Nick Foles throws a TD and an interception in Jaguars preseason debut

The Jaguars got their first look at quarterback Nick Foles in game action on Thursday night and the results were a mixed bag. The good included a clear rapport with wide receiver Dede Westbrook. Foles targeted Westbrook with seven of his 10 passes over a quarter-plus of action and Westbrook caught four of those passes [more]

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Broncos rookie QB Drew Lock could start year on IR

Drew Lock will be using the VR for the time being. And that time could be at least eight weeks if he starts on IR. Via Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com, Broncos coach Vic Fangio said it was possible his rookie quarterback could start the season on injured reserve because of his severely sprained right thumb. [more]

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Marshall Faulk training Ezekiel Elliott in Cabo

The viral photo on social media of Ezekiel Elliott on a plane returning to DFW on Friday brought hope in DFW that the star running back might be returning to the Cowboys. Alas, Elliott merely had a weekend off. He’s back in Cabo training with no end in sight to his holdout. Hall of Fame [more]

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Minnesota’s Gersson Rosas says Andrew Wiggins must be “main contributor” to T-wolves

Karl-Anthony Towns playing defense is the other key to Minnesota taking a step forward this year.

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Eric Reid delivers late hit to Ben Watson

After a week during which Patriots tight end Ben Watson took a shot at Panthers safety Eric Reid on Twitter, Reid took a shot at Watson on the field. In Thursday night’s preseason game between the Panthers and Patriots, Reid arrived late and applied a shoulder to the helmet of Watson, who was already down [more]

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Daniel Jones continues impressive preseason

The Giants continue to say Eli Manning remains the starting quarterback. Daniel Jones continues to make that look like a difficult decision. Jones is once again playing well in the preseason this evening, taking over for Manning after one series and looking like he has complete command of the offense. At halftime Jones is 9-for-11 [more]

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Tom Brady plays three series in lone preseason outing

Tom Brady didn’t leave New England’s game against the Panthers with a foot injury, which meant that he had the better night of the two starting quarterbacks at Gillette Stadium without a need to take on-field production into account. While Cam Newton had to get medical attention on the sideline before heading to the locker [more]

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