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The Browns veered away from their initial plan to play quarterback Deshaun Watson in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Seahawks, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said that the decision was not related to the arm soreness that Watson experienced last week. Stefanski said that he “feels great” about Watson’s health and expects him to fully participate in practice this week. …

Eventually, the NFL could reduce the preseason to zero games. As to their starters, the Eagles are already acting as if that’s the case. The Eagles played no starters in any of the three preseason games. After Saturday’s exhibition finale, coach Nick Sirianni was asked about the decision. “Again, you always take everything into account of how many reps you …

It was 364 days ago that the 49ers traded the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 draft to the Cowboys. Trey Lance, who didn’t take a snap for Dallas in 2023, played 209 snaps this preseason. That included all 93 in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Chargers when he threw for 323 yards and a touchdown and ran for …

The Bears made a couple of additions to their defensive line in trades this week and the first one was a move to acquire defensive end Darrell Taylor from the Seahawks. Chicago sent a 2025 sixth-round pick to Seattle for Taylor, who spent his first full day with his new team on Saturday. He said that he “can already tell …

Linebacker Ernest Jones may be on the move in the coming days. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Rams have given Jones and his agents permission to talk to other teams about a trade. Jones is in the final year of his contract and has reportedly talked to the Rams about an extension, but no progress has been made …

Former Derry Under-20s gaelic footballer Jude McAtamney kicked two field goals for New York Giants as they lost 10-6 to New York Jets in Saturday night’s pre-season game. The 24-year-old was successful with his two field goal attempts, which were from 23 and 43 yards. McAtamney also took kick-offs with regular kicker Graham Gano not featuring. The Swatragh man is …

Eagles’ 53-man roster projection ahead of 2024 final cuts originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles had 16 training camp practices and three preseason games so it’s time to make some tough decisions. The 90-man roster must be trimmed to 53 players by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline. Here’s my final 53-man roster projection for 2024: Quarterback (3): Jalen Hurts, …

When Pittsburgh’s offense took the field for the first play of Saturday’s preseason game in Detroit, they were greeted by a boisterous crowd the likes of which is rarely heard in a meaningless game. That crowd noise persisted throughout the game, with a Steelers false start late in the fourth quarter appearing to come because offensive linemen couldn’t hear the …

As the countdown to 2028 begins, the debate has started regarding the best football players to represent the United States in the debut of Olympic flag football. However it plays out, the folks in charge of the U.S. men’s flag football team will be happy. “You can’t help but salivate with the athleticism that could . . . be in …

The Denver Broncos will play the Arizona Cardinals during their final preseason game of 2024 (Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images) On the final day of play during the 2024 NFL preseason, the Denver Broncos will host the Arizona Cardinals for one of the league’s last exhibition matchups before the regular season begins on September 5. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix has …

During the preseason, Rams head coach Sean McVay said he wanted to use all the time he had to determine whether Stetson Bennett is ready to open the season as the No. 2 quarterback. The Rams’ preseason is now over, and McVay has his answer: Bennett is ready. McVay confirmed on Saturday that Bennett will be the backup to Matthew …

After missing most of training camp and the preseason with a hamstring injury, Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean got on the field for the preseason finale on Saturday. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni liked what he saw. “I saw him make a couple of really good plays,” Sirianni said. “I thought he looked fast and physical out there. Made a …

There are no ifs, ands or buts about it — this was a weak running back draft class. But even with it not bringing too much excitement, there is still fantasy football value to be had here. Fantasy analysts Tera Roberts and Kate Magdziuk debate their favorite pick NOT named Jonathon Brooks. After Jonathon Brooks, the second rookie running back …

The Steelers’ quarterback competition has still not been settled, and both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields looked good in limited action in the first quarter of the preseason finale at Detroit. Wilson got the start and led the Steelers on a five-play, 60-yard touchdown drive. Wilson went 2-for-2 passing for 26 yards on a drive that ended with a Cordarrelle …

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski came into this week with a plan to play quarterback Deshaun Watson in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Seahawks, but that plan changed over the last few days. The Browns announced on Saturday afternoon that Watson will not play in Seattle. Watson was limited in practice on Wednesday because of what Stefanski called “general arm …