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Detroit Lions indicate they are ready to compete without wide receiver Jameson Williams, who is said to be facing a suspension

Jameson Williams catches a touchdown pass in the 2nd half

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell stated that the team is ready to play without receiver Jameson Williams. “I’m not really supposed to talk about it,” Campbell mentioned on Wednesday. Williams is reportedly facing a two-game…

Tua Tagovailoa returns to practice for the first time after his concussion in Week 2

Tua Tagovailoa in the practice

Tyreek Hill was visibly excited to catch passes from Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday for the first time in more than a month. “I just had a big cheese on my face,” Hill said. “It just…

Tennessee Titans complete their second trade of the day, exchanging linebackers with Seattle Seahawks

George Kittle and Jerome Baker in the 2nd half

The Tennessee Titans completed their second trade on Wednesday by exchanging linebackers with Seattle, sending Ernest Jones to the Seahawks in return for linebacker Jerome Baker, according to a source familiar with the situation who…

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is set to start against the Denver Broncos after Andy Dalton injured his thumb in a car accident

Bryce Young reacts in the news conference after the loss

Bryce Young is returning as the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers. Panthers coach Dave Canales announced that Young will start on Sunday against the Denver Broncos after Andy Dalton was found to have a…

Kevin O’Connell looks forward to demonstrating to Sean McVay all the knowledge he gained in Los Angeles during the Minnesota Vikings’ visit to the Los Angeles Rams

Sean McVay (NFL)

Sean McVay has built a strong coaching group during his eight years with the Los Angeles Rams. Five of his former assistants have become head coaches in the NFL, and many others have moved on…

Adams urges his new New York Jets teammates to boost their energy during what Rodgers calls the most genuine speech he’s ever heard

Davante Adams warms up before the game

Davante Adams noticed several problems in just one game with the New York Jets that made him feel he needed to speak out. After a tough 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers left the Jets…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers put wide receiver Chris Godwin on injured reserve

Chris Godwin is carted off the field after an injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have put wide receiver Chris Godwin, who is the leader in NFL receptions, on injured reserve due to an ankle injury that will need surgery. The Bucs shared this news on…

Struggling Tennessee Titans begin rebuilding efforts by trading away two starters for draft picks

DeAndre Hopkins and Caleb Farley in the NFl training camp

The Tennessee Titans took action ahead of the NFL trade deadline by making two trades to gather draft picks on Wednesday. The team, which is off to a disappointing 1-5 start—the worst since 2015—could fall…

Former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh is keeping an eye on the Green Bay Packers’ offense and lending support to his close friend Matt LaFleur

Robert Saleh congratulates Breece Hall and Aaron Rodgers after a touchdown in the 3rd quarter

Former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh was back on an NFL practice field on Wednesday, helping the Green Bay Packers just two weeks after his firing from the Jets. Packers coach Matt LaFleur mentioned…

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams says he isn’t focused on the possible matchup with Jayden Daniels

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Caleb Williams wasn’t getting wrapped up in any excitement about a possible matchup with Jayden Daniels or playing in his hometown. The No. 1 overall draft pick is coming off Chicago’s bye week and wants…

Bills rookies Coleman, Davis, and Carter join forces to create a youthful influence on Buffalo Bills’ strong 5-2 start

Keon Coleman scores a touchdown in the 2nd half

Running back Ray Davis grew up in the foster care system, moving from one side of the country to the other before settling in New Jersey. Defensive tackle DeWayne Carter comes from a family of…

Brandon Aiyuk’s injury opens the door for Ricky Pearsall to make a name for himself with the San Francisco 49ers

Brandon Aiyuk (NFL)

The plan to gradually bring rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall back into the game after being shot in the chest didn’t last long for the San Francisco 49ers. With Brandon Aiyuk out for the season due…

Cody Barton mentioned that being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week doesn’t lessen the disappointment of his missed pick-6

Denver Broncos players in the 2nd half

Despite his impressive performance last week at New Orleans that earned him his first AFC Defensive Player of the Week title, Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton couldn’t forget about one mistake he made. “Yeah, the…

Texans Add Pro Bowl Linebacker Devin White Following Eagles Release to Strengthen Defensive Lineup

Devin White (NFL)

The Houston Texans have signed linebacker Devin White, a former Pro Bowler, following his release from the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this month. White had joined the Eagles on a one-year, $4 million deal in free…

The Las Vegas Raiders reluctantly view the Kansas City Chiefs, their Week 8 opponent and fellow AFC West competitor, as the benchmark they must strive to reach

Andy Reid yells from the sidelines in the 2nd half

As hard as it is for many Raiders fans to accept, the Chiefs are the team that Las Vegas needs to measure itself against. Even more difficult for Raiders fans is the fact that their…