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The Rams' star defensive end admitted his season-opening loss to San Francisco was hampered by a knee issue that limited him through training camp

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is questionable to return after suffering a right ankle injury in the third quarter against Seattle.

The league shifts the traditional Thursday opener to Wednesday to accommodate an Australia game and honor defending champion Seahawks

The National Football League commits to a long-term international strategy, targeting markets beyond the United States with annual games in multiple countries.

The 2026 NFL regular season opens in Seattle with a Super Bowl LX rematch, followed by the 49ers and Rams playing in Melbourne.

The 35-year-old three-time Defensive Player of the Year ends 2½ years of retirement to join a Los Angeles defense anchored by Myles Garrett

The 33-year-old wide receiver rejoins the franchise that drafted him in 2014 after signing a one-year deal in June.

Houston defensive end Will Anderson Jr. signed a three-year extension worth up to $150 million, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Linebacker Arvell Reese, the fifth overall pick, has impressed in padded practices with his physicality and football intelligence.

A viral fantasy football league eliminates any reward for the winner while imposing escalating consequences on every other team.

San Francisco acquired All-Pro receiver Mike Evans and defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa ahead of a season that opens in Melbourne

The league will stop holding its annual All-Star game, citing declining viewership and player participation.

The SEC voted 16-0 to prohibit member schools from rostering athletes who declared for, signed with or appeared on rosters for NFL, NBA or WNBA teams.

Commissioner Greg Sankey gets explicit enforcement authority with penalties as the SEC and Big Ten unite to block NFL, NBA and WNBA players from rejoining college rosters.

Ticketing operations, security and last-minute coordination converge in one of pro sports' least visible behind-the-scenes roles.

Coach Todd Monken picked Watson over Shedeur Sanders after two preseason games; Watson opened his first QB1 press conference with an unprompted apology.

Coach Todd Monken chose Watson as Cleveland's Week 1 starter despite a rough final preseason outing, ending the quarterback competition that ran through training camp.

Kansas City tops a five-team group poised to bounce back after underperforming relative to their talent in 2025.

Tight end Dae'Quan Wright, claimed by Cleveland on waivers in August, has agreed to play for LSU in 2026 if he clears waivers—a rare path for an undrafted NFL free agent back to college

McAfee expands his ESPN role as the network prepares for its first Super Bowl telecast in February 2027

Carolina defeated Jacksonville in Week 2 exhibition play and officially added tight end Darren Waller to its roster.

The Minnesota Vikings receiver's moniker, born on social media, has become shorthand for his explosive play and record-setting performances.

Green Bay defeated Denver on the road and will close its preseason schedule at home against Arizona on Aug. 28

Danny Pinter's injury at Wednesday's practice accelerates Ethan Pocic's role in Baltimore's preseason rotation.

Nielsen's inaugural Scarborough NFL Fandom Index shows mid-sized legacy markets drive the sport's most intense fan engagement.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, brings a meticulous preparation style developed since high school as he prepares for his preseason debut Thursday against Houston.

Commissioner Roger Goodell told a German broadcaster that overseas franchises will happen, with a foreign Super Bowl possible once a team is established abroad.

Washington waived WR Chris Hilton Jr. and guard Timothy McKay, placed DT D.J. Davidson on the retired list, then signed guard Max Scharping, center Daniel Brunskill and tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere.

Dallas brings back the veteran pass rusher, Adams suffers a season-ending knee injury with Minnesota, and Deshaun Watson edges Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland's preseason opener.

Love, the No. 3 overall pick, was hurt Thursday against Las Vegas; Arizona hopes he returns for the Sept. 13 opener against the Chargers.

Coach Ben Johnson said the second-round pick who ruptured his patellar tendon in January's playoff win over Green Bay is ahead of schedule, making a return to practice before the season a real possibility.

Aikman faces practice facility bans and virtual-only production meetings for the first time, matching the rules the NFL applied to Tom Brady over the past two seasons.

Fox is locked in through 2029, CBS talks are frozen by a merger lawsuit, and Roger Goodell heads into Sept. 9 without a single new deal signed.

The league is applying the same team-access restrictions to Aikman's Dolphins consulting role that it imposed on Brady as a Raiders part-owner.

Kevin Warren confirmed due diligence is complete on the Lost Marsh Golf Course site, while Illinois lawmakers have had only minimal contact with the team since June.

New audio on the 'Move the Sticks' feed featured an unfamiliar voice, prompting listeners to question whether the content was machine-generated.

Offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's new system and Rashid Shaheed's speed have Seattle's defense on notice through early camp in Renton.

Kansas City returns to training camp motivated by missing the 2025 playoffs for the first time since 2014, with Patrick Mahomes feeling 'amazing.'

Seven months after signing a five-year, $100 million deal, coach John Harbaugh is pushing a Giants franchise that lost 10 of 12 seasons in double digits.

CBS Sports president David Berson says there is no timetable for lead NFL analyst Tony Romo's return following his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin.

A new RCLCo report identifies 107 sports venue-anchored mixed-use projects in various stages of development, reshaping urban landscapes across the country.

The deal includes $63.35 million fully guaranteed at signing, an NFL record for defensive tackles.

The retired defensive lineman holds fourth-best odds at +800 to win the 2026 NFL Comeback Player of the Year award after completing a workout with Los Angeles.

Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla said he will not pursue an NBA expansion franchise in Seattle, citing a personal preference for the NFL.

Center Cade Mays will miss eight to 10 weeks with a wrist fracture, while running back Isiah Pacheco's MCL sprain is not expected to cost him Week 1.

Sports betting and prediction market platforms saw record activity during the World Cup, but executives expect fierce competition as the NFL season begins.

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch confirmed the network will not amend its current NFL contract, pushing any renegotiation until after the 2029-30 season.

Haynes King's last-second touchdown scramble lifted Carolina over Arizona, while No. 12 Georgia Tech beat Duke to open 7-0 for the first time in 59 years.

Arizona and Carolina kick off the 2026 NFL preseason Thursday night at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

With Jonathan Taylor's extension done, Indianapolis faces contract decisions on guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, both in final contract years.