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The NFL frequently tinkers with its rules about third quarterbacks, as teams don’t want to use a roster spot on a third-string quarterback who probably won’t get on the field, and the league not wanting the ugly football that would ensue if a team with only two quarterbacks saw both of them injured in the same game. To Titans coach …

Tired of the New York Jets hype yet? Hopefully not, because it doesn’t appear to be ending any time soon.  Conventional wisdom is that the Jets didn’t get a chance to reach their full potential last year after star quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on the first drive of the season. But now, Rodgers is back, New York has …

After a report that Rams linebacker Ernest Jones was looking to be traded, Jones denied it. Now Rams coach Sean McVay says Jones is right that he never requested a trade, but that there have been trade talks with other teams. “We never said that he requested a trade. We’ve had communication with his representation and I’m going to leave …

In advance of this week’s deadline, the Browns have reduced their roster by 16 players. Cleveland announced that the club has waived safety Tyler Coyle, guard Wyatt Davis, kicker Lucas Havrisik, cornerback Faion Hicks, linebacker Landon Honeycutt, linebacker Caleb Johnson, guard Zack Johnson, defensive end Jeremiah Martin, offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka, linebacker Marvin Moody, offensive tackle Chim Okorafor, running back …

The Rams got a big piece of their offense back on the practice field Monday. Wide receiver Puka Nacua took part in individual drills during the portion of practice open to the media. Nacua has been out since hurting his knee in early August. The Rams also had left guard Jonah Jackson and cornerback Darious Williams on the field and …

Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis was carted off the field with an ankle injury after the second play from scrimmage in the team’s preseason game against the Cardinals. An MRI revealed Mathis has a high-ankle sprain, Mike Klis of 9News reports. That could mean Mathis begins the season on injured reserve. He was slated to be the Broncos’ No. 3 cornerback …

The Seahawks made a trade to acquire a linebacker earlier on Monday and now there might be a little more explanation as to why. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Nwosu suffered an MCL sprain during the preseason game against Cleveland and will be out between two to six weeks. Nwosu, 27, missed most of last season with a pectoral injury. He …

Kyle Feldt broke the North Queensland Cowboys’ try-scoring record earlier in 2024 [Getty Images] St Helens have signed winger Kyle Feldt from NRL side North Queensland Cowboys on a two-year deal which will begin from 2025. The 32-year-old has so far made 213 appearances over 12 seasons for the Cowboys and scored 146 tries. In touching down against Gold Coast …

During the preseason, the NFL experimented with a high-tech system for measuring first downs. But that system will be shelved in favor of the old-fashioned chains during the regular season. The NFL will not use the Hawk-Eye computer vision system in the regular season this year but could try it in 2025, according to Mark Maske of the Washington Post. …

While Brandon Aiyuk’s hold-in has gotten the majority of the angst outside the building surrounding the 49ers, left tackle Trent Williams’ holdout is bigger. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Williams will not return to the team until his contract is adjusted. That means the 49ers could be without him for the Week 1 game against the Jets in two …

The Patriots got moving toward the 53-player limit on Monday by cutting 14 players from the team. Defensive tackle Sam Roberts was one of the players let go in New England. Roberts was a 2022 sixth-round pick by the team and he made seven tackles in 12 appearances over the last two seasons. The Patriots also parted ways with long …

Roob’s Observations: A fascinating roster decision the Eagles must make originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia An intriguing battle for a spot on the 53-man roster, a record within Jalen Carter’s reach and my projected 53-man roster … and projected practice squad! With training camp in the rear-view mirror, preseason games finally over, final cuts coming tomorrow and the Eagles’ …

The Chiefs had only two players who did not practice on Monday. Receiver Marquise Hollywood Brown and cornerback Joshua Williams were the only players who didn’t participate, Charles Goldman of atozsports.com reports. Brown was diagnosed with a sternoclavicular joint injury in a preseason game against the Jaguars. He is unlikely to play in the season opener against the Ravens as …

Rookie Ainias Smith may be IR candidate pending MRI result originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Ainias Smith may be headed for Injured Reserve after reportedly complaining of ankle and hamstring discomfort after the preseason finale Saturday at the Linc, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Smith, the Eagles’ rookie 5th-round receiver, isn’t expected to contribute right off the bat, …

49ers rookie Pearsall returns to practice with heavy workload originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to 49ers practice with a heavy workload. Pearsall missed the past three weeks of practices due to a subluxation of his left shoulder. He took part in the padded practice on Monday while wearing a …