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79 reports

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InjuryWeek 2Out
Seahawks ruled out QB Sam Darnold for Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals due to his glute injury.
Injury
glute injury
Status
ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals
1 more fact on the full report
Sam DarnoldQB, SEA Arizona Cardinals 1 more player or team on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 16, 2026
Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down
InjuryWeek 1Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Kyler Murray suffers concussion early in Minnesota's 39-22 win over Green Bay.
Injury
concussion
Team
Minnesota
2 more facts on the full report
Kyler Murray
ContractWeek 1
Houston Texans and C.J. Stroud agree to delay long-term contract extension until after this season.
Team
Houston Texans
Player
C.J. Stroud
1 more fact on the full report
C.J. StroudQB, HOU Houston Texans
InjuryWeek 1OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Sam Darnold received really, really good news about his hip injury, but Seattle's starting quarterback is expected to miss next week's game at Arizona, coach Mike Macdonald said.
Injury
hip injury
Status
really, really good news
2 more facts on the full report
InjuryWeek 1OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Seahawks rule out QB Sam Darnold with hip injury tonight.
Player
Sam Darnold
Team
Seahawks
2 more facts on the full report
Sam Darnold
ContractWeek 1Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Baker Mayfield agrees to three-year, $165 million extension with the Buccaneers.
Contract
three-year, $165 million extension
Team
Buccaneers
Baker MayfieldQB, TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ContractWeek 1Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Baker Mayfield signs three-year contract extension with Tampa Bay Buccaneers to prevent free agency.
Extension
three-year contract extension
Previous Contract
3-year, $100M contract
1 more fact on the full report
Baker Mayfield
Depth chartWeek 1Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski names Tua Tagovailoa starter, Cooper Rush backup, Michael Penix inactive.
Starter
Tua Tagovailoa
Backup
Cooper Rush
2 more facts on the full report
Tua Tagovailoa
Performance
Darian Mensal and Malachi Toney shattered records Friday night for Miami.
Players
Darian Mensal, Malachi Toney
Team
Miami
1 more fact on the full report
Miami Dolphins
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 5, 2026
Transaction
Will Levis tried out for the Jets.
Player
Will Levis
Workout
Jets
Will LevisQB, NYJ New York Jets 1 more player or team on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X,
TransactionSignedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Cowboys re-sign QB Joe Milton to their practice squad.
Signed with
Cowboys practice squad
Joe MiltonQB, PHI Dallas Cowboys
,
TransactionUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Cowboys claimed RB Emari Demercado off waivers from Kansas City and waived QB Joe Milton.
Claimed
RB Emari Demercado off waivers from Kansas City
Waived
QB Joe Milton
Emari DemercadoRB, HOU Joe MiltonQB, PHI 2 more
TransactionReleased
The Vikings are releasing QB Max Brosmer, who started two games last year and played in seven.
Released by
Vikings
Status
heads to waivers
2 more facts on the full report
Max BrosmerQB, MIN Minnesota Vikings
TransactionActive
J.J. McCarthy finished cutdown day on the Minnesota Vikings' 53-man roster.
Player
J.J. McCarthy
Team
Minnesota Vikings
1 more fact on the full report
J.J. McCarthyQB, NYG Minnesota Vikings
InjuryInjured reserve
Browns placed QB Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve, designated for return, due to a back injury.
Injury
back injury
Status
injured reserve, designated for return
Dillon GabrielQB, CLE Cleveland Browns
@AdamSchefter on X,
TransactionWaived
The Titans are waiving QB Will Levis.
Player
Will Levis
Position
QB
1 more fact on the full report
Will LevisQB, NYJ Tennessee Titans
@AdamSchefter on X,
TransactionReleased
Bengals released veteran QB Josh Johnson.
Released by
Bengals
Josh JohnsonQB, CIN Cincinnati Bengals
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 30, 2026
TransactionTraded
Packers trade QB Kyle McCord to Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2028 6th-round pick.
Traded to
Miami Dolphins
Traded from
Packers
2 more facts on the full report
Kyle McCordQB, MIA Malik WillisQB, MIA
TransactionWaived
Dolphins waive QB Cam Miller, leaving Miami with a need at No. 2 QB.
Action
Waiving
Position
QB
2 more facts on the full report
Cam MillerQB Miami Dolphins
TransactionTradedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jaguars trade for QB Quinn Ewers, sending 2028 sixth-round pick to Dolphins.
