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Editorial sports image for Fernando Mendoza Gets the First Half Tonight as Raiders Tease Their $57 Million RookieNFL

Fernando Mendoza Gets the First Half Tonight as Raiders Tease Their $57 Million Rookie

Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will play the first half of tonight's preseason game against the Texans before Aidan O'Connell takes over for the second half.Game PreviewBettingAnalysisRead article
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Ravens Center Danny Pinter Suffers Season-Ending Patella Tear in Joint Practice

Baltimore Ravens center Danny Pinter suffered a torn patella tendon during a joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings, dealing a massive blow to an already thin offensive line.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Vita Vea Cashes In While Texans and Eagles Suffer Brutal Preseason Injury BlowsNFL

Vita Vea Cashes In While Texans and Eagles Suffer Brutal Preseason Injury Blows

Vita Vea secures a massive $30 million extension with the Buccaneers, while the Texans lose WR Jayden Higgins for the season and the Eagles sweat Jonathan Greenard's pectoral injury.Breaking NewsInjuryContract
Editorial sports image for Colts TE Tyler Warren Suffers Groin Injury in PracticeNFL

Colts TE Tyler Warren Suffers Groin Injury in Practice

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that tight end Tyler Warren suffered a groin injury during practice, adding uncertainty to the team's offensive depth chart ahead of their preseason matchup against the Falcons.InjuryFantasy
Editorial sports image for Steelers Wrap Aaron Rodgers in Bubble Wrap, Hand Preseason Keys to Will Howard and Drew AllarNFL

Steelers Wrap Aaron Rodgers in Bubble Wrap, Hand Preseason Keys to Will Howard and Drew Allar

The Pittsburgh Steelers are sitting Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph for Friday's preseason game against the Jets, giving Will Howard and Drew Allar a chance to audition for depth chart spots.Game PreviewRoster Move
Editorial sports image for Trevon Diggs Takes His Boom-or-Bust Act to Seattle on a One-Year DealNFL

Trevon Diggs Takes His Boom-or-Bust Act to Seattle on a One-Year Deal

Former Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, looking to rebuild his value after a string of injuries and a December release from Dallas.Free AgencyRoster MoveAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Jayden Higgins Tears ACL in Joint Practice, Leaving Texans WR Room Running on FumesNFL

Jayden Higgins Tears ACL in Joint Practice, Leaving Texans WR Room Running on Fumes

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending torn ACL during a joint practice with the Raiders, dealing a massive blow to a receiving corps already battling injuries.InjuryFantasyBetting
Editorial sports image for Chargers Lose $30 Million Center Tyler Biadasz to Knee Injury in Joint PracticeNFL

Chargers Lose $30 Million Center Tyler Biadasz to Knee Injury in Joint Practice

Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz is out indefinitely with ACL damage after a joint practice injury, forcing rookie Jake Slaughter into the starting lineup and dealing a massive blow to the team's offensive line.InjuryBreaking NewsRoster Move
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Alvin Kamara's MCL Sprain Leaves the Saints Backfield Running on Fumes

Alvin Kamara is expected to miss at least a month with a sprained MCL, leaving the New Orleans Saints to rely on an unproven rookie backfield starting in Week 13 against the Dolphins.InjuryFantasyBetting
Editorial sports image for Kyle Shanahan Downplays Christian McCaffrey's Muscle Tightness, But We've Seen This Movie BeforeNFL

Kyle Shanahan Downplays Christian McCaffrey's Muscle Tightness, But We've Seen This Movie Before

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan claims Christian McCaffrey's missed practice time is just routine muscle tightness, but the 30-year-old running back's injury history and massive workload tell a more concerning story.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Giants Swap JuJu Smith-Schuster for Najee Harris in Ultimate 2021 Fantasy Football MoveNFL

Giants Swap JuJu Smith-Schuster for Najee Harris in Ultimate 2021 Fantasy Football Move

The New York Giants are signing running back Najee Harris and releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, swapping two former stars as Harris attempts to return from a torn Achilles.Roster MoveFree AgencyBreaking News
Editorial sports image for Chargers Joint Practice Turns Into Triage Unit With Three Key InjuriesNFL

Chargers Joint Practice Turns Into Triage Unit With Three Key Injuries

The Los Angeles Chargers lost Tyler Biadasz, Quentin Johnston, and Kyle Kennard to injuries during a disastrous joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.InjuryAnalysisBetting
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Seahawks Sign Terrion Arnold Just to Put Him on the Exempt List

The Seattle Seahawks are signing former Lions first-round pick Terrion Arnold, who will immediately be placed on the commissioner's exempt list as he faces eight felony charges.Roster MoveSuspensionBreaking News