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Browns | Top two QBs will each get start Wed Aug 12, 01:46 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and QB Shedeur Sanders will each start one of the next two preseason games, according to head coach Todd Monken. Monken said the starting quarterback will play the first half of the preseason game, while the other quarterback will play the third quarter of the game.
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa to play in preseason game Wed Aug 12, 01:03 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa will start in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team is not naming Tagovialoa the starting quarterback at this point.
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Ravens | Skylar Thompson placed on IR Wed Aug 12, 01:03 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Skylar Thompson (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 12. The team also signed free-agent QB Austin Reed (Bears). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa settling in Wed Aug 12, 11:27 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa has 'really turned the corner' recently, in the opinion of ESPN's Marc Raimondi, who writes that Tagovailoa is starting to look comfortable in the offense.
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa is set to begin the regular season as the starter with Michael Penix (knee) not yet cleared to resume football activities. Falcons quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt said that Tagovailoa is 'getting better every day.' Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said the team does not have a timetable to name its starting quarterback...but the reality is that Tagovailoa is experienced and ready for the opportunity. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson will not play any preseason games Wed Aug 12, 11:27 AM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will reportedly not play in any preseason games, according to Ravens HC Jesse Minter on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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Patriots | Drake Maye not expected to play in first preseason game Tue Aug 11, 05:06 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye is not expected to play in the team's first preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to HC Mike Vrabel on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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Packers | Jordan Love playing in preseason opener is 'current plan' Tue Aug 11, 04:44 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love playing in the Packers' preseason opener against the Steelers is the current plan, according to HC Matt LaFleur on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: Love played the preseason opener in each of the last three seasons, so it's no real surprise the team will take the same approach this summer. LaFleur noted that he reserves the right to change his mind, but he also noted why he likes "getting your process down" ahead of the regular season. The Packers will be in Pittsburgh on Thursday, and they'll be back on the road against the Broncos for their second preseason game. Their only home game of the summer will be on August 28 against the Cardinals. |
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza to get work during preseason Tue Aug 11, 04:11 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will reportedly receive 'plenty of game reps' this Thursday in the Raiders' preseason game against the Cardinals and throughout the preseason, according to HC Klint Kubiak on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: Kubiak did not disclose his exact plans for playing time this week, but there is a chance Mendoza will take some snaps with the first-team offensive line. Generally, Kubiak said Mendoza has grown throughout training camp. "It's been a really impressive training camp as far as how he's prepared," Kubiak said. "And then he goes out there to practice, and things don't happen on the drawing, on the paper in the playbook exactly as they do on the field. So, I think he's done a good job of adjusting." We'll all get to see that for ourselves Thursday night. |
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Vikings | Minnesota remains hopeful with J.J. McCarthy Tue Aug 11, 03:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy 'has a future with the organization,' according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Kyler Murray was named the starting quarterback on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert, McCarthy showed incremental progress this summer but could not close the sizable gap that already existed with Murray. At 23, he is younger than most of the quarterbacks in the NFL's 2026 draft class. But after losing his entire rookie season to a torn meniscus in his right knee and then producing a season underwhelming enough that O'Connell sought out Murray, there is no longer an obvious path for him to recapture the job unless Murray is injured. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson will start first preseason game Tue Aug 11, 01:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will start Thursday's preseason game against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Richardson has been competing with Riley Leonard in training camp to win the No. 2 job behind starter Daniel Jones. Leonard, HC Shane Steichen said, will play the second half before picking up the start in Week 2 of the preseason, with Richardson slated to relieve him in that game. The Colts do not plan to play Jones during the preseason. As James Boyd of The Athletic suggests, what makes the news of Richardson starting Thursday night against the Patriots most intriguing is his open trade request. This game could serve as a showcase for Richardson. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson not a lock for backup job Tue Aug 11, 12:25 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson is 'in a fight' for the No. 2 quarterback position with QB Riley Leonard, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder, who writes that both players have dealt with inconsistency thus far in camp.
| Footballguys view: Richardson requested a trade in February and was granted permission to speak with other clubs to see if a deal might materialize. Nothing did, so Richardson is back trying to re-establish himself with the organization. Richardson on Sunday said his accuracy needs to be more consistent. He and Leonard will split preseason snaps as their competition continues. |
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Lions | Teddy Bridgewater officially retires Mon Aug 10, 03:40 PM
Former Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater officially announced his retirement from professional football Monday, Aug. 10.
