With the AFC West as intriguing as ever following a flurry of offseason moves and coaching changes, Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice and Hayden Winks broke down the division's spotlight players and X factors on a recent episode of "Football 301." The hosts see the AFC West as a two-team race — the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers as likely playoff teams, with Kansas City's fragility a new story and Las Vegas laying the groundwork for relevance in 2027. The division's winner will likely be decided by whether Jaylen Waddle and Ladd McConkey prove to be difference-makers for their respective teams, and whose offensive line stays intact deep into December.

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Adam Vinatieri was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The kicker split time during his career between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. He honored the latter in a unique way during his enshrinement speech.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss some time as he recovers from a groin injury, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Burden went down awkwardly in practice Saturday and was seen leaving early with a trainer.

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Bridgewater signed with Detroit again in 2026 and was expected to help fill a leadership void. He might have played his final NFL game.

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said in a press conference on Sunday that veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater let the franchise know he would be stepping away from the team. The QB has already been placed on the reserve/retired list, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

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One of the top left tackles in the NFL won't be playing for a while.

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Shanahan said the autopilot function apparently switched off when he tried to retrieve a fallen cell phone.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Haynes King is week-to-week with a hamstring injury, per The Athletic's Joe Person. King is just a few days removed from being the Panthers hero when he scored the game-winning touchdown in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Adam Vinatieri cracked a couple of jokes about Bill Belichick in his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech on Saturday.

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Shanahan suffered a concussion, broken ribs and other injuries after turning into oncoming traffic and hitting another car on July 14.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Saturday that he plans to coach the team in its first preseason game next weekend against the Tennessee Titans.

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The Panthers have three preseason games remaining on their schedule.

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame officially enshrined five men — Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald and Adam Vinatieri — into its halls Saturday.  They acknowledged their mentors and bared their souls, earning laughs and tears alike.

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Newly enshrined Pro Football Hall of Fame running Roger Craig chronicled his illustrious career, as well as those who helped him along the way, during a pre-recorded speech Saturday afternoon in Canton, Ohio.

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The strongest bond in sports is among teammates. The second strongest connects player to community. It was on display in Canton, Ohio.

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Craig was a staple for San Francisco’s dominant offense in the 1980s, winning three Super Bowls alongside Joe Montana and Jerry Rice.

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Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said Cousins and Crosby were out for "disciplinary reasons.".

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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is in the process of establishing a culture in his first year at the helm. That comes with a standard he wants everyone to meet. Kubiak made it clear Saturday there are no exceptions.

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Alec Ingold, a fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers, shares five lessons he has learned from his calls with his first mentor.

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Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri are immortalized in Canton this Saturday.

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BEREA, Ohio — In the perfect world that none of us live in, Todd Monken would give Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders a whole season each with the Cleveland Browns' starters. He'd have given it to them, already, actually.

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Aug. 7 has not been a good day for Denver Broncos defensive end Matt Henningsen. That date last year saw Henningsen sustain a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, costing him the entire 2025 season.

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has received a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday. The five-year veteran will serve the suspension during the Colts' Week 1 matchup versus the Baltimore Colts.

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Tempers reportedly flared Friday at Las Vegas Raiders training camp, with starting quarterback Kirk Cousins and star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby needing to be separated, according to ESPN and the California Post. The fun reportedly began when Crosby hit Cousins' throwing arm twice during practice.

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Five men — Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald and Adam Vinatieri — will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Yahoo Sports' Frank Schwab and Eric Edholm wrote on how each legend reached football immortality.

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Skoronski started 14 games as a rookie in 2023 and all 17 games in each of the past two seasons.

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NFL teams have doled out plenty of cash to guards this offseason. The Tennessee Titans have reportedly reset the market in that department.

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NFL teams have dolled out plenty of cash to guards this offseason. The Tennessee Titans have reportedly reset the market in that department.

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As former All-Pro pass rusher Aaron Donald decides whether he wants to return to the NFL, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is making it clear he believes Donald can still play.

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Patrick Mahomes was cleared for full participation in Kansas City Chiefs training camp last month. The two-time NFL MVP quarterback has been gunning for a Week 1 return from the season-ending ACL and LCL tears he sustained in his left knee on Dec.

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As the new NFL season approaches, Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice and Matt Harmon dove into the AFC East for their division preview on "Football 301," sharing some pointed predictions about where each team is headed in 2026. Below, we break down their win total picks for each squad.Team.

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Hall of Fame weekend is a chance to celebrate some of the biggest stars from NFL history who are being enshrined in Canton, Ohio. This year's class was particularly strong. Next year's group of candidates have some no-doubt entries, and some figures who will garner plenty of debate.

