fine'
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs will be "fine" after leaving practice with a hamstring injury this week, Detroit coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday.,"I think we're gonna be fine here," Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit. "So, I think we'll be good.",Gibbs, 22, made the Pro Bowl as a 2023 rookie...
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) misses practice
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was held out of practice on Wednesday due to back tightness.,Kamara did participate in the team's walkthrough, though, and New Orleans coach Dennis Allen told reporters that the injury was "not a big deal.",A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Kamara violated ...
Cowboys OL Chuma Edoga (toe) out at least a month
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Chuma Edoga has a toe injury that will keep him sidelined for at least a month, the team announced Tuesday.,Edoga, currently the starting left tackle on the Cowboys' depth chart, was injured in the first quarter of the preseason opener on Sunday, a 13-12 loss to the ...
Count on CeeDee Lamb for Cowboys' opener, teammate says
Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will be in the lineup for the season opener next month, teammate Micah Parsons said Tuesday, saying there is "no doubt about it.",Lamb, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and a first-team All-Pro last season, has been a no-show at Cowboys training camp whil...
WR Tavon Austin officially retires from NFL
Tavon Austin, who played in 113 NFL games for four franchises from 2013-21, formally announced his retirement from football on Tuesday.,Austin, 34, last played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, hauling in 24 receptions for 213 yards and a touchdown over seven games. He spent part of the 2022 cam...
Young RBs drawing heavy NFL OPOY support
The past 11 NFL Most Valuable Player winners have been quarterbacks, but the Offensive Player of the Year award has gone to another skill position group in each of the past five years.,San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey took home the honor last season, and he's being offered at +75...
Bengals QB Jake Browning sidelined by rib injury
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning has a rib injury and will miss some time, coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday.,Browning, the first backup to starter Joe Burrow, watched practice. Punter Brad Robbins left practice early in what he said was a hip flexor injury. ,Star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase...