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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Cowboys, Saints hit with heavy fines following joint practice brawls
A joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints this week turned into a football fight club, with several brawls breaking out throughout the course of the day.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Zac Taylor reveals what separates Joe Burrow from other quarterbacks
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor believes one less visible trait separates quarterback Joe Burrow from nearly everyone else in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 20
Vikings share massive J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz update amid rumors
Shortly after Kyler Murray was named the team's Week 1 starting quarterback, whispers surfaced suggesting that Wentz could enter the regular season as the Vikings' primary backup over McCarthy.
Josh Jacobs News / Yardbarker / August 20
Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1
The workhorse back returned to practice after sitting for a while with an injury, but he may still not take the field for the season opener, though not for a physical impediment.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 20
Lions called out for bloated Alim McNeill contract
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes isn't really known for giving out huge contracts. But there's one deal where Holmes, head coach Dan Campbell and the Lions may have paid too much.
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes gets bad news on Tuesday
Patrick Mahomes watched on as the Kansas City Chiefs opened up the preseason with a 20-12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, sitting a majority of their starters in the process. The Chiefs will likely do the same in their final two preseason matches, when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday and the Seattle Seahawks on Aug.
Taylor Rapp News / Yardbarker / August 20
Broncos sign safety Taylor Rapp to add depth for secondary
The move gives Denver more depth at an important position. However, the type of player the Broncos can expect from Rapp remains a question.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Browns seemingly get Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders verdict via joint practice with Bills
It's believed Monken could name his Week 1 QB1 as soon as Sunday or Monday so that the Browns' preseason finale against the New England Patriots on Aug. 27 can serve as a "dress rehearsal" game.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 20
Bengals QB Joe Burrow 'trying to manifest' a Super Bowl run
Joe Burrow is done treating a Cincinnati Bengals championship as something that can always wait another season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes
Crosby has played only for the Raiders since they drafted him in 2019, so he is quite familiar with going up against the division-rival Chiefs and Mahomes.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Steelers' Christian Kuntz sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar
Future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers will begin the 2026 regular season as the starting quarterback of the Steelers, but he is expected to retire following the campaign.
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.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 20
Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker is generating early NFL Draft buzz; is he the next Fernando Mendoza?
After earning the starting QB job for the North Texas Eagles in 2025, the former walk-on tied for second in the country in passing TDs (34) and ranked first in passing yards (4,379).
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 20
'He needs to be better': Cowboys RT Terence Steele could be on hot seat after Brian Schottenheimer comments
Dallas Cowboys second-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer hasn't loved what he has seen from right tackle Terence Steele in training camp and the preseason.
Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / August 20
Chiefs reveal Patrick Mahomes plan for Week 2 of preseason
Mahomes is coming off the first major injury of his career.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Buccaneers' Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension
Vita Vea is back in the fold with the Tampa Bay Bucs after signing a one-year extension, and he suggests he will stay in Tampa as long as Todd Bowles is coach.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 20
Massive Week 1 injury update on Colts' Tyler Warren surfaces
Warren exited Wednesday's joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons prematurely with a reported groin injury.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 20
Bears' Ben Johnson gives update on major Caleb Williams concern
Williams' accuracy issues have remained a significant talking point through the summer.
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 20
Browns reporter sounds alarms about winner of Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders competition
Watson and Sanders both failed to impress in Cleveland's preseason opener at the Chicago Bears on Aug. 15.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Steelers want to see this from Will Howard with roster spot in jeopardy
Will Howard will start at QB for the Steelers on Friday against the Jets. That's because head coach Mike McCarthy "saw what I needed to see from" Mason Rudolph against the Packers on Aug. 13.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Why Commanders feel David Blough can help Jayden Daniels make leap to greatness
Physical setbacks limited Daniels to just seven starts in 2025 before he was shut down after he aggravated a previously suffered elbow injury during the season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Drew Brees reveals if he thinks Eli Manning should be in Hall of Fame
Whether or not New York Giants legend Eli Manning should be a Hall of Fame quarterback became a polarizing topic among NFL analysts and fans even before he rode off into the sunset of retirement following the 2019 season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 20
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza began learning Klint Kubiak's offense earlier than thought
Throughout 2026, numerous stories have detailed how Mendoza has impressed people within the Raiders with his work ethic and his understanding of the offense run by Kubiak.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
Pat McAfee lands a new job with ESPN
McAfee has seen quite the rise since retiring from the NFL in February 2017.
Jonathan Greenard News / Yardbarker / August 19
Eagles may have a problem on their hands with key player's contract
One of the most important positions in the NFL is the edge-rusher. It's easy to tell just by looking at those guys' contracts. Edge-rushers are the second-highest-paid position in the league, next to quarterbacks.
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