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Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright has agreement to return to college

The Cleveland Browns are waiving rookie tight end Dae’Quan Wright on Sunday, setting the stage for him to become what is believed to be the first player to suit up for an NFL team and then return to college.

Court ruling opens bizarre path for NFL players to return to college football

Oregon HC slams NFL players trying to return to college football

Bill Belichick wants to take advantage of NCAA rule chaos

Virginia Tech's James Franklin has a chance to silence his biggest critics

Three college football coaches who could contend for NFL jobs in 2027

QB battles: Predicting winners at No. 20 Tennessee, No. 22 Iowa and more

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The Quiz of the Day

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000 passing yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last 3-TD playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing & rushing TD games' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 23

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty needs help leaving practice with injury

If the Las Vegas Raiders are going to be even remotely competitive this season, they could really use a big year from second-year running back Ashton Jeanty.

Evaluating Raiders rookie Mike Washington Jr. after Jeanty injury

49ers' George Kittle takes another step toward potential Week 1 return

49ers should consider Christian McCaffrey update a sigh of relief

Giants HC John Harbaugh shares big update on WR Malik Nabers' status

Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Who deserves to be the Browns' starting quarterback?

With a decision coming soon, who deserves to be the Browns' starting QB?

Todd Monken will finally end the Cleveland Browns’ prolonged quarterback competition.

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Watson

Browns only have one option with Watson

Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with TD pass

Browns GM had glowing praise for Sanders after Bills game

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 23

Three things to know about Falcons undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand: The engineering physics graduate making noise in preseason

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Jack Strand emerged as one of the biggest winners during Saturday's slate of preseason games.

Cardinals’ ugly defensive collapse makes QB gamble harder to defend

Vikings HC weighs in after J.J. McCarthy's rough preseason showing

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Cam Ward-Carnell Tate connection still work in progress for Titans

Chiefs’ ugly preseason trend creates concern around Patrick Mahomes

Best, worst things from Saturday's NFL preseason action

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / August 23

Cam Ward-Carnell Tate connection still work in progress for Titans

Through the first two weeks of the preseason, that connection is still very much a work in progress.

Titans’ Fernando Carmona Vying For RG Job; Latest On WR Corps

Titans Sign DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, Place CB Nazeeh Johnson On IR

Is Cam Ward's Titans future already in doubt after lackluster preseason opener?

The 'NFL rookie passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Chiefs’ preseason trend creates concern around Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs’ ugly preseason trend creates unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs’ winless preseason record deserves little attention. Their repeated inability to finish promising possessions, however, creates an unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes before his return from a serious knee injury.

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

The 'NFL Playoff-passing leaders' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 23

Evaluating Raiders' Mike Washington Jr. after Ashton Jeanty injury news

Evaluating Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. after Ashton Jeanty injury news

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Washington with pick No. 122 in the 2026 NFL Draft as a change-of-pace running back for Jeanty. He may have to assume a much bigger role than anticipated.

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty needs help leaving practice with injury

Klint Kubiak announces Maxx Crosby status for Raiders' final preseason game

Troy Aikman shares his honest thoughts on Raiders' Fernando Mendoza

The 'Most 150-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Cardinals’ defensive collapse makes QB gamble even harder to defend

Cardinals’ ugly defensive collapse makes quarterback gamble even harder to defend

The Arizona Cardinals entered the offseason knowing their decision to move on from Kyler Murray would place enormous pressure on the rest of the roster. Saturday’s 34-13 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys showed why that quarterback gamble could unravel quickly.

Cardinals Activate CB Garrett Williams

Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love already under pressure to deliver

The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 23

Browns only have one option with Deshaun Watson

The Browns tried to make this partnership work over and over, but to no avail.

Browns WR Denzel Boston seemingly reacts to Deshaun Watson’s poor pass vs. Bills

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Deshaun Watson

Browns GM had glowing praise for Shedeur Sanders after Bills game

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / August 23

Giants HC shares big update on WR Malik Nabers' status

Giants HC John Harbaugh shares big update on WR Malik Nabers' status

Will New York Giants second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart soon be getting back one of his top weapons?

Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s second preseason blunder puts No. 2 spot in jeopardy

Update reveals what Giants' signing of Najee Harris truly means for Cam Skattebo

Analyst reveals trade probability for Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux

Did Ravens' Rashod Bateman, Ronnie Stanley take veiled shots at Giants' John Harbaugh?

NFL must address the real problem after Dolphins, Giants become latest teams to brawl in joint practice

The '1K-receiving-yard rookie seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Deshaun Watson News / Yardbarker / August 23

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed on and off the field

The only thing more pathetic than Deshaun Watson at quarterback is Watson in front of a microphone.

