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49ers | Resting Christian McCaffrey in practice was always the plan (2026-08-24 00:14:35) [jump to this story] Raiders | Sprained ankle for Ashton Jeanty (2026-08-23 23:02:00) [jump to this story] Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. cleared for practice (2026-08-22 16:27:00) [jump to this story] |
Browns | Deshaun Watson the starter Mon Aug 24, 11:15 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson was named the starting quarterback Monday, Aug. 24. QB Shedeur Sanders will be the backup.
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Saints | Daniel Carlson headed to NOLA Mon Aug 24, 11:02 AM
Free-agent PK Daniel Carlson (Raiders) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the New Orleans Saints Monday, Aug. 24.
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Steelers | Jalen Ramsey activated Mon Aug 24, 11:01 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers S Jalen Ramsey (knee) was activated from the Reserve/PUP Monday, Aug. 24.
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Browns | Deshaun Watson will open the season as the starter Mon Aug 24, 10:39 AM
Deshaun Watson will open the season as the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Watson emerged as the starter in a competition with Shedeur Sanders that stretched into the first two preseason games. The Browns' first two regular-season games of the 2026 season are on the road -- at Jacksonville and then at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- before returning home to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Watson has a 9-10 record as the Browns' starting quarterback, and his last two seasons as the starter have ended due to injury. Expecting him to hold the job all season seems like a reach, but he gets the first shot. |
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Seahawks | Bud Clark out a while Mon Aug 24, 09:55 AM
Seattle Seahawks S Bud Clark (ankle) will miss multiple months due to a broken ankle.
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49ers | Resting Christian McCaffrey in practice was always the plan Mon Aug 24, 12:14 AM
Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Sunday, his first time on the field with his teammates since Aug. 8. The running back said the time away was planned as part of his load management. "This was kind of part of the plan from the jump," McCaffrey said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "Was to ramp up pretty big, get 9, 10 practices in, kind of come back down, and then ramp back up so we're fresh for the duration."
| Footballguys view: The 49ers' terming his injury as "tightness" raised some eyebrows given he had calf tightness during the 2024 training camp that carried into the season. His absence has some others wondering whether it had anything to do with his contract. But the 49ers have been deliberate with his practice schedule after McCaffrey, 30, led the league with 413 touches last year. He sounds as if he will be ready for Week 1. "I feel great," McCaffrey said. "So I feel fresh, and it's good to be back out there." That's good news for fantasy investors. |
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Vikings | Demond Claiborne, Zavier Scott in heated battle Mon Aug 24, 12:12 AM
Minnesota Vikings RBs Demond Claiborne and Zavier Scott are in a heated battle in training camp for a spot on the 53-man roster. Claiborne has blazing speed, but he has had issues fumbling and catching the ball. Scott is more polished, and his experience is key, plus Scott worked on special teams last season.
| Footballguys view: As long-time Vikings observer Judd Zulgad noted, Claiborne's 4.37 speed is difficult to dismiss, but he needs to work on his weaknesses -- and to be more patient in waiting for his blocks to develop. Given Claiborne is only 22 years old, those are things that will take time for him to learn. This is where keeping Scott has to be a consideration. Scott, 27, isn't flashy, but you know what you're going to get. It would not be a surprise if Scott is cut on Sunday and quickly signed to the practice squad. |
Browns | Cleveland starting QB to be announced Monday? Mon Aug 24, 12:05 AM
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are battling for the No. 1 job, and head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23, that a decision would likely be announced Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: Watson and Sanders have been splitting first-team reps in practice since the offseason workout program and throughout training camp. But as ProFootballTalk.com suggests, Monken surely knows which quarterback he'll name as the team's starter. However it goes, it seems clear that Monken won't be making a 17-game decision right out of the gate. The man who wins the job as of Week 1 also wins the privilege of being the first guy benched. |
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Saints | New Orleans acquiring Zamir White Mon Aug 24, 12:04 AM
New Orleans Saints LB Deion Jones is being traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for RB Zamir White, according to sources
| Footballguys view: The Saints needed running back help with Alvin Kamara out at least a month with an MCL sprain. Devin Neal (hamstring) and Kendre Miller (back) have also missed time in camp with injuries. The 49ers signed White on Aug. 12 as they dealt with backfield injuries of their own. Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Sunday. |
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49ers | Niners trade for Deion Jones Mon Aug 24, 12:03 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Zamir White is being traded to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for LB Deion Jones, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Jones reunites with 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris after the two were together with the Falcons from 2016-20. Jones was a Pro Bowler in 2017. Jones spent the past two seasons with the Bucs, and he played all 17 games last season. |
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Titans | Joey Slye stays perfect Sun Aug 23, 11:49 PM
Tennessee Titans PK Joey Slye made all four of his field goal attempts during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23, and Slye has connected on all eight of his attempts through two preseason contests, including four from 50-plus yards.
