Fernando Mendoza shaky in preseason finale: Instant analysis, grade
Fernando Mendoza finished off his preseason with an outing against the 49ers. Here's how the Raiders QB fared in relief of Kirk Cousins.
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52 NFL headlines from August 28, 2026.
Fernando Mendoza finished off his preseason with an outing against the 49ers. Here's how the Raiders QB fared in relief of Kirk Cousins.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Las Vegas Raiders
Here are Thursday’s minor NFL moves… Jacksonville Jaguars Waived from IR (with injury settlement): CB Devon Marshall Miami Dolphins Reverted to IR: TE Cole Turner Waived from IR (with injury settlement): G James Ester New York Giants Placed on IR: WR Calvin Austin (story) Waived from IR (with injury settlement): RB Dante Miller Philadelphia Eagles […]
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The San Francisco 49ers seem to have found a steal in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft, as he's already impressing an NFL Hall of Famer.
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The Buffalo Bills must reduce their 91-man roster by a total of 38 players to meet the NFL’s 53-man mandate by August 30.
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Steelers close out their preseason with a loss to Bills.
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Gonzalez and the Patriots are reportedly not close to striking a long-term deal
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Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold silenced many doubters as he played a major role in the team’s Super Bowl LX title last season. However, ahead of the final preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs and with the 2026 NFL season nearing, Darnold still had doubters.Last season, Darnold had 559 pass snaps for the Seahawks, […] The post Sam Darnold Gets Harsh Dig Ahead of Seahawks-Chiefs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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Raiders tight end Brock Bowers saw his first snaps of the preseason.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett IV may have locked up the backup quarterback battle.
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New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson received a bit of positive news regarding his injury on Thursday afternoon. The running back should be “good to go” for the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The Boston Globe’s Christopher Price reported this.Henderson had to leave practice earlier this week as he slipped on turf. He […] The post Patriots Receive Huge TreVeyon Henderson Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
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Dillon Gabriel enjoyed a strong preseason outing against the Patriots. Here's a full breakdown of the Browns third-string QB's performance.
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Dillon Gabriel had a very efficient night against the Patriots.
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Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit and the Amazon Prime Video broadcast team had a warm-up on Thursday night ahead of the coming NFL season, carrying the preseason game between the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns. With Cleveland hosting the game, exterior shots of the city that the broadcast used to come in and out of…
Yahoo Sports College Football -- New England Patriots
The Cleveland Browns are pulling up the rear once again, ranking last on a list you really don’t want to. And it’s not their first time doing so, either. Everyone expects the Browns to be bad this year. While teams can surprise you, Cleveland will have a lot to overcome to do so, and even […] The post Browns Rank Last in NFL for 2nd Straight Year in 1 Embarrassing Metric appeared first on HEAVY.
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Shedeur Sanders may not be the Browns' Q2 anymore.
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The San Francisco 49ers lost one of their tight ends in the middle of their preseason battle with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.
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Former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott was in attendance for the Titans and Bears joint practice on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The post Bears Potentially Eyeing Ex-Bills HC As Defensive Reinforcement Following Surprise Appearance appeared first on HEAVY.
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The Dallas Cowboys signed Jordan Hudson as a UDFA out of SMU this spring. But a new ruling allows him to bolt the NFL. The post Cowboys ‘Exciting’ WR Set to Bolt for NCAA After Judge’s Ruling appeared first on HEAVY.
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An NFL analyst has a shocking prediction for the upcoming roster cuts for the Carolina Panthers.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Carolina Panthers
Training camp is officially over, but the real pressure is just beginning. With one preseason game left and roster cuts looming, several Lions players have one final chance to make their case.
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Ahead of its preseason finale, the Detroit Lions signed former Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Eric Scott Jr.
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Miami (FL) football lures the highest paid college quarterback in Darian Mensah to start the season . But the Hurricanes need to replace Rueben Bain and Ahkeem Mesidor to ensure their pass rush stays alive. Miami fans will find that Armondo Blount can hand them peace of mind on that front. ESPN rolled out its list of sleeper football players who […] The post Miami football news: Hurricanes have Rueben Bain, Ahkeem Mesidor replacement poised for breakout year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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The Miami Dolphins have not been quiet with their roster moves this offseason. After two preseason games, it is evident that the team has depth issues. After the starting unit led Miami to a touchdown in their first preseason drive, the team has been outscored 46-3 since. That has led to Miami adding a large number […] The post Dolphins Get 3-Word Message After Unexpected Rams Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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The Detroit Lions are set to open the regular season for the 2026 NFL Campaign in September, and they’re going to be out to prove that finishing on the outside looking in at the Playoffs last season was an anomaly.The Lions continue their work on the practice field in Allen Park as they prepare for […] The post Amon-Ra St. Brown Has One Clear Message For The Lions In 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Shane Buechele spoke out about his future with the team. The post Veteran Bills QB Gets Honest About His Future in Buffalo Amid Cut Speculation appeared first on HEAVY.
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New England reportedly evaluated another experienced option after an injury created sudden uncertainty at punter.
