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NFLColts Officially Bench Anthony Richardson for Daniel Jones
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has named Daniel Jones the starting quarterback, relegating former first-round pick Anthony Richardson to the backup role.Roster MoveAnalysisBetting
NFLRaiders Dodge a Bullet: Ashton Jeanty on Track for Week 1 After Ankle Scare
The Las Vegas Raiders are optimistic that running back Ashton Jeanty will be ready for Week 1 after suffering a low ankle sprain in practice.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLThe Raiders Finally Admit the Obvious: Kirk Cousins is QB1
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak officially named veteran Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback for Week 1, ending the performative competition with No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.Roster MoveAnalysisFantasy
NFLGeorge Kittle and Nick Bosa Are Boarding the 49ers' Flight to Australia, Defying Medical Logic
George Kittle and Nick Bosa are making the 15-hour flight to Australia for the 49ers' season opener against the Rams despite recovering from major leg injuries.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
NFLChargers Place Denzel Perryman on IR in Annual Late-Summer Tradition
The Los Angeles Chargers placed veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games and testing the team's defensive depth.InjuryRoster Move
NFLIsiah Pacheco Hits IR as the Lions' Backfield Depth Takes a Hit
The Detroit Lions placed running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve with a back injury, sidelining him for at least four games and leaving Jahmyr Gibbs to carry the load.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NFLCowboys Cut Bait, Steelers Play Chicken, and Ravens Torture Their Kicker
The NFL roster deadline brings a wave of chaotic decisions, including the Cowboys waiving Joe Milton, the Steelers facing a contract deadline with Joey Porter Jr., and the Ravens bringing in competition for kicker Tyler Loop.Roster MoveContractInjury
NFLCommanders Lose Laremy Tunsil and Jer’Zhan Newton to IR in Brutal Roster Update
The Washington Commanders placed starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil and defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton on injured reserve, dealing a massive blow to their trenches ahead of Week 1.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLIan Rapoport Drops the NFL Trade Receipt as Roster Panic Sets In
Ian Rapoport shared the official list of NFL roster deadline trades, highlighting a chaotic day of front offices scrambling to cover training camp injuries before Week 1.TradeRoster MoveInjury
NFLNFL Cutdown Day Delivers 15 Trades and a Mountain of Roster Chaos
Tom Pelissero reported 15 trades on an accelerated NFL cutdown day, highlighting how teams use minor deals to bypass the waiver wire ahead of the season.TradeRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLLions Stash Branch, Joseph, and Mays on Reserve Lists for First Month
The Detroit Lions are officially starting the season without safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, plus center Cade Mays, as all three land on reserve lists requiring at least a four-game absence.InjuryRoster Move
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