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Bengals | Joe Burrow could play in preseason (Thu Aug 12, 01:31 PM)     [jump to this story]

Ravens | Rashod Bateman to have surgery (Thu Aug 12, 12:26 PM)     [jump to this story]

Saints | Michael Thomas meets with coach (Thu Aug 12, 10:30 AM)     [jump to this story]


  Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes to play a quarter     Thu Aug 12, 02:09 PM

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and the team’s healthy starters likely will play a quarter in the preseason opener Saturday, Aug. 14, against the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Andy Reid said Thursday,

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  Chargers | No preseason for Justin Herbert     Thu Aug 12, 01:57 PM

Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert won’t play in any of the team’s three preseason games, head coach Brandon Staley said Thursday, Aug. 12.

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  Jaguars | Coach: Jags’ QB competition still open    Thu Aug 12, 01:44 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars QBs Trevor Lawrence and Gardner Minshew are in a open competition to start in Week 1 of the regular season, head coach Urban Meyer said Thursday, Aug. 12. Meyer said the starter for Saturday night’s preseason opener will be announced later Thursday.

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  Bengals | Joe Burrow could play in preseason    Thu Aug 12, 01:31 PM

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow on Thursday, Aug. 12, was ruled out of the team’s preseason opener Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but head coach Zac Taylor left the door open for Burrow playing in the final two exhibition contests. ‘I’m not ready to rule anything out for future games,’ Taylor said.

Footballguys view: We’ll see if that happens because it could go either way. Burrow is still coming back from his knee injury suffered last season and there’s no need to push things in the preseason.

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  Giants | Daniel Jones to sit out game    Thu Aug 12, 01:23 PM

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones (coach’s decision) won’t play Saturday, Aug. 14, in the team’s preseason opener against the New York Jets. QB Mike Glennon will get the start and will be spelled by QB Clayton Thorson.

Footballguys view: It’s an interesting decision from the Giants to be sure. Jones is in a make-or-break season with the team and could use all the reps he can get. We’ll see what Jones can do when he gets into game action. Having a healthy RB Saquon Barkley and WR Kenny Golladay will help.

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  Titans | Adam Coon on waived/injured list    Thu Aug 12, 01:16 PM

Tennessee Titans OG Adam Coon (undisclosed) on Thursday, Aug. 12, was placed on the Waived/Injured list.

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  49ers | Tony Jefferson placed on IR    Thu Aug 12, 01:09 PM

San Francisco 49ers S Tony Jefferson (groin/hamstring) on Thursday, Aug. 12, was placed on the Reserve/Injured list. Also Thursday, DL Davin Bellamy was placed on waivers.

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  49ers | Eddie Vanderdoes lands with 49ers    Thu Aug 12, 01:04 PM

Free agent DT Eddie Vanderdoes (Texans) on Thursday, Aug. 12, signed with the San Francisco 49ers.

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  Raiders | Marcus Mariota dealing with sore leg    Thu Aug 12, 12:57 PM

Las Vegas Raiders QB Marcus Mariota (leg) is dealing with a sore leg, head coach Jon Gruden said Thursday, Aug. 12, and his status is questionable for Saturday’s preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

Footballguys view: The Raiders could shut down Mariota for this first preseason game. That means Nathan Peterman would get more (much needed) work in a reserve role behind starter Derek Carr.

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  Jets | Elijah Moore injures quad    Thu Aug 12, 12:46 PM

New York Jets WR Elijah Moore (quadriceps) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 12, with a quadriceps injury, according to head coach Robert Saleh. He will undergo an MRI later Thursday and could miss the the Jets’ preseason opener Saturday against the New York Giants.

Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs are up in arms with this news. Moore has been one of the most talked about players in Jets camp and he’s been standing out in practice. We’ll know more about the severity of his quad injury after results of the MRI are revealed.

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  Chiefs | Frank Clark has hamstring injury    Thu Aug 12, 12:37 PM

Kansas City Chiefs DE Frank Clark (hamstring) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 12, due to a hamstring injury.

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  Ravens | Rashod Bateman to have surgery    Thu Aug 12, 12:26 PM

Updating previous reports, Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (groin) will undergo groin surgery and is expected to return sometime in September, head coach John Harbaugh said Thursday, Aug. 12.

Footballguys view: Returning in September doesn’t mean it will be the start of the regular season. Sometime in September also doesn’t mean Bateman will look like himself immediately upon his return. Fantasy GMs in most leagues will have to keep the talented rookie on the waiver wire speed dial. He’s going to miss some time but with his route-running ability and secure hands we could see him thrive towards the end of the year.

