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NFLFalcons DE James Pearce Jr. Hit With Eight-Game Suspension
Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been suspended for eight games following a February arrest, leaving a massive hole in the team's pass rush.SuspensionBreaking NewsRoster Move
NFLTexans QB Graham Mertz Feared to Have Torn ACL in Preseason Opener
Houston Texans quarterback Graham Mertz is believed to have suffered a torn ACL during Thursday's preseason loss to the Chargers, dealing a brutal early blow to the team's quarterback depth.InjuryBreaking NewsAnalysis
NFLSeahawks Sign Terrion Arnold, Now Wait for NFL's Exempt List Ruling
Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold is signing with the Seattle Seahawks despite facing felony charges, leaving his immediate future in the hands of the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List.Free AgencyRoster MoveSuspension
NFLMahomes and Williams Sit as Preseason Week 1 Belongs to the Backups
Ian Rapoport reports that Patrick Mahomes and Caleb Williams will sit out Preseason Week 1, leaving Tyson Bagent and Stetson Bennett to start.Roster MoveGame PreviewBetting
NFLCardinals Wisely Sit Carson Beck After Hall of Fame Game Rib Injury
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck will sit out tonight's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a minor rib injury sustained in the Hall of Fame game.InjuryRoster Move
NFLDarren Waller Signs One-Year Deal With Panthers in Late-Summer Roster Shakeup
Former Pro-Bowl tight end Darren Waller is joining the Carolina Panthers on a one-year deal, adding a high-upside veteran target to their offense just weeks before the season.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NFLBrowns Split Preseason QB Duties Between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders
Browns head coach Todd Monken announced Deshaun Watson will start the preseason opener against the Bears, while rookie Shedeur Sanders will take the reins for Game 2 against the Bills.Game PreviewAnalysis
NFLTua Tagovailoa Gets the Preseason Nod for the Falcons (But Not the QB1 Crown Just Yet)
Tua Tagovailoa will start the Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener against the Denver Broncos, but head coach Kevin Stefanski is holding off on officially naming him QB1.Game PreviewCoachingAnalysis
NFLZamir White Signs With 49ers Because Kyle Shanahan Can Never Have Enough Running Backs
Former Raiders running back Zamir White is signing with the San Francisco 49ers, giving Kyle Shanahan yet another weapon for his RB-friendly scheme.Roster MoveFree AgencyAnalysis
NFLSaints Lose DT Bryan Bresee to Season-Ending ACL Tear
Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after tearing his ACL, dealing a massive blow to the New Orleans defensive line before the season even begins.InjuryRoster Move
NFLColts CB Cam Taylor-Britt Hit With One-Game Suspension
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has been suspended for one game by the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy.SuspensionRoster MoveBreaking News
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