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Editorial sports image for Seahawks Rookie Bud Clark Suffers Brutal Ankle Injury in Preseason LossNFL

Seahawks 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 MoveRead article
Editorial sports image for Raiders Dodge a Bullet as Ashton Jeanty Escapes Practice Scare with Sprained AnkleNFL

Raiders 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
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Saints 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
Editorial sports image for Ashton Jeanty's Knee Injury Just Sent the Raiders' Season Into Panic ModeNFL

Ashton Jeanty's Knee Injury Just Sent the Raiders' Season Into Panic Mode

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left Sunday's practice with an apparent right knee injury, casting a massive shadow over his highly anticipated sophomore season.InjuryFantasyBetting
Editorial sports image for George Kittle Cleared From PUP List Just Seven Months After Achilles TearNFL

George Kittle Cleared From PUP List Just Seven Months After Achilles Tear

The San Francisco 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from the PUP list, marking a rapid recovery from a January Achilles tear and shifting the team's offensive outlook ahead of Week 1.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
Editorial sports image for Chargers Place Center Tyler Biadasz on Season-Ending IR After ACL TearNFL

Chargers Place Center Tyler Biadasz on Season-Ending IR After ACL Tear

The Los Angeles Chargers have placed starting center Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve following a severe knee injury in a joint practice, dealing a massive blow to their offensive line.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
Editorial sports image for Deshaun Watson Just Handed Todd Monken a 24-Yard Preseason MasterpieceNFL

Deshaun Watson Just Handed Todd Monken a 24-Yard Preseason Masterpiece

Deshaun Watson struggled mightily in preseason action against the Bills, throwing an interception and compiling just 24 yards as Todd Monken prepares to name Cleveland's starting quarterback.AnalysisCoachingRoster Move
Editorial sports image for Jack Strand Takes the Keys for the Falcons Against the ColtsNFL

Jack Strand Takes the Keys for the Falcons Against the Colts

Jack Strand has taken over at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in their August matchup against the Indianapolis Colts and is expected to finish the game.Roster MoveAnalysisBetting
Editorial sports image for Falcons Hand the Keys Back to Cooper Rush After a Brutal OutingNFL

Falcons Hand the Keys Back to Cooper Rush After a Brutal Outing

Cooper Rush is officially starting at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons as they look to bounce back, with Michael Penix Jr. dealing with an injury.Roster MoveAnalysisBetting
Editorial sports image for Nick Chubb Calls It a Career: The Freight Train Finally ParksNFL

Nick Chubb Calls It a Career: The Freight Train Finally Parks

Four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb has announced his retirement, ending a physically dominant career altered by a devastating 2023 knee injury.Breaking NewsRoster MoveAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Texans Replace Jayden Higgins With Two Receivers Who Have Seen Better DaysNFL

Texans Replace Jayden Higgins With Two Receivers Who Have Seen Better Days

Following Jayden Higgins' season-ending ACL tear, the Houston Texans are signing veteran wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones to salvage their depth chart.Roster MoveInjuryFree Agency
Editorial sports image for Klint Kubiak Is Pretending the Raiders Have a Real QB CompetitionNFL

Klint Kubiak Is Pretending the Raiders Have a Real QB Competition

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is delaying the inevitable by refusing to name a starting quarterback between veteran Kirk Cousins and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.Roster MoveAnalysis
Editorial sports image for George Kittle Is Trying to Defy Medical Science for the NFL's Australia OpenerNFL

George Kittle Is Trying to Defy Medical Science for the NFL's Australia Opener

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn Achilles and has a legitimate chance to play in the Week 1 opener against the Rams in Australia.InjuryGame Preview