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Broncos | Bo Nix unsure about preseason game Mon Aug 10, 03:26 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix said he is not sure if he will play in the first preseason game.
| Footballguys view: With Nix coming off ankle surgery and having a history of ankle injuries, a cautious approach to exhibition action makes sense. As USA Today suggested, if Nix stays healthy, the Broncos could make another deep playoff run this season. To play at his best, though, the QB will continue to make plays with his legs, and his ability to avoid hits and stay on the field will be a key storyline going into the 2026 campaign. |
Colts | Daniel Jones unlikely to play Thursday Mon Aug 10, 01:11 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones is expected to practice in a joint session with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, Aug. 11, but he is not expected to play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy investors shouldn't read anything into this. According to The Athletic's James Boyd, the 29-year-old signal caller has looked about as healthy as anyone could have hoped, considering he's only eight months removed from undergoing surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Boyd added that Jones has been sharp in camp, with his accuracy and velocity turning heads, but it's his mobility that's really stood out. He's taken off on a handful of scrambles, and it's impossible to tell he was ever injured. Boyd's reporting mirrors what we've heard from others, yet Jones is still going as QB24. |
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Colts | Riley Leonard, Anthony Richardson to play Thursday Sun Aug 9, 04:32 PM
Indianapolis Colts QBs Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson are each expected to play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the New England Patriots. Head coach Shane Steichen said the plan is to play the two signal callers, which means QB Daniel Jones isn't expected to be in action.
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Lions | Veteran backup Josh Dobbs added Sun Aug 9, 03:41 PM
Free-agent QB Josh Dobbs (Patriots) signed a one-year, $1.425 million deal Sunday, Aug. 9, with $475,000 fully guaranteed, national beat writers Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported. The team moved quickly to add Dobbs after QB Teddy Bridgewater surprisingly elected to retire Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Dobbs has experience under Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing when they were together in Arizona, so this should be a smooth transition in the wake of Bridgewater's unforeseen decision to retire. |
Lions | Several roster moves made Sunday Sun Aug 9, 03:32 PM
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater was placed on the reserve/retired list Sunday, Aug. 9, and TE Nick Muse was waived. The team signed CB Ryan Cooper and LB Amen Ogbongbemiga.
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Panthers | Bryce Young to play against Buffalo Sun Aug 9, 02:01 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young will play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, on the road against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Dave Canales said Young and the starters will play 10-20 plays depending on how the drives develop.
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Lions | Teddy Bridgewater steps away from team Sun Aug 9, 01:08 PM
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater has 'decided to step away' from the team, according to head coach Dan Campbell on Sunday, Aug. 9. He is apparently considering retirement from the NFL at age 33. He was set to be the team's primary backup to QB Jared Goff. Now, QB Tom Kennedy will get a longer look, starting the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie QB Luke Altmyer is also in camp. The team is also expected to work out a few QBs.
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Lions | Jared Goff won't play in preseason opener Sun Aug 9, 01:01 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Dan Campbell said Goff and a lot of key starters will be held out of the game.
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Panthers | Kyle Trask signed Sun Aug 9, 11:06 AM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Falcons) was signed by the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Aug. 9. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Rams | Stetson Bennett's status for preseason opener uncertain Sun Aug 9, 10:05 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Stetson Bennett could see playing time in the team's preseason opener versus the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 15, although head coach QB Sean McVay hasn't made a final decision yet.
| Footballguys view: This is a sign that Bennett is ahead of first round pick Ty Simpson to back up Matthew Stafford. File this away in superflex leagues in case Stafford's back acts up during the season. Hopefully we won't see either quarterback play this season except in garbage time or in a meaningless Week 18 game. |
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Colts | Riley Leonard moving up? Sat Aug 8, 09:42 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard worked as the quarterback for the second-team offense during practice Saturday, Aug. 8.
Link to story Panthers | CAR expected to add Kyle Trask to roster Sat Aug 8, 05:47 PM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Falcons) is expected to be added to the Carolina Panthers' roster following QB Haynes King's hamstring injury, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Panthers | Carolina may consider two QBs Sat Aug 8, 03:46 PM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Falcons) and QB Jack Plummer (Panthers) may receive interest from the Carolina Panthers since QB Haynes King (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joseph Person.
