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NFL49ers Pass Rush Takes Early Hit as Mykel Williams Lands on PUP List
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Mykel Williams will miss at least the first four games of the 2026 season after being placed on the Reserve/PUP list as he recovers from a torn ACL.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NFLPanthers Beat the Buzzer, Trade for Chargers DT Te-Rah Edwards
The Carolina Panthers made a last-minute trade for Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Te-Rah Edwards right before the NFL roster cutdown deadline.TradeRoster Move
NFLFalcons Cut Azeez Ojulari as Roster Deadline Math Strikes Again
The Atlanta Falcons have released edge rusher Azeez Ojulari ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, ending his stint with the team after a string of injury-plagued seasons.Roster MoveBreaking NewsBetting
NFLAaron Donald is Officially Back to Ruin Offensive Game Plans
Aaron Donald has passed his physical and is activated for the Rams' Week 1 opener against the 49ers, instantly shifting the balance of power in the NFC West.Breaking NewsRoster Move
NFLThe Steelers Kept Four Quarterbacks Because They Are Terrified
Pittsburgh's decision to keep Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar on the 53-man roster highlights the team's extreme injury paranoia.Roster MoveAnalysis
NFLTexans Place Tank Dell on IR, Delaying His Long-Awaited Return
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell is starting the 2026 season on injured reserve as he continues to recover from a devastating 2024 knee injury.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NFLBrowns Stash Dillon Gabriel on IR, Clearing the Runway for Shedeur Sanders
The Cleveland Browns placed quarterback Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve with a back injury, sidelining him for the start of the 2026 season and temporarily solving the team's crowded quarterback room.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLPackers Treat Late-August Trade Market Like a 2 A.M. Waiver Wire With Mark Redman Deal
The Green Bay Packers acquired tight end Mark Redman from the Los Angeles Rams for a 2028 seventh-round pick, capping off a busy day of roster moves.TradeRoster Move
NFLPackers Officially Stash Micah Parsons on PUP List for First Four Games
Micah Parsons will miss the first four games of the season on the Reserve/PUP list as he recovers from a torn ACL, leaving the Packers defense to survive the opening month without their star edge rusher.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NFLAaron Donald Unretires to Form Nightmare Duo with Myles Garrett
Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to sign a one-year, $20 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams, pairing up with Myles Garrett to create a terrifying defensive front.Breaking NewsRoster MoveContract
NFLChargers Send Rookie Branson Taylor to IR, Handing Left Guard Job to Kayode Awosika
The Los Angeles Chargers placed rookie guard Branson Taylor on injured reserve, clearing the path for Kayode Awosika to start on the offensive line.InjuryRoster Move
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