Andy Dalton suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of the Bears’ game against the Bengals, opening an opportunity for rookie Justin Fields.
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49ers RB Raheem Mostert to undergo season-ending knee surgery
The 49ers were dealt another serious injury, as starting running back Raheem Mostert will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
Minnesota Vikings’ Irv Smith Jr. expected to miss season after meniscus surgery, per report
Irv Smith Jr. was expected to play a key role for the Vikings’ offense this season, but the third-year tight end is now expected to miss the year.
NFL preseason Week 1 winners, losers: Whose stock is up, down?
The opening week featured several strong outings from rookie first-round quarterbacks, including Justin Fields’ stellar debut for the Bears.
Buffalo Bills sign QB Josh Allen to massive six-year contract extension
Josh Allen cashed in on a breakout season in which he finished MVP runner-up, as the Bills inked the star QB to a massive six-year contract extension.
Aaron Rodgers closing in on reworked contract with Green Bay Packers as part of 2021 return
Aaron Rodgers skipped the offseason workout program for the first time in his career amid reports of his discontent with the Packers’ front office.
New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp dies after bicycling accident
Greg Knapp, the New York Jets’ passing game specialist and longtime NFL assistant coach, died Thursday, five days after being struck by a motorist.
Arizona Cardinals star DeAndre Hopkins: NFL’s COVID-19 rules make me question my future
In a since-deleted tweet, DeAndre Hopkins took issue with the league’s COVID-19 protocols and said they sparked uncertainty on his future.
Rams RB Cam Akers out for season with torn Achilles
Cam Akers was poised to be a central figure for the Rams’ offense, but Los Angeles now will have to make new plans for its ground game.
Las Vegas Raiders’ Carl Nassib comes out as first openly gay active NFL player
Carl Nassib, a five-year NFL veteran and defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, came out in an Instagram video on Monday as gay.