Traded to
Jaguars
Traded from
Dolphins
1 more fact on the full report
Quinn Ewers
TransactionUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jaguars officially acquire QB Quinn Ewers from Dolphins in exchange for 2028 sixth-round pick.
Traded for
QB Quinn Ewers
Sent to Dolphins
2028 sixth-round pick
Quinn EwersQB, JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 1 more
TransactionTradedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jaguars and Dolphins swap 2028 day 3 picks in exchange for QB Quinn Ewers.
Player
Quinn Ewers
Traded to
Jacksonville Jaguars
2 more facts on the full report
Quinn Ewers
TransactionTraded
The Jaguars are trading for Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers.
Traded to
Jaguars
Traded from
Dolphins
1 more fact on the full report
Quinn EwersQB, JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 1 more
InjuryActive
Deshaun Watson plays first home game since tearing right Achilles tendon in October 2024, receives loud boos from fans.
Injury
right Achilles tendon tear
Timeline
October 2024
1 more fact on the full report
Deshaun WatsonQB, CLE Cleveland Browns
Depth chartActive
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. cleared to return to 11-on-11 work.
Cleared
11-on-11 work
Team
Falcons
1 more fact on the full report
Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
PerformanceActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza expected to play first half vs. Texans, Aidan O'Connell to replace him second half.
Player
Fernando Mendoza
Team
Raiders
3 more facts on the full report
Fernando Mendoza
Depth chart
Will Howard will start Friday night against the Jets in preseason, with Drew Allar following. Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph will not play.
Starter
Will Howard
Backup
Drew Allar, 2026 fourth-round pick
3 more facts on the full report
Mason RudolphQB, PIT Aaron RodgersQB, PIT
Depth chart
Anthony Richardson Sr. expected to remain with Indianapolis Colts.
Player
Anthony Richardson Sr.
Team
Indianapolis Colts
1 more fact on the full report
Anthony Richardson Sr.QB, IND Indianapolis Colts
PerformanceActive
Ty Simpson completes 21-of-25 passes for 190 yards, two touchdowns in first NFL preseason game for Rams.
Completions
21-of-25
Passing Yards
190
2 more facts on the full report
Ty SimpsonQB, LAR Los Angeles Rams
TransactionUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Texans signed veteran QB Brett Rypien and placed QB Graham Mertz on season-ending injured reserve.
Signed
Brett Rypien
Placed on IR
Graham Mertz
1 more fact on the full report
Brett RypienQB Graham Mertz

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Cody WhiteWR, LV
Trevor KeeganOL, MIN
Jaylen WatsonDB, LAR
Kelvin Banks Jr.OL, NO
Jordyn TysonWR, NO

Teams in the news

Las Vegas RaidersLV
Minnesota VikingsMIN
Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB
Los Angeles RamsLAR
New Orleans SaintsNO

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QB, MIN

Green Bay Packers

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 14, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 12, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open

Sam DarnoldQB, SEA

Arizona Cardinals

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 10, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open

QB, SEA

Seattle Seahawks

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 9, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 8, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open

QB, TB

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 8, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open

QB, ATL

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 7, 2026

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players or teams on the full report

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3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 30, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 30, 2026

QB, JAX

Jacksonville Jaguars

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026

player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026

QB, JAX

Jacksonville Jaguars

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026

player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 22, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 22, 2026

QB, LV

Las Vegas Raiders

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 20, 2026

4 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 19, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 16, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 15, 2026

QB, HOU

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 15, 2026