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Ed Dodds Says the Quiet Part: Anthony Richardson Stays Because the Colts Want Depth

Dodds framed it as depth, not competition, and that word choice tells you exactly where the No. 4 pick of 2023 sits in the room right now.

Big Mike's Desk · 8:35 PM ET · Aug 16

NFLBreaking

Keisean Nixon's Packers Starting Job Is Suddenly a Real Question

Green Bay's most versatile defensive back is deep into camp without a locked-in outside role, and the reason is less about him slipping than about what the room behind him has become.

Big Mike's Desk · 6:35 PM ET · Aug 16

NFLWhat I'm Eyeing

NFL Best Bets Today: Five Camp Wires I'm Eyeing, and Why None of Them Cleared

Big Mike's Desk · 5:00 PM ET · Aug 16

NFLBreaking

Washington Commanders Injury News: Mariota's MCL Sprain Ends His Preseason

Big Mike's Desk · 12:35 PM ET · Aug 16

NFLBreaking · 10:35 AM ET · Aug 16

Aaron Donald's Rams Return Has No Deadline, and McVay Isn't Setting One

NFLBreaking · 6:35 AM ET · Aug 16

Cam Ward and Brian Daboll: Why Tennessee Believes the Fit Works

NFLBreaking · 2:35 AM ET · Aug 16

Camden Brown Gives the Cowboys Something Real in a 17-7 Preseason Win Over Seattle

NFLBreaking · 12:35 AM ET · Aug 16

Indianapolis Colts Injury News: Brian Mason Tears Knee Ligaments in Sideline Collision

NFLWhat I'm Eyeing · 5:00 PM ET · Aug 14

NFL Betting News Today: The Suspension Board Is What I'm Eyeing

NFLBreaking · 4:35 PM ET · Aug 14

The Phidarian Mathis Suspension Costs Buffalo Three Games Inside

NFLBreaking · 2:35 PM ET · Aug 14

Tyjae Spears Fantasy Stock Is the Real Thursday Night Takeaway

NFLBreaking · 12:35 PM ET · Aug 14

Are the Rams Super Bowl Favorites? The Answer From the Set Was 'Hell No!'

NFLBreaking · 4:35 AM ET · Aug 14

Fernando Mendoza's Preseason Debut Was Quiet, and That's the Point

NFLBreaking · 12:35 AM ET · Aug 14

Drew Allar's Steelers Preseason Debut Answered a Question Pittsburgh Has Been Asking for Years

NFLBreaking · 10:35 PM ET · Aug 13

Burrow Starts, Flacco Finishes: Bengals Edge Lions 16-14 in Preseason Opener

NFLBreaking · 6:35 PM ET · Aug 13

Jerry Jones Compares the Micah Parsons Trade to Herschel Walker, and That Is a Heavy Coat to Wear

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NFL betting analysis.

Ed Dodds Says the Quiet Part: Anthony Richardson Stays Because the Colts Want Depth

Keisean Nixon's Packers Starting Job Is Suddenly a Real Question

NFL Best Bets Today: Five Camp Wires I'm Eyeing, and Why None of Them Cleared

Washington Commanders Injury News: Mariota's MCL Sprain Ends His Preseason

Aaron Donald's Rams Return Has No Deadline, and McVay Isn't Setting One

Cam Ward and Brian Daboll: Why Tennessee Believes the Fit Works

Camden Brown Gives the Cowboys Something Real in a 17-7 Preseason Win Over Seattle

Antwaan Randle El Takes Over Playcalling, and the Bears Rip Off 24 Straight

Deshaun Watson's Return Was the Best Half Cleveland Had at Soldier Field

NFL Best Bets Today: What I'm Eyeing After Preseason Week 1

Arizona Cardinals Injury News: Jeremiyah Love Out a Week With Sore Ankle

Devon Witherspoon Contract: Seattle Pays Its Corner Like a Cornerstone

Jonah Coleman's Fantasy Stock Is Rising: Friday NFL Preseason Takeaways

Tua Tagovailoa Calls Falcons Preseason Play 'Not Up to Standard'

Geno Smith Scratched With Sore Ankle: New York Jets Injury News

Malik Willis' Dolphins Debut Was the Best Thing in a 20-7 Loss