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NFLRaiders Spin Ashton Jeanty's Sprained Ankle as a Win, But Week 1 is a Mystery
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty avoided a major injury, but his sprained ankle leaves his Week 1 status against the 49ers in doubt.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLMalik Nabers Sheds the Bubble Wrap as Week 1 Approaches
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers has shed his red no-contact jersey and returned to live drills, signaling he is on track for Week 1 after last year's ACL tear.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLMichael Penix Jr. is Already Making the Falcons' QB Battle Uncomfortable for Tua Tagovailoa
Michael Penix Jr. returned to 11-on-11 drills and immediately outperformed Tua Tagovailoa, heating up the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition.AnalysisInjuryBetting
NFLCardinals Finally Activate $76 Million Edge Rusher Josh Sweat From PUP List
The Arizona Cardinals activated star edge rusher Josh Sweat from the PUP list, bringing much-needed pass-rush help back to a defense that just got torched by Dallas.Roster MoveInjury
NFLPatriots Finally Blink, Ship Kayshon Boutte to Texans for Jaylen Reed and a Pick
The New England Patriots traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick, ending weeks of speculation and giving Houston a much-needed deep threat.TradeRoster Move
NFLFalcons QB Carousel: Tua and Penix Splitting First-Team Reps
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. will split first-team practice reps, creating a murky quarterback situation just weeks before the season.CoachingAnalysis
NFLSaints End Kicking Circus, Sign Two-Time All-Pro Daniel Carlson
The New Orleans Saints are signing former Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson, ending a training camp competition between Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth after a brutal preseason shutout.Roster MoveFree AgencyBetting
NFLBrowns Officially Name Deshaun Watson Week 1 Starter Because The Contract Demands It
Ian Rapoport reports the Cleveland Browns have officially named Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starting quarterback, ending the training camp competition with Shedeur Sanders.Roster MoveAnalysis
NFLSeahawks Rookie Bud Clark Suffers Brutal Ankle Injury in Preseason Loss
Seattle Seahawks second-round pick Bud Clark broke his ankle in a preseason game against the Titans and will miss several months, dealing a massive blow to the team's secondary depth.InjuryRoster Move
NFLRaiders Dodge a Bullet as Ashton Jeanty Escapes Practice Scare with Sprained Ankle
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty suffered an ankle sprain at practice, but reports indicate the injury is not long-term, saving the team from a preseason disaster.InjuryBreaking NewsFantasy
NFLSaints and 49ers Swap Recently Signed Depth Pieces in Preseason Trade
The New Orleans Saints traded veteran linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers for running back Zamir White, swapping two players who just signed with their respective teams earlier this month.TradeRoster Move
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