49ers lose Alfred Collins for season to torn patellar tendon

Week 1 against the Rams arrives Thursday in Melbourne.

Rhamondre Stevenson addresses Patriots coaching situation

New England enters it on a one-game skid, sitting 1-2

Rams depart Los Angeles for 14-hour flight to Melbourne

Squad left LA on a Qantas A380 late Tuesday night

Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield agree to three-year extension

Two-time Pro Bowler stays off the 2027 free-agent market.

George Kittle says Mike Evans needs no coaching points

49ers lose Alfred Collins for 2026 season

Kyle Shanahan confirmed a torn patellar tendon Wednesday.

Vikings captain vote reaches 34 of 53 players

Nineteen candidates drew at least five votes.

Mayfield's $165 million extension is largest in Buccaneers history

The three-year deal runs through 2029.

Werder thanks listener for Cowboys commentary endorsement

Praise cited a down-the-middle approach to Dallas coverage

Tirico arrives in Seattle for Seahawks opener

NBC assigns him play-by-play for Wednesday's kickoff.

Tomlin puts Myles Garrett atop football's player hierarchy

PFF ranks him No. 1 among 2026 edge defenders

Burrow says he is staying with Bengals for the long haul

Cincinnati has missed three straight postseasons.

Christian Gonzalez Sets a Standard Joey Porter Jr. Has Not Reached

NFL disapproves Kenny Dyson's Vikings practice-squad deal

The 25-year-old edge rusher returns to free agency.

Christian Gonzalez is the more valuable franchise pillar

Week 1 puts the rivalry burden on Minnesota

Fifteen of the past 23 meetings in Minnesota were decided by single digits.

Patriots remain in pregame status

Cowboys defense must earn contender billing on the field

Dallas allowed a franchise-record 511 points in 2025.

Browns weigh Week 1 package for Taylen Green

The rookie sits third on Cleveland's quarterback depth chart.

Tomlin is right about Garrett's place atop football

He was cleared for Week 1 after working back from a knee injury.

Patriots' corner deal balances early guarantees with team exits

The $33M signing bonus sets a position record

Cowboys defense tipped for big leap entering 2026 opener

$19 million cap move leaves room for another addition.

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Geno Smith's Origins episode arrives early

The installment closes the documentary series' third season.

Brandon Graham retires again after 16 Eagles seasons

The 38-year-old set an Eagles record with 215 games

Aaron Donald ruled out for Rams’ Week 1 trip to Australia

The comeback plan targets a run into February

Joey Porter Jr., Sauce Gardner draw cornerback comparison

Porter enters his rookie deal's final year.

Aaron Donald out for Rams' Australia opener vs. 49ers

His comeback now waits until at least Week 2

Snead, Hortiz outline Rams and Chargers plans for 2026

Daniel Jeremiah also examines quarterback contract stakes.

Mike Silver likes Mayfield deal, prefers chip-on-shoulder version

The $165 million extension runs through 2029.

Raiders slot Fernando Mendoza at QB2 for Week 1

Sunday’s Miami opener kicks off at 1:25 p.m. PT

Aaron Donald's Rams return delayed past 49ers opener

A 16-hour flight helped shape Los Angeles' call.

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Patriots rule TreVeyon Henderson out against Seahawks

Wednesday's opener is a Super Bowl LX rematch.

Mayfield agrees to three-year, $165 million extension

The deal keeps him off the 2027 free-agent market.

Tyler Smith set for thumb surgery, four-to-six-week absence

Injured reserve will sideline him through Week 4

Josh Simmons could miss Broncos opener

Kickoff is set for Sept. 14 at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Mayfield's $55 million salary sets 2027 quarterback marker

Caleb Williams could join the next contract wave.

Cowboys put Tyler Smith's return at four to six weeks

T.J. Bass will take over at left guard

Mahomes expected to start Chiefs' opener against Broncos

The Sept. 14 game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Heyward maps Steelers’ shift from Tomlin to McCarthy

The veteran is adapting to his second NFL head coach

Rams rule Aaron Donald out for Week 1 in Australia

A 16-hour flight factored into the call.

Rams sit Aaron Donald for Australia opener against 49ers

Los Angeles is planning around a possible 20-game season.

Patriots face immediate pressure test in Wednesday opener

Five of six Super Bowl sacks came on four-man rushes.

Mahomes return draws concern before Week 1

Denver awaits in the Sept. 14 Monday night opener.

Colts promote Luke Tenuta, waive Jaylon Jones

Kenny Fletcher Jr. joins the practice squad.

Bills turn page to Joe Brady era for 2026

Buffalo opens a 17-game schedule Sunday on the road

Cardinals, Desert Financial send encouragement cards for 2026

The notes went to multiple team members before Week 1.

Buccaneers’ late-summer contract run reaches five with Mayfield

Vea’s one-year deal carries a $30 million value.

Patriots, Christian Gonzalez agree to record four-year, $135M extension

The package includes $102M guaranteed

Werder joins Istook for Cowboys discussion

Sports media and Werder's career also made the agenda

Buccaneers extend Baker Mayfield through 2029

Three added years carry $165 million in new money

Mayfield's contract standoff ends before 2026 opener

The $165 million extension runs through 2029

Lan Larison is Patriots' leading candidate for Wednesday elevation, Reiss reports

Tony Dews calls the practice-squad back a security blanket

Matthew Golden backs teammates, coaches as Week 1 arrives

PFF put him on its 2026 All-Breakout Team.

Patriots rule out TreVeyon Henderson for opener in Seattle

Ben Brown is also out with a knee injury.

Baker Mayfield extension becomes official before 2026 opener

The deal keeps him off the 2027 free-agent market.

Seahawks rule out Ty Okada; Nick Emmanwori questionable

Okada missed both Seattle practices with a hamstring injury.

Seahawks draw Wednesday opener under Macdonald at 8:20

NBC and Peacock will carry the season debut.

Jackson, Hamilton put 2026 goals on record

The quarterback and safety spoke Tuesday.