Rashaad Penny Tests Positive For COVID-19

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny has tested positive for COVID-19 and was unavailable for Thursday's practice. Head coach Pete Carroll disclosed that Penny wasn't working through any symptoms, which should clear the back for a return in the coming days. Penny is the presumptive new lead back in Seattle upon Chris Carson's retirement, with rookie […...

Ka'imi Fairbairn Out Friday, Matt Ammendola To Sign

Kicker Matt Ammendola is set to be joining the Houston Texans, per multiple reports. The team will be without primary kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, who is dealing with a minor injury, for Friday's preseason finale against San Francisco. Fairbairn has served as the Texans' primary kicker for each of the past five seasons, so a change […...

Chris Godwin Misses Practice Thursday, Likely Out Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) was held out of Thursday's practice, which would have marked his final opportunity to get up to game speed before Saturday's preseason finale vs. Indianapolis. Godwin has been sidelined since he sustained a torn ACL and sprained MCL last December, which prematurely cut short another strong season. […...

Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines Will Miss Preseason Finale

Indianapolis Colts running backs Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines will be held out of Saturday's preseason finale against Tampa Bay as the team attempts to rest its lead backs ahead of the regular season. Taylor, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in many fantasy leagues, emerged as a superstar in 2021 after leading the NFL […...

Derrick Henry Readies To Suit Up For Week 1

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (foot, rest) has been held out of preseason contests this year in an attempt to ease the back into action. Head coach Mike Vrabel said the Titans' star rusher is "on schedule" for the team's season-opening contest against the Giants on Sept. 11. Prior to a foot injury curtailing […...

Cincinnati Plans For Jessie Bates To Have No Restrictions Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates is expected to log a full workload come Week 1 of the regular season, per head coach Zac Taylor. Bates was late to report to training camp due to contract negotiations, but it appears the Bengals defense will still have one of its key contributors at a full-go for a […...

Deion Jones Returns To Practice

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (shoulder) got back on the practice field Wednesday for the first time during training camp after he was placed on the PUP list in July. Jones previously underwent shoulder surgery in May, with his return giving the Falcons defense another experienced tackler. Jones finished tied for 11th in the league […...

Colts Bring Matt Haack Aboard

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly signing punter Matt Haack to a deal, per multiple reports. The move comes in the wake of Rigoberto Sanchez (Achilles) sustaining a season-ending injury Tuesday, creating a void at a vital position for the Colts. Haack was recently released by Buffalo, with Matt Ariaza winning the Bills' punter job. The […...

Collin Johnson Gets Carted Off At Wednesday’s Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson (leg) was carted off the practice field Wednesday due to an apparent right leg injury. Johnson is the latest Giants wideout to sustain an ailment, with the group already down Kadarius Toney (hamstring), Darius Slayton (undisclosed) and C.J. Board (ribs), while Sterling Shepard (Achilles) is still working his […...

Kadarius Toney Suits Up For Drills, Remains Limited

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) was able to put on pads and perform individual drills during Wednesday's practice, but he appears to still be limited by the hamstring injury that has slowed him this summer. Toney is on track to be a major cog in the Giants' offense during his second year, […...

Cam Sims Enters Concussion Protocol, Likely Out Saturday

Washington Commanders wide receiver Cam Sims (concussion) has been entered into the league's concussion protocol, per Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. Head coach Ron Rivera expressed doubt that Sims would be cleared in time to suit up for Saturday's preseason finale against Baltimore. Sims hauled in two catches for 23 yards and a touchdown […...

Breshad Perriman Returns To Practice Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (hamstring) is back in the practice mix as of Tuesday. The veteran receiver had been sidelined since the opening week of camp due to a hamstring ailment, which has muddled his opportunity at making the Week 1 roster. Tampa Bay boasts a loaded pass-catching corps, which when healthy, […...

Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones Won’t Play In Preseason Finale

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and running back Aaron Jones will be held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the Chiefs as the team looks to keep them healthy ahead of the regular season. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur revealed Tuesday that all starters who had not previously played in preseason contests would be […...

Brett Rypien Draws Starting QB Duties For Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien will be under center to begin Saturday's preseason finale against Minnesota, head coach Nathaniel Hackett revealed. Rypien and Josh Johnson have been battling throughout the preseason for backup duties to Russell Wilson, who can be expected to rest again with Rypien starting and Johnson handling the second half. Rypien won […...

Blake Bell Undergoes Hip Surgery

It was announced Tuesday that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell (hip) had undergone surgery to repair a hip flexor issue, which will keep him sidelined for an extended period of time. Bell was set to serve as the complement at tight end for All-Pro Travis Kelce, but that role will likely slide to […...

