Kyler Murray: Everybody felt better about the way we played

Kyler Murray wasn’t concerned about the offense. Kliff Kingsbury wasn’t concerned about the offense. The Cardinals, though, wanted a better showing Saturday after a disappointing showing a week ago. Murray completed 14 of 21 passes for 137 yards in the 20-9 loss to the Vikings. In Murray’s five drives, the Cardinals gained 184 yards and [more]

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Reports: Texans fear torn ACL for Lamar Miller

It didn’t look good when Texans running back Lamar Miller went down with an injury against the Cowboys on Saturday night and the first report about the severity of the injury didn’t sound good either. According to multiple reports, Miller has torn his ACL. If that’s confirmed, it will end the running back’s season. Miller [more]

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Report: Andrew Luck retiring from NFL

In the most stunning story of the year in the NFL, Andrew Luck has reportedly decided to retire. Luck will announce his retirement on Sunday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. After dealing with a leg injury throughout training camp and the preseason, Luck is described as mentally worn down and ready to walk away. [more]

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Kaare Vedvik’s two field goal misses concern Mike Zimmer

The Vikings thought they finally had solved their kicking issues when they traded for Kaare Vedvik. They haven’t. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer called his concern level “high” after Vedvik missed two field goals Saturday. “Since we brought Vedvik in, [Matt] Wile’s been punting good, and [Dan] Bailey’s been kicking good,’’ Zimmer said, via Chris Tomasson [more]

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Garrett Griffin carted off Saints sideline

Saints tight end Garrett Griffin was carted off the sideline after being examined in the blue medical tent, Herbie Teope of The Times-Picayune reports. Griffin needed assistance off the field with what appeared to be his lower left leg. He entered the game on the roster bubble. Drew Brees targeted him once Saturday night, but [more]

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Saints first offense impressive, then gets an early night off

It appears that Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara, and Michael Thomas are good at football. So the Saints aren’t going to risk them any more than necessary. Brees authored an impressive eight-play, 72-yard touchdown drive in the Saints’ third preseason game against the Jets, and promptly got the rest of the night off. Brees was 4-of-6 [more]

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Packers cut Darrin Hall

The Packers waived running back Darrin Hall, the team announced Saturday. Hall was claimed off of waivers by the Packers from the Bengals on July 27. Hall, a rookie out of the University of Pittsburgh, originally signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 3. The Browns released him May 6, and [more]

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