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Roob’s instant observations: Thoughts on the 53-man roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Some good. Some bad. A lot bad. But the starters didn’t play, so the Vikings’ 26-3 win over the Eagles in the preseason finale at the Linc is truly meaningless. Other than it clears the way for the regular season to arrive. And it may have earned one …

The Falcons will have Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix as their top two quarterbacks. Will they keep a third? Taylor Heinicke is hoping. “I would love to be a part of the Falcons,” Heinicke said after the Falcons’ final preseason game Friday, via Terrin Waack of the team website. “I think this is probably the best roster I’ve been a …

The Bears have started paring their roster down to 53 players. The team announced that they have released tight end Tommy Sweeney and waived defensive lineman Keith Randolph on Saturday. They also confirmed that they have placed wide receiver Nsimba Webster and running back Ian Wheeler on injured reserve. A number of reports indicated defensive back Douglas Coleman would also …

Why Bears believe they can unlock Darrell Taylor with plan to allow him to ‘flourish’ in Chicago originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — On the surface, Darrell Taylor and the Bears appear to be a match. Head coach Matt Eberflus’ defense needs a reliable rotational edge rusher, and the 27-year-old Taylor needs a fresh start after …

Shanahan enjoyed ‘fun’ Hail Mary in 49ers-Raiders preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s an old saying that goes, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” It appears the 49ers took that advice to heart, with one of the most bizarre final plays you’ll ever see concluding San Francisco’s 24-24 preseason finale tie against the …

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland, who set an NFL record last season by returning five interceptions for touchdowns, will miss six to eight weeks because of a stress fracture in his foot. Bland will have surgery for the injury, the team said Saturday. He reported discomfort in the foot during training camp in California this past week and underwent imaging …

Eagles stock up, stock down after preseason game vs. Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The next time the Eagles play a football game, it’ll count. But the Birds wrapped up their 2024 preseason on Saturday afternoon at the Linc with a 26-3 loss to the Vikings. They finished 2-1 this preseason. Final cuts are due by 4 p.m. …

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett warms up before a preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Bennett did not play in the Rams’ 17-15 loss. (Eric Gay / Associated Press) Here are seven takeaways from the Rams’ 17-15 preseason loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday at NRG Stadium. Stetson Bennett on track to be backup QB Coach Sean McVay …

Bears cut tracker: Here are all the players cut from the 53-man roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago This offseason is different from prior summers when NFL teams had to meet several cut deadlines. All 32 NFL teams must trim their rosters to 53 men by 3 p.m. (CT) on Aug. 27. A few days away from cutdown day, …

Mac Jones not only got a change of scenery with the Jacksonville Jaguars: he got a new role, too, as the former New England Patriots starting quarterback is set to serve as Trevor Lawrence’s backup this season. In Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson’s eyes, Jones has played well in their system but still has old habits to shake. “Mac has …

Georgia Tech beat 10th-ranked Florida State thanks to a late field goal [Getty Images] A sold-out Aviva Stadium hosted a thrilling opening game as this year’s NCAA College championship season got under way in Dublin. An Atlantic Coast Conference match between Georgia Tech and Florida State saw the 10th-ranked Seminoles beaten 24-21 by a last-second field goal. The game was …

DaRon Bland will miss the start of the season for the Dallas Cowboys this fall. The cornerback sustained a stress fracture in his foot during training camp in Southern California earlier this week, the team announced ahead of their final preseason game on Saturday. He is set to undergo surgery in the coming days, and will be sidelined for up …

49ers rookie Cowing continues impressive NFL preseason vs. Raiders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS — After a standout performance in the 49ers’ second NFL preseason game, Jacob Cowing wanted to prove it was not a fluke. The rookie wide receiver caught all three of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in San Francisco’s 24-24 …

Russell Wilson only played one series for the Pittsburgh Steelers in his second start of the preseason. But even in limited action, he looked better than in his debut last week. Based on him playing only one series, it appears the Steelers coaching staff has decided he’ll be the starting quarterback for Week 1. In his first drive against the …

The Jaguars wrapped up their preseason schedule on Friday night with Mac Jones making his final case to be the No. 2 quarterback behind Trevor Lawrence. Jones had been competing with C.J. Beathard this summer, but Beathard missed the game with a groin injury and Jones made a strong argument for himself by going 13-of-18 for 113 yards and a …