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Watson

Browns WR seemingly reacts to Watson’s poor pass vs. Bills

Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with TD pass

Damar Hamlin used Sanders’ celebration after intercepting him

Browns GM had glowing praise for Sanders after Bills game

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 23

Vikings HC weighs in after J.J. McCarthy's rough preseason game

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell weighs in after J.J. McCarthy's rough preseason showing

The NFL can be unforgiving, especially for quarterbacks trying to get their footing. Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is learning the hard way that the NFL is no cakewalk.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

JJ McCarthy had the most embarrassing missed throw of preseason

Vikings QB Carson Wentz makes case to be Kyler Murray's backup with impressive play vs. Ravens

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 23

49ers should consider Christian McCaffrey update a sigh of relief

The health of the San Francisco 49ers keeps improving, just in time for the start of the season.

49ers TE George Kittle takes another step toward potential Week 1 return

Brock Purdy reveals unexpected Tom Brady influence inside 49ers offense

49ers' desperate Mike Evans decision is already looking bad

The 'Most 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 23

Browns' Sanders, Watson decision is coming soon

Browns' Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson decision is coming soon

It appears the Browns are preparing to name their starting quarterback.

Browns GM had glowing praise for Shedeur Sanders after Bills game

Browns only have one option with Deshaun Watson

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed on and off the field

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

George Kittle News / Yardbarker / August 23

49ers TE George Kittle takes another step toward potential Week 1 return

Kittle will join the San Francisco 49ers for their Week 1 clash against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 in Melbourne.

Brock Purdy reveals unexpected Tom Brady influence inside 49ers offense

49ers' desperate Mike Evans decision is already looking bad

The 'Most TD's by a tight end' quiz

Christian Gonzalez News / Yardbarker / August 23

Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update

The New England Patriots want to get their young cornerback paid and on the field. Gonzalez, however, is being a bit of a tough bargain in his contract negotiations.

Was Drake Maye ranked too high or too low at No. 11 in NFL Top 100?

There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 23

Browns WR seemingly reacts to Deshaun Watson’s poor pass

Browns WR Denzel Boston seemingly reacts to Deshaun Watson’s poor pass vs. Bills

The Cleveland Browns faced off against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday afternoon for their penultimate preseason game.

Browns GM had glowing praise for Shedeur Sanders after Bills game

Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with touchdown pass

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Deshaun Watson

Bills' Dion Dawkins, Josh Allen seem to pick winner of Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders competition

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Best, worst things from Saturday's NFL preseason action

Another action-packed day of preseason NFL football is in the books.

Jack Strand provides bright spot amid grim Falcons QB outlook

Jayden Daniels’ lone drive exposes Commanders’ greatest concern

Daniels makes worrisome admission after preseason struggles

Washington's Robert Griffin III failure hangs over Daniels’ return

Eagles give Ja’Quinden Jackson update after leaving game in ambulance

Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s preseason blunder puts No. 2 spot in jeopardy

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 23

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

After Kyler Murray got the nod, J.J. McCarthy isn't doing much to prove that he can be his backup.

McCarthy had the most embarrassing missed throw of preseason

Vikings QB Carson Wentz makes case to be Kyler Murray's backup

Vikings' Justin Jefferson opens up about Murray concerns

Lions' backup situation for Jared Goff just got more complicated

Bills' Kyle Allen may have earned QB2 job with preseason performance

Brock Purdy reveals unexpected Tom Brady influence inside 49ers offense

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 23

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Once a first-round pick hyped to be the face of the Chicago Bears' franchise, Justin Fields is now looking to prove himself during the preseason with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Ranking the NFL's three biggest revenge games of 2026

The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

Tyrone Tracy News / Yardbarker / August 22

Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s preseason blunder puts No. 2 spot in jeopardy

Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s second preseason blunder puts No. 2 spot in jeopardy

Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s spot on the New York Giants' depth chart might be slipping downward after two weeks of poor preseason performances.

Update reveals what Giants' signing of Najee Harris truly means for Cam Skattebo

Analyst reveals trade probability for Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux

NFL must address the real problem after Dolphins, Giants become latest teams to brawl in joint practice

Did Ravens' Rashod Bateman, Ronnie Stanley take veiled shots at Giants' John Harbaugh?

The 'Single-game rookie RB touchdown leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

NFL kickers are better than ever before, and they just keep proving it. Not only in terms of their accuracy, but also in terms of a range that would have seemed beyond comprehension even 10 or 15 years ago.

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

Jayden Daniels makes worrisome admission after preseason struggles

The 'NFL kickers with a 60-yard field goal' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22

Eagles give encouraging Ja’Quinden Jackson update after leaving game in ambulance

Saturday's preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots got off to a scary start when Philadelphia running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was injured on the opening kickoff and had to be removed from the field in an ambulance.

Eagles offense draws major concern after joint practice vs. Patriots

How Eagles' Jalen Hurts reportedly responded to bombshell offseason reports

Eagles' Saquon Barkley may have idea to limit fights in joint practices

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz