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- NFLJoe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14— Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 Thursday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
- NFLSources: Facing charges, Terrion Arnold set to join SeahawksTerrion Arnold, who sources told NFL Network plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seahawks, also had visited the Texans, Saints and Giants before choosing the Seahawks.
- NFL2026 Detroit Lions training camp: Latest intel, updatesCatch up on our daily updates from Lions training camp, including intel on QBs, position battles and potential breakouts.
- NFLRanking NFL quarterbacks by trait: Best arm, accuracy, moreDoes Josh Allen have the league's strongest arm? Is Lamar Jackson still the most unstoppable QB rusher? And where does Caleb Williams stand among the best improvisers?
- NFLNFL Honors Legends, Battles Injuries Ahead of SeasonFitzgerald’s Legacy Cemented in Arizona The Cardinals are putting Larry Fitzgerald in the rafters—literally. The Hall of Fame wideout will have his No. 11 retired and his name etched into the team’s Ring of Honor at halftime of their October 25th game against the Broncos. Fitzgerald spent 17 seasons in Arizona, racking up 17,492 receiving yards and 121 touchdowns. The man was a machine, and now the franchise is finally giving him the send-off he deserves. About damn time. Injury Bug Bites Hard Across the League Lions Lose Key Pieces Early Detroit’s offense took a double hit: starting center Cade Mays is out for a significant stretch with a wrist injury, and RB Isiah Pacheco sprained his MCL. Pacheco’s expected back for Week 1, but Mays? That’s a real problem. The Lions’ O-line was already a question mark—now they’re down a anchor before the season even starts. Commanders’ O-Line in Shambles Left tackle Laremy Tunsil is headed for surgery after tearing his tricep. HC Dan Quinn confirme
- NFLWhat have 2026 NFL rookies spent their first paychecks on?Jeremiyah Love, Drew Allar and Carnell Tate are among the NFL rookies who just got their first pro contracts. How did they spend their new money?
- NFLJared Goff understands urgency, eager for Lions to return to formCoach Dan Campbell is thrilled with the urgency and guidance Goff shows his Lions teammates.
- NFLSeahawks' Mike Macdonald: Terrion Arnold had 'great tryout'Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Monday the team has interest in signing Terrion Arnold after meeting with the embattled free agent cornerback over the weekend.
- NFLTeddy Bridgewater on retirement from NFL: 'This time it's official'Teddy Bridgewater said in an Instagram post Monday that this time his retirement is "official."
- NFLSource: Lions' Cade Mays (wrist) expected to miss 8-10 weeksLions starting center Cade Mays has a wrist injury that will cause him to miss a significant amount of time, coach Dan Campbell said Monday.
- NFLDan Campbell: Teddy Bridgewater is going to be missed
- NFLTeddy Bridgewater leaves Lions to retire again, coach saysQuarterback Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions and is retiring from the NFL, coach Dan Campbell said Sunday.
- NFLBills Bet Big on Torrence, Beck Shines in DebutBills Lock Up Torrence in Mega Deal The Story: Buffalo just dropped $78.4M—$46M guaranteed—on right guard O’Cyrus Torrence, making him the 7th-highest paid guard in the NFL. That’s a massive bet on their offensive line, and it tells you everything about how much they trust Josh Allen’s window. Torrence was already a beast, but now he’s got the bankroll to match. If he stays healthy, this deal could look like a steal in two years. If not? Yikes. Cardinals’ Beck Looks the Part in Debut The Story: Rookie QB Carson Beck didn’t just show up in his preseason debut—he looked efficient, and that’s exactly what Arizona needs right now. No stats dropped yet, but the buzz is real. If he keeps this up, the Kyler Murray drama might finally take a backseat. Cardinals fans better hope he’s the real deal, because the NFC West isn’t getting any easier. Quick Hits Lions add depth: Detroit signed vet DT Ben Stille to a one-year deal. Not a game-changer, but every snap counts in the trenches. Vikings QB
- NFLTracking 2026 NFL hold-ins: Vea and TuipulotuHere is the latest on the Bucs' Vita Vea and the Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu and where they stand with their deals.
- NFLLions' Gibbs relieved with deal done, moves focus to fieldJahmyr Gibbs feels relieved after inking his new three-year, $67.5 million contract and is ready to put it behind him and focus on football, the Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back said on Friday.
- NFLRanking 10 most interesting recent NFL contract extensionsJahmyr Gibbs' new deal is the latest in a flurry of extensions shaping the 2026 preseason, and Seth Walder stacked the 10 most notable.
- NFLJahmyr Gibbs' Lions extension: Answering all the key questionsAnswering all the key questions about Gibbs' record contract extension, who's next for the Lions, fantasy impact and more.
- NFLLions, RB Jahmyr Gibbs agree to 3-year, $67.5M extensionJahmyr Gibbs and the Lions reached agreement on a three-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million and includes $51.5 million guaranteed, agent Todd France told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- NFLAdam Schefter: Jahmyr Gibbs' extension was only a matter of time'
- NFL2026 NFL season: Future Hall of Famers from all 32 teamsWe went roster by roster to pick out the NFL players who are on track to make the Hall of Fame one day -- and those who still have some work to do.
- NFLLions name Richard Haddad to replace Wood as president, CEORichard Haddad, who spent the past 14 years with the NBA's Pistons, has been named the president and CEO of the Lions, the team announced Wednesday.
- NFLRobinson, Gibbs told each other 'hang in there' amid hold-insFalcons running back Bijan Robinson said he has spoken with Gibbs, his Lions counterpart, about their respective contract negotiations. Both began training camp "holding in" with their teams.
- NFLStephen A. calls on Lions to pay Gibbs after Robinson's record deal
- NFLBijan Robinson deal 'not gonna hurt' Jahmyr Gibbs negotiations, Dan Campbell saysDan Campbell says Bijan Robinson's record-setting deal with the Falcons is "certainly not gonna hurt" the Lions' negotiations with Jahmyr Gibbs.
- NFLWhat does Jahmyr Gibbs bring to the Lions' offense?
- NFLLions' Gibbs on hold-in: 'Time will tell' when I return to fieldLions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Monday that "only time will tell" when he will return to practice as he seeks a contract extension.
- NFL2026 NFL training camp: Position battles on each depth chartWe picked the top position battles to keep an eye on as training camp and the preseason roll on.
- NFLEx-All Pro LB Devin White joins Lions on 1-year dealThe Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday.
- NFL'Excited' Lions welcome LaPorta back after long road from surgeryLaPorta is expected to be a big part of the offense under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
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