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. Five men — Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald and Adam Vinatieri — will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Yahoo Sports will take a relatively short look at each legend and how he reached football immortality.

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Dak Prescott is one of the few athletes who routinely crosses over between being overrated and underrated, depending on who you're listening to. Not many NFL quarterbacks get more attention than Prescott. That's what happens when you're the face of the Dallas Cowboys.

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Haynes King may never take an NFL snap again. But for one night, for one play, the undrafted quarterback for the Carolina Panthers lived out every player's, every fan's, dream. There are worse NFL legacies to leave.

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Haslam likely knows his team isn’t ready to challenge. But there are tickets to sell and a belief to cultivate within a weary fan base.

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The Bills and their quarterback have undergone a reset this offseason, but the psychic weight on Josh Allen isn't any lighter.

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Craig played kickball with Jamie Williams in first grade. Then they won a Super Bowl together. Now, Williams will present him for the Hall.

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"Holy s---," one mental performance coach said, "people would get so much better so much more quickly.”.

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BEREA, Ohio — Jared Verse watches Myles Garrett's film. But the Cleveland Browns edge rusher whom the Los Angeles Rams dealt as part of a trade for Garrett is not trying to pretend he's Garrett.

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The Georgia Tech product completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns, showing poise in the pocket for Carolina.

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At some point this season, the Arizona Cardinals seem likely to get rookie Carson Beck some starts. They gave him one on Thursday to start that process.

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At some point this season, the Arizona Cardinals seem likely to get rookie Carson Beck some starts. They gave him one on Thursday to start that process.

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The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals kicked off the 2026 preseason with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio and provided a surprising thriller.

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The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals kicked off the 2026 preseason with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio and provided a surprising thriller.

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The NFL is finally back! . Thursday's Hall of Fame Game not only honors those being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, but also gives fans their first taste of game action since the Super Bowl.

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The pendulum swung too far on devaluing running backs, and some NFL teams figured that out in time to make smart investments. The NFL went crazy paying wide receivers top dollar, and left running backs behind. That seems to be changing, at least at the top of the running back tier.

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After Bijan Robinson got his extension, it was just a matter of time before Gibbs and the Lions struck a new deal.

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Since being drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round in 2023, Jahmyr Gibbs has developed into one of the best and most fearsome running backs in the league. Now, he's being paid like one.

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Our AFC South preview, where a previously forgettable division has at least three contenders in the Jaguars, Texans and Colts.

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"When Cam was on the field, he was the best player on the field," said Kuechly, who gets enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Saturday.

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Wide receiver is a premium position in the NFL, and it has been reflected in the draft, with 26 of them selected in the first round of the past five draft classes.

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Wide receiver is a premium position in the NFL, and it has been reflected in the NFL draft, with 26 of them selected in the first round of the past five draft classes.

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Five men — Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald and Adam Vinatieri — will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Yahoo Sports will take a relatively short look at each legend and how he reached football immortality.

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Licht addressed Vea's and quarterback Baker Mayfield's contract situations.

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Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Hayden Winks deep dive on all four teams in the AFC West ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

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Football season kicks off this Thursday, August 6 with the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Hall of Fame Game. The game will officially open the 2026 NFL preseason.

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North Carolina is currently practicing without defensive coordinator Steve Belichick. Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick said Thursday that his son was away from the team on medical leave.

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Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a 2-year, $44 million contract extension, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal can reach as high as $47 million based on incentives. Taylor, 27, is guaranteed $39 million.

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How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

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Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and the rest of the 2026 Hall of Fame class will be honored before kickoff. Here's how to tune in.

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That Vinatieri even sniffed pro football was a miracle unto itself. You could argue that no one scripted a more preposterous road to Canton.

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KJ Bolden looks like a potential top-25 pick. Who else stands out at the position?.

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Stopping explosive plays remains a key priority for defensive play callers, and having two high safeties remains a proven tactic for it.

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The NFL's preseason starts Thursday night with the Hall of Fame Game, and 30 teams won't have their first preseason game until next week. And already, some clubs are probably wishing training camp and the preseason was over. August is necessary for NFL teams but also can be costly.

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A snapshot of the AFC West, where availability is top of mind for the Chiefs, Broncos, Chargers and Raiders.

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LATROBE, Pa. —On Tuesday, it happened during practice. The Pittsburgh Steelers were running a red-zone team drill with Aaron Rodgers quarterbacking the starters.

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There was something humorous about the NFL's transaction wire including that Aaron Donald, who might get his number retired by the Los Angeles Rams someday, having an official workout with the Rams.

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"Best tryout that we've ever had," the grinning Los Angeles coach said in an interview with "NFL Daily.".

