9:44 AM ET NFL officials threw 15 flags for illegal contact during the first week of the preseason, an elevated number that reflected the league’s request that officials pay close attention to those fouls. The league does not compile public preseason penalty data, but the total is based on an ESPN examination of the week’s
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8:47 AM ET Associated Press LANCASTER, Texas — The brother of retired NFL cornerback Aqib Talib has been identified by police as a suspect in the shooting death of a coach at a youth football game in Texas. Yaqub Salik Talib is suspected in the Saturday night shooting that killed a man, police in the
6:41 AM ET Doug KezirianESPN Close ESPN Sports Betting Analyst Host of Daily Wager Behind The Bets podcast host Anyone who even mildly bets the NFL preseason — and yes, there is value to be had and my head might explode if I have to endure another discussion about its merits — is well aware
6:00 AM ET OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys are asking a lot of Dak Prescott. To lead. To be a playmaker. To run if he needs to run. And to teach. It’s almost an obligation for playing the most important position and having a $40 million-a-year contract. “I don’t know if somebody sat down
7:24 PM ET ESPN staff Following a full slate of preseason games over the past few days, NFL teams began to get back on the practice field to put in the work. Here’s what you need to know from camps across the league: What our NFL Nation reporters saw today New York Jets: With Zach
6:02 PM ET CINCINNATI — He’s officially back. For the first time in training camp, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow practiced. Nearly three weeks after he had his appendix removed, Burrow donned his orange No. 9 jersey and participated in several drills throughout Sunday’s practice. All of his work in team drills came in a
3:03 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets were noncommittal on a timetable for injured quarterback Zach Wilson, saying it depends on the outcome of arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles. “We’re optimistic, but he’s not out of the woods until they get in there and make the decision [on how
4:25 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers‘ outlook for Week 1 improved on Sunday after coach Matt LaFleur said three key players — offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, tight end Robert Tonyan and rookie receiver Christian Watson — have been activated off the physically unable to perform list. While it doesn’t guarantee
4:51 PM ET FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith said rookie receiver Drake London will “probably not” be available during practices this week, including the joint practices against the New York Jets this coming weekend. London suffered a right knee injury during the first quarter of Friday night’s 27-24 preseason-opening win over
6:43 PM ET CHICAGO — The playing surface at Soldier Field was the subject of criticism throughout the Bears‘ 19-14 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Filled with noticeable divots and patches of missing grass, the field conditions became so noticeable that JC Tretter, the president of the NFL Players Association, took