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Saints | Despite trade interest, NO keeping Spencer Rattler for now Sat Aug 29, 08:48 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler was the subject of some trade interest, but the Saints plan on keeping him, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Rams | Matthew Caldwell hits IR Sat Aug 29, 08:36 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Caldwell (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/injured list, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Link to story Saints | Hunter Dekkers waived by NO Sat Aug 29, 05:48 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Hunter Dekkers was waived, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Texans | Several HOU players waived Sat Aug 29, 05:36 PM
Houston Texans QB Brett Rypien, RBs Deuce Vaughn and Owen Wright, and TEs Layne Pryor and Louis Hansen were cut by the Texans, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Jets | NYJ lets Bailey Zappe go Sat Aug 29, 05:26 PM
New York Jets QB Bailey Zappe was waived, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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49ers | Adrian Martinez will not make team Sat Aug 29, 04:51 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Adrian Martinez was waived Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Dolphins | Miami moving on from Quinn Ewers Sat Aug 29, 04:46 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers is being traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source. The teams will be exchanging 2028 late-round picks as part of the trade.
| Footballguys view: The Dolphins have Malik Willis as their starter, and Ewers was a player they felt like they could move on from. Behind Willis, the Dolphins have Cam Miller now as their no.2 quarterback. |
Jaguars | Jacksonville adding Quinn Ewers Sat Aug 29, 04:46 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers is being acquired by the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source. The teams will be exchanging 2028 late-round picks as part of the trade.
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars are in a Super Bowl window, and they are looking to upgrade behind starting QB Trevor Lawrence. Ewers can learn quite a bit from HC Liam Coen, and he could compete with Nick Mullens for the no.2 job in Jacksonville. In crazy deep dynasty formats, this move low-key has us intrigued as Coen is a noted 'quarterback whisperer' and could get the most from Ewers. |
Ravens | Austin Reed does not earn spot Sat Aug 29, 04:22 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Austin Reed was waived Saturday, Aug. 29, according to a source.
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Buccaneers | Connor Bazelak waived Sat Aug 29, 11:47 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Connor Bazelak was waived Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy not available Friday Fri Aug 28, 06:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 28, because of his ankle injury, according to sources. He is considered day-to-day.
Link to story Dolphins | Malik Willis, De'Von Achane will not play Fri Aug 28, 05:35 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis and RB De'Von Achane are among the starter that will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 28, according to sources.
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Chargers | Justin Herbert makes most of short night Fri Aug 28, 05:27 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed two of his three pass attempts for 74 yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Aug. 27. He also lost a fumble.
| Footballguys view: Herbert's 65-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston was the longest in air yards in any Mike McDaniel offense. That should get us excited to see what this offense can achieve if the offensive line holds up. Herbert and the rest of the Chargers passing game has a high ceiling, and Omarion Hampton could deliver second round value if the passing game loosens up defenses. |
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza tosses pick Fri Aug 28, 05:27 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza completed seven of his 14 pass attempts for 57 yards and an interception during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
| Footballguys view: Mendoza probably won't start Week 1 vs. Miami, but not because of his preseason interceptions. The team wants to wait until the team is settled and can give him a better environment to develop before starting the #1 pick. He is still worth drafting and stashing in 2QB/Superflex leagues, as he'll be starting sooner than later unless Kirk Cousins finds the Fountain of Youth. |
Browns | Dillon Gabriel shines in preseason finale Fri Aug 28, 05:27 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Dillon Gabriel completed 12 of his 15 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns during the preseason game against the New England Patriots Thursday, Aug. 27.
| Footballguys view: Will Gabriel start a game for the Browns this year? Will he start more games than any other Browns quarterback? Will he even make the team? He should after this performance. Keep him on your superflex dynasty radar. |
Giants | Jaxson Dart expected to sit Friday Fri Aug 28, 05:26 PM
New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart is not expected to play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 28, according to sources.
Link to story Raiders | Fernando Mendoza impresses teammates Fri Aug 28, 10:54 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza has impressed teammates with improved confidence. He hasn't been afraid of targeting tight windows, has a firmer grasp of the system, which resulted in better command of the offense. 'That's hard to do as a young guy,' C Tyler Linderbaum said. 'You're dealing with a lot of new things, a whole new offense. So seeing the growth in his command and operation, it's a good starting point.'
Link to story 49ers | Ty Simpson efficient in win Fri Aug 28, 01:46 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Ty Simpson completed 18 of his 23 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown versus the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Steelers | Will Howard injured in preseason finale Fri Aug 28, 12:45 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard (undisclosed) was being evaluated for an undisclosed injury after the team's game versus the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, Aug. 27. Prior to departing, he completed nine of his 15 passes for 69 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.
