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Seahawks QB Darnold set for MRI but 'great news' so far on hip injury
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out of the season opener against the Patriots after suffering a hip injury on the opening drive.[read more]
🚨 What are NFL rules changes in 2026?
Here is everything fans need to know about NFL rules and points of emphasis for the 2025 season.[read more]
Steelers' Heyward: NFL's franchise tag is 'stupid'
Steelers veteran defensive lineman and NFLPA executive committee member Cameron Heyward blasted the franchise tag Wednesday, calling the contractual measure "stupid."[read more]
WR Sutton says Broncos QB Nix like a caged mountain lion as opener nears
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix's teammates say they can see just how badly he wants to play in Monday night's regular-season opener against the Chiefs.[read more]
Alleged victim 'forgives' Antonio Brown, won't take part in prosecution
The alleged victim in Antonio Brown's second-degree attempted murder case said he has decided to "forgive" the former NFL star and "does not wish to participate" in his prosecution.[read more]
Browns QB Watson cited for speeding in August, pleads not guilty
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson entered a not guilty plea after being cited for allegedly driving 86 mph in a 60 mph zone on Aug. 26.[read more]
Sources: Raiders' Bowers has knee procedure, out 'a game or two'
Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss "a game or two," league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.[read more]
A.J. Brown hobbles off with ankle injury, doesn't return in Patriots debut
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks early in the third quarter with a right ankle injury and did not return.[read more]
Maye faults self for costly INTs, calls play in Pats' loss 'unacceptable'
Drake Maye called his 3-interception performance "unacceptable" in a 13-10 season-opening loss to the Seahawks, noting he "lost patience and it cost us."[read more]
Seahawks' D sparks opening win over Pats after Darnold injury
In a Super Bowl LX rematch, the Seahawks kicked off the NFL season with a win but lost QB Sam Darnold to a hip injury.[read more]