Browns Hopeful Kenny Pickett, Shedeur Sanders Will Increase Practice Participation

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said he is "hopeful" quarterbacks Kenny Pickett (hamstring) and Shedeur Sanders (oblique) will increase their practice participation this week as they recover from injuries. Pickett, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury since late July, said he feels like he is "turning the corner" and was able to do […]

MarShawn Lloyd to Miss Time with Hamstring Injury

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur announced that running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) "is going to miss some time" after suffering a hamstring injury. The second-year back left the Green Bay Packers' 23-19 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts after catching a 33-yard pass. The 2024 third-round pick has been more hurt than healthy […]

Omarion Hampton Limited in Preseason Loss

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton played only the first series in the Chargers' last-second 23-22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Showing his burst and tackle-breaking ability on limited touches, the 22-year-old rushed for 17 yards on just two carries. The first-round pick from UNC, who posted 1,660 rushing yards and […]

Trey Lance Leads Team in Passing and Rushing

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Trey Lance led the team in passing and rushing during a last-second 23-22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams, making a strong case to be the QB2 entering the season. The former first-round pick completed 7 of 15 passes for 121 yards and gained 25 rushing yards on four attempts. […]

Ladd McConkey Sees Limited Action in Preseason Debut

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey had a quiet night, catching one pass for 17 yards in the team's 23-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 2024 second-round pick out of Georgia is expected to be the Chargers' WR1 again after a strong rookie season, posting 182 receptions, 1,149 yards, and seven touchdowns. […]

KeAndre Lambert-Smith Flashes Again in Preseason Loss

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith had another strong performance in the team's last-second 23-22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The fifth-round pick out of Auburn caught two passes for 66 yards on six targets, including an impressive over-the-shoulder 40-yard catch from Trey Lance while falling out of bounds. The 23-year-old […]

Tre’ Harris Impresses in Preseason Debut

Los Angeles Chargers' rookie wide receiver Tre Harris had a strong night despite the team's last-second 23-22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Harris led the team with six catches for 85 yards on eight targets, including an impressive over-the-shoulder, toe-tap 40-yard catch from Trey Lance that was one yard short of a touchdown. […]

Justin Herbert Has Quiet Outing in Preseason Debut

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert played only the first series in the team's 23-22 last-second preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 27-year-old completed just two of five attempts for 46 yards and took one sack in his brief outing. Now entering his fifth season, Herbert should have a more improved offense this […]

Ricky Pearsall to Make Preseason Debut

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to make his preseason debut after impressing at camp this offseason. The 24-year-old and 2024 first-round pick from Florida missed some early time with a hamstring tweak but is now considered one of the few starters not currently sidelined by injury. Pearsall is entering his second […]

George Kittle to Make Preseason Debut

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is expected to make his preseason debut in the team's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran is entering his ninth professional season at 31 years old after a stellar 2024 campaign in which he hauled in 78 receptions for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns, solidifying his […]

Brock Purdy to Play One or Two Series in Preseason Debut

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is expected to play one to two series in the team's second preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, making his debut for the 2025 season. The outing will allow Purdy to get game reps and build chemistry with receivers following the offseason departure of star wideout Deebo Samuel […]

Bears Still Looking to Protect Caleb Williams' Blindside

ESPN's Courtney Cronin reports that the Chicago Bears are still seeking clarity at the starting left tackle position, responsible for protecting quarterback Caleb Williams' blindside. While some of Williams' rookie mistakes were linked to last season's offensive line play, the unit is expected to improve significantly with the offseason additions of Pro Bowler Joe Thuney […]

Stefon Diggs Sits Out Preseason Game

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) is inactive for the team's second preseason game against the Vikings on Saturday. The veteran wideout avoided the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list in training camp as he continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered last October. Diggs, who will turn 32 in November, […]

Chargers Defense Dominates in Preseason Win

The Los Angeles Chargers defense put on a dominant performance in a 27-13 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints. Under second-year defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, the defense held the Saints to just three points and 127 total yards in the first half. This strong showing comes a week after the unit forced five turnovers […]

Nyheim Hines Muffs Two Punts in Preseason Win

Los Angeles Chargers running back Nyheim Hines looked rusty in the team's 27-13 preseason win against the Saints. The 28-year-old  returned to the league, signing a contract with the Chargers in July after a two-year absence following a jet-ski accident. Hines muffed two punt returns and fumbled one away. He also added 10 yards on […]

