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Titans DB Nazeeh Johnson suspended 6 games for PED violation
The NFL suspended Tennessee Titans defensive back Nazeeh Johnson six games on Friday for violation of the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.,Johnson, 28, will begin his suspension when the Titans open the regular season Sept. 13 at home against the New York Jets. He will be eligibl...
Cardinals rookie G Chase Bisontis nursing knee injury
Arizona Cardinals rookie guard Chase Bisontis could be sidelined an extended period of time.,Bisontis was carted to the locker room Thursday night after a Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman fell on his left knee during the third quarter of Arizona's 27-14 preseason victory.,"Not good," Cardinals he...
49ers QB Kurtis Rourke hospitalized for rib injury
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke was taken to the hospital after sustaining a rib injury during Thursday night's preseason opener.,The second-year signal-caller experienced difficulty breathing after completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards in the 19-13 loss to the visiting Tennessee Ti...
Texans fear torn ACL for backup QB Graham Mertz
Texans second-year quarterback Graham Mertz likely tore his ACL during Thursday's preseason opener, ESPN reported.,A sixth-round draft pick in 2025, Mertz sustained a knee injury during a scramble late in the second quarter. Before leaving, he completed 4 of 7 passes for 23 yards in the 27-7 loss to...
Which NFL Team Will Land the No. 1 Pick in the 2027 NFL Draft?
The 2027 NFL Draft is already on the horizon. Here are the teams with the best chances to land the No. 1 overall pick next April....
NFL preseason roundup: Raiders' Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in debut
Fernando Mendoza made his anticipated debut for the Raiders on Thursday night, playing in four full drives and throwing for a touchdown in Las Vegas' 27-14 loss to the visiting Arizona Cardinals in both teams' preseason opener.,Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner out of Indiana, completed 10 of 16 pa...
Reports: CB Terrion Arnold signing with Seahawks
Cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces eight felony charges related to robbery and kidnapping, is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, multiple reports said Thursday.,Arnold was arrested on June 24 and the Detroit Lions released him five days later following an incident last February near Tampa, Fla.,Pe...
Bears not changing name, but Hammond, Ind., might be reality
A new name is not in the cards, but the Chicago Bears are still leaning east as the franchise scours for a new stadium site.,Chairman George H. McCaskey said rumors of renaming the team as the Indiana Bears or including the city of Hammond (Ind.) are inaccurate. Because the State of Indiana made a t...
Cardinals QB Carson Beck (ribs) out vs. Raiders
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the host Las Vegas Raiders due to minor ribs discomfort, the team announced.,The injury isn't considered serious for Beck, who was dinged during the Cardinals' 33-30 loss to the Carolina Panthers in l...
Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (leg) exits practice
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson sustained an apparent injury to his leg and exited Thursday's joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars.,"Yeah, I just know something with his leg," Saints head coach Kellen Moore told reporters after practice. "Him -- and (safety Terrell) Burg...
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall on recovery: 'Road back starts now'
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said Thursday that he is ready to tackle his expected nine-month recovery following knee surgery.,"Nothing to be disappointed about. No regrets. No what ifs. Just peace in the midst of yet another trial, knowing I did everything I could," Pearsall wro...
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) week-to-week
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, head coach Dave Canales said Thursday.,"It's a legit hamstring (injury). It's week-to-week right now, the way we see it," Canales said. "... So, we're gonna get him some treatment. Very confident he'll b...
10 Fantasy Football Targets to Know Before Your 2026 Draft
Looking for fantasy football targets? Here are 10 players you can realistically land in your 2026 draft, including Jahmyr Gibbs, CeeDee Lamb and Derrick Henry....
Now Vikings' QB2, J.J. McCarthy to be ready when 'number's called'
J.J. McCarthy, clearly disappointed by the Minnesota Vikings' decision to relegate him to No. 2 quarterback, vowed to do what he can to help the team win from his backup role.,"Obviously, every competitor wants to play," he told reporters Wednesday. "But moving forward, it's just about continuing to...
5 NFL Players Turning Heads at Training Camp Ahead of the 2026 Season
Bo Nix, Brock Bowers and three other NFL players are turning heads at training camp ahead of the 2026 season....
Reports: Steelers, veteran LB Elandon Roberts reunite on 1-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to a familiar face to beef up their linebacking corps.,According to multiple reports, the team on Wednesday agreed to a one-year deal with Elandon Roberts, setting up a pair of reunions.,The 32-year-old veteran returns to the team he played for in the 2023 and '24...
Report: Panthers agree to deal with veteran TE Darren Waller
Tight end Darren Waller, who made a comeback with the Miami Dolphins last year after a year of retirement, agreed to a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The 33-year-old veteran was a popular red-zone target in Miami, snagging six touchdown receptions over nine...
Browns will start QB Deshaun Watson in preseason opener vs. Bears
Deshaun Watson will start the preseason opener at quarterback when the Cleveland Browns visit the Chicago Bears on Saturday.,First-year Browns coach Todd Monken told reporters Wednesday that Watson will play the first half against the Bears. Shedeur Sanders will start the second half.,In the second ...
Tua Tagovailoa will start Falcons' preseason opener but no QB1 named
The Atlanta Falcons have named a starting quarterback, but only for their preseason opener.,Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Wednesday that Tua Tagovailoa will start the Falcons' first preseason game against the visiting Denver Broncos on Friday. He added, though, that the quarterback...
Ex-NFL reporter Michele Tafoya wins Minnesota GOP primary
Longtime NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya will be the Republican candidate for Minnesota's open seat in the U.S. Senate this November.,Tafoya, 61, received 52% of the vote in Tuesday night's GOP primary and will take on Minnesota's Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. The winner will fill the sea...