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Seahawks | Jacardia Wright scores preseason TD Sun Aug 23, 11:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Jacardia Wright rushed eight times for 81 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 12 yards in the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Aug. 13.
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Raiders | Sprained ankle for Ashton Jeanty Sun Aug 23, 11:02 PM
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle, and while he will miss time, it is not considered a long-term injury, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: While the news is positive, Jeanty is injured. He's going to miss time. The question is how much. Footballguys injury analyst Adam Hutchison suspects a high-ankle sprain. If so, a four-week absence would be the best-case scenario. The worst-case outcome could be that Jeanty is sidelined seven to eight weeks. It's still wise to lay off Jeanty in ongoing -- or looming -- drafts, at least until we have more information. It would also be wise not to react by overpaying for rookie Mike Washington Jr. In the meantime, stay tuned; we'll have more as developments warrant. |
Seahawks | Elijah Arroyo snags touchdown Sun Aug 23, 10:24 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo caught two of his four targets for 50 receiving yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to story Titans | Carnell Tate can't connect with QB Sun Aug 23, 10:07 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate was unable to catch either of his two targets during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to story Titans | Two grabs for Wan'Dale Robinson Sun Aug 23, 09:58 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Wan'Dale Robinson caught both of his targets for 11 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to story Titans | Tyjae Spears logs five touches Sun Aug 23, 09:44 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears gained two yards on two carries and caught three passes for 14 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Titans | Tony Pollard makes most of touches Sun Aug 23, 09:37 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard finished with two carries for 12 yards and gained 33 yards on his only reception during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Titans | Cam Ward in action Sunday Sun Aug 23, 09:26 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward completed eight of his 12 pass attempts for 69 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to story Steelers | Laith Marjan let go by Pittsburgh Sun Aug 23, 09:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Laith Marjan was waived Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Jets | New York makes roster moves Sun Aug 23, 09:16 PM
Free-agent LB Anthony Dunn (Chiefs), RB Dominic Richardson (Titans) and S Tanner Wall (Dolphins) signed with the New York Jets Sunday, Aug. 23. In corresponding moves, WR Caullin Lacy (undisclosed), RB Sam Scott (undisclosed) DE Nathan Voorhis (undisclosed) were waived with an injury designation.
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Texans | Houston planning to add Deuce Vaughn Sun Aug 23, 09:12 PM
Free-agent RB Deuce Vaughn (Broncos) is expected to sign with the Houston Texans, according to a source.
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Commanders | Jerome Ford receives settlement Sun Aug 23, 09:09 PM
Washington Commanders RB Jerome Ford (undisclosed) was released with an injury settlement Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Texans | Juwann Winfree released Sun Aug 23, 09:06 PM
Houston Texans WR Juwann Winfree was released Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Seahawks | Bud Clark carted off Sun Aug 23, 09:01 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Bud Clark (leg) was carted off with an air cast on his right leg during the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Dolphins | Ollie Gordon II nicked up in preseason game Sun Aug 23, 05:53 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II (rib) suffered a rib injury in the preseason game against the New York Giants. There is no timetable for his return. He has been battling for backup duties behind RB De'Von Achane.