Link to story Steelers | Will Howard tosses two TD passes Fri Aug 28, 12:25 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard completed nine of his 15 passes for 69 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception versus the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Raiders | Kirk Cousins plays it safe it finale Thu Aug 27, 08:41 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed eight of his 11 passes for 51 yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Texans | C.J. Stroud looking to run more? Thu Aug 27, 09:51 AM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud changed his diet and added muscle this offseason in order to improve his speed. 'I do feel fast,' Stroud said. 'You want to be explosive, but I also think it has to do with making sure you're able to take hits.'
| Footballguys view: Reports out of Houston indicate Stroud is continuing to develop a strong relationship with OC Nick Caley, and this offseason it seems like he's got more command of the offense. Eligible for a new contract, Stroud has been business-like in his offseason work and reps in training camp. While he may not have to fill the air with footballs (having an elite defense means they may not be too pass-happy), Stroud is a QB2 with upside for Fantasy GMs ....more upside if he's running a bit more. |
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes will not play Wed Aug 26, 06:08 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will not play in the final preseason game Friday, Aug. 28.
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Broncos | Bo Nix expected to sit Friday Wed Aug 26, 05:54 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix is unlikely to play in the final preseason game Friday, Aug. 26.
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Cardinals | Carson Beck sits again Wed Aug 26, 03:46 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck (rib) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa to start Friday Wed Aug 26, 02:32 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa will be the starting quarterback for the final preseason game Friday, Aug. 26.
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa is starting against his former team, the Dolphins, in the preseason finale. Michael Penix is back practicing 11-on-11 football, but he's not ready for a game. With Week 1 rapidly approaching, the Falcons will try to ramp Penix up to be the starter ASAP. However, they might have to go with Tagovailoa while Penix is still recovering. |
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Vikings | Day off for J.J. McCarthy Wed Aug 26, 02:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is receiving a day off from practicing Wednesday, Aug. 26, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said the plan is for McCarthy to play in the final preseason game.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings play the Broncos on Friday night. McCarthy is battling with Carson Wentz for the backup job to Kyler Murray. Some think McCarthy could be on the trade block, and many think he's not going to be with the Vikings much longer. We'll see what happens, but it's clear that McCarthy could use a fresh start. |
Falcons | Michael Penix to sit out Friday Wed Aug 26, 01:19 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will not play in the final preseason game Friday, Aug. 28, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: Penix has been cleared to practice and play 11-on-11 football, but it's too soon for him to see game action. Tua Tagovailoa is going to start the preseason finale against the Dolphins. He's been so bad in camp and the preseason the Falcons should start Penix ASAP. Now, does that mean Week 1? It seems unlikely given his health status. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson to start final preseason game on Saturday Wed Aug 26, 11:37 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will start the Colts' final preseason game against the Detroit Lions, according to HC Shane Steichen on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Steichen said the starters will play, except QB Daniel Jones and RB Jonathan Taylor. The starters will likely play just a series or two.
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Browns | Cleveland expected to keep Taylen Green Wed Aug 26, 11:37 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Taylen Green is likely to make the team's 53-man roster, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi, who writes that the Browns are looking at using 2026 as a 'redshirt year' for their sixth-round draft pick.
Link to story Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. cleared for preseason finale Wed Aug 26, 11:37 AM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has been cleared medically to play in the preseason finale vs. Miami on Friday.
Link to story Steelers | Mason Rudolph to be QB2 in Pittsburgh Wed Aug 26, 12:02 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph will operate as the backup to QB Aaron Rodgers this season, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor, who writes that there is a 'gulf' between Rudolph and young QBs Drew Allar and Will Howard, though Pryor expects the Steelers to keep all four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster.
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Bills | Josh Allen will not play in final preseason game Tue Aug 25, 05:06 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen will not play in the Bills' final preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, though other starters will play, according to HC Joe Brady on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
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Saints | Ty Chandler expected to miss 2026 season Tue Aug 25, 04:28 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Ty Chandler (knee) is expected to miss the 2026 NFL season, according to Saints HC Kellen Moore on Tuesday, Aug, 25.
| Footballguys view: Chandler was not expected to play a large role for the Saints this season, but he was making a case for the 53-man roster before his injury. Chandler returned the opening kick of the Saints' first preseason game for 86 yards to set up a touchdown, and had flashed explosive running ability while working with the second- and third-team offenses during camp. They'll be looking for another return man now. |
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes has hit all his checkpoints Tue Aug 25, 03:10 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes told reporters on Tuesday, Aug. 25, that he has hit all his checkpoints coming back from ACL surgery.
