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Hurts Drives 2-0 Eagles as OL and Safety Woes Surface vs Titans
Jalen Hurts engineered a late comeback to lift the Eagles to 2-0, with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks delivering strong WR play. The run game stalled without Saquon Barkley, and the O-line—the left side in particular—struggled, underscoring concerns up front. The TE group remains thin without Goedert. Defensively, the corners were excellent, but safeties Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba were liability issues, while the edge rush was adequate but not dominant. Special teams were solid, highlighted by a long Jake Elliott field goal.
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Jets open season with a dominant Week 1 win over Titans, signaling renewed momentum
The Jets beat the Titans 23-10 in Week 1, led by Geno Smith’s efficient 19-of-24, 215-yard performance on a strong opening drive that produced their first TD, a 152-yard ground game, and a swarming defense that pressured Cam Ward; New York outgained Tennessee 367-195 and, despite penalties and a missed long field goal, showed offensive and defensive form that could fuel optimism under coach Aaron Glenn.
Davis Carted Off Cowboys Practice; Dallas Awaits Injury Update Before Giants Showdown
Cowboys running back Malik Davis was carted off Friday’s practice with the team awaiting an update on his condition. Davis is listed as the No. 2 behind Javonte Williams, with Emari Demercado and Israel Abanikanda in the mix on the roster. Dallas plans to issue its final injury report ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Giants to determine if Davis will be available for Week 1.
Darnold’s Unlikely Reboot: From Journeyman to Super Bowl Contender
Sam Darnold’s career arc—from the Jets to the Panthers, 49ers, Vikings, and Seattle—has become a study in steady learning and resilience. After multiple stops and a shift to a more stable system, he thrived, led Seattle to the NFC title game with a 346-yard, three‑TD performance, and now, under a Seahawks staff kept in the Shanahan lineage, has a real chance to own the offense and keep growing as a rhythm passer.
Ballard Urges Grace for Keenan Allen Ahead of Week 1
Colts GM Chris Ballard said Keenan Allen will play Week 1 vs. the Ravens and urged grace as Allen navigates an OWI arrest; the team’s discipline will be handled in-house, with potential league action under the Personal Conduct Policy, but Ballard emphasized Allen’s character and history.
Saints Fill 2026 Practice Squad With 12 Additions
The New Orleans Saints announced the signing of 12 players to the team’s 2026 practice squad, part of the Shift4 Transaction Alert roster moves. The group includes Fadil Diggs, CJ Donaldson, TJ Hall Jr., Alan Herron, Easton Kilty, Jalen Moreno-Cropper, Trey Palmer, Jackson Sirmon, Charlie Smyth, Jay'Viar Suggs, Zamir White and Alex Wollschlaeger. The club also noted that the Saints will open the regular season on Sept. 13 at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions, with the game airing on FOX.
Packers’ Cutdown Day: Winners, Losers and a 53-Man Shuffle
Green Bay trimmed the roster from 91 to 53 in a whirlwind Cutdown Day that also involved trades and Josh Jacobs's Commissioner Exempt List status. The Packers produced clear winners (QB Kyle McCord, RB MarShawn Lloyd, RB Kaleb Johnson, WR J. Michael Sturdivant, OL John Williams, DT Anthony Campbell, NT Jonathan Ford, CB Kamal Hadden) and notable losers (RB Pierre Strong, NT Nazir Stackhouse, S Mark Perry, LS Cal Adomitis, OL Darian Kinnard). Many released players will land on practice squads or elsewhere, but the 53-man group sets the tone for Green Bay's season.
Raiders lead the 2026 NFL waiver order as rosters shrink to 53
NFL teams will claim waived players in a 2026 waiver process set by the spring draft order (and 2025 final standings), with the Raiders holding the opening slot. The order stays in place for the first three weeks of the season; players with fewer than four accrued NFL seasons must clear waivers, and the team with the higher opening-order position gets the player if multiple teams claim. Vest ed veterans (four or more accrued seasons) are not subject to waivers and can sign elsewhere as free agents. Practice squads are formed starting Aug. 31, can carry up to 16 players (six of whom can be veterans), and players must clear waivers before joining a squad; waivers and practice squads run alongside the final 53-man rosters on cutdown day.
Raiders' 2026 53-man roster: draft core plus strategic additions
The Raiders’ 2026 53-man roster was built with 29 players drafted by the team (eight of the 2026 picks made the final roster; Keyron Crawford was placed on IR), plus two players acquired via trades, two via waivers, and 18 signed as free agents. No 2026 undrafted free agents made the initial roster. Kolton Miller is the longest-tenured Raiders draft pick, while Adam Butler is the longest-tenured free agent.
Calais Campbell grateful for NFL-wide support after family tragedy
Calais Campbell said the past months have been tough after his brother allegedly killed their mother, but football remains an outlet as he enters what will be his 19th NFL season with the Ravens and nears his 40th birthday. He expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of prayers and support from across the NFL community, noted he’s practicing at a reduced pace, and hinted 2026 could be his final year after a 278-game, six-time Pro Bowl career.
Keenan Allen's Colts Move Reshapes Indy’s Fantasy Outlook
The Colts signed veteran Keenan Allen, reuniting him with coach Shane Steichen and adding a high-target option for Indy, though his aging efficiency could cap big-yardage upside. Allen could start with a larger role if Alec Pierce misses Week 1, but is expected to slide into a more part-time role once Pierce returns, potentially limiting Downs’ and Pierce’s ceiling while Warren remains a key fantasy contributor in the short term.