Link to story Raiders | Kirk Cousins continues to take most first-team reps Sun Aug 23, 05:48 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins continues to take a majority of the first-team reps in practice, ahead of rookie No. 1 overall pick QB Fernando Mendoza.
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Browns | Dae'Quan Wright set to return to college Sun Aug 23, 05:46 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Dae'Quan Wright will be waived, and if he clears waivers, he has an agreement in place to play the 2026 NCAA Football season with the LSU Tigers, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.
Link to story Raiders | Ashton Jeanty leaves practice early, serious injury feared Sun Aug 23, 05:41 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (knee) left practice early Sunday, Aug. 23, after suffered an apparent right knee injury. He was attempting a diving catch during the team period, he landed awkwardly, and he was helped off the field by trainers. He also unable to put any pressure on the right leg.
| Footballguys view: The team took a knee and by some accounts some prayers were made. It's not clear yet the nature of the injury, but fantasy drafts are still going on and we aren't scheduled to hear from head coach Klint Kubiak until Tuesday. If you are drafting before we get a clear update, backup RB Mike Washington Jr has been a preseason sensation and should be on your radar around the 7th round, while that is also the earliest you should consider Jeanty, with an emphasis on the conservative side of risk/reward here. We will keep you updated as soon as we know more about this developing situation. |
Vikings | Henry Byrd, Walter Rouse in fight for job Sun Aug 23, 05:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings OLs Henry Byrd and Walter Rouse are likely fighting for the 10th and final offensive lineman job. Byrd is listed as a guard, but he started at left tackle in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23. Rouse is listed as a tackle, but he has been playing tackle in camp. OT Ryan Van Demark is expected to be the top backup at both tackle positions, while OG Joe Huber is expected to hold the same role at the guard spots.
Link to story Vikings | Max Bredeson considered lock for roster Sun Aug 23, 05:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings FB Max Bredeson is considered a lock for the 53-man roster by beat writer Judd Zulgad.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy nicked up in preseason game Sun Aug 23, 04:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (undisclosed) left the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Baltimore Ravens after getting 'banged up', according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. To make matters worse, QB Carson Wentz shined in relief, and he could push McCarthy for the primary backup job to QB Kyler Murray.
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Browns | Michael Hall Jr. unlikely to make full-time switch Sun Aug 23, 04:29 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Michael Hall Jr. is expected to see some time at defensive end, but head coach Todd Monken said Sunday, Aug. 23, that he doesn't think Hall Jr. will make a full-time switch to the position. However, he does have flexibility along the defensive line, which will help after the team lost DE Alex Wright (Achilles).
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Giants | Colton Hood expected to practice soon Sun Aug 23, 04:26 PM
New York Giants DB Colton Hood (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice sometime this week, head coach John Harbaugh indicated Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to story Giants | Joshua Ezeudu expected to be fine Sun Aug 23, 04:24 PM
New York Giants OG Joshua Ezeudu (leg) is considered day to day. He suffered an injury when he was inadvertently kicked in the back of the leg.
Link to story Giants | Francis Mauigoa expected back this week Sun Aug 23, 04:21 PM
New York Giants OG Francis Mauigoa (illness) will be back at practice this week, head coach John Harbaugh said Sunday, Aug. 23. Mauigoa left practice Thursday, Aug. 20, due to a heat-related illness.
Link to story Giants | Malik Nabers to shed non-contact jersey soon? Sun Aug 23, 04:16 PM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) might shed his non-contact jersey sometime this week, head coach John Harbaugh said Sunday, Aug. 23.
| Footballguys view: Everything is proceeding at a pace to expect Nabers to be full go for Week 1 against the Cowboys. His ADP may go up a few spots when he is officially cleared for contact. |
Browns | Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson done for preseason Sun Aug 23, 04:06 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, locked in a battle for the starting job, will both sit for the preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 27, against the New England Patriots.