Justin Fields, Roquan Smith Will Play In Saturday’s Contest

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced Tuesday that quarterback Justin Fields and the other starters will get approximately 25-30 plays under their belt in Saturday's preseason finale against Cleveland. Fields went 5-for-7 in a preseason Week 2 victory, amassing 39 yards through the air; even with the added reps, he faces an uphill battle […...

Brett Maher Wins Kicker Job, Lirim Hajrullahu Released

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher is the only remaining kicker on the team's roster after it released Lirim Hajrullahu on Tuesday. Maher provides a familiar face to the Dallas kicking game, having appeared in 29 games across the 2018-19 campaigns. The 32-year-old kicked in eight games for the Saints last year, missing just one of […...

Chris Godwin Dons Non-Contact Jersey At Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) has cleared another hurdle in his attempt to return to action, getting to suit up for 11-on-11 work during Monday's practice. The veteran receiver rocked a non-contact jersey and participated in run plays, a progression from his 7-on-7 work earlier this month. Godwin was able to amass […...

Minnesota Releases Albert Wilson Amid Roster Cuts

The Minnesota Vikings have moved on from wide receiver Albert Wilson in an attempt to trim their roster ahead of the regular season. Wilson, despite catching a pair of touchdowns in the team's season opener, faced an uphill battle to make the Vikings' roster with the team's depth at the position. The 30-year-old has spent […...

Joe Flacco Will Miss Monday’s Preseason Outing

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (rest) will be held out of Monday's preseason game against the Falcons out of an abundance of caution. With Zach Wilson (knee) already on the shelf, New York will opt to play it safe with their veteran signal caller, who is currently penciled in to start Week 1 of […...

Mecole Hardman Suits Up For Monday’s Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (groin) was back on the practice field Monday after sitting out Saturday's preseason win over Washington. The Chiefs have played it slow with ramping Hardman up, although his presence at practice is a solid indication he could be on the field Thursday against the Packers in the team's […...

Darrian Beavers Sustains Torn ACL, Will Miss 2022 Season

New York Giants linebacker Darrian Beavers (knee) will miss the entirety of his rookie year after having sustained a torn ACL during Sunday's preseason win over the Bengals. Beavers was chosen in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of the University of Cincinnati, where he was a First-team All-AAC selection last year. […...

JuJu Smith-Schuster Remains Sidelined For Monday’s Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) was unable to suit up for practice Monday, although he remains expected to return to the field later this week. Smith-Schuster is set to embark on his first season in Kansas City after inking a one-year deal in the offseason. Following the departure of Tyreek Hill, Smith-Schuster […...

J.D. McKissic Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic (groin) will be sidelined for Saturday's Week 2 of the preseason outing vs. Kansas City due to groin tightness. Washington has little reason to push the 29-year-old, who has emerged as a unique offensive weapon over the past two seasons. McKissic's absence -- combined with the likelihood that Antonio […...

Rams Waive Kendall Blanton, Four Other Players

The Los Angeles Rams continued to trim their roster down ahead of Week 1 on Saturday, releasing five players, including tight end Kendall Blanton, who started in last season's Super Bowl victory. The team also moved on from running backs Raymond Calais and A.J. Rose, wide receiver J.J. Koski and defensive back Jairon McVea. Blanton, […...

Royce Freeman Leads Texans Rushers During Week 2

Houston Texans running back Royce Freeman received a team-high nine carries during the Week 2 preseason win over the Rams on Friday. Freeman has proven to be the team's bell cow out of the backfield thus far, despite having been largely bottled up. The 26-year-old compiled a team-leading 30 yards on the ground vs. L.A., […...

Jordan Love Tosses Touchdown In Week 2 Preseason Win

Week 2 of the Jordan Love starting quarterback experience in the preseason came with much more consistency. After a three-interception outing in Week 1, Love put a goose egg in the INT column Friday in a victory against the Saints. While he went just 13-for-24 through the air, Love showcased his arm strength on numerous […...

Kadarius Toney Faces Likely Week-Long Practice Absence

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (leg, knee) is unlikely to suit up at practice during the upcoming week, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Sunday. Toney was held out of the team's preseason opener due to lower-body injuries. The absence of Toney has left quarterback Daniel Jones with limited high-level pass-catching options during […...

DeVonta Smith Returns To Practice, Has Active Afternoon

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (groin) returned to the practice field Sunday and immediately rediscovered his rapport with quarterback Jalen Hurts. While Smith being sidelined by a groin ailment was largely precautionary, it's a boon to see him back in action. After a breakout rookie campaign in 2021 (916 receiving yards, five touchdowns), Smith […...

Joe Flacco Delivers Solid Practice, Continues Preparation

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco entered the season one play away from becoming the team's starting signal caller, and earlier this week, that play happened. Flacco now stands to be New York's starting QB for Week 1 if Zach Wilson (knee) -- who will undergo knee surgery Tuesday -- is not cleared in time. […...