Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy said Monday that Cooper Rush remains Dallas' No. 2 QB for the regular-season opener (behind Dak Prescott). That makes Trey Lance just the No. 3 guy on the roster, and likely just an emergency QB3 on the gameday rosters.
The Chiefs have placed RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the non-football illness list. That means he'll miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season. CEH has said he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder related to gun violence in his youth and a particular "self-defense situation" in 2018. That makes this an evolving situation, with no certainty he'll be ready to return after Week 4.
The Athletic's Jon Machota considers RB Rico Dowdle the favorite to lead the Cowboys in carries and rushing yards this season. Dowdle impressed with his explosion and pass-catching ability throughout camp, Machota writes.
Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) was on the field in pads for Sunday's practice. The rookie missed the majority of August with hip and hamstring injuries but is seemingly on track to be available for Friday night's opener vs. the Eagles.
The 49ers announced that WR Ricky Pearsall has been released from the hospital on Sunday, a day after being shot in the chest in an attempted robbery. Pearsall's mother posted on social media that the bullet did not hit any of his vital organs before exiting out his back.
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery at Union Square in San Francisco today, NBC Bay Area's Gia Vang reports. Pearsall is reportedly in stable condition, and the suspect is in custody.
Ravens TE Mark Andrews returned to the practice field Friday for the first time since what he called an "extremely scary" car accident 16 days earlier, ESPN's Jamison Hensley reports. Andrews said he's not dealing with any injury from the incident and is ready to play in the regular-season opener against the Chiefs.
The NFL has suspended former Saints WR Michael Thomas one game for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. The suspension stems from an arrest last November on misdemeanor charges of simply battery and criminal mischief.
Chargers Edge Joey Bosa revealed to reporters Thursday that he broke his left hand during an Aug. 4 joint practice with the Rams and needed surgery, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. Bosa returned to practice earlier this week for the first time since the injury, wearing a club on the repaired hand. Bosa said he won't miss any games but will sport the club for a while.
Chiefs WR Marquise Brown (shoulder) will not play in the Thursday night opener against the Ravens, HC Andy Reid said. Brown suffered an S/C joint injury to his shoulder on August 10 and was expected to miss 4-6 weeks. We're just three weeks into that timeline, so he was always expected to miss the opener.
A Saints source told The Athletic's Dianna Russini that the "vibes are really, really high" around rookie QB Spencer Rattler. Rattler was a five-star recruit and the No. 1 pro-style QB in the 2019 class, so there's certainly plenty of physical ability here. Russini said that there's currently no QB controversy in New Orleans but added that that could change if QB Derek Carr struggles this season.
Rams HC Sean McVay said Thursday that WR Puka Nacua will be "ready to roll" for Week 1. He suffered a bursa sac injury to his knee on August 4 but got back on the practice field on Monday and is now a full-go, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk have agreed to a four-year extension that will keep him in San Francisco through 2028, according to multiple sources. The "front-loaded" deal carries $120 million in total, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, with $76 million guaranteed.
Jets HC Robert Saleh said Thursday that WR Mike Williams (knee) will play Week 1 but also suggested that Williams won't play a full snapload. That jibes with the team's plans for Williams all along. He's now a little over 11 months removed from his ACL tear and recently returned to full-team work in practice.
The NFL's Jeff Miller said Thursday that the league continues to monitor the legal developments surrounding Chiefs WR Rashee Rice. Brian McCarthy, who heads up the league's PR department, added that Rice will not be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list "unless there is a material change in the case.”
The Browns re-signed RB D'Onta Foreman. He was released during final cuts earlier this week but is back after the team did some roster-managing gymnastics. Cleveland will head into the season with Foreman, Jerome Ford, and Pierre Strong in the backfield.
Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett has been the starter for their opening week game against the Bengals. He was in a competition with rookie Drake Maye, who appeared toto be pulling closer to Brissett in the past week. Ultimately HC Jerod Mayo will go with the veteran presence early in the season, but Maye, the third overall pick in this year's draft, will likely become the starter sooner rather than later.
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk was a no-show for Wednesday's practice. The team had been understanding of Aiyuk's hold-in during training camp but wanted him back on the field on Wednesday as prep starts for Week 1.
After being released by the Texans, WR Noah Brown found a new home on the active roster with the Washington Commanders. Brown has had over 550 yards receiving in each of the last two seasons with the Cowboys and Texans.
Just one day after Bengals HC Zac Taylor said that WR Ja'Marr Chase was expected to play Week 1, the receiver opted not to practice. "I think I probably put my foot in my mouth speaking too quickly," Taylor said afterward. "Again, this is a day-to-day situation. We'll just keep seeing it as that."
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