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Browns | Dillon Gabriel, Taylen Green to face New England Sun Aug 23, 04:05 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green will be the two quarterbacks playing in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots Thursday, Aug. 27, head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Jaguars | Tommy Akingbesote signs with Jags Sun Aug 23, 04:02 PM
Free-agent DT Tommy Akingbesote was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Aug. 23. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. The team also waived CB Devon Marshall with an injury designation.
Link to story Browns | Carson Schwesinger to do more this week Sun Aug 23, 03:58 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) is expected to do a little more this week, according to head coach Todd Monken on Sunday, Aug. 23. The team has taken it easy with one of their better defensive players, especially in light of injuries at other positions challenging the team's depth.
Link to story Browns | Trio of Cleveland players nearing return Sun Aug 23, 03:54 PM
Cleveland Browns FB Michael Burton (hamstring), LB Sam Kamara (undisclosed) and CB D'Angelo Ross (undisclosed) might be able to return to the practice field sometime this week, head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Browns | Maliek Collins expected back soon Sun Aug 23, 03:52 PM
Cleveland Browns DL Maliek Collins (quadriceps) remains on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, but head coach Todd Monken said Sunday, Aug. 23, that he anticipates Collins will hopefully return sometime this week.
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Seahawks | Trevon Diggs ramping up activity Sun Aug 23, 03:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Trevon Diggs is ramping up to compete for the third cornerback job. He was signed in the past week, and he practiced with the team for the first time Friday, Aug. 21. He will not play in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 23, but said 'maybe' he will be in football condition to play in the preseason final Friday, Aug. 28, against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Seahawks | Noah Igbinoghene, Nehemiah Pritchett to alternate Sun Aug 23, 03:10 PM
Seattle Seahawks CBs Noah Igbinoghene and Nehemiah Pritchett are expected to alternate at nickelback in the first half of the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Aug. 23. Defensive coordinator Aden Durde and defensive backs coach Karl Scott are searching for a frontrunner at the third cornerback spot, which has essentially been a starting position in head coach Mike Macdonald's five- and six-defensive backs nickel and dime packages in the base defense across the past two seasons.
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Seahawks | Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe to handle QB duties Sun Aug 23, 03:07 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Drew Lock is expected to start the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Aug. 23, while QB Jalen Milroe is expected to play the second half, with QB Sam Darnold sitting.
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Seahawks | Several defensive starters to sit Sun Aug 23, 02:56 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Ernest Jones, DL DeMarcus Lawrence, DL Leonard Williams and CB Devon Witherspoon are among the starters who will not play in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 23, against the Tennessee Titans, and all are expected to sit until the regular season opener on Sept. 9 against the New England Patriots.
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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba won't play Sunday Sun Aug 23, 02:51 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba won't play in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 23, against the Tennessee Titans. He isn't expected to play in the preseason final Aug. 29 against the Kansas City Chiefs, either.
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Seahawks | Jadarian Price won't play in preseason Sun Aug 23, 02:41 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price (leg) will not play in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 23, against the Tennessee titans, and he is not expected to play in the final preseason game Friday, Aug. 28, against the Kansas City Chiefs, either. He has been limited in practice lately due to what has been termed by head coach Mike Macdonald as 'upper leg soreness'. The coach added, 'He's ramping back. It's not responsible to give him a thousand carries after being down for a minute.'
| Footballguys view: Price has gotten enough endorsements from the coaching staff to expect him to be a lead back for Week 1. It's not clear when Zach Charbonnet will be back from his postseason ACL tear, but the first half of the season in play. Until then, Price will probably be more valuable than Charbonnet or Ken Walker III were when they split the work in the Seahawks backfield last year. |
49ers | Christian McCaffrey back on practice field Sun Aug 23, 02:20 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (muscle tightness) was able to practice Sunday, Aug. 23, for the first time in a little more than two weeks.
| Footballguys view: If you were worried that this absence was ominous in the same way his absence from camp was in 2024 (despite reasasurances), you can rest easy now. |
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