San Francisco, CA

Trade talks have reportedly slowed as receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues his hold-in with the 49ers. With it again looking more like Aiyuk will be with San Francisco for 2024, head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked in his Monday press conference if Aiyuk was taking part in anything on the field — like running routes with the team’s quarterbacks against air.

Kyle Shanahan: I trust Brandon Aiyuk knows what to do to get ready to play

Pittsburgh, PA

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We're just one game into the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason, and half the fanbase acts like the sky is falling. Mike Tomlin's team has work to do at the drawing board after their 2024 exhibition debut after going down 17-0 in the first half against the Houston Texans. But it's way...

Steelers stock report: Starting offensive linemen plummet after preseason opener

Tampa, FL

Todd Bowles, head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has laid out his approach for starting players during the remaining preseason games. After a 17-14 win against the Bengals, Bowles indicated that most starters might not see action until the third preseason game against the Dolphins, depending on workouts in joint practices this week. Historically, Bowles has preferred to give starters limited game time in the early weeks, focusing on practice reps over game conditions.

Bucs Coach Todd Bowles Discusses Starter Strategy for Preseason

The NFL's new kickoff rule took center stage during the first full week of the preseason, and not surprisingly, things got a little crazy. The NFL was hoping the new rule would lead to more returns and that's exactly what happened. In the 16 preseason games that were played this week, there were a total of 127 kickoffs with 82% of them getting returned. If the regular-season number looks anything like that, it would be a monstrous jump over the 2023 season when just 22% of the kickoffs were returned.

NFL's new kickoff rule takes center stage: Here's the good, the bad and the ugly from Week 1 of the preseason

Los Angeles, CA

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Jacksonville, FL

As the Jacksonville Jaguars look to bounce back from missing the playoffs last season, they’re turning to a familiar face. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jaguars have signed veteran safety Tashaun Gipson to a one-year deal. A Pro Bowl selection with the Cleveland Browns in 2014, Gipson previously played for Jacksonville from 2016-2018.

Jaguars acquire Pro Bowl player

Live Preseason Week 2 Schedule Kicks Off Thursday, Aug. 15 with Philadelphia Eagles versus New England Patriots at 7 p.m. ET. Quadruple-Header of Live Games on NFL Network Saturday, Aug. 17 Starting at 1 p.m. ET. Green Bay Packers versus Denver Broncos on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. ETINGLEWOOD,...

NFL Network Carries Six Preseason Week 2 Games Live

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49ers' preseason opener offered clear clue as to how critical position battle is likely to turn out

Cleveland, OH

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Browns Rival Bengals Provide Dubious Chase Update After Training Camp Absence

Minneapolis, MN

The Las Vegas Raiders took on the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason opener on Saturday, falling to their NFC North foe by the score of 24-23. The Raiders got strong play from many of their players, and overall, it looked like they have the depth and talent to possibly turn some heads in what should be a very competitive AFC West this season.

3 Raiders who improved their stock in the 2024 preseason opener

The Arizona Cardinals are adding some new blood to the backend of the roster to see if they can push for a spot. The team announced today they have signed wide receiver Daylen Baldwin and running back Hassan Hall. From the team:. “The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that...

Arizona Cardinals sign wide receiver and running back ahead of final two preseason games

Bubba Wallace moved into the final playoff spot after Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR Cup playoff picture tightened. Austin Dillon’s win secured a spot in the playoffs, making him the 13th driver to earn a spot via a win. That leaves three positions left with three races left in the regular season.

NASCAR Cup playoff race tightens heading into final three regular season races

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Several months ago, we predicted that, by the trade deadline, half of the league would be kicking off out of the end zone and giving up the 30 yard line. Some coaches have mentioned that potential strategy. Today, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he’d never even considered the possibility.

Kyle Shanahan calls kicking out of the end zone and giving up the 30 “a hell of an idea”

Buffalo, NY

The Buffalo Bills opened the preseason with an all-around poor performance in a 33-6 loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Head coach Sean McDermott made it clear the effort wasn’t up to the franchise’s standards. “I don’t care who we play, where we play, or what time...

Buffalo Bills Stars on Roster Cut Line With 2 Preseason Games Left

Philadelphia, PA

As an offensive tackle for the Jets the last four years, Mekhi Becton was a disappointment: Drafted 11th overall in 2020 with a seemingly bright future ahead of him, Becton was often injured, and often ineffective when healthy. The Jets let him walk in free agency after declining to pick up the fifth year on his rookie contract.

Mekhi Becton getting comfortable at his new position of right guard in Philadelphia

The marketing plan for the new unauthorized biography regarding Aaron Rodgers is on hyperdrive. The strategy, which consists of leaking specific nuggets to build buzz and boost pre-sales (and I have no problem with that, at all), includes a snippet from Rodgers regarding his notorious verbal shell game regarding compliance with the NFL’s COVID vaccine mandate.

Aaron Rodgers regrets his “immunized” moment (but not for the reason he should)

Defensive tackle Teair Tart’s bid to make the Dolphins has reportedly come to an end. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team will release Tart on Tuesday. Tart signed with the Dolphins in April and did not play in their first preseason game. Tart saw time with the...

Report: Dolphins to release Teair Tart

Nevada State

Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden’s Hail Mary pass in the Nevada Supreme Court is currently being batted around in the end zone. On Monday, the Nevada Supreme Court ordered the NFL to respond to Gruden’s request for a full-court review of the decision to force him to take his case against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell to arbitration ultimately controlled by Goodell. While it doesn’t mean the seven judges of the Nevada Supreme Court will overturn the three-judge panel’s 2-1 ruling, it keeps Gruden’s chances alive.

Nevada Supreme Court requires NFL to respond to Jon Gruden’s petition for full-court review

Houston, TX

The Texans announced a pair of roster moves on Monday afternoon. They have signed defensive lineman Pheldarius Payne to the active roster. Wide receiver Jadon Janke was waived to make room for Payne. Payne signed with the Texans after going undrafted out of Virginia Tech this year, but he was...

Texans sign DL Pheldarius Payne, waive WR Jadon Janke

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NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways and final training camp notes

Because I’m also looking at preseason data in this article, I’ll be referencing Nathan Jahnke’s incredible work tracking snap counts for players, specifically those played with...

NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways and final training camp notes

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