2026 NFL preseason Week 1: Game takeaways, analysis
The NFL preseason is underway! How did rookies and players in new places perform in their debuts?
Confident QB Wlliams has Bears flying high
Williams is starting to show the grasp and confidence Johnson believes will help the Bears take the next step.
NFL training camp awards: Browns QB job the most cursed battle
As training camps wind down and preseason picks up, we handed out awards to some players, teams and position battles that have stood out the most.
Ward struggles in Titans’ preseason win over 49ers
Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco’s backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams Thursday night.
Johnson scores 2 TDs as Chargers beat Texans in pre-season opener
Amar Johnson ran for two touchdowns and had a 55-yard reception to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-7 win over the Houston Texans on Thursday night in the teams’ preseason opener.
Colts backup QB Richardson runs for a TD in pre-season tie with Patriots
Anthony Richardson ran for a touchdown but had two turnovers in his first action since early last season as the Indianapolis Colts played to a 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots Thursday night in both teams’ preseason opener.
No. 1 pick Mendoza throws TD pass in pre-season debut for Raiders in loss to Cardinals
No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his preseason debut for the Las Vegas Raiders in a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night.
Report: Arnold set to join Seahawks amid legal issues
Terrion Arnold, who sources told NFL Network plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seahawks, also had visited the Texans, Saints and Giants before choosing the Seahawks.
Burrow starts, backup Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions
Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 Thursday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Rookie Allar has 2 TD passes, 1 TD run as Steelers beat Packers in pre-season opener
Rookie Drew Allar threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another during an impressive debut as the Pittsburgh Steelers surged past the Green Bay Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener on Thursday night.
Top receiver Nabers takes a ‘big step’ forward at Giants training camp
The New York Giants’ No. 1 receiver isn’t full go yet, but doing that much in team drills at practice on Thursday represented the latest sign of progress in his long road back from a torn ACL in his right knee.
Bell Media, TSN partner with Bills to bring gameday radio broadcasts to Canada
Bell Media and TSN have partnered with the Buffalo Bills to bring Canadians live gameday radio broadcasts north of the border.
Rams All-Pro Nacua misses practice with muscle soreness, McVay expects him to return next week
All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to return to practice next week with the Los Angeles Rams after sitting out Thursday’s workout with muscle soreness.
Pickett won’t budge on No. 5 amid Daniels-LSU flap
LSU's DJ Pickett says he has no plans to change out of the No. 5 amid pushback from Jayden Daniels, with the Commanders QB saying the situation won't be a distraction.
Bears could merge two sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana
The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.
Report: Cardinals’ Beck (rib) out, derailing rematch vs. Mendoza
Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck won't play in Thursday night's preseason game against the Raiders due to a rib injury sustained in last Thursday's Hall of Fame Game, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Former Roughriders star WR Meyers pushing for roster spot with NFL’s Bengals
Former CFL wideout Dohnte Meyers has been fighting an uphill battle his entire professional football career - now the 26-year-old wide receiver has a chance to achieve his dream with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Cousins’ view on mentoring is different from Montana and Favre’s
Joe Montana and Brett Favre wanted to keep their starting jobs as long as they could. Kirk Cousins has a different perspective on mentoring rookie Fernando Mendoza in Las Vegas.
Allen, rest of Bills starters expected to play in preseason opener against Carolina
A new coaching staff and another chance to get accustomed to Buffalo’s new stadium led to Bills coach Joe Brady’s decision to have Josh Allen and the rest of his healthy starters play in the team’s preseason opener against Carolina on Saturday.
Panthers RB Hubbard out week-to-week with hamstring injury
Canadian running back Chuba Hubbard is sidelined week-to-week with a hamstring injury, according to head coach Dave Canales.
49ers’ Pearsall has knee surgery, targets nine-month recovery
With his right knee surgery complete, San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall is looking ahead to the roughly nine-month recovery that awaits him before he can return to the field.
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