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Former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been formally charged after an alleged domestic violence incident. The post Ex-Raiders RB Faces Criminal Charges as Potential NFL Suspension Looms appeared first on HEAVY.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Green Bay Packers
Yes, the Washington Commanders still have roster work to do as they evaluate their final preseason contest. And they haven’t conquered the glaring hole in the offense . But there is one roster decision that is agonizing as the 2026 NFL cutdown day looms. Throughout the offseason and into the preseason, the Commanders have tried to shore things up […] The post Commanders' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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With roster cuts looming, Friday's finale could provide the final answers to several of Cincinnati's biggest roster questions.
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The time is now for Raiders 38th overall pick as he got the start in the team's preseason finale against the 49ers.
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The Browns have claimed cornerback Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from the Colts, per an announcement from Cleveland. When the move becomes official on Friday, Blackmon will take wide receiver Cedric Tillman‘s roster spot. The Browns waived Tillman on Thursday. This is the second consecutive late-summer change of scenery for Blackmon, who joined the Colts last […]
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Training camp is officially over, but the Lions still have plenty of questions to answer. Injuries, roster moves and the preseason finale could have a major impact on Detroit’s final roster.
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Tyreek Hill next team odds are moving as Chiefs reunion hopes clash with growing retirement risk after his latest knee rehab update.
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The New England Patriots are locked in tense contract negotiations with All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez. A former first-round pick out of Oregon, Gonzalez quickly established himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the league. But despite his high-level play and importance to the team, the Patriots seem reluctant to pay him top-of-the market money.For […] The post Patriots Lowballing Christian Gonzalez Amid Tense Contract Negotiations: Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
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The New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns are getting their final preseason action underway on Prime Video with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit on the call. Michaels didn’t have the best of starts, as he struggled with names and had some buttons undone on his shirt, which caught the attention of the NFL world.
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Before impressing at Texas and becoming one of the NFL’s best running backs, Atlanta Falcons superstar Bijan Robinson became one of the greatest high school athletes the state of Arizona has ever seen. Robinson set an Arizona state record at Salpointe Catholic, rushing for 7,036 yards and scoring 114 total touchdowns during his time as […]
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Veteran star defender Leonard Williams is over the moon after securing a long-term extension with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. Williams is preparing for the 12th season of his NFL career, his fourth with the Seahawks. He agreed with Seattle to a three-year, $90 million contract extension, with $56 million guaranteed. Williams signed the […] The post Seahawks news: Leonard Williams drops instant reaction to inking $90 million extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams blew past the Browns defense for a 45-yard touchdown reception.
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As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare for the final preseason game, quarterbacks Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei share their mindset and how they will attack the game.
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Caleb Williams had a simple message for Cam Ward when asked what advice he would give the Tennessee Titans quarterback. That may have been exactly why NFL fans liked the answer.
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The Cleveland Browns are adding a key, veteran piece to their defense as the final roster takes shape. The post Browns Make Surprise Veteran Addition Ahead of Roster Cuts appeared first on HEAVY.
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac and other team insiders reported Thursday the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to keep Will Howard and the team's other three quarterbacks to begin the regular season. The post Steelers Have Already Made Final Roster Decision on QB Will Howard: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
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The Lions’ linebacker competition is heating up. With one preseason game left, several players are making their case for a roster spot while others are watching their stock fall.
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The Seattle Seahawks are coming into a new ownership era with a family that has deep ties to football.One of those ties happens to run through another NFL franchise.Incoming Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla revealed that he remains a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, even as his family prepares to take control of Seattle following a […] The post Seattle Seahawks’ New Owner Reveals Surprising NFL Allegiance appeared first on HEAVY.
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Expectations are all over the place as the Baltimore Ravens enter the 2026 season.Many believe this Ravens team can go all the way to the Super Bowl. Others are pumping the brakes on high expectations and want to see how the team does first before going down that route.What fuels the excitement for the Ravens in 2026 […] The post Ravens-Lamar Jackson Get High Bar Set By Ex-NFL QB in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
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Things aren’t going wonderfully well for Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa . The players seem to prefer Michael Penix Jr . And Penix is clearly still in the QB1 race despite no preseason action to date, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “There is a chance,” Rapoport said. “Tua Tagovailoa had a big-time lead in this race. Really was his for […] The post Falcons rumors: Michael Penix Jr. still in QB1 race despite no preseason action appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Before high school football kicks off in Michigan, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell shared advice drawn from his own playing days.
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The Seattle Seahawks waived linebacker Chris Paul Jr. with an injury Thursday according to the NFL's transaction wire. The post Seahawks Waive Former Rams Draft Pick Days Before Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
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The Kansas City Chiefs' preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks is almost here, and so are the roster cuts. Roundtable's podcast dives into both topics on this episode of the show.
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Buccaneers’ Jalon Daniels and Jake Browning battle for the backup quarterback job in Tampa Bay’s preseason finale.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers’ Jalon Daniels and Jake Browning battle for the backup quarterback job in Tampa Bay’s preseason finale.
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The Chicago Bears held their second joint practice of training camp, closing out the camp season, with the Tennessee Titans Thursday, at Vanderbilt Health Football Center, a roughly two-hour, padded session against Robert Saleh’s Titans two days before Saturday’s preseason finale at Nissan Stadium (5 p.m. CT). It was hot, physical, and chippy. From the […]
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