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Sources: Raiders believe Brock Bowers could play Week 2

The Raiders believe there is a realistic chance that Brock Bowers will miss only one game because of his knee injury, sources told ESPN.

Sources: 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling out at least 1 month

49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will miss at least a month because of an ankle injury, sources told NFL Network.

Cowboys RB Malik Davis set for hip surgery, placed on IR

Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis is scheduled to have surgery Saturday after suffering a hip injury in Friday's practice, a source told ESPN Friday.

Tagovailoa out, Rush to start at QB for Falcons vs. Steelers

The Falcons will start backup Cooper Rush at quarterback in Sunday's opener against the Steelers after ruling starter Tua Tagovailoa out with an oblique injury.

Bears' Odunze feels 'ready' for Panthers despite questionable tag

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (calf) says he expects to play Sunday in the season opener at Carolina despite being listed as questionable on the final injury report.

Source: Cardinals RB Love (ankle) expected to play in opener

Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, after battling a high ankle sprain since mid-August, is expected to play against the Chargers, a source told ESPN.

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks to play vs. Bears without limitations

Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will play against the Bears as he comes back from multiple knee injuries.

Oweh (calf) among 4 Commanders players cleared to play vs. Eagles

The Commanders have cleared Odafe Oweh, K'Lavon Chaisson, Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Daron Payne to play in Sunday's season opener against the Eagles.

Sources: Patriots' A.J. Brown to go on IR, miss at least 4 games

The Patriots are placing wide receiver A.J .Brown on injured reserve due to his high ankle sprain, sidelining him for a minimum of four games, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Jags' Travis Hunter to play both ways, but plan is fluid

Travis Hunter will play both ways for the Jaguars, but how much is still fluid.

Sources: Seahawks' Sam Darnold expected to miss Week 2

Sam Darnold has received "really good news" regarding his hip injury, coach Mike Macdonald said, but the Seahawks QB is expected to miss next week's game, sources said.

Sources: Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa day-to-day with oblique injury

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained an oblique injury in practice Thursday and was listed as a limited participant.

Sources: Brock Bowers (knee) to miss at least Raiders' opener

Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss "a game or two," league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Seahawks QB Darnold injures hip vs. Patriots, set for MRI

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out of the season opener against the Patriots after sustaining a hip injury on the opening drive.

Raiders' Jeanty returns to practice after two-week absence

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty returned to practice Wednesday, providing optimism about his availability for Sunday's opener against the Dolphins.

Giants' Nabers fully participates in practice but status still TBD, says Harbaugh

Star wide receiver Malik Nabers was a full participant in Wednesday's practice as the New York Giants continued preparations for their season opener on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.

One thing Deshaun Watson has to improve to remain Browns' starter

Whether the veteran passer can regain dominance over this particular skill will help determine his role in 2026.

Patriots' Henderson, Seahawks' Okada ruled out for SB rematch

Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson won't play in the regular-season opener against the Seahawks, while the defending Super Bowl champions might have to begin their title defense without two of their top three safeties.

Giants release WR Darius Slayton, team's longest-tenured player

The Giants have released wide receiver Darius Slayton, moving on from their longest-tenured player.

Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) expected to play in Week 1

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce "should be good to go" for the team's season opener against the Ravens after having offseason ankle surgery, coach Shane Steichen said.

Giants reach 2-year extensions with Jameis Winston, Jon Runyan

The Giants and backup quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN amid multiple reports.

C.J. Stroud confident ahead of the biggest season of his life

After a rocky end in the playoffs last season, it appears Stroud will play Year 4 without a new contract.

Rams expect Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to play vs. 49ers

The Rams do not expect wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson to be suspended for the season opener against the 49ers despite ongoing legal situations, head coach Sean McVay said.

Sources: Cardinals, WR Michael Wilson reach $75M extension

The Cardinals have signed wide receiver Michael Wilson to a three-year extension, with sources telling ESPN and NFL Network that the wide receiver's new deal is worth $75 million.

Schrager to McAfee: It was Kirk Cousins' starting job all along

Raiders GM says Ashton Jeanty in 'good spot' with recovery

Vegas RB Ashton Jeanty's status for Week 1 is still uncertain but GM John Spytek said the second-year player is in a "good spot" in his recovery.

Colts WR Keenan Allen expected to play opener despite arrest

Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen is expected to play in the team's season opener despite his arrest on Sunday morning for drunken driving, general manager Chris Ballard said.

Sources: Berrios on Giants practice squad, should play opener

The New York Giants on Monday re-signed veteran wide receiver and returner Braxton Berrios, 30, to the practice squad with the intention of him being active Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, sources told ESPN.

What is next for Josh Jacobs after being placed on commissioner exempt list?

Texans place Tank Dell on IR as WR out at least 4 weeks

Tank Dell was placed on injured reserve Sunday as the team made its 53-man roster cuts, and the WR won't be eligible to return to action until Week 5.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list

The NFL has placed Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner exempt list.

Sources: Packers acquire Kaleb Johnson in trade with Steelers

The Packers added some depth at running back by trading for former third-round pick Kaleb Johnson on Sunday ahead of final roster cuts

Jaguars acquire Quinn Ewers in trade with Dolphins

The Jaguars have traded for quarterback Quinn Ewers, who played in four games for the Dolphins last season and completed 66.3% of his passes, sending a 2018 sixth-round pick to Miami in return.

Zach Wilson leads winning drive for Saints, who are unsettled at backup QB along with Cowboys

— The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints finished the preseason without about as much clarity with their backup quarterbacks as they had at the start of training camp.

Tua Tagovailoa leads TD drive and loses fumble in Falcons' 17-12 preseason win over Dolphins

— Tua Tagovailoa tried to keep his emotions in check. His bid to earn a starting job with a new team took priority over his return to face his former club.

Colts No. 1 WR Pierce off PUP list, knocks 'rust off' in practice

The Colts activated wide receiver Alec Pierce off the physically unable to perform list Thursday.

Source: Giants WR Calvin Austin (torn ACL) out for season

Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.