Raheim Sanders Leads Backfield in Preseason Win

Los Angeles Chargers undrafted rookie running back Raheim Sanders led the backfield in the team's 27-13 preseason win against the New Orleans Saints. He had 10 carries for 42 yards and a touchdown, along with one catch for 11 yards. The 23-year-old made a strong case for the third backup role in an already crowded […]

Trey Lance Gets it Done with His Legs in Preseason Win

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Trey Lance started the second quarter of the team's 27-13 preseason win against the New Orleans Saints and eventually led a 14-play, 85-yard scoring drive towards the end of the half. The 25-year-old, a former first-round pick, got it done more with his legs than his arm, completing seven of 14 […]

Taylor Heinicke Struggles in Preseason Debut

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke had a very rough outing in his first preseason game, leading all three drives in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints. The 32-year-old is competing with Trey Lance to be Justin Herbert's backup, looked inaccurate and stiff, and sailed the ball multiple times. He finished with only […]

Kenneth Walker III Misses Practice Again

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) was again absent from practice Sunday. The 24-year-old recently returned to practice after missing time earlier in training camp with a sore foot. Walker has been hampered by injuries over the last two seasons, playing in only 11 games last year and posting a stat line of […]

Alexander Mattison Taken to Locker Room With Possible Concussion

Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison (head) was taken to the locker room after suffering a possible head and neck injury during Miami's first preseason game against the Chicago Bears. The 27-year-old running back got spun around on a 21-yard reception, landing directly on his head as he was tackled into the turf. Mattison recorded […]

Luke McCaffrey Returns to Practice

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (illness) returned to practice on Sunday after playing just one snap in Friday's 48-18 preseason loss to the Patriots. The 24-year-old is battling for a larger role in the Commanders' offense, and he should continue to see an uptick in reps with the first-team offense for as long as […]

Is Travis Etienne Jr. or Tank Bigsby Starting for the Jaguars? Which Jacksonville Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2025 season with a new head coach and a murky backfield, leaving fantasy managers with a crucial question: What is the hierarchy in the Jaguars running back room? Last year's production was lackluster, with starter Travis Etienne Jr. seeing a significant drop in production, while his counterpart, Tank Bigsby, flashed […]

Rico Dowdle Shows Receiving Flash in Panthers Debut

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle showed a glimpse of his potential as a pass-catching threat in the team's preseason debut against the Cleveland Browns, recording one reception for 20 yards to go along with two rushes for seven yards. The 27-year-old running back is entering his sixth season in the NFL after spending his […]

Quiet Night for Chuba Hubbard in Preseason Opener

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard opened the preseason with three rushes for 10 yards in Friday's 30-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. While his stats were light, the 26-year-old is expected to resume his role as the team's lead back after an impressive 2024 campaign. Last year, Hubbard emerged as a bell-cow, capitalizing on […]

Xavier Legette Ejected in Preseason Opener

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette was ejected from Friday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns after a first-quarter altercation. The 24-year-old did not record any catches or targets before being thrown out of the 30-10 loss. Legette was a first-round pick in last year's draft, with a rookie stat line of 49-49-4 on 84 […]

Jalen Coker Showcases Offseason Growth in Preseason Debut

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker made a strong statement in Friday's 30-10 preseason loss against the Cleveland Browns, capitalizing on an expanded role with a stat line of 2-17-1 on four targets. Entering his second year after a rookie season stat line of (32-478-2), Coker demonstrated the offseason growth that coaches had challenged him […]

Travis Hunter Spends Day Solely with Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter spent all 20 of his snaps on offense at Sunday's training camp practice. The rookie, who has been a subject of offseason debate regarding his split between wide receiver and defensive back, made an impressive leaping touchdown catch over cornerback Jourdan Lewis in red zone work. However, Hunter had […]

Zach Sieler Agrees to Three-Year Extension with Dolphins

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $67.75 million, with $44 million guaranteed on Sunday. The deal makes Sieler, who had two years remaining on his previous contract, the Dolphins' highest-paid defensive player. Sieler, a former seventh-round pick out of Division II Ferris State, has been […]

Alex Highsmith Injures Groin at Training Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (groin) suffered a groin injury in practice on Sunday. The 27-year-old had a similar groin injury last season, forcing him to play in only 11 games. Highsmith has been a stalwart on the Steelers' defense since 2020, compiling 35.5 sacks over his career. If Highsmith is forced to miss the […]

Quez Watkins Placed on Injured Reserve

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Quez Watkins (undisclosed) has been placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old left Friday's practice with an injury and did not return. Watkins, who began his career in 2020 with the Eagles, compiled a stat line of 98 receptions, 1,249 yards, and six touchdowns over four seasons, with his 2021 season being […]