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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Rams wideout Puka Nacua’s groin injury is trending in the wrong direction for Week 2, making a Monday Night Football absence likely against the Giants and potentially forcing the Rams to lean more on other playmakers like Kyren Williams if he can’t suit up.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Malik Nabers’ Week 1 status is murky as he recovers from a torn ACL; with Nabers uncertain, the Giants elevated two wide receivers from the practice squad, signaling a possible inactive and leaving Malachi Fields, Odell Beckham Jr., and Darnell Mooney as the expected starters—though none are recommended for fantasy if Nabers sits.
Adam Schefter defended his initial claim that a Patriots–Christian Gonzalez deal wasn’t close, but late Monday night Gonzalez agreed to a record 4-year, $135 million contract with New England, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, illustrating how negotiations can swing even after “not close” updates.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter says there’s a real possibility Rams WR Puka Nacua won’t be disciplined this season for an off-field incident, with him expected to play Week 1 against the 49ers; he wasn’t placed on the commissioner’s exempt list, though he’s dealing with a psoas injury.
With the season opener near, the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez remain far apart on a new deal, with insiders saying talks are nowhere and a last‑second push possible but unlikely to close the gap. Gonzalez is seeking top-market pay for a cornerback, potentially matching Devon Witherspoon’s four‑year, $132 million deal, while the team has signaled support but hasn’t closed the distance; one insider believes a deal will eventually get done.
ESPN's Adam Schefter said the Patriots aren’t close to a contract extension for cornerback Christian Gonzalez ahead of Week 1, with a potential push from both sides before the season but no agreement yet; Gonzalez is coming off a Pro Bowl season and the team is weighing long-term security as negotiations continue.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter sparked a debate by saying J.J. McCarthy will be ‘forced’ to back up Kyler Murray with the Vikings, but Ross Tucker questions the wording and the premise. In reality Minnesota handed the job to Murray after camp, given McCarthy’s limited NFL starting experience and injury history, leaving McCarthy in a development role with questions about his future and possible moves.
ESPN's Adam Schefter says Rams WR Puka Nacua could face NFL discipline for offseason incidents, with the league weighing sanctions that could include a short-term suspension (potentially for the Rams’ opener vs. the 49ers); a civil lawsuit accusing him of biting a woman and making antisemitic remarks is part of the context, and the NFL is also reviewing Rams LT Alaric Jackson.
The Washington Commanders reportedly signed Stefon Diggs to a one-year deal after ESPN insider Adam Schefter revealed Peters moved quickly to secure him amid interest from the Chiefs, Dolphins, and Raiders. Washington identified Diggs as the top target long before, and this move aims to pair him with Terry McLaurin and enhance a potentially dynamic offense led by Jayden Daniels, while also emphasizing a younger, hungrier roster in 2026. Diggs’ return to a home market is seen as a short-term boost rather than a complete fix.
The Buccaneers are reportedly unhappy with Baker Mayfield’s public remarks about the organization as contract-extension negotiations linger. Mayfield said he felt disrespected and undervalued, and he’s entering the final year of his deal with talks still ongoing as training camp begins, with expectations that negotiations could resume after the season.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade after missing minicamp during contract negotiations, signaling an impasse in a deal for a veteran anchor of Tampa Bay’s run defense.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett have reached a reworked contract with a $15.5 million base and up to $21 million in incentives, signaling Brissett will be Arizona’s starter in Week 1 against the Chargers.
Rich Paul mocked Adam Schefter, saying someone “sold him a lemon,” after LeBron James agreed to a two-year, player-option deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, debunking Schefter’s Miami rumor. James will join a core of Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe as Philadelphia enters the season as an Eastern Conference title contender.
NFL insider Adam Schefter says Aaron Rodgers is likely to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season, with a deal expected around mandatory minicamp; Pittsburgh placed the right-of-first-refusal tender to discourage a holdout and keep leverage. Schefter sees no credible second-team option for Rodgers and believes his preference is to rejoin Pittsburgh, with other potential landing spots like Arizona or Denver considered unlikely. The decision hinges on timing rather than pursuing a different team, and the Steelers remain the only realistic match in his 2026 plans.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter said the Chiefs were among several teams interested in wide receiver Jauan Jennings, but he signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings worth up to $13 million (about $8 million base); Jennings was reportedly pursued by the Chiefs, Dolphins, and Commanders, and ultimately only visited Minnesota.