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  Saints | Michael Thomas meets with coach    Thu Aug 12, 10:30 AM

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas met with head coach Sean Payton recently, and the two sides are working toward a resolution of their differences. ‘They had a good talk about [the issues],’ one source said. ‘I think they both believe it’s not anything that has to go any further than what is already out there. There was some frustration from both viewpoints, and that was the point of the meeting.’

Footballguys view: Thomas didn’t return phone calls from the team this offseason and then showed up to camp with an ankle that needed surgery. The team wanted to keep tabs on him in the offseason but there was something behind the scenes preventing Thomas from answering their calls. Clearing the air is nothing but a good thing, but there are many around the NFL who think Thomas will move on from the Saints in 2022 (there’s a potential out in his contract after this year per Spotrac). Stay tuned.

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  Patriots | Pats QBs to play in preseason opener    Thu Aug 12, 09:51 AM

New England Patriots QBs Cam Newton and Mac Jones will both play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 12. Head coach Bill Belichick has previously said that Newton is the team’s starting quarterback, so Newton would be expected to take initial snaps.

Footballguys view: How long does Newton stay the starter? That’s the main question for Patriots fans and Fantasy GMs this year. Newton looked bad as the starter last year, and the team selected Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft to be a potential franchise quarterback. Jones fits what OC Josh McDaniels wants to do and it seems like only a matter of time before the rookie takes over.

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  Cowboys | Dak Prescott expected back next week    Wed Aug 11, 11:13 PM

Updating an ongoing story, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (shoulder) has thrown for consecutive days in practice for the first time since suffering the shoulder injury July 28.

Footballguys view: Good news for the Cowboys and Fantasy GMs here. Prescott is on track to return to a full practice schedule next week. There is a chance Prescott will return to face the Houston Texans during the Aug. 21 preseason game.

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  Lions | T.J. Hockenson expected to miss preseason opener    Wed Aug 11, 10:31 PM

Detroit Lions TE T.J. Hockenson (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury in practice Tuesday, Aug. 10.

Footballguys view: There’s no telling what the injury is as it’s undisclosed. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the injury was minor, but it is believed Hockenson will be held out of the preseason opener Friday, Aug. 13.

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  Titans | Ryan Tannehill likely to skip preseason game    Wed Aug 11, 08:47 PM

Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Tannehill is not expected to play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 13, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.

Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Tannehill is a seasoned pro and doesn’t need all the reps in the preseason. They will get him ready for preseason game no.2 and then likely shut him down until the start of the regular season.

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  Titans | Caleb Farley not ready to play    Wed Aug 11, 08:15 PM

Tennessee Titans CB Caleb Farley (back) will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 11.

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  Giants | NYG signs Willie Henry    Wed Aug 11, 08:09 PM

Free-agent DT Willie Henry (Eagles) signed with the New York Giants Wednesday, Aug. 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived LB Cale Garrett.

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  Steelers | Kevin Dotson has been slowed by injury    Wed Aug 11, 07:53 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) said he has missed practices during training camp because of an ankle injury. He said the ankle feels close to 100 percent at this point.

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  Browns | Denzel Ward expected back soon    Wed Aug 11, 07:45 PM

Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward (undisclosed) is dealing with some soreness but is expected to return to practice soon, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.

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  Browns | Coach hopes Grant Delpit returns soon    Wed Aug 11, 07:42 PM

Cleveland Browns S Grant Delpit (hamstring) has missed the last six practices because of a hamstring injury, but defensive backs coach Jeff Howard said he hopes Delpit returns to practice soon.

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  Cowboys | Dak Prescott to undergo MRI    Wed Aug 11, 07:27 PM

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday, Aug. 16, to see how his injured shoulder has progressed.

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  Titans | Tedric Thompson joining Titans    Wed Aug 11, 07:21 PM

Free-agent S Tedric Thompson (Broncos) agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug 11, according to a source. Terms of the contracts were nor disclosed.

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  Raiders | Divine Deablo ready to practice    Wed Aug 11, 06:18 PM

Las Vegas Raiders S Divine Deablo (knee) passed his physical Wednesday, Aug. 11, and has been activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.

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  Titans | Donnie Ernsberger on injured reserve    Wed Aug 11, 06:09 PM

Tennessee Titans TE Donnie Ernsberger (undisclosed) was transferred to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 11, after he cleared waivers.

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  Eagles | Michael Walker clears waivers    Wed Aug 11, 06:06 PM

Philadelphia Eagles WR Michael Walker (undisclosed) was transferred to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 11, after he cleared waivers.