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The call to police was the last of at least three over the two months before the shooting of the wife of the Chiefs offensive coordinator.

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Aaron Donald has taken a step to actually come out of retirement. Donald had an official workout with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. While that doesn't mean he's back on their roster just yet, it's a sign that he's at the very least testing the waters for a possible return.

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Among other things with PSE, Haddad helped spearhead the Pistons’ move from Auburn Hills to Detroit.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans remained sidelined from practice Wednesday with a quad strain that surfaced Monday.

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Cleveland Browns wideout Jerry Jeudy knows better than to publicly take sides when there's a position battle on the line.

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The Commanders’ lack of a so-called No. 2 wideout was especially costly last season, when their receiving corps was decimated by injuries.

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Five men — Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald and Adam Vinatieri — will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Yahoo Sports will take a relatively short look at each legend and how he reached football immortality.

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Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid speaks to coordinators leaguewide about what meaningful advancement looks like for Black coaches at the highest level of football Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero says he is ready for a head coaching opportunity, but his focus is on 2026. In Coaches Conversations with Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid, the Panthers’ DC reflects on Carolina winning the NFC South last season, facing the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs, and building a defense around process, trust and daily growth.

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The Arizona Cardinals will be without No. 3 overall draft pick Jeremiyah Love on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters ahead of practice Wednesday that the rookie running back will not be suiting up Thursday night.

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Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Every opponent’s game plan for Aaron Donald always started and ended the same.

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Greenlaw accepts full responsibility for the failed union with the Broncos, but his reunion with the 49ers has him smiling again.

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Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers | 22. Buccaneers | 21. Colts | 20. Steelers | 19. Vikings | 18. Commanders | 17. Bengals | 16. Jaguars | 15. Packers | 14. Chargers | 13. 49ers | 12. Chiefs | 11. Bears | 10. Texans | 9. Eagles | 8. Cowboys | 7. Ravens | 6. Lions | 5. Patriots | 4. Broncos | 3. Bills | 2. Seahawks | 1. Rams The Los Angeles Rams' model isn't complicated, nor is it hard to copy.

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From Roman Harper to Ron Rivera, Kuechly's former teammates, coaches and opponents share their thoughts on the Hall of Fame linebacker.

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Stroud doesn't need to carry the Texans — the defense can do that. Houston just needs precision and sound decision-making from its QB.

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We now dissect athletes' every utterance in search of hidden meaning and innuendo. The hypocrisy is both comical and frightening.

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A snapshot of the AFC East, where the Patriots are again on top. Do the Bills unseat them? Could the Dolphins or Jets surprise?.

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Mike McCarthy and the Steelers also responded to the quarterback’s criticism of Anthony Fauci on The Pat McAfee Show.

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The sun shone a little brighter over the Atlanta Falcons' training camp Tuesday. Bijan Robinson's brief hold-in had ended, and for a moment, all was right in Flowery Branch.

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Micah Parsons isn't yet sure when he'll return from a torn ACL that cut his first season with the Green Bay Packers short. But when he does, he has a warning for opposing offenses. He's coming back with "anger" and "frustration" and expects to be "great.

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The Buffalo Bills have reached the playoffs each of the past seven seasons. They're still searching for that elusive Super Bowl victory, a triumph that's evaded the franchise for decades and most notably in the 1990s, when they lost the championship game four years in a row.

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The Chicago Bears have secured a key Caleb Williams protector. The Bears reached a new four-year, $116 million deal with offensive lineman Darnell Wright on Tuesday afternoon, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Wright will receive $93 million guaranteed.

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker went down with an injury at Tuesday's practice. After his teammates huddled around him in support, he was taken to the locker room on a cart.

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker went down with an injury at Tuesday's practice. After his teammates huddled around him in support, he was taken to the locker room on a cart.

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker went down with an injury at Tuesday's practice. After his teammates huddled around him in support, he was taken to the locker room on a cart.

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At 8:06 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Bijan Robinson's agent took a well-earned social media victory lap.  "Anybody have a brinks truck?" Nicole Lynn wrote, punctuating her post with the eyes.

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Walker suffered a torn ACL in practice on Tuesday, leaving the Falcons in need of pass-rush help.

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Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Matt Harmon kick off their division preview series with a deep dive on the four AFC East teams.

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Football season kicks off this Thursday, August 6 with the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Hall of Fame Game. The game will officially open the 2026 NFL preseason.

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Football season kicks off this Thursday, August 6 with the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Hall of Fame Game. The game will officially open the 2026 NFL preseason.

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The NFL preseason is underway, which means that it is time for HBO's "Hard Knocks." The annual TV show follows one team through the preseason, starting with their first preseason game and through roster cuts.

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