| Footballguys view: Since he was cleared in late July to participate in all football activities for training camp, Mahomes has not missed any of the Chiefs' practices. "Being able to go out there, day after day, and have the grind of a camp, that can even be harder than the [regular] season," Mahomes said Tuesday. He hopes to hear that he is fully clear in a couple of weeks, when the Chiefs will be preparing to face the Broncos. Based on what we've seen to date, drafting Mahomes at his current QB15 ADP could lead to a nice return on investment. |
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Jets | Cade Klubnik to be QB2? Tue Aug 25, 12:50 AM
New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik will not only be the team's backup quarterback but also the only other quarterback on the 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Rich Cimini, who writes that the Jets are 'eager to see' what they have in Klubnik. That means the team is expected to release QBs Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe.
| Footballguys view: As Cimini explained, this is a transition year for the quarterback position. Geno Smith, 35, coming off a down year with the Raiders, is a one-year stopgap. The team probably will draft a quarterback in 2027. In the meantime, they're eager to see what they have in Klubnik, a fourth-round pick -- so eager that it was decided not to bring in legitimate competition for the No. 2 job. |
Patriots | New England likely to keep Behren Morton Tue Aug 25, 12:41 AM
New England Patriots QB Behren Morton has 'earned his way' onto the team's initial 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Mike Reiss, who writes that Morton will be a developmental project, and though ideally he would be on the Patriots' practice squad, it would be 'too risky' to expose him to waivers.
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Panthers | Haynes King out this week Mon Aug 24, 11:21 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Haynes King (hamstring) will not practice or play during the upcoming week, according to head coach Dave Canales.
Link to story Dolphins | Quinn Ewers on field Monday Mon Aug 24, 06:19 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers (groin) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to story Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. uncertain for preseason finale Mon Aug 24, 01:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will start splitting snaps with the first-team offense during practice this week, but his availability for the final preseason game is uncertain at this point, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: Penix will participate in 11-on-11 drills for the first time this offseason, officially kicking off his competition with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. With the two QBs splitting the first-team snaps, the Falcons will prepare like they would for a regular-season game. Stefanski was asked whether or not Penix had a chance to start Week 1, but he didn't give a definitive answer. "Sure, I can't speculate on those types of things," answered Stefanski; however, the fact that he did not rule it out is quite telling -- especially with Tua struggling. We'll be watching. |
Browns | Cleveland starting QB to be announced Monday? Mon Aug 24, 12:05 AM
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are battling for the No. 1 job, and head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23, that a decision would likely be announced Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: Watson and Sanders have been splitting first-team reps in practice since the offseason workout program and throughout training camp. But as ProFootballTalk.com suggests, Monken surely knows which quarterback he'll name as the team's starter. However it goes, it seems clear that Monken won't be making a 17-game decision right out of the gate. The man who wins the job as of Week 1 also wins the privilege of being the first guy benched. |
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Titans | Cam Ward in action Sunday Sun Aug 23, 09:26 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward completed eight of his 12 pass attempts for 69 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to story Raiders | Kirk Cousins continues to take most first-team reps Sun Aug 23, 05:48 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins continues to take a majority of the first-team reps in practice, ahead of rookie No. 1 overall pick QB Fernando Mendoza.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy nicked up in preseason game Sun Aug 23, 04:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (undisclosed) left the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Baltimore Ravens after getting 'banged up', according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. To make matters worse, QB Carson Wentz shined in relief, and he could push McCarthy for the primary backup job to QB Kyler Murray.
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson done for preseason Sun Aug 23, 04:06 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, locked in a battle for the starting job, will both sit for the preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 27, against the New England Patriots.
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Browns | Dillon Gabriel, Taylen Green to face New England Sun Aug 23, 04:05 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green will be the two quarterbacks playing in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots Thursday, Aug. 27, head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Seahawks | Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe to handle QB duties Sun Aug 23, 03:07 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Drew Lock is expected to start the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Aug. 23, while QB Jalen Milroe is expected to play the second half, with QB Sam Darnold sitting.
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Rams | Stetson Bennett sharp Saturday Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Stetson Bennett completed 19 of his 31 passes for 181 yards and rushed twice for nine yards and two touchdowns during the preseason game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: First round pick Ty Simpson had a great preseason debut last week, but Bennett showed in the second preseason game that he should be the backup to Matthew Stafford to open the season. Bennett will be a free agent next year, so this tape will be studied. Keep Bennett on your superflex dynasty waiver wire watch list. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams makes brief appearance Sat Aug 22, 09:19 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed two of his five passes for 28 yards during the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy fighting for backup gig? Sat Aug 22, 08:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy completed five of his 10 passes for 81 yards during the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 22, and head coach Kevin O'Connell said QB Carson Wentz and QB Joe Fagnano will have more chances to compete for the backup quarterback job. 'We want to keep giving those guys opportunities,' O'Connell said.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy, a first-round pick of the Vikings back in 2024, has already lost the starting job to Kyler Murray. Now, he might not even be the primary backup to Murray. His pro career got off on the wrong foot (to say the least), and a change of scenery might do him some good. |
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