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  Raiders | Trey Quinn moved to IR    Wed Aug 11, 06:06 PM

Las Vegas Raiders WR Trey Quinn (undisclosed) was transferred to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 11, after he cleared waivers.

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  Texans | Houston adds Darius Jackson    Wed Aug 11, 06:02 PM

Free-agent RB Darius X. Jackson (Raiders) signed with the Houston Texans Wednesday, Aug. 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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  Panthers | Lano Hill off roster    Wed Aug 11, 05:58 PM

Carolina Panthers S Lano Hill (undisclosed) was released Wednesday, Aug. 11, after receiving an injury settlement.

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  49ers | Tim Harris receives injury settlement    Wed Aug 11, 05:55 PM

San Francisco CB Tim Harris (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 11, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.

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  Texans | Damon Hazelton cut    Wed Aug 11, 05:53 PM

Houston Texans WR Damon Hazelton was waived Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Dolphins | Tua Tagovailoa to play Saturday    Wed Aug 11, 05:49 PM

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa will play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 14.

Footballguys view: It’s a make-or-break year for Tagovailoa in 2021. We’ll see if the team asks him to be aggressive in his first preseason game.

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  Dolphins | Hunter Long day-to-day    Wed Aug 11, 05:40 PM

Miami Dolphins TE Hunter Long (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, and is considered day-to-day.

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  Cowboys | Dalton Schultz injured Wednesday    Wed Aug 11, 05:30 PM

Dallas Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during practice Wednesday, Aug. 11. The injury is not considered serious, according to a source.

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  Bills | Josh Allen to sit out preseason game    Wed Aug 11, 05:28 PM

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen will not play in the first preseason game, according to head coach Sean McDermott.

Footballguys view: No surprise here. Allen is a pro’s pro and doesn’t need every preseason rep. They’ll likely get him work in the next game.

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  Raiders | Shaun Crawford let go    Wed Aug 11, 05:20 PM

Las Vegas Raiders CB Shaun Crawford was waived Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Vikings | Justin Jefferson on the field    Wed Aug 11, 05:12 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (shoulder) participated in some individual drills at half speed during practice Wednesday, Aug. 11.

Footballguys view: No surprise here. The Vikings are holding joint practices with the Broncos over the next two days. They’ll play each other on Saturday, and Jefferson is unlikely to play in the preseason opener.

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  Raiders | Vegas gets deal done with Ethan Westbrooks    Wed Aug 11, 05:00 PM

Free-agent DL Ethan Westbrooks signed an undisclosed contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Rams | Ryan Pope picked up by LA Rams    Wed Aug 11, 04:57 PM

Free-agent OT Ryan Pope (Cardinals) was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Texans | Bradley Roby lands on COVID list    Wed Aug 11, 04:52 PM

Houston Texans DB Bradley Roby was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Bears | Allen Robinson nursing hamstring injury    Wed Aug 11, 04:37 PM

Chicago Bears WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) did not participate in practice with a hamstring issue Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Jets | Denzel Mims’ offseason demise spurred by illness    Wed Aug 11, 04:29 PM

New York Jets WR Denzel Mims ate bad salmon during the spring, triggering a bout of food poisoning that caused him to lose 20 pounds, vomit for two weeks and required antibiotics because of an intestinal infection. It reportedly took him two more months to regain the weight.

Footballguys view: Mims has talent but he’s slipped down the Jets depth chart. He’s not a great fit for the system of the new staff (Shanahan/Kubiak offense) so perhaps a trade would be best for both sides. We’ll see if Mims can bounce back from this bad offseason.

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  Vikings | Blake Proehl goes down in practice Wednesday    Wed Aug 11, 03:55 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Blake Proehl (knee) suffered an apparent knee injury during practice Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Browns | Baker Mayfield to sit preseason opener    Wed Aug 11, 03:45 PM

Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield will not play in the team’s first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Aug. 14, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.

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  Giants | Derrick Dillon cut loose    Wed Aug 11, 03:39 PM

New York Giants WR Derrick Dillon was waived Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Giants | Elijah Qualls catches on with NY Giants    Wed Aug 11, 03:37 PM

Free-agent DT Elijah Qualls (XFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the New York Giants on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Seahawks | Seattle adds Lakiem Williams to roster    Wed Aug 11, 03:11 PM

Free-agent LB Lakiem Williams (CFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  Cowboys | Dalton Schultz leaves practice early    Wed Aug 11, 03:08 PM

Dallas Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz (leg) suffered an apparent lower right leg injury during practice Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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  49ers | Ha Ha Clinton-Dix set to join San Fran    Wed Aug 11, 03:00 PM

Free-agent S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Cowboys) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

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