DENVER — One of the Broncos’ breakout receivers in 2024 is heading elsewhere just a couple of weeks before the start of their season.

On Wednesday, the Broncos announced that they traded second-year receiver Devaughn Vele to the New Orleans Saints for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick. It brings an abrupt end to the 27-...Read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears will be without cornerback Terell Smith this season after he suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee during Sunday night’s preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills.

Multiple sources confirmed the news Wednesday, and it’s a blow to a position that was hit hard by injuries earlier in the preseason and ...Read more

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has signed a two-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

The two-year deal is worth a reported $10 million with a maximum value of $16 million with incentives. Bagent, a former undrafted quarterback out of Division II Shepherd University, was entering the final year of his...Read more

BALTIMORE — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left practice a little more than an hour into the two-hour session Wednesday, but a team spokesperson said that Jackson got his foot stepped on and that he’s fine.

Jackson was knocked down on a passing play during a full-team period. He stayed in for a few more plays but appeared to be flexing ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — On Monday, after spending the better part of the week bumping heads with the Eagles, the Cleveland Browns named Joe Flacco their starting quarterback.

This is particularly rich, because four years ago Joe Flacco believed that he was in a quarterback competition with Jalen Hurts, but that was never a true competition; for ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — All reports out of Steelers training camp are first-round pick Derrick Harmon is fitting in nicely and proving he has the chops to be an impact player in his first season in the NFL.

Harmon is mostly a run-stopping defensive lineman and when he was drafted by the Steelers, he was called by a number of observers and experts a “...Read more

MIAMI — There’s nothing funny about the Miami Dolphins’ mismanagement of its offensive line through the years.

There are very few common threads we can weave together about the many eras of the Dolphins since the team’s last playoff win in 2000.

The first is that South Florida’s NFL franchise is fundamentally opposed to quarterback ...Read more

DETROIT — At first glance, it looked needlessly bold, potentially wasteful. Why would Brad Holmes trade future picks to climb 32 spots in the third round to grab a receiver who began his college career at Division II Hillsdale and played his final two seasons at Arkansas, tallying 28 catches for 545 yards as a senior.

Why, with so many ...Read more

You saw the power when the Miami Dolphins played Detroit. That’s important. But you also saw the speed. You saw the hands. Heck, you even saw some special teams smarts on a kickoff return.

But does Dolphins rookie running back Ollie Gordon II, who rushed for 50 yards on 10 carries in last Saturday’s, 24-17, victory over the Lions, provide ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Matthew Stafford's second day of practice lacked the anticipation and drama of the first.

But Tuesday's performance was a milestone nonetheless for the star quarterback and a Rams team with designs on a Super Bowl title.

The biggest takeaway: Stafford's injured back responded positively to Monday's one-hour workout, enabling ...Read more

NEW YORK — Daniel Jones is an NFL starter once again.

Jones won the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback job over Anthony Richardson, head coach Shane Steichen announced Tuesday.

“He’s our starting quarterback for the season,” Steichen said. “I don’t want to have a quick leash on that. I feel confident in his abilities.”

Jones ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Roman Wilson left the Steelers' first padded practice last year on a cart, the first detour during a frustrating rookie season.

Now, it seems there could be a parade in his honor outside UPMC Rooney Sports Complex or Acrisure Stadium due to how the wide receiver has looked and what he's done throughout the preseason.

It's been ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Five years into in his NFL career, Eagles cheerleader James LeGette won’t be alone in the men’s locker room.

Being the lone man on a dance team is a familiar experience for the small group of male NFL cheerleaders across the league. But in 2025, the Eagles cheer team will include three male cheerleaders, their largest ...Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Chicago Bears’ playbook for constructing a new domed stadium and football entertainment complex in Arlington Heights calls for state lawmakers to act in October to approve property tax break legislation that would allow them to break ground this year.

But it is the Bears’ pocketbook that may be more important in ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Andy Reid ambled off Lumen Field through the rain late Friday night after his Chiefs had been clobbered 33-16 by Seattle in a preseason game, a rare and striking scene unfolded:

Following his terrific performance against his hometown team, Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock had hurried to intercept Reid before he could exit ...Read more

MIAMI — The Dolphins are signing outside linebacker Matthew Judon after his visit to team headquarters on Monday, a league source confirmed.

Judon gives the Dolphins a fourth skilled veteran pass rusher.

The sides had not discussed a contract as of Monday morning, but a deal was reached after his visit went well later in the day.

Miami ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson traded his sunglasses and bucket hat back for his helmet with a reflective visor Monday.

The Vikings star receiver returned to practice for the first time since July 24. He’s been held out with a minor left hamstring strain.

“It feels great to get back into the normal routine,” Jefferson said after ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is back.

But to what degree remains to be seen.

Stafford, sidelined since the start of training camp because of a back issue, practiced Monday for the first time.

That qualified as an unexpected and momentous development for the Rams as they prepare for their Sept. 7 opener against the Houston...Read more

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Armed with more cap space than the rest of the NFL and three extra draft picks next year, the New England Patriots are better positioned than most teams to strike a win-now trade.

So with several big names potentially available — from Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin to Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons —...Read more