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Panthers | Haynes King week-to-week Sat Aug 8, 03:40 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Haynes King (hamstring) is considered week-to-week because of a hamstring injury, according to a source.
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes feeling good Sat Aug 8, 03:18 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) said his surgically repaired knee is feeling great but is still trying to be careful at times during practice to protect the knee. He said he does not know if he will play in the preseason.
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Raiders | Kirk Cousins held out of practice Sat Aug 8, 01:17 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins was held out of practice Saturday, Aug. 8, because he violated team rules with his fight with DE Maxx Crosby at practice, according to head coach Klint Kubiak. He is scheduled to be back on the field Monday, Aug. 10.
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. making strides Fri Aug 7, 08:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is still limited to 7-on-7 work, but he has 'looked sharp lately,' according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com.
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Dolphins | Mark Gronowski let go Fri Aug 7, 05:05 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Mark Gronowski was waived Friday, Aug. 7.
Link to story Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes likely to skip preseason Fri Aug 7, 04:25 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) will probably not play in any of the preseason games, according to head coach Andy Reid.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes ACL/LCL surgery was in December, but he was still fully cleared for camp. It sounds like we won't get to see him in live game action before the season opener, a tough matchup against Denver in Kansas City. The next three matchups are against the Colts, Dolphins, and Raiders before an early Week 5 bye, which is a boon for Mahomes and the Chiefs to check in how his knee is responding. If you have Mahomes as your fantasy quarterback, you should have a good backup and one that preferably has a good matchup in Week 1. |
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Cardinals | Carson Beck sharp in preseason opener Fri Aug 7, 01:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck completed 15 of his 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown during the Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Aug. 6.
| Footballguys view: Beck was the story of a surprisingly entertaining shootout to open the NFL preseason schedule. He was impressive enough that at least one Cardinals beat writer opined that the team needs to start Beck early in the season to see what they have him in before deciding what they will do at quarterback in 2027. This outcome was also a good sign for new head coach Mike LaFleur's offense and its ability to get wide receivers open. |
Vikings | Kyler Murray gaining momentum in QB battle Fri Aug 7, 01:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray has shown 'plenty of indications' that he remains the favorite to win the team's starting quarterback job, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert.
| Footballguys view: The tenor around this quarterback battle has changed in the last 2-3 days, with JJ McCarthy disappointing in his time on the practice field. Kevin O'Connell could be on the verge of calling this for Murray and giving him all of the first team reps to better prepare for the upcoming season. Carson Wentz is also on the roster, so McCarthy is going to fall to third string quarterback and could be traded if there is any team that will give draft capital to assume the requirements of his rookie contract. |
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Texans | Houston works out a few players Thu Aug 6, 06:20 PM
Free-agent WR DeAndre Carter (Browns), QB Jake Haener (Chiefs), QB Seth Henigan (Colts) and RB Owen Wright (Buccaneers) recently worked out for the Houston Texans.
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Browns | Solid practice for Deshaun Watson Thu Aug 6, 04:04 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson 'had his best day to date' at training camp on Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: The bar for "best day of camp yet" is very low for Watson, who had thrown six interceptions before this session. Shedeur Sanders has outplayed Watson, and there's buzz building that last year's third round pick Dillon Gabriel also deserves more snaps with the ones - and maybe should be included in the battle to start Week 1. It feels unlikely that Watson will make up enough ground to start. |
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa likely to start in Week 1 Thu Aug 6, 01:12 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) did more work in 11-on-11 drills on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and ESPN's Marc Raimondi writes that it is 'fair to say Tagovailoa will be the team's Week 1 starter unless something major changes.'
| Footballguys view: This is probably based on Michael Penix not having enough time in practice to prove he should be starter because he is still rounding into shape after ACL surgery. Tagovailoa is a good fit for Kevin Stefanski's offense, but he has also had durability issues. Chances are we will see both quarterbacks at some point this season. |
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Broncos | Sam Ehlinger pushing for backup job Wed Aug 5, 09:44 PM
Denver Broncos QB Sam Ehlinger took snaps with the second-team offense Wednesday, Aug. 5, and remains in a battle with QB Jarrett Stidham for the backup quarterback job.
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Jets | Geno Smith pushing ball downfield Wed Aug 5, 10:21 AM
New York Jets QB Geno Smith has been testing all three levels of the defense and really wants to push the ball downfield.
| Footballguys view: The Jets have skill position players who can attack all levels of the defense, so it makes sense Smith would be distributing the rock all over the field. With WR Garrett Wilson as the primary target, we should see Smith target him early and often. He's also got guys like WR Adonai Mitchell, rookie WR Omar Cooper, and rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq (plus RB Breece Hall out of the backfield). The Jets don't have their future franchise QB, and Smith is just a QB3 for Fantasy GMs in 2026. Let some of these young players develop and draft a franchise quarterback, and the Jets will be competitive in the future. |
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Colts | Daniel Jones looking fully recovered Wed Aug 5, 01:48 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) hasn't missed any days of practice thus far and has taken every snap with the first-team offense, per ESPN's Stephen Holder, who adds that Jones has 'put to rest' any uncertainties that may have existed coming into camp regarding his availability after tearing his Achilles last December.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Colts here. If Jones can stay healthy, the Colts are contenders for the AFC South title and could make a deeper-than-some-think postseason run. He's trending to start in Week 1, and Jones is a QB2 with upside for Fantasy GMs. Jones currently is going off the board at QB19 (14.09) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield, TB 'on collision course for franchise tag' Tue Aug 4, 04:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers are on a 'collision course for franchise tag' which would pay him at least $47 million in 2027, in the opinion of ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
| Footballguys view: The past three Bucs who received the tag -- Antoine Winfield Jr., Chris Godwin Jr., and Shaquil Barrett -- all got long-term deals eventually. Mayfield knows this is a possibility and isn't afraid of it. Fowler notes the tag could also be a way for the Bucs to facilitate a trade to a QB-needy team, acquiring draft capital to select the quarterback of the future. Until then, the Bucs know Mayfield has been at his best when slighted, highly motivated, and riled up. It's worked for them in the past, and Mayfield definitely has something to prove this year. |
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa will be limited in practice Tue Aug 4, 02:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) will be limited in practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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Cardinals | Carson Beck named starter for Hall of Fame game Tue Aug 4, 02:04 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck will start for the team in the Hall of Fame game on Thursday, Aug. 6.
| Footballguys view: In announcing that Beck will get the start against the Panthers, head coach Mike LaFleur did not lay out the plan for the rest of the game for the quarterback spot, but it seems unlikely that Jacoby Brissett or Gardner Minshew would get tabbed for any work with the third-round pick starting the game. Kedon Slovis is the fourth quarterback on the roster in Arizona and will likely see playing time after Beck's night in Canton comes to an end. |
Patriots | Drake Maye to push the pace Mon Aug 3, 05:55 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and the offense are going to 'push the tempo' more this season, according to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels
| Footballguys view: This is never a bad thing for an offense's fantasy prospects. More plays means more opportunities to rack up yards and points, and all of that intersects at Maye. If you were thinking about taking Maye as the third quarterback off of the board in your draft, this backs up the case for doing that. |
Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa more involved Monday Mon Aug 3, 03:41 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) received some snaps during team drills at practice Monday, Aug. 3.
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers may play in preseason Mon Aug 3, 02:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers said head coach Mike McCarthy would like to play 30 to 40 snaps during the preseason and that he is open to it even though he does not want to play in the games, according to The Athletic's Michael Silver.
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa returns Mon Aug 3, 10:07 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 3.
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa should have ample opportunity to set the bar high for Michael Penix Jr. to reach to make this a competition when he returns from ACL surgery. Penix should be back by the end of the month if he doesn't have any setbacks, but Tagovailoa's quick trigger and experience should make him the favorite. |
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Jets | Red zone issues for Cade Klubnik Sat Aug 1, 08:52 PM
New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik struggled with the speed of the defense in red zone drills Saturday, Aug. 1, throwing a pair of interceptions.
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Commanders | Washington works out four players Sat Aug 1, 05:58 PM
Free-agent TE Chris Myarick (Dolphins), TE Donald Parham (Steelers) and TE John Stephens (Cowboys) recently worked out for the Washington Commanders. The team also worked out undrafted free-agent QB EJ Warner (Fresno State).
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Broncos | Bo Nix said surgery will not change play Sat Aug 1, 05:11 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix said he plans to continue to scramble during plays and have designed runs called this season despite coming off ankle surgery during the offseason.
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New York Jets QB Geno Smith completed all of his passes in both seven-on-seven drills and team drills during practice Saturday, Aug. 1.
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